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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:
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Meeting ID: 523 903 3349
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Meeting ID: 523 903 3349
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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
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
   
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
   
  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.
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  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
   
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
   
  D. BLCS Scholarship Program/Fundraising Monies
  E. 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
   
  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