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Nuasin Next Generation Charter School

Minutes

Governance Committee meeting

ED Midterm Review

Date and Time

Tuesday January 24, 2023 at 6:10 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

E. Chen (remote), J. Boulet (remote), K. Shabazz (remote), S. Pressley (remote)

Committee Members Absent

A. Bothner, C. Barnes-Watson, K. Brisseau

Guests Present

A. Khanyile (remote), M. Russell (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 Tuesday Jan 24, 2023 at 6:29 PM.

C.

Approve October Minutes

J. Boulet made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee meeting on 10-19-22.
E. Chen seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Board Development & Planning

A.

Individual Goal-Setting

  • GC members shared some interesting things they've been learning from lately:
    • "Sold a Story": podcast about literacy
    • "School Colors": podcast about the roles of racism and gentrification in NYC school system
    • Education-related news about classroom sizes and charter school locations in NYC, including some impacts for recruiting staff 

B.

Midterm Executive Review

Malik walked the Governance Committee through a data deep-dive on the state and progress of the school, using a range of metrics to evaluate the school's progress and key areas for improvement. 

 

Committee members gave feedback and asked clarifying questions regarding the data and the way that the ED sees it in practice. Taking into account the feedback, the ED will present the midterm report to the full Board at this month's meeting. 

III. Policy Updates

A.

Approvals this month

Jessica gave an FYI to Committee members on upcoming votes at the full Board meeting.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Look Ahead

Jessica reminded the Committee about the Board assessment and annual OML audit, as well as upcoming quarterly strategic reports in the February Board meeting (which will be held on the same day as the retreat). 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Boulet