The Neighborhood Charter Network
Minutes
NCN January Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 9, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Location
Enlace Media Center
The Neighborhood Charter Network is hosting a board meeting on the second Tuesday of every other month.
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Directors Present
A. Segarra-Hansen, B. Delk (remote), C. Byczko (remote), J. Servaas, J. VanDeWalle, K. Britt, P. Castaneda, R. Hall (remote), R. Zavaleta (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
B. Anderson (remote), D. Castellanos (remote), Dorothy Wedelka, Emma Kersey, Hailey Butchart, Hailey Pollard, K. Dulay, Mark Mosias
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
The motion approved the November and December board meeting minutes.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| R. Zavaleta |
Aye
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| K. Britt |
Aye
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| B. Delk |
Aye
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| R. Hall |
Abstain
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| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
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| J. Servaas |
Aye
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| A. Segarra-Hansen |
Aye
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| C. Byczko |
Aye
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| P. Castaneda |
Abstain
|
II. Community Outreach
A.
Mission Moment
Katie reported that the social workers started a food pantry at Enlace Academy.
- Hailey reported that many families at Enlace faced food insecurity.
- The social work team applied for grants and was awarded a 10k grant per year.
- The humanitarian Grant also provides food and toiletries.
- The Gleaners Food Bank approved us for $350 per month for food and toiletries.
- One of Dorothy's friends donated a food freezer to store the food.
- The food pantry is open on Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm.
- Enlace is also supporting families in need of food at school 96.
- So far 363 families have been supported by the food pantry.
- The food pantry has a high need for toiletries.
Katie reported that Cathedral hosted Enlace at Christmas on the Hill.
- Each Enlace student was partnered with a Cathedral senior.
- Students had fun and received gifts.
- Overall, it was a wonderful event and a reflection of the strong partnership.
III. Finance
A.
Finance updates
- Brian reported that there aren't a lot of changes as far as finances. He provided the board with finance summaries through November.
- Katie, Denise, and Brian will kick off the 24-25 budget cycle this month.
- 476k over revenue due to exceeding projections. Investment income is higher yielding. Finances overall are in great shape.
IV. Governance
A.
Board Elections
Katie went over the NCN By-Laws regarding elections and board terms. She provided board members with a summary of their year-to-date terms. Terry Baker has now rolled off as president.
The recommendation for the 2024 Board Elections
President - Joan SerVaas
Vice-President - Jamie VanDeWalle
Secretary - Rob Hall
Board Treasurer - Brandon Delk
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Segarra-Hansen |
Aye
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| K. Britt |
Aye
|
| B. Delk |
Aye
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| R. Zavaleta |
Aye
|
| P. Castaneda |
Absent
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| C. Byczko |
Aye
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| J. VanDeWalle |
Aye
|
| J. Servaas |
Aye
|
| R. Hall |
Absent
|
V. Academic Excellence
A.
Academic Updates
- Katie reported that in August a board dashboard was shared which included an iRead goal that was consistent with the OEI goal to increase iRead by 10%. The iLearn goal was to increase by adjusting iLearn to a 5% increase in combined proficiency. 10% in math and ELA. Other goals have stayed consistent from years past.
- Financial goals are all met. We are close to hitting the 95% attendance goal.
- The work continues to be academic outcomes, we are at 50%. Our goal as an organization is 70% or higher. Focusing heavily on iRead. 37% and projected to 40%
- ELA and Math have seen a nearly 10% growth.
- A foundational literacy update we have been working with Marian University for the Science of Reading. For the past years, we have been measuring it with phonics inventory. Part of a cohort, coaching, and development alongside the work.
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