Young Scholars Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on September 9, 2022 at 3:08 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday September 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM EDT

Location

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. School Leadership Start of Year Highlights Discuss
  B. 22-23 Priority and Goal Setting Discuss John Amenda
  C. Board Meeting Format and School Visits for 22-23 Discuss
  D. School Safety and Insurances Discuss
   

Michael Cunningham joining. 

 
  E. Fall Fundraising Event Discuss
  F. Committee Reports Discuss
   

High School Admission & Alumni Engagement

School Performance & Curriculum

Development

DEI

Governance and Planning & Property

 
  G. Financial Summary and Statements Discuss Kevin Corcoran
  H. Policies Up for First Review Discuss
   
  • Promotion/Retention and Graduation Requirements
  • Homebound Instruction
  • Communicable Diseases and Immunization
  • Religion
  • Health and Dental Examinations
  • Administration of Medication
  • Parent/Family Engagement Policy
 
  I. Act 55 Trauma Training for All Trustees FYI
  J. Philadelphia Land Bank Application Process
III. Approval of Minutes
  A. Resolved that the Board approve the Regular session minutes from the June 2, 2022 meeting. Approve Minutes
     
IV. Motions for Approval- Policy / Governance / Operations / Miscellaneous
  A. Instructional Time Template Vote
  B. 2022-2023 HR Handbook Vote
  C. 2022-2023 Student & Family Handbook Vote
  D. Updated ARP ESSER Health and Safety Plan Guidance Vote
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
 

YSCS Fall Event: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Next Board meeting: Tuesday, November 1, 2022

 
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote