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Achievement Prep

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Board Check-In

Date and Time

Wednesday September 21, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Directors Present

A. McGill (remote), C. Hill (remote), E. Williams (remote), K. Cooper (remote), S. Rosenbaum (remote), U. Wright (remote)

Directors Absent

A. Jackson, D. Draughon Jr., D. George, E. Harrell, J. Johnson, J. Kline, K. Paris, K. Ward, P. Grant

Guests Present

S. Lewis (remote), T. Scott (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 Sep 21, 2022 at 6:05 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

Motion to N/A Board Retreat (Continued) on 08-24-22.

(No quorum for minute approval)

The motion did not carry.

II. ED Comments/Announcements

A.

Purpose of Bi-Monthly Check-Ins + Intro of Today's Spotlight

Lewis shared the purpose of bi-monthly check-ins.

  • Expressed the difference between check-ins vs. board meetings (more data, dashboards, committee work, etc.)
  • A peak into aspects of our work, with respect to organizational and ED goals 
  • Ursula shared the importance of having this meeting in place to also walk through aspects of the 15-year review that require Board thought-partnership, contributions, etc.

Lewis introduced Dr. Precious, Achievement Prep's partner on leadership development

B.

This Month's Spotlight: Dr. Precious on Adult/Leader Coaching

Dr. Precious shared - 

  • Overall goal of her work
  • Her approach to the work
  • Summary of last year's work
  • Details of this year's work

Lewis and Dr. Precious answered questions re: leadership team size and goals/metrics for this leader work. 

III. Board Comments/ Announcements

A.

New Board Member Welcome

April, Crystal, and Kadeem were welcomed upon entrance and again just before the introductions.

B.

Individual Board Member Introductions

April, Crystal, and Kadeem introduced their business, shared a fun fact, and what excited them about board service.

IV. 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 6:45 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
U. Wright

Closing items included a Thank You to all who have moved on task submission, as well as a few reminders/announcements.