MOT Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday May 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM
Location
High School Campus
1275 Cedar Lane Road
Middletown, DE 19709
Directors Present
D. Watlington, J. Taylor, K. Swab, L. Latan, M. Ali Khan, S. Stallone, S. Sullivan, T. Piser
Directors Absent
H. Johnson, L. Jennings, L. Savino
Ex Officio Members Present
N. Southworth
Non Voting Members Present
N. Southworth
Guests Present
M. Hewett, R. Dallas
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Academic Excellence Committee
A.
Possible change to HS admissions policy
The alteration is to allow for students to apply to enter the high school in the 12th grade. The requirements and terms will be determined by the Head of School.
III. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Committee
A.
Committee Update
Ned Southworth discussed the committee and what the meeting have been focusing on. Shira Jackson has been moved in the roll of Director of Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Her role is to oversee the counselors to ensure that this is being addressed at both schools.
IV. Governance
A.
Committee Report
Nothing to report.
V. Finance & Operations
A.
Committee Report
Dave Watlington discussed the financials were reviewed and no issues were discovered.
Meryl Hewett discussed the proposed budget and the projected revenue and expenses.
Ned Southworth discussed staffing changes in the counseling and wellness departments. He also discussed the administrative staffing at both facilities.
B.
Draft Budget for 2022-2023 Academic Year
C.
2022-2023 Academic Calendar
The calendar was reviewed, and discussions were had regarding the calendar requirements. There was also discussion regarding appropriate time for teachers to have time for academic planning.
VI. Head of School Report
A.
Head of School Monthly Report
Ned Southworth reviewed the report that is included in the minutes.
Ned Southworth discussed the proposal to allow 12th grade first time students under specific circumstances. The terms and the requirements will be conveyed to the applicant and families. A discussion was had to ensure that the student could be successful in graduating on time. A board member will be part of the review process to ensure the staff are supported in the decision process.