Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
Education Committee Monthly Call
Date and Time
Wednesday December 16, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Location
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
C. Barnes-Watson (remote), E. Chen (remote), J. Boulet (remote), S. Huda (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Khatiwada
Guests Present
K. Davidson (remote)
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 Dec 16, 2020 at 3:06 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
E. Chen made a motion to approve the minutes from Education Committee Monthly Call on 11-18-20.
J. Boulet seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Education Updates
A.
K - 8 Principal Updates
B.
9 - 12 Principal Updates
Kurt: been diving into assessment - systems within the CPA in structure needs upgraded - mentorship program only had 10 participants; attendance is a major concern in 9th and 10th grade (50% on screen) - need for teacher development in the CPA to support the teachers - levinian group will be helping on the ground to support instructional work
Branding and philosophy around the school - lack of consistency in understanding what "CPA" means? - Sophia suggested development plan for after high school
Internship/ mentorship program alignment - professional planning during governance committee
Branding and philosophy around the school - lack of consistency in understanding what "CPA" means? - Sophia suggested development plan for after high school
Internship/ mentorship program alignment - professional planning during governance committee
III. 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 4:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Chen
Latoya Hart: Manager of academic operations - data dashboards
Adonai: K-8 AP - create warm and welcoming environments - teachers to create bitmojis in k-2 classrooms; continue to use curriculum in hybrid mode - provides at home versions - to allow us to connect with parents to engage in classroom learning; assessments w/ MClass in remote environment (all teachers went to a training class) - creating 1-1 and grouping for additional support; 25/27 on screen participation
Keely Webb: college application and acceptance data - showcased reporting and commonapp - reviewed requirements for school application