Wesley International Academy

September Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7229250184?pwd=QjRkZlFLRjBFendOMWlZWCtBVW1nUT09 
Meeting ID: 722 925 0184
Passcode: WIAevent1

Public Comments:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13iJ4g8T5iWaWEsJ-Iopmana4UcevHdq3C1EA1nLMxY0/edit?usp=sharing
The September 2021 meeting of the WIA Board of Directors will take place on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 beginning at 6:00pm. This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. We hope to see as many stakeholders attend as possible.

Agenda

     
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Agenda Adoption
   
  • Opportunity to make any necessary amendments or modifications to the meeting agenda
  D. Approve Minutes - August Board Meeting
   
Approve Minutes from August 2021 regularly scheduled meeting
   
II. Public Comments
  A. Public Comments
   
Public comments are encouraged and must remain in accordance with WIA policies and procedures.  The board allows any stakeholder an open forum to state their comments during any regularly scheduled or special meeting of the Board of Directors.
• Public comments are limited to 2 minutes per person.
• This is not a question and answer session, but rather an opportunity for stakeholders to share their thoughts and opinions in a respectful manner.
• Those wishing to comment to should sign up in advance of the meeting via https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F-1HHyOAtNISLHxyfyZ9e_a3DPZZBCX7bubkbqZ9nlY/viewform.  Please note, online sign up will close fifteen minutes before the start of the meeting.  Those wishing to speak that have not signed up online in advance of the meeting may sign up in person prior to the beginning of the board meeting.
• In the interest of time, all policies and procedures, specifically time limits, will be strictly enforced.
III. Finance
  A. May 31, 2021 Financials
  B. June 30, 2021 Draft Financial Statements & Audit/Reporting Timeline
IV. Executive Director Updates
  A. Wesley DEI Project
  B. Wesley Strategic Plan Update
  C. Virtual Learning Opt-In Plan/First Semester
V. Board Chair Updates
  A. Committee Membership
   
Present and discuss membership of the four Board Committees. 
  B. Board Training for Fall
   
Discuss possible training dates for Fall training session. 
Tuesday, September 28
Tuesday, October 26
Thursday, October 28 
VI. Academic Excellence
 
Academic Excellence
  A. Academic Excellence
   
Academic: 1. Student growth will increase as measured by baseline data from the MAPP assessment in August through the end of the school year, specifically measuring ELA and Math growth scores.
Social Emotional Support: 2. 60% of teachers will be trained and certified in Restorative Practices.
IB Certification: 3. Create and prepare the IB certification team to support the MYP and PYP visits for IB reauthorization. This team will meet every other month and regularly update the Academic Excellence Committee on progress.
VII. Development
 
Development
  A. Revenue YTD 
   

 
  B. Matching Gift Update
   

 
  C. Board Pledge Forms Due Sept. 15th
VIII. Governance
 
Governance
  A. New Member Mentor Program
   
+ Review of the current program.

+ Early feedback includes that while the initial training was long, was worth while.
  B. ED Evaluation Subcommittee
   
+ Subcommittee of Governance, provides reports every other month in Governance meeting.
+ Meetings not open to the public, as they are personnel related.
+ Members this year include Thomas Ryan-Lawrence, Ewa Cater, and Kwende Jones.
+ First meeting was on Wednesday September 1st to set goals for the year.
  C. Approve Executive Director Goals for 2021-2022 SY
   
Approve the ED goals set by Jason in coordination with the ED Evaluation Subcommittee.
  D. Virtual versus in-person meetings
   
Discuss whether to continue with virtual meetings or return to in-person, and at what level.
  E. Alternate Board and Committee Meetings
   
The Governance Committee hereby recommends, by unanimous vote, to update the WIA meeting schedules as follows:

Board Meetings: October, December, February, April, June, August

Committee Meetings: November, January, March, May, July, September
IX. Executive Session
  A. Staffing Matters
   
Review employment contract.
X. Post-Executive Session Matters
XI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting