Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
Governance Committee meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 19, 2022 at 5:15 PM
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), S. Pressley (remote)
Committee Members Absent
A. Bothner, K. Shabazz
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 Oct 19, 2022 at 5:24 PM.
C.
Approve August Minutes
J. Boulet made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 09-21-22.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Board Development & Planning
A.
Individual Goal-Setting
B.
Committee Annual Planning
- No progress was made this month on Committee-level strategic planning - Jessica agreed to take the lead on this
- Emphasized that we need to have a clear goal articulated: What is our destination? Only then can we figure out how to get there
- Discussed whether this is truly a priority for committees: we all agree it would be helpful but need firm deadlines, reminders, etc.
III. Policy Updates
A.
Approvals this month
- Pledge, attendance guidelines, and bylaws to be approved this month.
- Pledge and attendance guidelines to be discussed together in the full Board meeting this month because they are important.
- Discussed General counsel advice and inputs related to the pledge and attendance guidelines.
- Bylaws have one small update from last month, undoing proposed changes to the description of the Chair role.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Look Ahead
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Boulet
Aaron to share in November, Malik to share in December. No further contributions.