Final

Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Metropolitan Lighthouse Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday December 17, 2020 at 6:30 PM EST

Location

 
Meeting ID: 994 4595 7069
 
Passcode: 180165
 
One tap mobile +16465588656,,99445957069# US (New York)
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   Kisha Perez 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 - 12 Head of School Update Discuss Kurt Davidson 20 m
  B. Education Committee Report FYI Ellen Chen 5 m
III. Finance Committee Updates 7:08 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Shanta Pressley 5 m
   
  • FSA Discontinued and Financial Implications
  • Syracuse Partnership Update
  • January Budget Amendment (SUPA, FSA, Vendor/Subscription Cancelations)
  
  B. Policy Updates Discuss Aaron Bothner 10 m
   
  • Whistleblower Policy
  • Conflict of Interest Policy
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
  
  C. Financial Policies and Procedures Vote Shanta Pressley 15 m
   
  • Vote to include all policy updates and new financial policies and procedures. 
  
  D. Bank Account Resolution Vote Shanta Pressley 5 m
  E. 401k Trustee Approval Vote Shanta Pressley 2 m
IV. External Relations Committee Updates 7:45 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Aluta Khanyile 5 m
V. LHA Updates 7:50 PM
  A. Facilities Discuss Ariana Ames 5 m
   
  • Facilities report
  • Rooftop project
  
  B. Financial Report Vote Mary Beth Rousseau 5 m
   
  • November Financials
  
VI. Public Comments 8:00 PM
 
Academic Excellence
 
  A. Public Comments Discuss Aaron Bothner 15 m
   
  • Attendees may address the Board
  
VII. School Operations 8:15 PM
  A. Enrollment Update FYI Kisha Perez 5 m
   
  • Enrollment Update
  
  B. MetLCS Rooftop Ribbon Cutting FYI Kisha Perez 2 m
   
  • Ribbon cutting ceremony for rooftop gym
  • Dedication of the space
  
VIII. Board Governance 8:22 PM
  A. Re-Approve Minutes from October 2020 Meeting Vote Jessica Boulet 5 m
  B. Approve Minutes from November 2020 Meeting Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 3 m
  C. Board Strategic Initiatives Discuss Jessica Boulet 5 m
   
  • Policy reviews
  • Board Professional Development and Open Meeting Law training
  • Quarterly update 
  
  D. School Leader Succession Plan FYI Jessica Boulet 3 m
  E. Executive Director Evaluation Tool FYI Jessica Boulet 3 m
  F. LHA Service Extension Vote Aaron Bothner 5 m
  G. Interim Head of School Vote Aaron Bothner 2 m
  H. Managing Director of Operations Vote Aaron Bothner 2 m
IX. Executive Session 8:50 PM
  A. Executive Session to be Proposed Vote Aaron Bothner 30 m
   
For the purpose of discussing matters relating to the dismissal of a former school administrator.
  
X. Closing Items 9:20 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
   
  • Review of Action Items
  • Next Board Meeting date
  • Adjourn