Pharos Academy Charter School Board Meeting Agenda

August 20, 2020, 6:30-9:00 PM

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Pharos Academy Charter School

Pharos Academy Charter School Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday August 20, 2020 at 6:30 PM EDT

PHAROS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
BOARD of TRUSTEES MEETING

All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pharos Academy Charter School are held in compliance with New York State Open Meeting Law.

Date: August 20, 2020
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom:

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Meeting ID: 523 903 3349
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PHAROS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
DE LA JUNTA ADMINISTRATIVA

Realizamos todas las reuniones de la Junta Administrativa de la escuela Pharos Academy Charter School conforme a la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas del Estado de Nueva York.

Día: 20 de augosto 2020
Hora: 6:30 p.m.
Lugar: Zoom:

¡TODOS ESTAN INVITADOS!

Agenda


I.	Opening Items
	Opening Items
	A.	Record Attendance and Guests
	B.	Call the Meeting to Order
		Call the Meeting To Order
II.	Public Comments
	Academic Excellence
	A.	Public Comments
		Board Meeting attendees are invited to address the Board
III.	COVID-19 Updates
	A.	COVID-19 Updates
		General Updates Reopening Plan
IV.	Pharos Academy Charter School Staff Presentation
	A.	Pharos Academy Charter School Staff Presentation
		Pharos Academy Charter School Staff Presentation
V.	Board Governance
	CEO Support And Eval
	A.	Approve Minutes
		Review the Agenda Approve Minutes- VOTE REQUIRED July 2020 Board Meeting Minutes July 2020 Board Strategy Meeting (1 of 2) Minutes July 2020 Board Strategy Meeting (2 of 2) Minutes
		Approve minutes for Pharos Academy Charter School Board Meeting on July 16, 2020
	B.	Pharos Academy Charter School - Board Member Referral Survey
		Pharos Academy Charter School Board Member Referral Survey
	C.	BLCS Innovation Award
		Culture Committee report on next steps with the BLCS Innovation Award
	D.	1005 Intervale Avenue Update from Orrick
		1005 Intervale Avenue Update from Orrick
	E.	Pharos Academy Charter School/Board Strategy Meeting Reflections
		Pharos Academy Charter School/Board Strategy Meeting Part 1 of 2 Pharos Academy Charter School/Board Strategy Meeting Part 2 of 2 Review proposed final mission: Our mission is to develop scholars who communicate well, are intellectually curious, and solve problems using different approaches. Our school uses inquiry-based learning to deepen scholars’ connections to the world around them. We provide a community that helps scholars feel safe, valued, and comfortable as they grow.
	F.	Mentoring Opportunity
		Mentoring opportunity with Foley and Lardner LLP Mentoring opportunity with other Pharos Board members' companies/networks
	G.	MWC Recommendations - Project Plan/Next Steps
		Project Plan
VI.	Follow Up Items
	A.	Follow Up Items
		N/A
VII.	Culture Committee Report
	A.	Culture Committee Report
		Present update
VIII.	Finance Committee Review
	A.	Finance Committee Report
		Review & Discuss July 2020 Financial Report
	B.	Investment Account Update
		Investment Account Update
	C.	Financial Policies
		Financial Policies
	D.	BLCS Scholarship Program/Fundraising Monies
	E.	Expenses Over 50K
		Expenses Over 50K
IX.	Academic Committee Report
	A.	Academic Committee Report
		Present report
X.	Principal's Report
	Development
	A.	Principal's Report
		Principal’s Abbreviated Review Ms. Adebunmi Savage, Assistant Principal
XI.	School Operations
	A.	BLCS Fundraising
		BLCS Board Fundraising Efforts
	B.	BLCS Transition Items
		BLCS Transition Plan Final Update Update on Little Bird HR implementation process Final Update HR/Compliance
	C.	Pharos Academy Charter School FOIL Policy and Posting
		Pharos Academy Charter School FOIL Policy and Posting
	D.	Pharos Academy Charter School DASA Policy
		Pharos Academy Charter School DASA Policy
XII.	Facilities
	A.	Facilities Update
XIII.	Board Member Interview
	A.	Board Member Interview
		Ms. Tahina Perez
XIV.	Executive Session
	A.	Executive Session
		Board member candidate discussion
XV.	Board Member Interview Vote
	A.	Board Member Interview Vote
		Ms. Tahina Perez
XVI.	Closing Items
	A.	Adjourn Meeting
		Meeting Highlights Review Next Meeting: September 17, 2020 Meeting Adjourn