New Heights Academy Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

Published on February 18, 2026 at 12:31 PM EST
Amended on February 18, 2026 at 1:58 PM EST

Date and Time

Thursday June 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

1818 Amsterdam Avenue

New York, NY 10031

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Angel Vasquez 2 m
  C. Approve Minutes of May 29, 2025 Approve Minutes Angel Vasquez 3 m
     
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Angel Vasquez 5 m
    Approve minutes for Board of Trustees Meeting on June 24, 2025  
II. Community Comments 7:12 PM
  A. Upcoming School Events Wendy Ramos 3 m
  B. Staff Representative Update Discuss Nikolas Weiss 5 m
  C. Recognition of First-Year Teachers at New Heights Discuss Karen Valbrun 10 m
   

We will acknowledge and celebrate the successful completion of the first year of teaching for staff members at New Heights. This includes both new educators and alumni of New Heights who have returned as teachers. Their contributions have enriched our school community, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth and impact in the years ahead.

 
III. Executive Director Update 7:30 PM
  A. Executive Director Update Discuss Karen Valbrun 15 m
IV. Finance Update 7:45 PM
  A. Financial Update Discuss Li'Esha Garcia 15 m
   

Review of school financials.

 
V. Academic Update 8:00 PM
  A. State of the School Discuss Crystal Joye/Fred Givens 7 m
   

Middle and High School Update

 
VI. Closing Items 8:07 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Angel Vasquez 3 m