MOT Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 23, 2019 at 7:30 PM
Location
1156 Levels Road
Directors Present
J. Taylor, J. Vail, M. Ali Khan, R. Carroll, Jr., S. Stallone, S. Sullivan
Directors Absent
D. Watlington, L. Jennings, L. Savino, M. Deputy
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Southworth
Non Voting Members Present
N. Southworth
Guests Present
M. Hewett, M. Weiss, Shana Noll, T. Howarth, Yvette Smallwood
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Taylor called a meeting of the board of directors of MOT Charter School to order on Wednesday Jan 23, 2019 at 7:27 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Ali Khan made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-28-18 Board Meeting on 11-28-18.
J. Vail seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Presentation from K8 Academy Administration
A.
Habits of Successful Scholars Reporting
Terry Howarth reviewed this project and reviewed the information that was in the Agenda. Terry reviewed the information from the rubric. She discuss that the parent response was positive and that the students were looking for ways to improve. She talked about how this has been implemented this year.
B.
K8 Academy Model Classroom
Terry Howarth discussed the environment to promote learning and to make the students feel comfortable in the classroom environment. She was promoting autonomy for the students and teachers to allow for a positive learning environment. Teacher Jessica Priester won the competition to redesign her classroom space. She talked about how other teachers were taking the initiative to redesign their classrooms for a more positive environment.
C.
DSSF (Delaware School Success Framework) overview
Mitch Weiss discussed the Delaware Student Success Framework (DSSF) which is a tool to differentiate the schools based upon ratings in accountability areas. He reviewed the powerpoint presentation that is in the agenda information.
D.
Child Abuse Education
Mitch Weiss discussed the new state-mandated child abuse curriculum requirement for grades K-6. He reported on four state-approved curriculums, and recommended that the board approve the adoption of the B.E.S.M.A.R.T. program.
J. Taylor made a motion to use the B.E.S.M.A.R.T. program for the K-6 grade students to educate them on child abuse prevention.
R. Carroll, Jr. seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Academic Excellence
A.
Committee Report
Did not meet during this last period.
IV. Finance & Operations
A.
Committee Report
Met and reviewed monthly financial data. Also recommended that the full board approve the Draft Form-990.
B.
Review of FY17 Draft Form 990
Motion made to adopt the current 990 financial statement.
V. Board Governance
A.
Committee Report
Did not meet.
VI. Head of School Report
A.
Head of School Monthly Report
Ned Southworth reviewed the information from the head of school report.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Ali Khan made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
S. Stallone seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Sullivan