Final

Bridge Preparatory Charter School

Academic Committee Meeting

Published on February 9, 2024 at 10:04 AM EST

Date and Time

Tuesday February 13, 2024 at 8:30 AM EST

Location

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 8:30 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Traci Frey 1 m
  B. Co Chair Welcome   Traci Frey 1 m
  C. Record Attendance   Rose Kerr 1 m
II. Notes from the previous meeting held on January 17, 2024
 
  1. Application for BPCS2 continues to be worked on.  The deadline for submission is February 8, 2024.
  2. Current MAP data shows concerning trends with most of the students not making not making progress, with some losing ground.  A very focused effort to disaggregate data by child and teachers.  A renewed effort is being made to customize support needed for students and teachers.  Correlations are being made with ongoing teacher observations which are near completion for the fall term. 
  3. We currently have a CAP in the Charter School Office.  A second one for Teaching and Learning will be needed.  
  4. Charter School Office is discussing our renewal and will make a recommendation for Board of Regent's review and final determination.
  5. Teacher focus groups with TC are almost complete. These have proven to provide valuable input for all concerned and will inform current year and next year decisions.  Another set of groups will be held in the spring.  TC will share feedback with the AC.
  6. The math coach is being replaced.  The "backfill" staffing was discussed in "executive session."  Literacy coach position difficult to fill.  Status update needed by next meeting.  
  
III. Academics 8:33 AM
  A. February 13, 2024, Academic Committee Agenda Discuss Volpe/Castanza 45 m
   
  1. Update from CV regarding teacher sessions with focus on recent MAP trends, observation feedback and renewed focus on individualized teacher support centering on more tiered interventions and supervisory presence in the classroom. Status on teacher PIPs.
  2. Professional development for teachers on pre-administration and real time administration of MAP assessment. 
  3. Co-teaching support for teachers and support staff.
  4. Status of middle school application and CAP plan.
  5. Status of MOCK standardized testing; computer-based.
  6. Math/literacy coach update.
  7. Spring teacher observation update. 
  
IV. Other Business 9:18 AM
  A. New Business Discuss Academic Committee Members 2 m
V. Closing Items 9:20 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Traci Frey 1 m