American Dream Charter School
Minutes
ADCS Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
SY25-26
Date and Time
Monday October 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Location
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Meeting ID: 892 3909 4103
Trustees Present
A. Cabrera (remote), L. Rojas (remote), R. Espinal (remote), Z. Martinez (remote)
Trustees Absent
P. Simon
Guests Present
M. Melkonian (remote), N. Gallagher (remote), S. Espinal (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Rojas called a meeting of the board of trustees of American Dream Charter School to order on Monday Oct 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
L. Rojas made a motion to approve the minutes from ADCS Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting on 09-15-25.
R. Espinal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Executive Session - HR Matters (6:00pm)
L. Rojas made a motion to Motion to approve the legal recommendation regarding the personnel matter as discussed in executive sessions relating to the Charter School's Act.
R. Espinal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Educational Success
A.
Benchmark 1: Student Performance
B.
Benchmark 2: Teaching and Learning
C.
BENCHMARK 3: Culture, Climate, and Student and Family Engagement
Hispanic Heritage Celebration
- Immigration, talent, and inspiration at a school event.
- "It was really beautiful, like we were just moved to tears." Our kids are so talented; they dance, sing, and perform. We experienced Identity, culture, and appreciation among immigrant students.
- We are creating an inclusive space for diverse cultures at school. - SE
- LMR- Highlights the importance of creating a space where students can express their cultural identity and feel valued. She enjoys seeing student come together to celebrate their shared heritage and diversity.
III. Organizational Soundness
A.
BENCHMARK 4: Financial Condition
Account Balances
- Account Balances given by - NG
B.
BENCHMARK 5: Financial Management
Financial Statement
- NG - provided financial updates, including account balances and auditor findings.
- AC was informed of the meeting for approval of the Audited Financial Statement.
A. Cabrera made a motion to Approve the Audited Financial Statement.
L. Rojas seconded the motion.
The motion unanimously did not carry.
C.
BENCHMARK 6: Board Oversight and Governance:
D.
BENCHMARK 7: Organizational Capacity
IV. 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 6:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Rojas
Executive session took place at 6:00PM.