Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Metropolitan Lighthouse Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 27, 2021 at 6:30 PM EDT

Location

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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 Jessica Boulet 5 m
   
  • Mission/Vision Reflection and Grounding
 
II. School Update 6:43 PM
  A. Executive Director Update Discuss Malik Russell 30 m
  B. K - 12 Head of School Update Discuss Kurt Davidson 15 m
   
  • Monthly Update
 
  C. Operations Update FYI Melissa Alston 15 m
III. Education Committee Updates 7:43 PM
  A. Education Committee Report FYI Ellen Chen 5 m
     
IV. External Relations Committee Update 7:48 PM
  A. Fundraising Initiatives FYI Aluta Khanyile 5 m
V. Finance Committee Updates 7:53 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Shanta Pressley 5 m
   
  • PPP Update
 
  B. Grant Resolution Vote Shanta Pressley 5 m
  C. April Financials Vote Eugene Mew 10 m
  D. Approve Capital Expense Vote Shanta Pressley 5 m
  E. 2021-2022 Budget Approval Vote Shanta Pressley 25 m
VI. Public Comments 8:43 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss Aaron Bothner 15 m
   
  • Attendees may address the Board
 
VII. Board Governance 8:58 PM
  A. Approve March 2021 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
     
  B. 2021 - 2022 Board Meeting Calendar Vote Aaron Bothner 5 m
  C. 2021 - 2022 School Calendar Vote Aaron Bothner 5 m
  D. Nuasin Policy Preview Vote Jessica Boulet 10 m
   
  • Grievance Policy for Staff
  • Complaint Policy for Families
  • Public Comments Policy for Board Meetings
 
  E. Board Member Nominations Preview Discuss Aaron Bothner 10 m
   
The following Members are up for re-election:
  • Aaron Bothner
  • Ellen Chen
  • Jessica Boulet
  • Shanta Pressley
  • Sophia Huda
  • Khari Shabazz
  • Constance Barnes-Watson
 
VIII. Executive Session 9:30 PM
  A. Preview of Next Month & Steps FYI Aaron Bothner 3 m
  B. Executive Session to be Proposed for the purposes of a personnel discussion to discuss school leadership personnel for the upcoming school year. Vote Aaron Bothner 20 m
IX. Closing Items 9:53 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
   
  • Review of Action Items
  • Next Board Meeting date
  • Adjourn