Invictus Nashville Charter School

Invictus Board Meeting

Published on November 12, 2024 at 7:19 PM CST

Date and Time

Thursday November 14, 2024 at 6:30 PM CST

Location

Please refer to the zoom link if attending virtually. 

 

In person meetings are held at 

1033 Demonbruen Street 

Nashville, TN 37217

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Dominique Donette 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Neysa Taylor
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Dominique Donette 1 m
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS
 

10 slots at 3 minutes per speaker

 
III. Governance 6:32 PM
  A. Board Member Recommendation Vote Neysa Taylor 10 m
   
  • Recommendation and Vote for Dr. Leslie Cowell. 

 

Leslie S. Cowell, Ph.D., is a distinguished educator and administrator with extensive experience in elementary and reading education. Currently serving as Dean at Lipscomb University's College of Education in Nashville, TN, Dr. Cowell oversees faculty, accreditation, curriculum, and program development. She holds a Ph.D. in Elementary Education from Auburn University and advanced degrees in Urban Education and Conflict Management. With a career spanning roles from classroom teacher to academic director and dean, Dr. Cowell has led initiatives in early childhood education and teacher preparation, particularly focusing on literacy, curriculum design, and educational technology.

 
IV. Finance 6:42 PM
  A. Treasurer's Report Discuss Charles Webb 5 m
V. Fundraising and Development 6:47 PM
  A. Fundraising Updates Discuss John Little 10 m
   
  • Thoughts on Creating a Fundraising Calendars
  • January Salon Dinner
    • Can every board member invite 3 people willing to donate?
 
VI. CEO AND SUPPORT & EVALUATION 6:57 PM
  A. EVALUATION RPOCESS Discuss Dawana Wade 10 m
   

Mid-Year Evaluation

  • You will receive the survey on November 18. 
  • It is due by December 2. 

Report will be provided complied and provided to CEO and Full Board prior to the December 14 Board Meeting. 

 
VII. CEO REPORT 7:07 PM
  A. STAUS UPDATES Discuss Brenda Jones 15 m
   
  • FACILITIES
  • ENROLLMENT
  • HIRING

IMPORTANT DATES - REMAINDER OF THE YEAR

  • NOVEMBER 22 - AMENDMENT MEETING 
    • 9-12 or 1-3
  • DECEMBER 2 - PRE-OPENING MEETING 
    • TOPIC: Authorizing and Ongoing Monitoring, What to Expect and Review of Submitted Pre-Opening Plan
  • DECEMBER 7 - CHRISTMAS PARADE 
  • DECEMBER 14 - BOARD MEETING
    • CHRISTMAS PARTY?
 
  B. DATES & EVENT PLANNING Discuss Brenda Jones 15 m
   

November 22 - Amendment Meeting

Christmas Parade 

 

 
VIII. Closing Items 7:37 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote