BOARD RETREAT_COGNIA Monitoring Review Update_Aug. 2023

DeKalb County School District
Follow up Monitoring Review

School Board Retreat
August 23-24, 2023

Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent
Agenda
Update on Progress
• November 1-3, 2023
• Purpose of Monitoring Review
• Monitoring Review Structure
   • On-site
   • Interviews & Review of Evidence
• Q&A
Purpose of Monitoring Review
   • The purpose of the follow-up Monitoring Review for
     DeKalb County School District (DCSD) will focus on
     DCSD progress toward addressing the Improvement
     Priorities from the Monitoring Review in November
     2022
      • Narrative key findings
      • Directives
Cognia Directives (Nov. 2022 Monitoring Review Report)
  •   Review and renew board member commitment to the vision and mission of the
      DeKalb County School District and board member role and responsibility regarding
      the overall success of the district and learning outcomes for all students.
  •   Engage in a thoughtful and reflective review of recent Board Self-Assessment results
      to determine areas of focus and next steps.
  •   Examine current structures in place that support efficient and effective Board
      operations.
  •   Ensure meetings are conducted following the prescribed procedures outlined in
      Robert’s Rules of Order.
  •   Determine and commit to adhering to processes as outlined in the Board Handbook
      when board members are not following policy or the principles of the district.
Next Steps – DeKalb County School District
• Complete the Institution Progress Report (IPR)
• Collaborate with Lead Evaluator
        Lead Evaluator: Carmen Pough Banks-Introductory meeting on August 3, 2023
        Three member Team- Carmen Pough Banks, Lashonda Flanders, and Jeff Langham
        Review Date: November 1-3, 2023
• Develop the Monitoring Review Schedule
• Issue invitations to persons selected for individual interviews for the Monitoring Review. (Board
  Members, Superintendent, Area Superintendents, Select Principals, Community Leaders)
• Determine stakeholders who will be interviewed remotely.
• Collaborate with the Lead Evaluator regarding evidence submission for the Monitoring Review
    • Evidence/documentation – examples: video clips of Board Meetings, Board Policies, Proof of
       Board Member participation in Board trainings/development, Board Handbook,
       Accreditation Engagement Review Report in March 2022 & the Monitoring Review from
       November 2022.
Artifact Index
Institution Progress Report (IPR)
• Introduction: In advance of the follow-up Monitoring Review, please provide
  information that describes continuous improvement efforts within your institution that
  are relevant to the progress of meeting the Cognia Performance Standards identified
  within this report.
• Report on Areas for Improvement
       Standard 1.5 The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions
       within defined roles and responsibilities
• District Response: Describe your institution’s progress in meeting the Cognia
  Performance Standard identified within this report. Please include actions taken,
  evidence of results, and plans for next steps in your response.
• Conclusion: Please provide any pertinent information regarding the institution’s
  overall continuous improvement success.
Next Steps – Monitoring Review Team
• Conduct the Monitoring Review as an impartial, fact-finding review
• Prepare a written Monitoring Review Report
   • Submits the report to Cognia for quality assurance review
• Cognia will
   • Submit the Monitoring Review Report to the Global Commission if an
     accreditation status change is recommended
   • Submit to the district
Questions
Disrupting for Excellence!


         Thank you!