Wendy Ramos shared upcoming school events: 

• Report Cards: Emailed to families
• Thanksgiving Outreach Dinner:
  Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
  Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Thanksgiving Break:
  Dates: November 27–November 29, 2024
• Return to School:
  Date: Monday, December 2, 2024
• Parent-Teacher Conferences:
  Dates: December 11 & 12, 2024
• Family Meetings:
  Dates: December 12 & 16, 2024

Nikolas Weiss shared that we have an upcoming Scholastic Book Fair and asked the board to consider making a collective donation of $2,400 to support students who may not be able to afford books.

There was a robust discussion around this topic and the board agreed to table it until after the holidays. 

The Executive Director Updated included the following: 

• One more vacancy to fill
• Staff Attendance Percentage
• Certifications for Staff
• Making financial adjustments for each department
  Student Council - Presentation on Vaping
• Charter Schools Unionizing (meeting held at Charter Center)
• Alumni Work
• Student Recruitment - Open House
• Staff Recruitment
• MAP Testing HS
• Haunted Heights and community outpouring

Crystal Joye shared the Middle School update:

Glows:

• Focused weekly walkthroughs have reinforced our strategic approach to providing
  individualized teacher support and delivering purposeful professional
  development.
• Consistent collaboration with Instructional Coaches has enhanced instructional
  practices and strengthened the facilitation of norms, resulting in measurable
  improvements in teaching and learning. Key examples include optimized
  blackboard configurations, clearly articulated objectives and standards, the
  integration of translated documents, and the implementation of dual-language
  instruction.
• Intervention classes are conducted four times per week and feature a structured
  approach that incorporates station-based learning and tiered supplementary
  materials. Resources utilized include IXL for Math, Math Facts, i-Ready
  (ELA/Math), NewsELA, and IXL ELA. These sessions emphasize small-group
  instruction and provide individualized 1:1 instructional supports to address diverse
  learner needs effectively.

Grows:

• Ongoing professional development through the Collaborative for Inclusive
• Education continues to strengthen instructional practices and enhance support for
  English Language Learners (ELLs) across all subject areas.
• Key initiatives include identifying and implementing instructional shifts in both
  literacy and mathematics.
• Additionally, a Wednesday Academy and after-school program will launch in
  December to address instructional gaps for identified students, providing targeted
  interventions to accelerate their progress.

• Next Steps:
  We will revisit and strengthen the integration of writing across the curriculum,
  utilizing the New York State (NYS) writing rubric and sharing exemplars to provide
  targeted support for our students.
• Following an in-depth analysis of Q1 data, we will identify students who would
  benefit from additional interventions, including Wednesday Academy and
  after-school sessions. Instructional Coaches will begin developing a
  comprehensive scope and sequence for all subjects to ensure alignment and
  continuity.
• Furthermore, we will introduce students to the Computer-Based Testing (CBT)
  format in preparation for Q2 exams and mid-year assessments, fostering
  familiarity and readiness for this testing structure.

Fred Givens shared the High School update: 

• Quarter 2 is scheduled to conclude on November 20.
• Internal Assessment (IA) results indicate that students are demonstrating positive
  progress and/or improvement within our humanities department. In 5 out of 6 English Language Arts (ELA) IAs, students outperformed their performance from Q1 of the previous year (2023). Additionally, students in our History Regents courses achieved higher scores in Global II and U.S. History compared to 2023.
• More than 90% of students successfully passed the Q1 IAs in English III and AP Psychology.
• Performance in Algebra I and Advanced Algebra was below expectations, with pass rates of 11% and 17%, respectively.  Targeted additional support will be implemented to enhance instructional outcomes in these areas.

Li'Esha Garcia shared the financial update:

Revenue Under Budget

• Currently 32 kids under GenEd - ($609,408)
• Currently 18 kids under +60 - ($342,882)
• Currently 19 kids over 20-60 - $197,670
• Net - ($754,620)

Pursuing a Line of Credit

ERC Payment - Still Pending

Cashflow - Currently carrying 60 days on
hand

Quincy McLain state this would be his last meeting after eight () years of service.

The board chair thanked him for his services and the other trustees wished him well.