DeKalb School Board Presentation_January

            DEKALB PREPARATORY
                  ACADEMY
               PRESENTATION

UNDERSTANDING NECESSARY INNOVATIONS TOGETHER TO EXPERIENCE
                        SUCCESS



                Bulldogs,14,
                December  UNITE!
                             2023
D E K A L B           P R E P A R A T O R Y
                   A C A D E M Y

  Vision
  • The vision of Dekalb Preparatory Academy is to be a community-based school
    that offers an academically rigorous, educationally creative, culturally
    relevant, and engaging learning environment.



  Mission
  •The mission of Dekalb Preparatory Academy is to empower students
   to cultivate knowledge, think critically, and act collaboratively
   and compassionately.


  Tag Line
  • Where Every Student Has a Gift!
         STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS
• ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE- INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT PERFORMANCE THROUGH
 THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CONSISTENT RIGOROUS AND RELEVANT INSTRUCTION.
• FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE - WE WILL CREATE A SAFE AND FINANCIALLY
 SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE THAT FACILITATES LEARNING THROUGH THE USE OF
 IMPROVED EFFICIENCY, PRODUCTIVITY, TECHNOLOGY, AND BEST PRACTICES.

• DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE- WE WILL STRENGTHEN, DEVELOP, AND ENRICH
 PARTNERSHIPS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE
 SCHOOL.
• GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE- WE WILL CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ATTRACTS AND
 RETAINS A CADRE OF HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED STAFF.
The Story of DeKalb Preparatory
           Academy
 Georgia Standards of Excellence


     Project Based Learning


Audio, Visual and Communication
  Focus Areas
  • Literacy
• Mathematics
   • Science


  Data Driven Instruction
      GRADE        REGISTERED SEATS   WAIT LIST
      Kindergarten 58         2         31
      1st Grade    51         9         0
      2nd Grade    53         7         5
539   3rd Grade
      4th Grade
                   59
                   64
                              7
                              2
                                        8
                                        5
      5th Grade    59         9         7
      6th Grade    67         3        60
      7th Grade    66         4        21
      8th Grade    62         7         0

ENROLLMENT as of November 27, 2023
FACILITIES
         • HVAC Repairs
         • Water Tower Replacement
         • Security Enhancements
         • Educational Equipment
         • Environmental
         • Technology Advancements
         • Infrastructure Upgrades
                            MAP BLUE LEVEL
                                 FALL 2023

These students are expected
to score Level 4 Distinguished
“ On Grade Level or Above”
GMAS End of Grade Test
 in Spring 2024
which is College Ready
GMAS
2018-2022-

TOP SCORES IN
REGION 6 YR.
2022
HUMAN RESOURCES
            •Implementing a strong
                   recruitment and retention
                   program
                  •Enhancing Salary and
                   benefits offered to staff
                  •Upgrading the technology
                   used in our business office
AREA OF FINANCE
COMPLIANCE CONCERN (BASED ON 2022 ANNUAL REPORT)   REASON              SOLUTION



TOTAL MARGIN ratio                                 Our expenses slightly          • Maximization of Funding
                                                   exceeded our revenues            through efficient data
                                                   ($84.5k)                         reporting.
                                                                                  • Reinforcement of cost
                                                                                    control management
                                                                                  • Needs Analysis

CASH FLOW                                          Driven by the slight deficit   • Close the books with a
                                                   ($84.5k) mentioned above.        surplus by implementing
                                                                                    the above-
                                                                                    mentioned solutions
                                                                                    about improving the
                                                                                    total margin ratio.

DEBT SERVICE COVERAGE RATIO                        We meet the standard           •   No deficit allowed. See total
                                                   although reported as               margin solutions above.
                                                   deficient. DPA has no debt.    •   DPA has a strong cash
                                                                                      position.
Partnerships
Donuts for Dads - 2.0
Congratulating Staff

 Dr. Lenise Bostic
   Head of Schools

Mrs. Jameda Owens,
 Elementary Principal
Superintendent’s Round Table and DCSD Visit
PARTNERSHIPS
DEKALB PREPARATORY ACADEMY
      THE GOVERNING BOARD
    Ms. Suzette Arnold, Chairperson
   Ms. Roberta Walker, Co-Chairperson
      Ms. Janelle Wilhite, Treasurer
       Ms. Wanda McKay, Director
     Ms. Bridget Robinson, Director
     Ms. Kathyann Young, Director