Nuasin Next Generation Charter School
Minutes
Special Meeting of the Board
Date and Time
Thursday May 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Location
180 West 165th Street, Bx, NY 10452
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, K. Brisseau (remote), K. Shabazz (remote), M. Dorrie (remote), S. Huda, S. Pressley (remote), T. Bryan (remote)
Trustees Absent
J. Scott
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
A. Khanyile, J. Boulet, S. Huda
Guests Present
C. Polanco, K. Davidson, M. Alston, S. Kochar, S. Rasheed (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Review the Agenda
Roll Call | |
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J. Boulet |
Absent
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E. Chen |
Aye
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A. Khanyile |
Absent
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M. Dorrie |
Aye
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S. Pressley |
Aye
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K. Brisseau |
Aye
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T. Bryan |
Aye
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J. Scott |
Absent
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S. Huda |
Absent
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A. Bothner |
Aye
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K. Shabazz |
Aye
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D.
Board Meeting Updates
II. Finance Committee Updates
A.
March Financials
B.
'24-'25 Budget Salary Approval
SR discussed that the proposed increase for SY24-25 for a 3.8%.
SR stated that the average salary is $93,000, last year's salary was $88,000
SR stated due to COVID, there was a large increase in NYC of salaries
The salary analysis was 67% for our school, which AR if this was average amongst the schools that SR works for, SR stated that yes.
MR stated that we will be a bit more conservative this year due to expansion.
AR asked if this Nuasin only or including everything? MR stated that it is inclusive of all.
MR stated that we will be doubling the size of 6th grade and the size of 9th grade and that the focus should be on alternative 3.
AB identified that there was a savings of at least $500,000; there is currently a deficit of $560,000.
AB asked what caused this savings?
MA stated that we will have one director of college counseling instead of the two we had at the beginning of the 23-24 SY.
MR stated that, in summary, we have made changes around instructional, leadership, and operational teams.
SP stated that we need to think about adding someone to do HR exclusively
MR discussed that due to us receiving a better deal on the rental assistance, we were also able to cut some costs around there.
AB reviewed the FY25 proposal for the budget along with SP.
AB will do the background, stated that he will review the backgrounds, want to ensure that for future purposes we understand the reason behind his specific questions.
Session will now move into executive session at 7:40PM
Agreeing to 3.8%, increasing 6th/9th grade classes and the appropriate changes to the budget.
Roll Call | |
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E. Chen |
Aye
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K. Brisseau |
Aye
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A. Khanyile |
Aye
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T. Bryan |
Aye
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K. Shabazz |
Aye
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A. Bothner |
Aye
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M. Dorrie |
Aye
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J. Scott |
Absent
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J. Boulet |
Absent
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S. Pressley |
Aye
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S. Huda |
Aye
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AB discussed that main topic this evening will be the salaries for SY24-25.
AB discussed that routine votes will be done as well.
AB mentioned that there will be executive session for the purpose of acquisition sale and , MA confirmed.