Board of Directors Meeting Summary for January 25, 2024
Meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 25, 2024, at 4 P.M. Chair William F. Smith welcomed members and visitors, discussing agenda items including approval of previous minutes and strategic plan review. Public comment was encouraged, and meeting norms were outlined for active engagement. Roll call established quorum with members present or absent representing various roles. Principal’s report and announcements were shared before adjournment.
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Board of Directors Meeting Good evening, everyone! Thank you for joining us. We will begin shortly. January 25, 2024 4 P.M.
Welcome ACCA Board Members & Visitors! Presiding William F. Smith Chair, ACCA Board of Directors Director of TechOps Training and Development Delta Air Lines 3
Public Comment Thank you for joining us! Interested in addressing the board today? Please sign up at the entry table and you will have the opportunity to address the board at the end of today s meeting. Each participant will be given two minutes to address the board during Public Comment. 4
Mics on Mute Actively Engage Virtual Meeting Norms Cameras On Non-ACCA Board Members: Thank you for taking time out of your schedules to support the great work happening at ACCA. We appreciate you!
Atlanta College and Career Academy Date: January 25, 2024 Time: 4 p.m. Location: 1090 Windsor Street S.W. I. Call to order II. Roll Call; Establish Quorum III. Action Items a. Approval of Agenda b. Approval of Previous Minutes c. Strategic Plan Review and Rank Strategic Priorities IV. Information Items a. Principal s Report V. Announcements VI. Public Comment VII. Adjournment
Roll Call Role Name (or Vacant) Alexandria Robinson Sharyl Chatman William Smith Dayna Vidal Jon Lewis Patricia Horton Tim Cairl Dwionne Freeman Shelly Goodrum Sonya McCoy-Wilson Niya Eady Katie Howard Tasharah Wilson Wesley Gilliard Kyla Moore Present or Absent Parent/Guardian Business Business Business Business Business Metro RESA Secondary Secondary Post-Secondary Representative Post-Secondary Representative Ex-Officio Ex-Officio Student Student
Atlanta College and Career Academy Date: January 25, 2024 Time: 4 p.m. Location: 1090 Windsor Street S.W. I. Call to order II. Roll Call; Establish Quorum III. Action Items a. Approval of Agenda b. Approval of Previous Minutes c. Strategic Plan Review and Rank Strategic Priorities IV. Information Items a. Principal s Report V. Announcements VI. Public Comment VII. Adjournment
Meeting Minutes 11/30/2023
ACCA Strategic Plan Mission - Prepare students to graduate ready for college, career and life. SMART Goals APS Priority 1: We are fostering academic excellence for all Development ( (S4) S4) ACCA ACCA Priority Priority 1: 1: Economic Economic and and Workforce Workforce Development Annual Performance Measures Strategies By August 2025, ACCA will implement 100% of Standard 4 assurances to ensure that career pathways, dual enrollment, and postsecondary certifications fully utilize flexibility to support an alignment to the economic and workforce needs of the community. Collaborate with ACCA s Board of Directors to develop career pathways, dual enrollment and postsecondary certifications which fully utilize flexibility to support an alignment to the economic and workforce needs of the community S4-A9 The ACCA Board of Directors will identify current economic and workforce needs and make recommendations for programming modifications SY, OB10 APS leaders will audit ACCA programs/pathways and make necessary adjustments based on recommendations from the ACCA Board of Directors and needs assessment data OB10 Collaborate with business and industry to ensure program offerings and curriculum are customized to meet their needs S4-A3 Assure certificates earned are those needed for students to obtain employment S4-A17 30% of students eligible for WBL, will complete a WBL/Youth Apprenticeship experience OB11 Collaborate with employers to identify work-based learning opportunities for students and faculty/staff S4-A5 APS Priority 2: We are building a culture of student support By August 2025, ACCA will implement 100% of Standard 3 Assurances to ensure the curriculum, instructional design, and assessment practices fully utilize flexibility to support and ensure teacher effectiveness and student learning. for Learning Learning (S3) (S3) ACCA ACCA Priority Priority 2: 2: Teaching Teaching and and Assessing Assessing for Strategies Annual Performance Measures Adopt and implement a plan to increase student enrollment and success in courses that offer dual enrollment credits. S3-A14 Offer dual enrollment and postsecondary certifications aligned to the economic and workforce needs of metro-Atlanta OB9 Establish curriculum and activities that promote the success of students in the work force, including soft skills/employability skills S3-A15 80% of ACCA graduating seniors will receive the Georgia Employability/Soft Skills Diploma Seal OB11 Encourage student participation in career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) S3-A4 30% of enrolled students participate in CTSOs APS Priority 3: We are equipping and empowering leaders and staff By August 2025, ACCA will implement 100% of Standard 2 Assurances by maintaining and communicating a purpose and direction that fully utilizes flexibility to support a commitment to high expectations for learning as well as shared values and beliefs about teaching and learning. and Sustainability Sustainability (S2) (S2) ACCA ACCA Priority Priority 3: 3: Strategic Strategic Planning Planning and Strategies Annual Performance Measures Adopt a strategic plan that addresses ACCA s specific interim and long- term goals