Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
MetLCS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday May 23, 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. Bothner, A. Khatiwada, L. Williams, T. Bryan
Trustees Absent
J. Haber, S. Nesterova
Guests Present
Ellen Chen, K. Davidson, M. Rivera, M. Rousseau (remote), T. Williams
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 Nuasin Next Generation Charter School to order on Thursday May 23, 2019 at 7:01 PM.
C.
Review the Agenda
Mr. Bothner went over the agenda for the meeting.
II. Principal's Report
A.
K - 8 Update
Kurt Davidson talked about staff retention and new hires. Mr. Davidson presented a summer plan draft, and discussed revisiting design elements.
B.
9 - 10 Update
Ms. Williams talked about excellent discipline in the school. In addition, Ms. Williams talked about a new hire.
Ms. Williams discussed upcoming regents and that students are prepared. Ms. Williams is expecting NWEA soon.
Ms. Williams discussed upcoming regents and that students are prepared. Ms. Williams is expecting NWEA soon.
III. New section
A.
Approval of Resumes
A. Bothner made a motion to approve all resumes.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. LHA Updates
A.
Monthly Update
Title 1 and Annual report are due August 31st.
V. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Mr. Bothner led the public comments portion of the meeting. No comments were made.
VI. Board Governance
A.
Approve Minutes from March 28, 2019 Meeting
T. Bryan made a motion to approve minutes from the MetLCS Board Meeting on 04-25-19 MetLCS Board Meeting on 04-25-19.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. School Operations
A.
Financial Report
Ms. Rousseau went over the financial report and updates. LHA plans to circulate to the Finance Committee and full Board the budget for an approval vote before the June Board meeting.
A. Bothner made a motion to approve finances.
T. Bryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VIII. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
In the executive session the Board members had a board strategy discussion.
B.
Exiting Executive Session
T. Bryan made a motion to exit executive session.
A. Khatiwada 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 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Nesterova