F. Mitchell commenced the introduction of the board members to candidate, N. Dominguez. Candidate then introduced himself and expressed his desire to assist with the Development and Academic Committees as they align with his personal and professional interests. He then relayed his extensive experience in the financial industry as well as the experience he possess with boards as he functioned as the President of a co-op building for several years. Board then commenced executive session where they discussed N. Dominguez's candidcay. 

C. Swift commenced her report by announcing that nine high school scholars received admission to college/university when they attended the HBCU college fair. At this time, 27 scholars have been accepted into college and some have received scholarships. -She then went on to relay that instructionally, SACS is still in need of a science teacher however, the administrative team is working diligently to find a replacement. C. Swift then began a discussion surrounding compensating teachers for substituting on science classes. The concencus was that this might prove to be difficult with decreased enrollment numbers. Curriculum and Instruction: SACS held its first Test Prep Rally with the Harlem Magic for the Interim Assessments that took place the first week of November. She then added that Master Connects (instructional/data tool) is proving to be extremely beneficial for SACS teachers and academic coaches. She furthered that her instructional team plans to use the data produced by Master Connects to guide Saturday Academy. -Such data has exposed that  6th and 8th graders have been making major gains in ELA. -C. Swift is to create ANET accounts for board members to review data. 

C. Swift discussed SACS' areas of growth which include: establishing a better relationship with P.S. 676 (C. Swift to invite members to meeting with building council that is to take place next week); SACS would thrive with imporved facilities;  a quote is being drafted for P.A. system. She then concluded by sharing the following Novemver highlights:  Successful FAC meeting with 26 parents in attendance; Summit Picks Up (school-wide community service) which will occur each quarter; Parent/Scholar Liaison has moved under the supervision of the C. Swift. -Councilman Menchaca office- PD on participatory budgeting

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Finance committee score card has been finalized. 

I.Louis presented commitee update outlining the following: SACS in process of completing DYCD Cornerstone grant (deadline: 11/19/15);  Preliminary participatory budgeting proposal was submittedl with Councilman Menchaca's office for Aquaponics program. Communications: SACS social media presence and following has grown and continues to do so.