Howard University Public Charter Middle School

Minutes

Q4 HUMS Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday June 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM

The Howard University Public Charter Middle School of Mathematics and Science will conduct its quarterly board meeting virtually via Zoom. This is a public meeting as per The District of Columbia Open Meetings Act.

Directors Present

B. DeBreaux-Watts (remote), B. Stokes (remote), D. Niec-Williams (remote), N. Motley (remote), T. Robinson (remote), T. Sykes (remote), W. Johns (remote), W. Pace-Lewis (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Campbell, L. Smith

Ex Officio Members Present

M. Mesterharm (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

M. Mesterharm (remote)

Guests Present

K. Procope

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

W. Johns called a meeting of the board of directors of Howard University Public Charter Middle School to order on Wednesday Jun 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

B. Stokes made a motion to Approve the minutes from Q3 HUMS2 Board Meeting on 03-19-25.
B. DeBreaux-Watts seconded the motion.

No discussion

The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Financial Review

A.

Financial Report

Wendy Pace discussed our current financial position. She discussed our budget process, in which the finance committee works through a rigorous process and undergoes consistent review. The process takes several months, and we will review both presentations. 

Mike M. gave a presentation on our current financial position at the close of May. We are on track to end the year in the black by approximately $ 169,000. 

The current budget was reviewed. We have some capital expenditures based on the move; however, they are a one-time purchase that don't represent a structural change in the budget. 

B. DeBreaux-Watts made a motion to Approve the budget for 2025-2026.
B. Stokes seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

III. State of the School Report

A.

School Overview

Dr. Procope gave highlights on the past quarter. There was an increase in the 
ISA percentage due to a focused effort on contacting families to get students to attend school.  The NWEA data was reviewed, and tremendous progress and growth were demonstrated in all grade levels. Summer School will begin on June 30th, funded by the Summer Boost program. Other school highlights were mentioned, including student winners at the DC STEM fair, a successful HIT tutoring program, and collaborations with Howard University. 

IV. Development Update

A.

Overview from the Development Team

The development team sent a survey for completion. There was a discussion around the 20-year celebration, and a March 2026 date was mentioned. The team asked about other specific needs and sais that they want to work with us to tell the story of the school more powerfully to encourage giving. 

V. Charter Goals Review

A.

Charter Goals Review

K. Procope discussed the changes proposed to the charter goals. The board reviewed our current charter goals and the proposed changes. They agreed that the changed proposed were appropriate. 

D. Niec-Williams made a motion to Approve the charter school goals as proposed.
N. Motley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Strategic Planning Meeting

Chair Johns informed the board that he would assess their availability in July for an in-peron strategy meeting for the coming school year that would include training. 

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
K. Procope
Documents used during the meeting
  • Q3HUMS-board_meeting_minutes.pdf
  • HUMS^2 - Summary Presentation - April 2025 v2.pptx
  • HUMS^2 - SY25-26 Budget v4.pptx
  • Q4BoardPresentation.pdf
  • Howard University Middle Goals Negotiation Table DRAFT [CLEAN] 06-20-25 st.pdf
  • Howard University Middle Goals Negotiation Table DRAFT 06-17-25 st (1).pdf