Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 29, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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Mission Statement
At Nuasin Next Generation, we believe in the unlimited talent and intellectual potential of our scholars and our community. We cultivate this talent and intellectual potential through a progressive education that focuses on deep exploration, relentless questioning and critical thinking. We utilize a highly rigorous curriculum, a progressive scholar led pedagogy and a true pursuit of excellence to empower and enable our scholars to impact the broader community with their unique perspectives, ideas and talents. With passionate teachers and an unyielding belief in the talents and abilities of our scholars we cultivate a deep love of learning and relentless need to question all things. Every single one of our scholars have the potential to be great and change the world, at Nuasin Next Generation it is our job to prepare them for that opportunity.
At Nuasin Next Generation, we believe in the unlimited talent and intellectual potential of our scholars and our community. We cultivate this talent and intellectual potential through a progressive education that focuses on deep exploration, relentless questioning and critical thinking. We utilize a highly rigorous curriculum, a progressive scholar led pedagogy and a true pursuit of excellence to empower and enable our scholars to impact the broader community with their unique perspectives, ideas and talents. With passionate teachers and an unyielding belief in the talents and abilities of our scholars we cultivate a deep love of learning and relentless need to question all things. Every single one of our scholars have the potential to be great and change the world, at Nuasin Next Generation it is our job to prepare them for that opportunity.
Trustees Present
A. Bothner (remote), A. Khatiwada (remote), E. Chen, J. Boulet (remote), K. Brisseau, K. Shabazz (remote), S. Huda (remote), S. Pressley (remote)
Trustees Absent
A. Khanyile, C. Barnes-Watson, M. Dorrie, T. Bryan
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Russell (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
M. Russell (remote)
Guests Present
E. Mew (remote), K. Davidson, K. Perez, L. Hart, M. Alston, R. Keogh (remote)
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 Jul 29, 2021 at 6:53 PM.
C.
Review the Agenda
A. Bothner reviewed the agenda for today's meeting.
II. School Update
A.
Nuasin Expansion
M. Alston updated on the roof top.
- Paper work is still pending
- A Surveyor has to be hired to do the final run through of the building before the inspection.
- A lit sign will be presented in the front.
- Uniforms-Colors have been selected for scholars per grade
- Interior Painting- Murals have been refreshed in the MPR and the 5th FL
- Exterior Painting- The building has transitioned into the burgundy and grey color on the outside. It will also have a mural that represents all of our colors and branding.
- Structure Building-
- What are we working on?- Looking for potential school buildings for our High School
III. Finance Committee Updates
A.
June Financials
B.
Quarterly Investment Update
S. Pressley made a motion to Approve June Financials.
A. Bothner seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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T. Bryan |
Absent
|
E. Chen |
Aye
|
J. Boulet |
Aye
|
A. Khanyile |
Absent
|
A. Bothner |
Aye
|
S. Pressley |
Aye
|
C. Barnes-Watson |
Absent
|
A. Khatiwada |
Aye
|
K. Shabazz |
Aye
|
K. Brisseau |
Aye
|
S. Huda |
Aye
|
M. Dorrie |
Absent
|
IV. Board Governance
A.
Approve May 2021 Board Meeting Minutes
B.
New Nuasin Policies
J. Boulet made a motion to move all.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
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C. Barnes-Watson |
Absent
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T. Bryan |
Absent
|
K. Shabazz |
Aye
|
K. Brisseau |
Aye
|
A. Khatiwada |
Aye
|
E. Chen |
Aye
|
S. Huda |
Aye
|
J. Boulet |
Aye
|
A. Khanyile |
Absent
|
A. Bothner |
Aye
|
S. Pressley |
Aye
|
M. Dorrie |
Absent
|
J. Boulet made a motion to move.
A. Khatiwada seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call | |
---|---|
K. Shabazz |
Aye
|
M. Dorrie |
Absent
|
T. Bryan |
Absent
|
A. Khanyile |
Absent
|
E. Chen |
Aye
|
J. Boulet |
Aye
|
A. Khatiwada |
Aye
|
C. Barnes-Watson |
Absent
|
A. Bothner |
Aye
|
S. Huda |
Aye
|
S. Pressley |
Aye
|
K. Brisseau |
Aye
|
C.
Committee Chair Nominations
V. 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 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Boulet