Achievement Prep
Minutes
APREP Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday March 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
IN PERSON
Directors Present
A. Jackson, C. Hill (remote), D. Draughon Jr., E. Harrell, J. Johnson (remote), J. Kline, K. Cooper, P. Grant (remote), S. Rosenbaum
Directors Absent
R. Roberts
Guests Present
M. Jones, N. Simpson, S. Lewis
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 Mar 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
S. Rosenbaum made a motion to approve the minutes from APREP Board Meeting on 01-15-25.
E. Harrell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. State of the School
A.
State of the School
- SL gave an instructional update with the Academic Committee's input
- SL gave an enrollment update, including high truancy numbers. We will return to this and chronic absenteeism percentages as a Board in conjunction with our 20-year review push.
- SL gave a staffing update. Expecting high retention of desired teachers and shared we are "Great Place to Work" -Certified again.
- SL discussedand answered questions regarding the 20-year review in SY 27-28 and what school years will be reviewed; an intro video explained ASPIRE basics
III. Finance Committee
A.
Updates
- S. Rosenbaum shared updates from the finance committee meeting including our good standing
- SL discussed the plan for sustaining given the DC budget cuts and possible contingency Plans
- SL shared FYI that DPA is already asking for SY26-27 sublease
- J. Kline is working with our Board Liason to submit grant applications for additional contributions
IV. Governance Committee + Board Updates
A.
Administrative Items + Board Opportunities
- Membership and attendance is strong.
- Governance Committee will Follow-up on Parent Board Member status
- June Retreat Date finalize
- The board will email regarding any Teacher Appreciation Week activities
V. 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 8:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Simpson