Financial Conditions Given by - NG

Staff Certification Compliance

• This is a carryover item from the previous meeting.
• School leadership has been working to ensure staff certification compliance across instructional teams.

Uncertified Staff Notifications

• Personalized guidance from the NYC Charter Center was provided to each uncertified staff member in November.
• Follow-up emails are being sent this week to reinforce deadlines and expectations.
• The tone of outreach is supportive and diplomatic, encouraging staff to take manageable steps over the winter break, such as:
• Applying for certification
• Submitting transcripts
• Requesting exam waivers if eligible

Certification Deadline Management

• Two notification groups have been identified:
• Staff whose certification expires within the next six months
• Staff whose certification expires within seven to twelve months
• Each group will receive targeted reminders and renewal guidance to support ongoing compliance.

Enrollment Status

• Enrollment numbers remain stable.
• Current sixth grade applications: 29, representing approximately one-third of the incoming class target.

Recruitment Strategies

• Ongoing initiatives include:
• Consultant partnership with Underdog, conducting canvassing, phone banking, and digital outreach
• Launch of a four-month Outfront Media advertising campaign
• Planning for a potential annual commercial with Univision

Update on Univision Partnership

• Longtime advisory contact Roberto is no longer employed at Univision.
• Roberto previously facilitated in-kind support and enhanced visibility for ADS during advertisement campaigns.
• The school will meet with the assigned Univision representative on Wednesday to determine whether the partnership will continue as previously structured.