Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Board Meeting Minutes April 30, 2014 6:00p.m. Meeting called to order: 6:01pm by Jori L. Moore, President Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Board Members in Attendance Jori Moore Dale Cudjoe Karyn Price Boswell Marcus Martin Lucille Upshaw Jean Wilkinson Attorney Thomas V Barnes Keisha White Board Members Absent Paul LaReau* *Denotes Excused Absences Thea Bowman Officials in Attendance Dr. Gwendolyn Adell Althea Fontleroy Rubye James AQS Officials in Attendance Josh Samuelson Introduction of New Board Member Karyn Price-Boswell by Mrs. Thompson -Dr. Banks has relinquished her position on the Drexel Board -Karyn Price- Boswell will be her replacement I.Reading of February and March Minutes Motion to accept February Board Minutes -Motion was moved and properly seconded -Motion carried Motion to Approve March Meeting Minutes with Corrections -Correction-Correctly spell the name of Board Member Paul LaReau -Motion was moved and properly seconded -Motion carried II. Board Reports Drexel Report *Dr. Rose Banks has relinquished her position as of March 20, 2014 after serving the Drexel Foundation for Educational Excellence since 2004 * Attorney Karyn Price-Boswell was appointed on April 17, 2014 at the Drexel Meeting to complete Dr. Banks term to June 2014 and will serve in her own right July 2014-June 2017. *Keisha White whose 1st term will end as of June 2014 has been requested to serve a second term, July 2014- June 2017 * The terms for both Marcus Martin and Jori Moore end as of June 30, 2014. Due to the building of the Secondary Building their 1st terms were 2 years and both are eligible to seek 3rd terms for July 2014-July 2017 *On Saturday April 26, 2014, the Drexel Foundation held their 5th session in a series of retreats to build unity and cohesion within the TBLA organization. They included Drexel, school board members, administrators and faculy. Future sessions will include parents, students, community, all stakeholders and the media. * For the 4th consecutive year will sponsor a scholarship essay contest for seniors. This years theme will be “ Twenty First Century Skills.” -19 Seniors entered the competition -1st $1,000.00 and 2nd $500.00 place winners will be announced at the Senior Luncheon on May 27, 2014 AQS Reports Chief Administrative Officer Report-Dr. Gwendolyn Adell *Site Visit from the Indiana Department of Education regarding Education Outreach Plan -They met with Administrators, Teachers, visited classrooms and held a debriefing session at the end of the day - Most of the day was spent at the Elementery School. However, they did visit the Jr./Sr. High School as well. During the visits they conducted evaluative walk throughs. The rating system was lowest 1-highest 4. We received mostly 3 and 4. There were some 2’s given which meant room for improvement. Deficient areas will be addressed. *Improvement Grant- This grant was applied for without prior approval due to them not including Charter Schools and the impending due date ( received packet one day prior to do date). * Calendar for the upcoming 2014-2015 school year was submitted for approval *Facility Issues- At the Elementery School the Bathroom Stall Doors, Handrails, Wheel Casters and Abestos Study and Testing are in progress. Time Clocks are being installed for hourly staff, Storage, air conditioners for cafeteria and classrooms, runners for the hallways, gym floor refinishing. At the Jr./Sr. High School the roofing repairs have been deferred until the Spring. Repairs to conference chairs, researching areas that can be converted to storage area, gym floor refinishing, flag replacement and inspections of fire suppression, fire alarm, fire extinguishers and elevators are all in progress. The irrigation system has been turned on. *Keisha White moved to accept the CAO Report -Attorney Thomas Barnes Second the motion -Discussed what the color codes represented and explanation of beginning Spring Break on Holy Thursday. -Motion Passed Dr. Adell would like to explore the idea of fund raising in order to purchase a “Mini Bus” for the school instead of renting. Rationale: Transporting small groups of children to events instead of