Achievement Prep
Minutes
Full Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 15, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Directors Present
A. Ali (remote), A. Jackson (remote), D. Draughon Jr. (remote), D. George (remote), E. Harrell (remote), E. Williams (remote), J. Johnson (remote), P. Grant (remote), S. Rosenbaum (remote), U. Wright (remote)
Directors Absent
K. Ward, R. Davis
Guests Present
C. Nesbitt (remote), S. Lewis (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
U. Wright called a meeting of the board of directors of Achievement Prep to order on Wednesday Dec 15, 2021 at 6:34 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
S. Rosenbaum made a motion to approve the minutes from Full Board Meeting on 10-20-21.
J. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Chairman's Report
A.
Retreat Follow-Up
Ursula recapped our Board Retreat, facilitated by an external partner on December 4th.
Specifics regarding the small group work done by Trustees was surfaced including -
- Trust
- Respect
- Commitment
(All other summary information can be found under "Documents" for this same meeting.)
III. School Report
A.
A Look at Data
Lewis shared PMF projection data, showing double growth (K-2) from last school year this time and minimal growth in proficiency across 3rd grade. She discussed plans to address the rate and pace at which movement is happening, including -
- greater attention to data via data monitoring in classrooms
- differentiated coaching of struggling teachers
- upcoming tutoring, etc.
A question regarding staffing surfaced and Trustees provided great feedback and tips to taking our selection process to the next level.
B.
Internet-Use Policy
Nesbitt spoke to APrep's partnership with e-rate and its tech benefits. The Board will read our 2-page Internet-use Policy document and electronically vote to approve them; thereby, backing our continued partnership with E-rate.
IV. Finance Report
A.
Report Out from the Finance Committee
Susie reported out on finances - good standing.
V. Executive Session
A.
CEO Search Update(s)
Next steps in the CEO search discussed.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Lewis