Brooklyn RISE Charter School

Minutes

Brooklyn RISE Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday April 29, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Trustees Present

B. Cabrera (remote), G. Parker (remote), H. Prussin (remote), J. Ni, K. Zaunbrecher (remote), L. Zhang (remote), N. Julien (remote), N. Steinebrey

Trustees Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Finnegan

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

N. Julien called a meeting of the board of trustees of Brooklyn RISE Charter School to order on Wednesday Apr 29, 2026 at 7:05 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

C.

Review Meeting Procedures

D.

Approve March 2026 Meeting Minutes

N. Julien made a motion to approve the minutes from Brooklyn RISE Board Meeting on 03-25-26.
K. Zaunbrecher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance Update

A.

Review Finance Dashboard

The Board and CSBM reviewed and discussed current financial position and monthly report. 

B.

Discuss Draft Budget for SY 26-27

The Board discussed and asked questions about budget, enrollment, and other lines within the budget for the projected 2026-2027 school year.

III. School Leadership Update

A.

School Leadership Update

B.

Facilities Update

Discussed updates regarding Brooklyn Rise school building in Sunset Park and the next two year projection.

IV. Academic Update

A.

Academic Update

The academic committee team met this week. Anticipate having data come June to reflect on. Testing next week Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday of next week and do make-ups on Thursdays and Friday. 

V. Governance Update

A.

New Trustee Approval/Recruitment Check-In

B.

Code of Conduct Updates

Revisions were made to the Code of Conduct. Revisions were summarized where Board members will read the updates and come prepared to discuss next Board meeting.

VI. 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 8:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Julien