Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM EDT
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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.
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 | |||
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I. | Opening Items | 6:30 PM | |||
Opening Items
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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