and regularly review our progress S2-A1 Include ACCA s strategic plan as a part of Workstream #1 within the district strategic plan OB6 Establish a process to ensure a high degree of collaboration between ACCA Governing Board and APS BOE S2-A10 One member of the APS BOE will serve as an Ex-Officio member on ACCA s Board of Directors OB2 Implement a marketing plan that includes an easily accessible website and social media platform that target both current and prospective students, businesses and industries, and the local community S2-A12 A marketing plan is developed in collaboration with APS Communications Department OB7 By August 2025, ACCA will implement 100% of Standard 1 Assurances (where applicable), operate under shared governance and leadership, maintain liaison with business and industry partners, and fully utilize flexibility to support student performance and school effectiveness. APS Priority 4: We are creating a system of support for schools and Leadership Leadership (S1) (S1) ACCA ACCA Priority Priority 4: 4: Governance Governance and Strategies Annual Performance Measures Update the Governing Board manual to reflect board membership and roles OB1 Ensure the majority of the governing board members represent business and industry, including Ex-Officio members S1-A3 Align budget priorities with the strategic plan S1-A18 ACCA Board of Directors will participate in budget training and approve ACCA s annual budget OB5 Ensure ACCA has a written mission statement that is focused on workforce development and student success S1-A1 Adopt a mission statement that addresses college/career OB4 Restructure ACCA leadership positions OB3 Establish school partnerships for ACCA growth S1-A3 10
#1 Teaching and Assessing for Learning #2 Economic and Workforce Development #3 Strategic Planning and Sustainability #4 Governance and Leadership 2023-24 Approved Ranking of Priorities 11
School Priorities Example Strategies Economic and Workforce Development Increase student participation in work-based learning opportunities Increase student participation in Accelerated Career Teaching and Assessing for Learning Ensure close coordination with students home high schools and post-secondary partners to address other student needs such as counseling, assessment, referral, and education planning Ex. Guidance plans, career guidance lessons, four-year planning documents, YouScience reports Strategic Planning and Sustainability Provide pathway options that meet employment needs of the region and state and take into account students interests Governance and Leadership Funding a marketing plan 12
Economic and Workforce Development 1. Which priority should be ranked #1? Why? 2. Which priority should be ranked #2? Why? Teaching and Assessing for Learning 3. Which priority should be ranked #3? Why? 4. Which priority should be ranked #4? Why? Strategic Planning and Sustainability After discussion, please share your final recommendation in the Chat Box Governance and Leadership 13
Principals Report Presenters: Dr. T. Wilson, Principal/CEO Dr. Shaundra Fears, Program Administrator
ACCA Application Update Pathway 11/17/23 12/8/23 1/5/24 1/12/2024 1/19/2024 AP Computer Science AP Computer Science Principles 3 3 3 0 2 Automotive Technology 8 39 55 60 35 Aviation Maintenance 0 4 4 4 4 Carpentry 5 16 18 23 13 Criminal Investigations 7 44 53 60 35 Culinary Arts 13 84 98 107 72 Cybersecurity 3 16 20 26 13 Dental Science 6 28 36 39 22 Early College Essentials 10 32 43 43 28 Graphic Design 6 41 45 50 37 Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism 5 11 16 18 10 HVAC and Refrigeration 2 11 12 16 8 Infant Toddler Childcare 11 37 47 50 33 Patient Care 16 69 89 91 56 Programming 8 21 23 26 17 Teaching as a Profession 1 1 5 6 1 457 567 622 Weekly Total 101 386
Atlanta College and Career Academy Date: January 25, 2024 Time: 4 p.m. Location: 1090 Windsor Street S.W. I. Call to order II. Roll Call; Establish Quorum III. Action Items a. Approval of Agenda b. Approval of Previous Minutes c. Strategic Plan Review and Rank Strategic Priorities IV. Information Items a. Principal s Report V. Announcements VI. Public Comment VII. Adjournment
Approved Meeting Dates Wednesday, 9/06/23 4 p.m. Thursday, 11/30/23 4 p.m. Thursday, 1/25/24 4 p.m. Thursday, 2/08/24 4 p.m. Initial Budget Allocation & Feedback Meeting Thursday, 2/29/24 4 p.m. Budget Approval Meeting Monday, 3/04/24 4 p.m. Thursday, 5/16/23 4 p.m. Strategic Planning Meeting
Complete your GO Team Training Remember to complete your required GO Team trainings so your team will remain in compliance (see below for current status). At this time, all members will need to ensure they have completed their New Member Orientation (both parts: online and live) and the annual Ethics trainings (APS Staff will complete the District's training and non- staff will complete the GO Team Ethics course). We're excited that all GO Team members have access to our learning and resource platform, ELiS! This is where GO Team members will find required trainings, resources, and other items to help you with your governance work. ELiS automatically sends reminders until the trainings are completed. Non APS staff members have been sent an email with their credentials; if you need your login information, please email us. APS staff members will use their APS credentials to access the platform. Be sure to check the site often, as we will continue to add support items and training opportunities!
Public Comment Thank you for joining us! Interested in addressing the board today? Please sign up at the entry table and you will have the opportunity to address the board at the end of today s meeting. Each participant will be given two minutes to address the board during Public Comment. 20
