The New American Academy Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM EDT

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on July 17, 2019
II. Finance
 
Finance
  A. TNAACS Audit
   
  • Update on TNAACS Annual Audit
III. CEO Support And Eval and Board Evaluation
 
CEO Support And Eval
  A. CEO Evaluation Next Step
   
  • You should have received a copy of my CEO self evaluation
  • Next step is for each Board Member to complete an evaluation of L. Silva as TNAACS before the next board meeting - no later than Sept 13
  • This will be used as the school leaders evaluation and to set Board goals
  B. Board Self Evaluation
   
  • In addition to the CEO Evaluation  We should do a Board Self Evaluation
  • Purpose- To set goal for the Board for the 2019/2020 school year
  • A suggested self evaluation is attached to be reviewed and/or revised for the TNAACS's board use
IV. Governance
 
Governance
  A. TNAACS Renewal Application
   
  • The TNAACS renewal Application will be submitted this Thursday August 15, 2019 (all board members should have received a copy for review)
  • Board Questions and Answers about the renewal application
  • Next Steps - Renewal visit in October
    • This includes a meeting with the board
    • Kimberly suggested it take place during our regular board meeting
    • Board members need to appear at the meeting in person, at the school ( if travel hardship can request video conference exception - but this should only be used for true travel hardship)
    • During the last renewal only 2 members were present - this was highlighted in our renewal report and mentioned by Kimberly as not meeting NYSED's expectation for Board participation
    • Neither Matt, Lorraine or myself are permitted to attend this meeting
    • The October Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday October 23, 2019 at 6:00PM
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V. Other Business
VI. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting