American Dream Charter School
Minutes
The American Dream Charter Washington Heights Elementary
SY24-25
Date and Time
Monday September 16, 2024 at 6:15 PM
Location
403 Concord Avenue
Bronx, NY 10454
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 Sep 16, 2024 at 6:24 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Startup Activities
- NYSED Update
- After a conversation with Brandy: Manhattan is the best location for the school district.
- Lisa Long Will support a grade change for the charter.
- We are proposing to pivot a 9-12 high school in District 6.
- We have the St. Elizabeth location available.
- The School will be opening for 25/26 (This is the planning year).
- Looking into partnerships to secure seats for the year 25/26.
- Specialized High School? We are exploring themes.
- Discussion with WHIN
L. Rojas made a motion to To approve a grade change for ADCSll from Elementary grade to 9-12 grade High School.
R. Espinal seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Facility
A.
Motion to approve a grade change to 9-12
B.
St. Elizabeth Update
- St. Elizabeth
- Closer to the end of the month we will have more information to share about out next steps with St. Elizabeth.
III. Finance
A.
Account Balances
- Account Balances
- Balances given by Nick Gallagher.
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 6:46 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Rojas