Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
MetLCS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 13, 2018 at 5:00 PM
Location
180 W, 165th Street Bronx, NY 10452
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.
Trustees Present
A. Khatiwada, J. Haber, S. Nesterova, T. Bryan
Trustees Absent
A. Bothner, L. Williams
Guests Present
C. Russell, K. Davidson, M. Mustafa (remote), M. Rousseau (remote), S. Gallagher, T. Williams
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Haber called a meeting of the board of trustees of Nuasin Next Generation Charter School to order on Thursday Dec 13, 2018 at 5:00 PM.
C.
Review the Agenda
Ms. Haber went over the agenda for the meeting.
II. Board Governance
A.
Approve Minutes from November 29, 2018 Board Meeting
T. Bryan made a motion to approve minutes from the MetLCS Board Meeting on 11-29-18 MetLCS Board Meeting on 11-29-18.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Ms. Haber led the public comments portion of the meeting. No comments were made.
IV. Executive Director Update
A.
Monthly Update
Sarah Gallagher presented the updates. She discussed preparation for the renewal visits. Ms. Gallagher updated on the recruiting for the director roll. The job was just posted and potential candidates will be reviewed during the next board meeting. The Board asked what Lighthouse is looking for in the potential candidate.
V. Principal's Report
A.
K - 8 Update
Mr. Davidson went over the principal's report (Attachment: MetLCS PAL Board Report). Mr. Davidson talked about attendance, and expectation for lower attendance numbers due to winter months. In addition, Mr. Davidson talked about science week in the school and the projects that students have been working on.
B.
9 - 10 Update
Ms. Williams went over a CPA report (Attachment: PAL Board Report). Ms. Williams pointed out attendance, which was impacted by the weather. Ms. Williams talked about NWEA, the scores will be ready next month. Ms. Williams discussed tracking targeted students and analyzing at their results.
VI. School Operations
A.
Financial Report
Ms. Rousseau went over the financial report (Attachment: Financial Report for November 2018). Ms. Rousseau mentioned the money settlement from Turner. The Board discussed the lease assistance.
J. Haber made a motion to approve financials from November.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Facilities
Mr. Mustafa went over the facilities report (Attachment: Monthly Facilities Report, December 2018). Mr. Mustafa talked about repairs, most of the repairs are almost complete.
VII. Education Committee
A.
Education Committee Report
Mr. Khatiwada didn't have any updates.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Ms. Haber motioned to move into Executive Session. Mr. Khatiwada seconded the motion. The executive session was conducted to discuss matters leading to the employment.
IX. 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 6:22 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Nesterova