Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 16, 2022 at 5:15 PM
Location
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Topic: Governance Committee Meeting
Time: Oct 20, 2021 05:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Wed, 8 occurrence(s)
Oct 20, 2021 05:15 PM
Nov 17, 2021 05:15 PM
Dec 15, 2021 05:15 PM
Jan 19, 2022 05:15 PM
Feb 16, 2022 05:15 PM
Mar 16, 2022 05:15 PM
Apr 20, 2022 05:15 PM
May 18, 2022 05:15 PM
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Topic: Governance Committee Meeting
Time: Oct 20, 2021 05:15 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Third Wed, 8 occurrence(s)
Oct 20, 2021 05:15 PM
Nov 17, 2021 05:15 PM
Dec 15, 2021 05:15 PM
Jan 19, 2022 05:15 PM
Feb 16, 2022 05:15 PM
Mar 16, 2022 05:15 PM
Apr 20, 2022 05:15 PM
May 18, 2022 05:15 PM
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Monthly: https://metlcs.zoom.us/meeting/tJcrcOGhqjsuGdeY4ZvXsuqHgnkqbtZItX1X/ics?icsToken=98tyKuCrqDwiE9CVtBqERowqBI_CWfPwiGJbjadYpUvfFRhAdxLeMexJI7BrKvHE
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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), K. Brisseau (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Bothner, K. Shabazz, S. Pressley
Guests Present
A. Khanyile (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Boulet called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Nuasin Next Generation Charter School to order on Wednesday Feb 16, 2022 at 5:29 PM.
C.
Approve November Minutes
J. Boulet made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 11-15-21.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve December minutes
J. Boulet made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 12-15-21.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve January minutes
J. Boulet made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 01-25-22.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Head of School Review Process
A.
Updates
III. Update on Accountability Practices
A.
Individual Accountability Goals
- Ellen discussed her personal goals and outlook
- Aluta agreed to share his personal progress next month (March)
B.
Board development
Committee members reflected on the Professional Development day discussions and exercises. General consensus was reached on:
- The need for more strategic clarity and concrete metrics
- The usefulness of the Flywheel activity - some interest was expressed in continuing this discussion
- The idea of individual accountability is a good one, but need more high-level clarity in order to move forward
- Some interest in revamping the BOT assessment to be more relevant - discussion TBC on how this might be done
IV. Open Meeting Law Audit
A.
Review of results
- Self-assessments were helpful
- Results of staff self-audit to be presented to full Board
- Follow-up information on specific questions that arose, plus info sheets for Committee Chairs, to be developed in the coming month
- Helpful website feedback - Gov Comm will start collecting some additional Trustee info to be put on the website
V. Closing Items
A.
Look Ahead
Reviewed upcoming items
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:16 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Boulet
To be discussed next month