Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Board Meeting

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Thursday September 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM EDT

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Meeting ID: 931 3294 6482
Mission
At Nuasin Next Generation, we believe in the unlimited talent and intellectual potential of our scholars and our community. We cultivate this talent and intellectual potential through a progressive education that focuses on deep exploration, thoughtful questioning, relentless curiosity and critical thinking. Nuasin Next Generation Charter School implements a progressive K-12 educational program and an unyielding commitment to cultivating our scholars’ innate intellectual talents to empower our graduates to achieve excellence in their postsecondary paths and make positive impacts on the broader community. Every single one of our scholars have the potential to be great and change the world, at Nuasin Next Generation we prepare our scholars for that opportunity.

3 Pillars
The Mission of Nuasin Next Generation stands firmly on the foundation of our three pillars: Rigor, Self-Advocacy, and Community. These three pillars are the guiding principles for our school and culture. Please find a deeper explanation of our  pillars below.

Rigor:
We use the word “rigor” not in the stringent or inflexible sense, but in the sense of an unyielding need to challenge and push our students because we understand and believe in the potential, talent, and ability of our scholars and community. We challenge our scholars to build their confidence and help them realize what they can achieve. 

Self-Advocacy:
Our scholars are empowered to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. As our scholars come to understand that their voices are valued and needed, they learn to advocate for themselves. Our scholars are seen and valued; they understand that not only do they have the right to express their opinions, views, and perspectives, but it is their obligation to do so. 

Community:
Our scholars will embrace community and understand that as a member of a community you have certain
inalienable rights, the right to be seen, the right to be heard, the right to be protected and the right to be loved and
cherished. Our students will also learn of their obligations. As a member of a community you have the obligation to
respect, listen, support and only want and assume the best in all others. Every member of our community must understand that they are active participants in the Nuasin community and the community goes as we go.

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. Nuasin Mission/3 Pillar Reflection Discuss Malik Russell 5 m
II. School Update 6:43 PM
  A. Executive Director Update Discuss Malik Russell 30 m
   
  • Renewal Update
  • Evaluation Update
  • Succession Plan Update
  • Staff Update
  • Data Update
 
  B. K-8 Principal Update Discuss Kurt Davidson 15 m
  C. 9-12 School Update FYI Malik Russell 15 m
  D. Operations Update FYI Melissa Alston 10 m
III. Finance Committee Updates 7:53 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Shanta Pressley 2 m
   
  • Audit Update
 
  B. July and August Financials Vote Eugene Mew 15 m
IV. Education Committee Updates 8:10 PM
  A. Education Committee Report FYI Ellen Chen 5 m
V. External Relations Committee Update 8:15 PM
  A. Fundraising Initiatives FYI Aluta Khanyile 5 m
VI. Public Comments 8:20 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss Aaron Bothner 15 m
   
  • Attendees may address the Board
 
VII. Board Governance 8:35 PM
  A. Approve August 2021 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
     
  B. Change November Board Meeting to Align with Authorizer Visit. Vote Aaron Bothner 2 m
   
  • Change November board meeting from 11.18.2021 to 11.17.2021
 
  C. Personnel Handbook FYI Malik Russell 5 m
  D. Scholar Family Handbook FYI Malik Russell 5 m
  E. Board Committee Chairs Discuss Malik Russell 5 m
   
  • External Relations Committee
  • Facilities Committee
  • Education Committee
  • Nominating Committee
 
VIII. Executive Session 8:54 PM
  A. Executive Session to be Proposed to Discuss Personnel Matters. Vote Aaron Bothner 20 m
IX. Closing Items 9:14 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
   
  • Review of Action Items
  • Next Board Meeting date
  • Adjourn