Final

Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Metropolitan Lighthouse Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 24, 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

      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 45 m
  B. Head of School Update Discuss Kurt Davidson 20 m
  C. Operations Update FYI Melissa Alston 15 m
  D. Transition Update FYI Melissa Alston 5 m
III. Education Committee Updates 8:08 PM
  A. Education Committee Report FYI Ellen Chen 5 m
   
 
IV. External Relations Committee Update 8:13 PM
  A. Fundraising Initiatives FYI Aluta Khanyile 5 m
V. Finance Committee Updates 8:18 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Shanta Pressley 5 m
   
  • PPP Update
  
  B. May Financials Vote Eugene Mew 10 m
  C. Capital Expense Recommendations Vote Melissa Alston 8 m
VI. Public Comments 8:41 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss Aaron Bothner 15 m
   
  • Attendees may address the Board
  
VII. Board Governance 8:56 PM
  A. Approve May 2021 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
  B. New Nuasin Policies Discuss Jessica Boulet 10 m
   
  • Grievance Policy for Staff
  • Complaint Policy for Families
  • Public Comments Policy for Board Meetings
  • FOIL Policy for the Public
  
  C. Board Member Nominations for Slate A Vote Kamaria Brisseau 3 m
   
The following Members are up for re-election:
  • Aaron Bothner
  • Ellen Chen
  • Jessica Boulet
  • Shanta Pressley
  • Sophia Huda
  • Khari Shabazz
  • Constance Barnes-Watson
  
  D. Officer Slate Vote Kamaria Brisseau 3 m
   
Chair:
  • Aaron Bothner
Vice Chair:
  • Anuj Khatiwada
Treasurer:
  • Shanta Pressley
Secretary:
  • Jessica Boulet
  
  E. Board Committee Members Nomination Vote Kamaria Brisseau 10 m
   
Facilities Committee:
  • Aaron Bothner*
  • Aluta Khanyile
  • Anuj Khatiwada
  • Michael Dorrie
  • Sophia Huda
External Relations Committee:
  • Aluta Khanyile*
  • Jessica Boulet
  • Khari Shabazz
  • Shanta Pressley
Nominating Committee:
  • Kamaria Brisseau*
  • Aaron Bothner
  • Ellen Chen
Governance Committee:
  • Jessica Boulet*
  • Aaron Bothner
  • Anuj Khatiwada
  • Constance Barnes- Watson
  • Ellen Chen
  • Shanta Pressley
Education Committee:
  • Ellen Chen*
  • Anuj Khatiwada
  • Constance Barnes- Watson
  • Jessica Boulet
  • Michael Dorrie
  • Sophia Huda
Finance Committee:
  • Shanta Pressley*
  • Aaron Bothner
  • Ellen Chen
  • Kamaria Brisseau
  • Khari Shabazz
  • Tim Bryan
*Current committee chair
 
VIII. Executive Session 9:24 PM
  A. Executive Session to be Proposed Executive Session to discuss matters relating to the employment of a particular employee. Vote Aaron Bothner 20 m
IX. Closing Items 9:44 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
   
  • Review of Action Items
  • Next Board Meeting date
  • Adjourn