Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 17, 2022 at 6:30 PM

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Mission
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, thoughtful questioning, relentless curiosity and critical thinking. Nuasin Next Generation Charter School implements a progressive K-12 educational program and an unyielding commitment to cultivating our scholars’ innate intellectual talents to empower our graduates to achieve excellence in their postsecondary paths and make positive impacts on the broader community. Every single one of our scholars have the potential to be great and change the world, at Nuasin Next Generation we prepare our scholars for that opportunity.

3 Pillars
The Mission of Nuasin Next Generation stands firmly on the foundation of our three pillars: Rigor, Self-Advocacy, and Community. These three pillars are the guiding principles for our school and culture. Please find a deeper explanation of our  pillars below.

Rigor:
We use the word “rigor” not in the stringent or inflexible sense, but in the sense of an unyielding need to challenge and push our scholars because we understand and believe in the potential, talent, and ability of our scholars and community. We challenge our scholars to build their confidence and help them realize what they can achieve. 

Self-Advocacy:
Our scholars are empowered to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities. As our scholars come to understand that their voices are valued and needed, they learn to advocate for themselves. Our scholars are seen and valued; they understand that not only do they have the right to express their opinions, views, and perspectives, but it is their obligation to do so. 

Community:
Our scholars will embrace community and understand that as a member of a community you have certain
inalienable rights, the right to be seen, the right to be heard, the right to be protected and the right to be loved and
cherished. Our scholars will also learn of their obligations. As a member of a community you have the obligation to
respect, listen, support and only want and assume the best in all others. Every member of our community must understand that they are active participants in the Nuasin community and the community goes as we go.

Trustees Present

A. Bothner (remote), A. Khanyile (remote), E. Chen (remote), J. Boulet (remote), K. Brisseau (remote), S. Huda (remote), S. Pressley (remote), T. Bryan (remote)

Trustees Absent

A. Khatiwada, C. Barnes-Watson, K. Shabazz, M. Dorrie

Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened

A. Bothner, A. Khanyile

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Russell (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

M. Russell (remote)

Guests Present

E. Mew (remote), K. Davidson (remote), K. Perez (remote), L. Hart (remote), M. Alston (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Boulet called a meeting of the board of trustees of Nuasin Next Generation Charter School to order on Thursday Feb 17, 2022 at 6:37 PM.

C.

Review the Agenda

M. Russell went through the agenda. There will not be a school update since it was given during the board retreat. 

D.

Nuasin Mission/3 Pillar Reflection

E. Chen shared what Nuasin's 3 Pillars meant to her. 

A. Khanyile arrived at 6:40 PM.
A. Bothner arrived at 6:41 PM.

II. Finance Committee Updates

A.

General Updates

S. Pressley shared that the school leadership and Operations are working on the budget for next school year. In the next coming month the board will be voting on the teacher salaries for SY 2022-2023. 

B.

January Financials

S. Pressley made a motion to approve January Financials.
T. Bryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
M. Dorrie
Absent
C. Barnes-Watson
Absent
A. Khanyile
Aye
T. Bryan
Aye
E. Chen
Aye
A. Khatiwada
Absent
K. Brisseau
Aye
K. Shabazz
Absent
J. Boulet
Aye
S. Pressley
Aye
S. Huda
Aye
A. Bothner
Aye

C.

Vote to Nominate the Finance Committee as the Investment Committee

S. Pressley made a motion to Nominate the Finance committee as the Investment Committee through 2022-2023 school year.
T. Bryan seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
A. Bothner
Aye
M. Dorrie
Absent
C. Barnes-Watson
Absent
K. Shabazz
Absent
S. Pressley
Aye
A. Khatiwada
Absent
T. Bryan
Aye
E. Chen
Aye
S. Huda
Aye
K. Brisseau
Aye
J. Boulet
Aye
A. Khanyile
Aye

D.

Vote to Accept the and Continue the Current Investment Holdings

S. Pressley made a motion to Accept the and Continue the Current Investment Holdings.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Shabazz
Absent
T. Bryan
Aye
S. Pressley
Aye
A. Khanyile
Aye
C. Barnes-Watson
Absent
S. Huda
Aye
E. Chen
Aye
K. Brisseau
Aye
J. Boulet
Aye
M. Dorrie
Absent
A. Bothner
Aye
A. Khatiwada
Absent

III. Education Committee Updates

A.

Education Committee Report

The team has been working on IA's in the school. Next month the school leadership will present the data. 

IV. External Relations Committee Update

A.

Fundraising Initiatives

A. Khanyile shared that he has been in contact with multiple non profit organizations to advertise the school. He would like to have a dinner to fundraise for Nuasin. 

V. Public Comments

A.

Public Comments

There are no members of the public present. 

VI. Board Governance

A.

Approve January 2022 Board Meeting Minutes

J. Boulet made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-27-22.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Brisseau
Aye
C. Barnes-Watson
Absent
E. Chen
Aye
S. Pressley
Aye
T. Bryan
Aye
S. Huda
Aye
A. Khatiwada
Absent
J. Boulet
Aye
A. Bothner
Aye
M. Dorrie
Absent
K. Shabazz
Absent
A. Khanyile
Aye

B.

Monthly Trustee Individual Goal Setting Review

E. Chen shared her individual goal for the month. She is

C.

Open Meeting Law Audit Review and Next Steps

K. Perez shared information on the audit review that was completed for OML Minutes.

D.

Nuasin Lactation Policy Approval

J. Boulet made a motion to approve the Nuasin Lactation Policy.
S. Pressley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Barnes-Watson
Absent
E. Chen
Aye
K. Brisseau
Aye
J. Boulet
Aye
T. Bryan
Aye
A. Bothner
Aye
S. Pressley
Aye
M. Dorrie
Absent
A. Khanyile
Aye
S. Huda
Aye
A. Khatiwada
Absent
K. Shabazz
Absent

E.

Board's Flywheel

The board will revisit the Flywheel during the next board meeting. 

VII. 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 7:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
A. Bothner