Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
Metropolitan Lighthouse Charter School Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 25, 2019 at 6:30 PM
Location
180 W, 165th Street Bronx, NY 10452 Call In # 813-967-8308 Passcode # 74216
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, E. Chen, J. Haber, S. Nesterova, T. Bryan
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Russell, Jessica Boulet, K. Davidson, Kamaria Brisseau, M. Alston, M. Rousseau (remote), Shanta Pressley, T. Williams (remote)
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 Jul 25, 2019 at 6:35 PM.
C.
Review the Agenda
Ms. Haber went over the agenda for the meeting.
II. Principal's Report
A.
9 - 10 Update
Ms. Williams went over a CPA report (Attachment: PAL Board Report). Ms. Williams emphasized success with restorative practices. Ms. Williams went over the improvement goals, Regents and NWEA scores. In addition, Ms. Williams presented 2019 MetCPA Summer Work Plan.
B.
K - 8 Update
Mr. Davidson went over the principal's report (Attachment: MetLCS PAL Board Report). Mr. Davidson talked about NWEA Reading and Math data.
C.
New Hires
J. Haber made a motion to approve new hires for K-8.
T. Bryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. LHA Updates
A.
Enrollment Update
Ms. Alson provided enrolment updates.
B.
Principal Evaluations
Ms. Russell gave updates on the principal evaluation progress.
IV. Public Comments
A.
Public Comments
Ms. Haber led the public comments portion of the meeting. No comments were made.
V. Board Governance
A.
Approve Minutes from June 2019 Meeting
Ms. Haber provided comments for June minutes. The minutes will be voted on during the next board meeting.
J. Haber made a motion to approve minutes from the MetLCS Board Meeting on 06-10-19 MetLCS Board Meeting on 06-10-19.
A. Bothner seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.
B.
Board Recruitment
Mr. Bothner gave updates on recruitment for the board.
C.
LHA Service Agreement
Ms. Haber gave an update regarding the progress on LHA Service Agreement. The details of the agreement and changes will be discussed during the executive session.
VI. School Operations
A.
Financial Report
Ms. Rousseau went over the financial report (Attachment: Financial Report for June 2019).
B.
Investment Policy Update
Mr. Bothner gave updates regarding investment policies. The finance committee reviews performance during the finance committee calls. The quarterly update will be provided to the board.
C.
Facilities
Ms. Russell provided the facilities update. In addition, Ms. Russell provided rooftop project updates, the project is on track.
D.
Lottery Preferences
Ms. Russell talked about including weights into the lottery. Ms. Russell will provide a draft of the non-material charter renewal revision.
E.
NYSED Annual Report - Financial Disclosure Form
The Board filled out the form
F.
Facilities Appeal
Ms. Russell provided an update, the application for rental assistance is with DOE.
G.
Executive Director Regional Position
Ms. Russell provided updates regarding a new candidate.
VII. Education Committee
A.
Education Committee Report
Mr. Khatiwada went over the updates, there were no comments from the Board. The committee is building goals for the next academic year with principals.
VIII. Board Member Interviews
A.
Board Member Interviews
J. Haber made a motion to approve Jessica Boulet as a board member.
S. Nesterova seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Bothner |
Abstain
|
| E. Chen |
Aye
|
| A. Khatiwada |
Abstain
|
| T. Bryan |
Aye
|
| J. Haber |
Aye
|
| S. Nesterova |
Aye
|
J. Haber made a motion to approve Kamaria Brisseau as a board member.
S. Nesterova seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| S. Nesterova |
Aye
|
| A. Khatiwada |
Aye
|
| A. Bothner |
Aye
|
| J. Haber |
Aye
|
| T. Bryan |
Aye
|
| E. Chen |
Aye
|
J. Haber made a motion to approve Shanta Pressley as a board member.
T. Bryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Khatiwada |
Aye
|
| T. Bryan |
Aye
|
| S. Nesterova |
Aye
|
| J. Haber |
Aye
|
| A. Bothner |
Aye
|
| E. Chen |
Abstain
|
IX. Executive Session
A.
Executive Session
Ms. Haber motioned to move into Executive Session. Mr. Bothner seconded the motion. The executive session was conducted to discuss board candidates and CMO agreement.
Ms. Haber motioned to exit from Executive Session. Mr. Bothner seconded the motion.
Ms. Haber motioned to exit from Executive Session. Mr. Bothner seconded the motion.
B.
Delegate J. Haber and A. Bothner to finalize and execute LHA service agreement
S. Nesterova made a motion to delegate J. Haber and A. Bothner finalize and execute the agreement.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. 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 9:39 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Nesterova