Next Generation Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM

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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.

Trustees Present

A. Bothner, E. Chen, J. Boulet, J. Scott, K. Brisseau, S. Huda, T. Bryan (remote)

Trustees Absent

A. Khanyile, K. Shabazz, M. Dorrie

Guests Present

A. Brown, Caryn Prime (remote), J. Aviles, J. Keeney (remote), M. Alston, M. Russell (remote), M. Whitehed, R. Johnson, S. Kochar

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

A. Bothner called a meeting of the board of trustees of Next Generation Charter Schools to order on Thursday Sep 24, 2026 at 6:46 PM.

C.

Review the Agenda

MA, reviewed the agenda. 

II. Mission and Pillars Board Reflection

A.

Rigor

AB, shred his reflections on rigor and the importance of the adults believing in our scholars potential.

III. Schools Update

A.

Executive Director Update

MA, shared updates on behalf of MR.

B.

K-4 Update

MW, shared updates of K-4 for JC who was absent.

C.

5-8 Update

MW, shared updates for 5-8

D.

9-12 Update

AB, shared 9-12 updates.

E.

K-12 Operations Update

RJ, shared operations updates. 

IV. Finance Committee Update

A.

June and August Financials

JK, shared the June and August Financials. There are no July financials as this was during the financial audit.

V. Votes

A.

Vote on amendment to the financial and procedure manual

A. Bothner made a motion to approve amendments to financial policy.
J. Scott seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

B.

Safety Plan

A. Bothner made a motion to Approve 26-27 safety plan.
J. Boulet seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

26-27 Scholar Handbook

A. Bothner made a motion to Approve 26-27 schoalr handbook.
J. Scott seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

August Board Minutes

A. Bothner made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 08-27-26.
J. Boulet seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Expansion Committee Update

A.

Expansion Committee Update

JS, shared their are no updates. 

VII. Education Committee Update

A.

Education Committee Update

Ec, shared their are no updates. 

VIII. Nominating Committee Update

A.

Nominating Committee Update

AB, shared their are no updates. 

IX. Governance Committee Updat

A.

Governance Committee Update

JB, shared their are no updates. 

X. Public Comments

A.

Public Comments

Ab, shared their are nio public comments. 

XI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Bothner