Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
MetLCS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 25, 2019 at 6:30 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, L. Williams, S. Nesterova (remote), T. Bryan
Trustees Absent
A. Bothner
Guests Present
Jerry Ballard, K. Davidson, M. Rousseau (remote), 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 Apr 25, 2019 at 7:00 PM.
C.
Review the Agenda
Ms. Haber went over the agenda for the meeting.
II. Principal's Report
A.
K - 8 Update
Mr. Davidson discussed testing. Mr. Davidson mentioned that he is having chronic absentee meetings with families. In addition, Mr. Davidson gave updates on staffing for the next year. Mr. Davidson proposed leadership changes for his admin team.
B.
9 - 10 Update
Ms. Williams gave updates on IA scores and what to do with regents moving forward.
III. LHA Updates
A.
Charter Renewal Process Update
Jerry Ballard discussed charter renewal. In addition, he gave an update on ED search. More updates will follow on Monday.
Principals will add input to the shared document and will send it back to the board. When both, the board and the principals, contribute and agree on the final edits, the document will be sent to LHA.
Principals will add input to the shared document and will send it back to the board. When both, the board and the principals, contribute and agree on the final edits, the document will be sent to LHA.
B.
Monthly Update
Mr. Ballard discussed attendance counting reporting change that will follow updated state laws. Mr. Ballard discussed construction, the building closure will happen on July 26th to August 1st.
C.
Lottery Update
LHA made a recommendation to put application for SPED, ELL, Sibling preference in the exact order.
IV. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Ms. Haber led the public comments portion of the meeting. No comments were made.
V. School Operations
A.
Financial Report
Ms. Rousseau went over the financial report (Attachment: Financial Report for March 2019).
J. Haber made a motion to approve the financials for March 2019.
T. Bryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Investment Policy Update
LHA will have spending policy draft for investments in May meeting.
C.
FY20 Budget Update
D.
Facilities
VI. Education Committee
A.
Education Committee Report
B.
School Calendar
J. Haber made a motion to approve school calendar.
T. Bryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. Board Governance
A.
Approve Minutes from March 28, 2019 Meeting
T. Bryan made a motion to approve minutes from the MetLCS Board Meeting on 03-28-19 MetLCS Board Meeting on 03-28-19.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Board Recruitment
C.
Board Interview
The board interviewed Ellen Chen.
D.
Calendars
E.
LHA Service Agreement
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
In the executive session, the Board discussed strategy and staffing.
B.
After exiting executive session
J. Haber made a motion to approve Ellen Chen as a new board member.
L. Williams seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
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 9:04 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Nesterova