Summit Academy Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday February 21, 2019 at 7:00 PM
Location
27 Huntington Street Brooklyn, New York 11231
Trustees Present
M. Bernard, M. Washington, N. Campbell, N. Dominguez (remote), R. Watson, Y. Houlder
Trustees Absent
F. Mitchell, R. Guarini
Guests Present
Chad Bascombe, Tremaine Price
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Bernard called a meeting of the board of trustees of Summit Academy Charter School to order on Tuesday Feb 12, 2019 at 7:09 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
R. Watson made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 01-16-19 Board Meeting on 01-16-19.
M. Washington seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Academic Excellence
A.
State Test Preparation
- School has created data tool to review performance on each standard in ELA and Mathematics
- Predictions have been made based on standard performance and not just scholar portfolio of performance throughout the year
- Foundations and genius lab revised to address standard deficits.
III. Development
A.
Gala Up-Date
- Board needs to fulfill obligations around tables
- Expecting about 140 people
IV. Finance
A.
January Financials
- TItle funding increased by approximately $13,000
- Payroll is down with 51 vs. 55 staff members. A savings of $220K
- Professional fees are at expected numbers
- Anticipate a greater surplus both cash on hand and in the budget
V. Renewal Up-Date
A.
SACS Restructuring
- NYC DOE has been working with the board to come up with an option to keep the school open
- Restructuring led by RFA presented by the DOE
- May include change in leadership, staff and curriculum
- School leadership to share information with leadership and staff in the coming days
- Board signed agreement to begin restructuring
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Washington made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
N. Dominguez seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
N. Campbell