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Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Minutes

Education Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday March 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM

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.

Committee Members Present

A. Khatiwada (remote), E. Chen (remote)

Committee Members Absent

J. Boulet, M. Dorrie

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

E. Chen called a meeting of the Education Committee of Nuasin Next Generation Charter School to order on Wednesday Mar 25, 2020 at 1:00 PM.
E. Chen made a motion to approve the minutes from MetLCS Board - Monthly Education Call on 02-25-20.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Education Updates

A.

K - 8 Principal Updates

    1. Kurt: similar to Tyra + parent communication on expectations and standards; mindset on remote learning and engaging students; family interruptions; learning new technological capabilities and learning business tools; staying close to the families; educating the families and support;

B.

9 - 11 Principal Updates

    1. Tyra: continuity plan – timeline of the last three week – feels good w/ where we are
Staffing – roles and responsibilities are communicated; lesson plans; virtual lesson plan template; how will they grade their students; special learners on virtual support; English language learners are heavily supported; Culture team; scheduling and training; checking in with teachers; documentation; concern on % of students logging on; grading assessments and attendance (standards – 2x a week); setting cadence on support; course credit expectations; testing (i.e. AP online; state cancelled; regents tbd); virtual teaching and transition to come back; plan to assess how students are performing and plan to move forward; transcript discussions

III. Other Business

A.

Other Business

    1. Karin: documentation will be presented at the board meeting
    2. Jessi: what does a day of instruction look like for the students?
      1. CPA: TUE pd 1,3,5,9 classes on zoom; THU pd 2,4,6,8 zoom; MON FRI zoom w/ homeroom teacher; MON, WED, FRI – students logging on to check for assignment
      2. K-8: calendar of staff meetings; 3 days a week to connect w/ students
  2. LHA Updates: provided by Karin above

IV. 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 2:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
E. Chen