Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors
Minutes
Academic Achievement Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday December 20, 2023 at 11:30 AM
Location
Zoom
The matters listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed. Other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. All agenda items are informational unless otherwise denoted, though all committee reports require a vote for acceptance. Unless otherwise stated due to COVID-19 precautions, the meeting will be held on the campus of the school (2115 Oakmere Drive Harvey, LA 70058).
Committee Members Present
Caitlyn Scales (remote), Claire Heckerman-Whitehead (remote), Dr. Jahquille Ross (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Dr. Jahquille Ross called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Laureate Academy Charter School Board of Directors to order on Wednesday Dec 20, 2023 at 11:35 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes (4.19.23)
Caitlyn Scales made a motion to approve the minutes from 10.22.2021 Laureate Academic Achievement Committee Meeting on 10-22-21.
Dr. Jahquille Ross seconded the motion.
We reviewed and approved the minutes from the last meeting together.
II. Student Assessment Data
A.
Scholar Enrollment
- 507 students enrolled.
- 182 students currently on the waiting list.
- Typically have 58 students per grade level.
- When preparing recuritment materials, we will ensure materials are translated.
- School enrollment lottery for 24-25 school year will be Tuesday, March 26, 2024.
- Rob Young will lead student recruitment efforts for the upcoming school year.
- For social media, we will boost postings to reach certain demographics in the area.
B.
Winter 2023 Data Review
- Celebrated MAP Growth data with students and teachers last week.
- Large increase in growth in the area of Math. External math specialist working with teachers to push more on content and student owning the learning. 2nd grade had the most growth.
- ELA MAP data was not as strong as Math. Teachers have/will create action plans for addressing grow areas in ELA.
- Rethinking the coaching system for support for K-3rd teachers around literacy (small groups, etc.)
- Teaching families how they can help increase gains for ELA.
C.
24-25 Planning
- Thinking through how we can attract more staffing by offering flexibility within scchool day schedule.
- Getting more creative with scheduling. Maybe ending day early to provide more tutoring and enrichment experiences for students. Project-based per quarter.
- Adding in external partners for scheduling purposes.
III. Staffing & Observations
A.
Teacher Vacancies
- 3 vacancies remaining. Mostly in middle school.
- Continuing to recuitment for those vacanies.
- Coaching long term subs as teachers to provide support.
IV. Next Meeting Agenda
A.
Next Meeting
- Enrollment
- Recruitment
- Planning for Academics in the 24-25 school year.
- Monday, January 29th - 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.
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 12:54 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Caitlyn Scales