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DeKalb Brilliance Academy

DeKalb Brilliance Academy Academic Committee Meeting

Published on March 15, 2025 at 5:50 PM EDT
Amended on March 18, 2025 at 7:23 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday March 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM EDT

Location

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMud-6tqz0uGNxyPRfGVVvMnCUvHtgHIU2R

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Tareva Ruffin 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Tareva Ruffin
  C. Community Builder Discuss Tareva Ruffin 5 m
   
  •  “One Word Check-In” – Each person shares one word that describes how they’re feeling about Q3 so far.
  • Quick discussion: What patterns do we notice in how we’re feeling?
  
II. Academics 7:36 PM
  A. Q3 Data Analysis:Dashboard Review and Response Plan Discuss Kedra Herbert 10 m
   

Objective: Analyze key data points from Q3 and align on a strategic response plan.

  • Identify top 2-3 areas of focus for improvement
  • Discuss targeted action steps for instruction, intervention, and staff support
  
  B. Middle School Update Discuss Kedra Herbert 10 m
   

Objective: Provide an update on middle school plans and gather input.

  • Key updates and next steps
  • Open discussion: What are the biggest opportunities and challenges?
  • Address any questions or concerns
  
  C. Organization Chart & Budget Implications for Next Year Discuss Jocelyn Alter 10 m
   

Objective: Discuss how academic priorities align with staffing and budget planning.

  • Overview of potential org chart adjustments
  • Budget considerations based on academic priorities
  • Open discussion and feedback
  
  D. Mobilizing the PTA for Y4 Discuss Jocelyn Alter 20 m
   
  • Discussion (10 min):
    • Current state of family engagement and PTA involvement
    • Challenges and opportunities for deeper PTA engagement
    • What has worked well? What needs improvement?
  • Planning (10 min):
    • Brainstorm key initiatives to strengthen PTA participation and leadership
    • Assign roles and responsibilities for mobilization efforts
    • Identify key milestones and next steps
  
III. Closing Items 8:26 PM
  A. Capture next steps & send out to team Discuss Tareva Ruffin 1 m
  B. Adjourn Meeting FYI Tareva Ruffin 1 m