New Heights Academy Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

Published on February 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM EST

Date and Time

Thursday January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM EST

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 Approve Minutes Angel Vasquez 3 m
    Approve minutes for Board of Trustees Meeting on December 19, 2024  
II. Community Comments 7:07 PM
  A. Upcoming School Events Wendy Ramos 3 m
  B. Board Meeting for Renewal Process Discuss Wendy Ramos 2 m
   

As part of the renewal process, the authorizer will be meeting with the board and is seeking a quorum, which requires four (4) members.

 
  C. Staff Representative Update Discuss Nikolas Weiss 5 m
  D. Introduction to High School Team Discuss Sharon Collins/Jamal Mantin 10 m
   
  • Sharon Collins 
  • Jamal Mantin 
 
III. Executive Director Update 7:27 PM
  A. Executive Director Update Discuss Karen Valbrun 15 m
IV. Finance Update 7:42 PM
  A. Financial Update Discuss Li'Esha Garcia 10 m
V. Academic Update 7:52 PM
  A. State of the School Discuss Crystal Joye/Fred Givens 7 m
   

Middle and High School Update

 
VI. Closing Items 7:59 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Angel Vasquez 3 m