Young Scholars Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on April 29, 2022 at 2:45 PM EDT
Amended on May 3, 2022 at 10:46 AM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday May 3, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Young Scholars Charter School

900 N. Marshall Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

This meeting is being held in compliance with Open Meeting requirements of the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act and is open to the public.  Notices were duly posted and the meeting was advertised in The Philadelphia Daily News. Formal action will be taken.

 

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 4:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
II. Board Discussion Topics
  A. Open Discussion of Q&A re: Executive Director Narrative Update Discuss
  B. Committee Updates: High School Admission & Alumni Engagement, School Performance & Curriculum, Development, DEI, Governance and Planning & Property Discuss
  C. Financial Summary and Statements Discuss Kevin Corcoran
  D. Board Self-Evaluations- located in BoardOnTrack Policies up for Review- Student Attendance Board Retreats Discuss
  E. Teacher Appreciation Note Writing, Discussion of appreciation initiatives Discuss
III. Approval of Minutes
  A. Resolved that the Board approve the Regular session minutes from the March 22, 2022 meeting Approve Minutes
     
IV. Motions for Approval- Policy / Governance / Operations / Miscellaneous 4:00 PM
  A. Public Participation in Board Meetings Policy- 2nd and Final Review Vote
  B. Service Animals in School Policy- 2nd and Final Review Vote
  C. Trauma Informed Approach Policy- 2nd and Final Review Vote
  D. Flexible Instruction Days (FID) Application Board Affirmation Vote
  E. Letter of Intent for Renewal Application Vote 5 m
  F. Student Attendance Policy- 1st Reading
V. New Business
VI. Old Business
VII. Public Comment
 
Members of the public wishing to address the Board of Trustees must state their names and are requested to limit their comments to three minutes. Please be aware that all Charter School employees retain the right of privacy and shall retain all rights against defamation and slander per the laws of Pennsylvania. The Board shall not be held liable for comments made by members of the public. Each member of the public will be given one opportunity to address the Board.
 
VIII. Executive Session
 

It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, legal matters and facility negotiation matters.

 
IX. Important Dates
 
  1. Next Board meeting- Thursday, June 2, 2022
  2. 8th Grade Graduation- Wednesday, June 15, 2022
 
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote