Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday May 26, 2022 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 scholars 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 scholars 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

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Kisha Perez 2 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 6:42 PM
  A. Executive Director Update Discuss Malik Russell 30 m
  B. K-12 Principal Update Discuss Kurt Davidson 30 m
  C. Operations Update Discuss Melissa Alston 10 m
III. Finance Committee Updates 7:52 PM
  A. General Updates FYI Shanta Pressley 1 m
  B. April Financials Vote Robert Keogh 10 m
  C. Budget '23 Approval Vote Robert Keogh 20 m
  D. Tech Transition Vote Melissa Alston 10 m
IV. Education Committee Updates 8:33 PM
  A. Education Committee Report FYI Ellen Chen 5 m
V. External Relations Committee Update 8:38 PM
  A. Fundraising Initiatives FYI Aluta Khanyile 5 m
VI. Nominating Committee Update 8:43 PM
  A. Board Renewal Preview FYI Kamaria Brisseau 3 m
VII. Public Comments 8:46 PM
  A. Public Comments Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
   
  • Attendees may address the Board
 
VIII. Board Governance 8:51 PM
  A. Approve April 2022 Board Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Jessica Boulet 2 m
     
  B. Trustee Goal Setting Reflection Discuss Jessica Boulet 5 m
  C. Nuasin School Calendar FY23 Approval Vote Malik Russell 2 m
  D. Nuasin Board Meeting Calendar FY23 Approval Vote Aaron Bothner 5 m
  E. Board Succession Plan Discuss Aaron Bothner 5 m
  F. Board Review of School Policies FYI Jessica Boulet 5 m
  G. Board Cadence Calendar Vote Jessica Boulet 5 m
IX. Closing Items 9:20 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Discuss Aaron Bothner 1 m
   
  • Review of Action Items
  • Next Board Meeting date
  • Adjourn