Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Metropolitan Lighthouse Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday January 28, 2021 at 6:30 PM EST

Location

Meeting ID: 994 4595 7069 Passcode: 180165
 
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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 Constance Barnes-Watson 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
   
  • School Report Card Update
 
  B. Education Committee Report FYI Ellen Chen 5 m
     
III. Finance Committee Updates 7:08 PM
  A. December Financials Vote Mary Beth Rousseau 10 m
  B. Quarterly Investment Update Discuss Brent Elliott 10 m
  C. General Updates FYI Shanta Pressley 5 m
   
  • Syracuse Partnership Update
 
  D. Budget Amendment Vote Shanta Pressley 15 m
  E. 2021-2022 Budget Look Ahead FYI Shanta Pressley 2 m
IV. External Relations Committee Updates 7:50 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Aluta Khanyile 5 m
V. Public Comments 7:55 PM
 
Academic Excellence
 
  A. Public Comments Discuss Aaron Bothner 15 m
   
  • Attendees may address the Board
 
VI. School Operations 8:10 PM
  A. Enrollment and Lottery Update FYI Kisha Perez 10 m
  B. Facilities Update FYI Kisha Perez 10 m
   
  • Rooftop Project Status
  • Leaks
 
  C. MetLCS Rooftop Ribbon Cutting FYI Kisha Perez 2 m
   
  • Ribbon cutting ceremony for rooftop gym
  • Dedication of the space
 
  D. Managing Director of Operations Update FYI Melissa Alston 10 m
VII. Board Governance 8:42 PM
  A. Approve December 21st Special Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
     
  B. Approve Minutes from December Board 2020 Meeting Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 3 m
  C. Approve January 12th Special Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
     
  D. Approve January 13th Special Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
     
  E. Approve January 19th Special Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
     
  F. Board Strategic Initiatives Discuss Jessica Boulet 5 m
  G. School Leader Succession Plan Vote Jessica Boulet 3 m
  H. Executive Director Evaluation Tool FYI Jessica Boulet 3 m
  I. Administration of Self Assessment Discuss Jessica Boulet 5 m
   
  • On Board on Track
 
  J. Mid Year Principal Evaluation Discuss Aaron Bothner 3 m
VIII. Nominating Committee 9:12 PM
  A. Proposed Hiring of the Leader in Residence/Executive Director Vote Aaron Bothner 2 m
IX. Executive Session 9:14 PM
  A. Executive Session to be Proposed to Discuss the Leader in Residence/Executive Director Candidate and for Personnel Discussion. Vote Aaron Bothner 30 m
X. Closing Items 9:44 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
   
  • Review of Action Items
  • Next Board Meeting date
  • Adjourn