DeKalb Brilliance Academy
Minutes
FY26 Academic Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday March 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Committee Members Present
J. Alter, K. Herbert (remote), M. Greene (remote)
Committee Members Absent
C. Armour, Jr.
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Academics
A.
1. Academic Performance Overview (10 minutes)
B.
Instructional Priorities & School Response (8 minutes)
Discussion of the school's strategic response to the data.
Topics may include:
• Instructional priorities for the remainder of the school year
• Targeted supports for students below benchmark
• Teacher coaching and professional development aligned to academic goals
The committee will review whether the school’s current strategies are sufficient to accelerate student outcomes.
C.
Academic Staffing & Program Planning for Next Year (6 minutes)
Update on instructional staffing and program design for the upcoming school year.
Discussion topics include:
• Alignment of teaching roles to academic priorities
• Intervention and support structures for students with additional needs
• Organizational planning to strengthen academic outcomes
D.
Committee Discussion & Guidance (3 minutes)
Committee members may provide input on:
• Academic priorities for the remainder of the school year
• Risks to meeting academic goals
• Strategic considerations for Year 5 planning
Review of current academic performance relative to school goals.
Topics include:
• Reading proficiency trends across grades
• Math proficiency trends across grades
• Student growth indicators
• Comparison to end-of-year goals
Highlights from the current dashboard include:
• Strong student attendance and engagement indicators.
• Continued growth momentum across several grades.
• Areas requiring additional focus, particularly in upper-grade mathematics.
The committee will review whether the school is currently on track to meet end-of-year academic goals.