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Young Scholars Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on September 8, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
Amended on September 12, 2023 at 2:14 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday September 12, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT

Location

900 North Marshall Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

 

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https://phillyscholars-org.zoom.us/j/86741548174
 

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
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
II. Board Discussion Topics
 

Meeting Overview: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15E676zbDQmQHWxOO8TPFbx88n-FHL_mf/view?usp=sharing 
  A. Introduction of Prospective New Trustees and Establishment of an Advisory Committee, End of Meeting Vote
  B. School Leadership Team Introductions and Beginning of Year Highlights Discuss
  C. Approval of School Goals for 23-24; Prioritized Focus Areas in Culture and Instruction Discuss
  D. HS Admissions Changes in Philadelphia and HS Placement Status Update Discuss
  E. Enrollment Strategy and Possible 5th Grade Amendment Discussion for December Submission Discuss
  F. Staffing and Talent Market Update Discuss
  G. Fundraising Update and Request for Sponsorships
  H. October 18th 25th Anniversary Celebration Overview
  I. Land Acquisition Update Discuss
  J. Finalizing Charter Documents FYI
  K. Committee Updates Where Applicable
   
  • Finance
  • School Performance & Curriculum
  • Governance and Planning & Property
  • High School Place & Alumni Engagement
  • Development
III. Approval of Minutes
  A. Resolved that the Board approve the Regular session minutes from the May 2, 2023 meeting. Approve Minutes
   
IV. Motions for Approval- Policy / Governance / Operations / Miscellaneous
  A. To approve the 2023-2024 HR Handbook Vote
  B. To approve the 2023-2024 Student and Family Handbook Vote
  C. To approve establishment of Board Advisory Committee Vote
   
  • Nominate Abdulrahman Atta as Founding Member

 

 
  D. To Approve Closure and Dissolution Plan and Policy Vote
V. Motion for Approval: New Board Trustees
  A. To Approve New Board Trustees Effective September 12, 2023: Aubrey Wang and Robin Halpern Vote
VI. New Business
VII. Old Business
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
 
  • 25th Anniversary Event- October 18, 2023, 5:30-8:00PM 
  • Next Board Meeting- October 24, 2023, 3:45-5:45 PM
X. 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.


 
XI. Other Business
XII. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote