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Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Metropolitan Lighthouse Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 19, 2020 at 6:30 PM EST

Location

180 W. 165th Street
Bronx, NY 10452
Mission
We prepare our students for college through a rigorous arts-infused program.
Vision
All students will be taught by a highly effective teacher in a nurturing environment and will achieve at high levels. Each student will develop the knowledge, skills and values necessary for responsible citizenship and life-long learning. The impact of our collective efforts will fundamentally change public education.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Ariana Ames 3 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Aaron Bothner 2 m
  C. Review the Agenda Discuss Aaron Bothner 3 m
  D. MetLCS Mission/Vision Reflection and Grounding Discuss Jessica Boulet 5 m
   
  • Mission/Vision Reflection and Grounding
  
II. Education Committee Updates 6:43 PM
  A. K - 8 Principal Update Discuss Kurt Davidson 15 m
  B. 9 - 11 Principal Update Discuss Tyra Williams 15 m
   
  • College-bound student update
  
  C. Education Committee Report FYI Ellen Chen 5 m
   
 
III. 180 West 165th Street LLC and Metropolitan Support Corp 7:18 PM
  A. Orrick Counsel Recap FYI Alison Radecki 10 m
  B. School Resolution with respect to the transfer of membership interest in the LLC Vote Aaron Bothner 5 m
  C. Support Corporation Resolution with respect to the transfer of membership interest in the LLC Vote Aaron Bothner 5 m
IV. Finance Committee Updates 7:38 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Shanta Pressley 5 m
  B. HR and Benefits Platform Vote Melissa Alston 10 m
  C. Financial Policies and Procedures Vote Shanta Pressley 5 m
V. External Relations Committee Updates 7:58 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Aluta Khanyile 5 m
VI. Transition Update 8:03 PM
  A. Name Change Vote Kurt Davidson 10 m
VII. LHA Updates 8:13 PM
  A. Enrollment Update FYI Kisha Perez 5 m
   
  • Enrollment Update
  
  B. LHA Network Update FYI Ariana Ames 2 m
   
  • 30/60/90 update
  • Wind Down Plan update
  
VIII. Public Comments 8:20 PM
 
Academic Excellence
 
  A. Public Comments Discuss Aaron Bothner 15 m
   
  • Attendees may address the Board
  
IX. School Operations 8:35 PM
  A. Financial Report Vote Mary Beth Rousseau 5 m
   
  • October Financials
  
  B. Facilities Discuss Monica Rivera 5 m
   
  • Facilities report
  • Rooftop project
  
  C. MetLCS Rooftop Ribbon Cutting FYI Kisha Perez 2 m
   
  • Ribbon cutting ceremony for rooftop gym
  • Dedication of the space
  
X. Board Governance 8:47 PM
  A. Approve Minutes from October 2020 Meeting Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 3 m
     
  B. Board Strategic Initiatives Discuss Jessica Boulet 5 m
   
  • Updates on implementing the strategic goals
  
  C. Approve Bylaws Vote Jessica Boulet 10 m
XI. Executive Session 9:05 PM
  A. Executive Session Discuss Aaron Bothner 30 m
   
  • Discussion of personnel matters
  
XII. Closing Items 9:35 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
   
  • Review of Action Items
  • Next Board Meeting date
  • Adjourn