renting a large bus. Principal Reports Junior/ Senior High School -Mrs. Rubye James Mrs. Rubye James presented the Junior/ Senior High School Principal Report: Curriculum/Instruction *Official Graduation Rate for 2013 is 95.6%- newspaper articles included in Board Packet * Part 2 of ISTEP+ testing began Monday April 28, 2014 *The Student Achievement Plan and continuing students’ intervention programs have been continuing in preparation for the upcoming ECA Exam -small group instruction, after school tutoring by Sylvan Learning, students recovering credits with Plato Learning Courseware And Test Prep. Parents of nongraduating senior have been notified. Out of 111 Seniors, 98 have been accepted into College or University. ( 33 have received 1 acceptance letter, 11 received 2 acceptence, 50 have received 3 or more acceptance letters and 4 have received acceptance letters and been accepted into the military.) Parents are meeting with counselors for asstance with Acceptence letters and next steps to take. *Enrollment As of April 30, 2014 Total Enrollment is 686 students Middle School: 227 7th Grade 115 8th Grade 112 High School: 459 9th Grade 132 10th Grade 124 11th Grade 92 12th Grade 111 Activities 19 Students participating in the Drexel Board and AQS writing contest. Winner has not been announced yet. April 15th- Oprahs Tea to aid Bowman- article published in the Post Tribune-attached in packet April 26th – The Interact Club/Rotary participated in community service program, The Adopt a Highway Annual Trash Bash by cleaning along 5th Avenue April 28th- Pathway Students attended GCSC Scholarship dinner featuring Magic Johnson April 29th-Mrs. Johnson and 6 Pathway Students participated in Starbucks advertisement and promotion of Oprah’s Tea. April 30-Ms. Mis and 15 students from her dual credit government class attended the Lake County Government Center to observe the Indiana Court of Appeals preside over an oral argument. Elementary School Principal Report- Mrs. Althea Fontleroy Mrs. Fontleroy presented the Elementary School Principal Report: * Teachers have been preparing for the second part of ISTEP (April 28, 2014) by reviewing test strategies such as reading the question through, proofreading, time management. *Students who did not pass IREAD 3 are receiving tutoring after school. IREAD 3 -115 3rd grade students tested -94 Students Passed the test (81.7%) -21 Students did not pass the test (18.3%) - of the 21 who did not pass the test (3) Students with 504 plans (4) students with Individualized Education Plans (14) General Education Students - 20 out of the 21 students are enrolled in the after school tutoring for IREAD 3 -Next Test date will be June 6, 2014 *Enrollment Total as of April 30, 2014 was 748 students 112- Kindergartens 120-1st Grade 110- 2nd Grade 114-3rd Grade 104-4th Grade 88-5th Grade 100-6th Grade Activities April 3-4, 2014 Music Trip to Holy Angels April 30, 2014 Kindergarten Trip to Bella Boo’s April 30, 2014 Health Fair at the school was well attended. There were vendors Methodist Hospital….. who participate as well as the Hammond Times Newspaper was there to cover the Fair *President Jori Moore asked for the Motion to accept the CAO and Principal Reports Moved by Keisha White Seconded by Bishop Dale Cudjoe Motion to accept reports were unanimously passed Financial Report Presented by Josh Samuelson *Financial Reports Submitted in packet *Year To Date…..We are in good standing President Jori Moore ask for the motion to approve the financial report. Mr. Martin so moved to accept the financial report Dr. Cudjoe 2nd the motion…..reluctantly Motion was carried and report was approved III. Old Business None IV. New Business Presentation was made by Mrs dinner with Magic Johnson gave a photo presentation of the students enjoying the GCSC V. Correspondence/ Announcements * May 16, 2014 Stepping in the Name of Music VI. Members Concerns None VII. Special Item for Next Month’s Agenda *Add the budget VIII. PTCA No Report IX. Comments from the Public . President Jori Moore asked for the motion to adjourn. So Moved by Keisha White Second by Marcus Martin Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
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