Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Minutes

Academic Achievement Committee Meeting

Zoom Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM

Location

Committee Members Present

A. Errichetti (remote), A. Hickson-Martin (remote), L. Doherty (remote), R. Sela (remote)

Committee Members Absent

M. Freeman

Guests Present

N. Gauthier

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Sela called a meeting of the Academic Achievement Committee of Veritas Preparatory Charter School to order on Thursday Oct 10, 2024 at 8:30 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Academic Achievement

A.

Possip Parent Feedback

Parent Survey Results

 

High School
Recent parent survey results show a sharp decline in satisfaction with the high school compared to two weeks prior.
Only 50% of parents reported being satisfied, down from over 70% previously.
Parent comments mentioned concerns about safety, bathroom access issues due to vandalism, and a desire for more teacher communication.
The leadership team views this feedback as confirming the problems they were already aware of at the high school.

 

B.

2024 Accountability Data

Save for net month. 

III. Other Business

A.

High School Updates

The committee discussed a leadership transition at the high school. The current principal will be transitioning to a teaching position to assist with vacancies in the classroom. Amy, CAO, will assume most of the principal duties, while additional operational tasks will be managed by Jonathan, COO.

 

Additionally, the high school is currently facing challenges related to student behavior, inconsistent systems, and staff concerns. Plans are being made to strengthen discipline policies, adjust the schedule, and reorganize classroom spaces to improve management of student movement and overall structure.

B.

Harvest Fest

Harvest Fest Event Planning
The school is planning a revamped Harvest Fest event on November 1st at the high school, featuring food trucks, activities, and a trunk-or-treat.
Board members were encouraged to participate by decorating their cars and handing out candy.

IV. 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 9:32 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Sela
Documents used during the meeting
  • Possip Middle School.pdf
  • HS Possip Report.pdf
  • 2024 Accountability Data - Veritas Preparatory Charter School (04980405).pdf