Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
Education Committee Monthly Call
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), S. Huda (remote)
Committee Members Absent
C. Barnes-Watson, J. Boulet, M. Dorrie
Guests Present
K. Davidson (remote), Latoya Hart (remote), anuj.khatiwada@bofa.com (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 Mar 17, 2021 at 3:12 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
E. Chen made a motion to approve the minutes from Education Committee Monthly Call on 02-17-21.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Education
A.
Kurt: attendance overview for school opening with data; team called every family who were not present in person -> increased attendance average 10 pupil.
Malik suggested to break out of the grades, and to keep providing this moving forward.
Anuj asked how are attendance being viewed during renewal. Dan: round 2 Covid visit may not be the same as round 1; more importantly, how did we respond to Covid (Sep 21 visit), and what does NNG look like post Covid.
B.
NNG Brand
Dan:
Brand Basics: pay close attention to what the authorizers say about the charter. When the results are similar from the district, as we are, we need to present how we are different. Many schools have brand as success; cannot just be different.
Malik: Brand options - college readiness, culturally responsive and representation throughout learning; student centric and community focused - rigor, self advocacy, and community
Measurements for college readiness:
Dan: from regular HS to college readiness - authorizers will want the school to prove it. Adjusting the literal schedule when they enter CPA (start with this freshman class) - regents; cultural mindset of how to get staff to encourage pupils to take specific tests and courses
Malik: our org chart will also look like college readiness program; starting with the CPA
Anuj suggests when bringing this to the board, define rigor.
Malik:
Dan: when faced with the question "what's the point of doing this?"
When to start scheduling transformation? Malik: start with CPA, complete re-do will take time - and ready for fall semester
IEPs - strong theory and qualified people are the focus
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 4:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
E. Chen