Unity Charter School Roles and Responsibilities
Explore the roles and responsibilities of the General Assembly, Board of Trustees, and Administration at Unity Charter School. Learn about the decision-making processes, strategic planning goals, and community engagement efforts outlined in the 5-year strategic plan for sustainable growth and development. Discover how the school ensures compliance with policies, state laws, and budgetary considerations while fostering a positive public image and offering exemplary opportunities for staff development and student success.
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2017 June Assembly Meeting
Assembly Roles and Responsibilities The General Assembly is comprised of: Parents and legal guardians Staff Students Trustees The Public
Assembly Roles and Responsibilities Elects the Board of Trustees Reviews and approves the annual budget Reviews and approves the school calendar Reviews and approves any amendments to the bylaws or Charter Makes recommendations on policy issues as necessary Elects members to Budgetary Review Committee and Grievance Committee
Board of Trustees Roles and Responsibilities Develop and oversee the school budget Provide guidance through policy Provide management oversight Ensure two-way communication with the community
Board of Trustees Roles and Responsibilities How does the Board operate? Voting meeting Working meetings Committee meetings General Assembly meetings Annual weekend planning retreat
Administration Roles and Responsibilities Ensure that the school operation complies with Board policy, state law and district contracts Report to the Board on the needs of the school and make recommendations for changes or additions to policies Responsible for the day to day operation of the school Implement the budget adopted by the board
Unity Charter School 5-year Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives PREPAREDDECEMBER 2016-JUNE 2017 BY THE COMMUNITY PROPOSED FOR ADOPTION BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY JUNE 5, 2017 Year 1: 2017-18 Year 2: 2018-19 Year 3: 2019-20 Year 4: 2020-21 Year 5: 2021-22
Resources Maximize potential through full community engagement Retain and attract the best, highly effective staff Be a model school lead by example Compensation and benefits Sustainability practices in everything Fiscal Sustainability Training-exemplary professional development Opportunities to shine inside and outside of school Space/facilities to accomplish goals Distinctive and competitive Facilities Think tank for community Data Warehouse Network outside the school Positive Public Image Arts Subject matter experts
Student-Centered Learning & Instruction Create an environment of safety and security in which teachers and students are authentically engaged in the learning process Culturally Responsive Emphasize process before product Facilitate parental buy-in and support
Social/Emotional To nurture human multi-dimensionality Foster healthy, diverse, and authentic relationships Maintain a connection with the natural world Encourage development of innate interests and passions Allow for the messy process of growing human beings
Innovative Thinking Increase student awareness and thinking from problem to purpose to become the NJ resource in purpose driven pupils Help every student identify their purpose Provide opportunities for students to explore their purpose Identify resources outside of school that mirror purpose Create the template for other schools to replicate
Sustainability Become the definitive NJ school and community leader in Education for Sustainability Empower students by executing on Education for Sustainability (EfS) Standards Leverage student empowerment by deputizing Demonstrate state-level excellence via sustainability certifications
Scaffolded Danielson Framework As a school we are pioneering an enhanced teacher development program Scaffolding Teacher Development Teacher led professional development Community of learners
Lower School Enhanced programming Music integration to Kindergarten FOSS Science to K Addition of Science minutes
Lower School Enhanced programming Helping children make sense of the world World Language focused on World Culture by forming better ties to Social Studies and Positive Discipline Maximizing teacher impact by creating an effective co-teacher model
Upper School Program Changes Smaller Social Studies and Science groups 6th & 7th Additional Period of Social Studies Additional Period of Technology for 8th grade for This is my Unity Story
Upper School Enrichment New Writer s Workshop with published children s author Expansion of Destination Imagination Introduction of Humanities Program infusing STEM and Arts Program
Whole School Co-teaching 5th grade 2017-2018 Kindergarten 2017-2018 Rich Classroom Experiences
Enhanced Sports Program Participation in Morris County League Use of Sports to help build character and curiosity Get to know High School Sports programs
Retain, Develop, Attract OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF ARE UNITY CHARTER SCHOOL order to best support ALL our students * We look to continue to retain the most qualified staff * Once here we want to continue to develop them in and personal philosophy s align with those of Unity Charter School * We will continue to hire teachers who educational
New Staff Ashley Serafim: LDT-C * Graduate of Pennsylvania State University & Montclair University She comes to us with over 7 years of experience. Ashley is polylingual. She enjoys, yoga, reading, dancing, hiking and the beach.
New Staff Dana Spano: Dual Certified Teacher Mathematics and Special Education * Graduate of Pennsylvania State University & Montclair University She comes to us with over 7 years of experience. Ashley is polylingual. She enjoys, yoga, reading, dancing, hiking and the beach.
New Staff Dana Spano: Dual Certified Teacher Mathematics and Special Education * Graduate of Pennsylvania State University & Montclair University Dana joins us from Morris Plains School District.
New Staff Theodora Thea Scott: Dual Certified Teacher Elementary Education and Special Education * Graduate of Arcadia University Thea joins us from Cranford School District. She enjoys reading, running, hiking and travelling. Thea speaks French, which she picked up on her personal time.
New Staff Melissa Schiffman: K-6 Certification as well as certifications in English, Mathematics, Science, History * Graduate of Stockton University Melissa is a recent college graduate who really impressed the entire administrative team with her ability to differentiate, identify students abilities immediately and customize her lesson. She obtained a minor in dance, she has coached a dance team and she has worked as a party motivator.
