Young Scholars Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on October 20, 2023 at 2:40 PM EDT
Amended on October 23, 2023 at 3:26 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday October 24, 2023 at 3:45 PM EDT

Location

https://phillyscholars-org.zoom.us/j/83351864515

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 3:45 PM
  A. Record Attendance  
  B. Call the Meeting to Order  
II. Board Discussion Topics
  A. Departmental Rotations: Reading & Language Arts Content Team
  B. Pre-Meeting Discussion Topic Review Discuss
  C. Dashboard Discuss
  D. Fundraising Update & 25th Anniversary Celebration Overview
  E. Alumni Survey and HS Admissions
  F. Talent Update and Org Health Survey
  G. Facility and Land Acquisition Update Discuss
  H. Committee Updates- Breakout Rooms
   
  • 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 September 12, 2023 meeting. Approve Minutes
     
IV. Motions for Approval- Policy / Governance / Operations / Miscellaneous
  A. To approve the updated Board Bylaws Vote
  B. To approve the Student Records Policy Vote
V. New Business
VI. Old Business
VII. Executive Session
 

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


 

 
VIII. Important Dates
 
  • Next Board Meeting- December 5, 2023, 3:45-5:45 PM
 
IX. 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.


 

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