Matt presented the Academic & Culture Committee Report.

Priority Status

• Believe is currently on the state priority list.
• The published article about priority schools was generally favorable.
• Alicia recommended sending a hard-copy notice to families.
• Florence emphasized maintaining trust and integrity with families.
• Mike agreed that a letter should be sent.

Academic Improvement Plan

• Team is developing a plan for additional academic supports and funding.
• Exit Criteria from Priority Status:
  • Meet AMO goals in all subjects.
  • Reduce chronic absenteeism by 6% this year.
  • Earn a TVAAS score of 4 or 5.

AMO Goals Review

• Reviewed predicted proficiency projections for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
• Alicia raised an additional student outcome for consideration.
• Matt noted ongoing tracking through MasteryConnect, Savvas, and CommonLit.
• Discussed the 4th grade Math outlier data; Matt expressed confidence in the teacher’s ability to meet goals.

Academic Supports

• Current and upcoming partners/supports:
  • More for Memphis
  • Literacy Mid-South
  • Middle School Intervention Aide (hired)
  • Learning Acceleration Pilot
  • Communities In Schools
• Florence and Alicia emphasized urgency in pushing academic support efforts.
• Community Council held its first meeting this week.
• Exploring potential additional tutoring options.

Kenny provided the financial update.

Key Points

• Cash on hand has increased.
• Additional Title I and Facility Grant funding has been received.
• Funds are being strategically directed toward academic priorities.