Young Scholars Charter School

Regular Board Meeting

Published on October 25, 2024 at 11:42 AM EDT
Amended on October 28, 2024 at 2:13 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday October 29, 2024 at 4:00 PM EDT

Location

900 North Marshall St.

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  
  C. Nomination and Appointment of Trustee Steve Piltch 5 m
   

I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.

 
  D. Nomination and Appointment of Robin Halpern as a Vice Chair 5 m
II. Board Discussion Topics 4:10 PM
  A. Dashboard, Strategic Objectives, YTD Data Review Discuss
  B. Facility Phase II and Landbank Status Discuss
  C. PDE School Code Updates Discuss
  D. Committee Designations and Nominating Practices for New Trustees Discuss
  E. Fundraising Status and Strategy Discuss
  F. Amended Budget and Financials Discuss
III. Approval of Minutes
  A. Resolved that the Board approve the Regular session minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting. Approve Minutes
IV. Motions for Approval
  A. To Approve the 2024-2025 Amended Budget Vote
V. New Business
VI. Old Business
VII. Executive Session
 

It is expected that the Board will go into Executive Session to discuss the school safety report.


 

 
VIII. Important Dates
 
  • Next Board Meeting- Tuesday, December 10, 4:00-5:30 PM. This meeting will be held in hybrid format.
 
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