Achievement Prep

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM

Directors Present

A. Jackson, D. Draughon Jr., E. Harrell, J. Johnson, J. Kline (remote), K. Cooper (remote), P. Grant (remote), S. Rosenbaum

Directors Absent

C. Hill, D. George, K. Paris, K. Ward

Guests Present

Aaron Colston (remote), M. Jones, S. Lewis, T. Scott

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Draughon Jr. called a meeting of the board of directors of Achievement Prep to order on Wednesday Nov 8, 2023 at 6:45 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

D. Draughon Jr. made a motion to approve the minutes from Achievement Prep Board Meeting on 09-06-23.
S. Rosenbaum seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Johnson
Aye
K. Cooper
Aye
J. Kline
Aye
D. George
Absent
E. Harrell
Aye
S. Rosenbaum
Aye
D. Draughon Jr.
Aye
A. Jackson
Aye
P. Grant
Aye
K. Paris
Absent
K. Ward
Absent
C. Hill
Absent

II. State of the School

A.

Fall Achievement Data

Academic Highlights 

SL provided fall NWEA MAP data - discussed trends, highlights, areas of improvement, and an update on the PCSB Accountability Framework timeline.

 

MTT 

Colston provided an update on the math tutoring team that will provide Math tutoring geared toward 3rd-5th grade to continue closing learning gaps from the pandemic.

 

 

III. Finance Committee

A.

Updated Budget

S. Rosenbaum made a motion to accept the updated budget, due to greater-than-expected enrollment numbers for the 23-24SY.
D. Draughon Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Our newly instated fundraising committee shared out their goals for the year and plans to connect with the school on grants, projects, and programs that could support our funding goals.

As part of our NMTC unwind and refinance, refinance resolutions were signed by Chair, Vice Chair, and Treasurer.

IV. Items for Vote

A.

Loyalty - Monetary Amounts

S. Rosenbaum made a motion to accept the new loyalty program and its monetary components.
D. Draughon Jr. seconded the motion.

The Board also offered ideas about loyalty beyond the listed 8-year benefits.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Board Compliance

A vote to remove a member from the Board was moved to a later date.

 

We have until December to become compliant with two additional Board members (one must be a parent).

 

DD (Chair) will meet with the parent and another potential candidate before making further determinations.

 

 

V. Executive Session

A.

ED Bonus

K. Cooper made a motion to offer SL a $13,500 bonus for her SY22-23 performance as ED.
J. Johnson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

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 8:40 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Lewis