Dr.Manuel discussed his report which can be found in the board packet. He shared on the following 

• The administering of a faculty wide survey to access current tone, culture and beliefs of the full faculty   
• There has also been a parent survey sent home to parents to be completed.
• Held focus group sessions  with 3-6 members  of faculty per session to listen to feedback on our current vision and educational programs. 
• Commenced work with the consultant from Venn Group inc. on the strategic planning process with a focus on developing an academic advisory board. 
• The school hosted a legislative breakfast  that included local council representatives, NYPD representatives from the 105th Precinct and our School's Board.   

Additionally Dr. Manuel reported that he has had  multiple discussions  with academic leadership around mid-year course corrections, upcoming CSI site visit, student performance and teacher support strategies. He noted that he developed a working data dashboard for the academic and the board to monitor the progress towards performance goals, identify performance strengths and gaps.

Ms. Pugh reported on the following that data dives were currently in 3rd and 5th grade , teachers were doing reteach for the week of February 25 to March 1 which has shown good results thus far. ELA Boot was scheduled to take place during recess week (2/18-2/20). Interim assessments were also be conducted to see if students are showing proficiency , also to see if the rigor of the curriculum  is appropriate as it is testing the kids at a higher level .Teachers have also been moved around to cover different classes. 
Ms. Pugh also explained the data dash board that shows  that was graphically representation of students overall  ELA and MATH performance in I-Ready and Interim Assessments. Mr. Karikari asked that data be provided on the performance of the target groups for all three grades (3rd-5th). 

Mr. Phaire noted that we are currently at 94% in teacher attendance for the month of February. Student enrollment has increased to 531. There was an open house held on February 13th which had over 100 parents in attendance . The school lottery will be held on April 11th at 6pm. Mr. Phaire mentioned that we continue to have our weekly visits from the NYPD. On March 8, 2019 members from the 105th precinct will host an event "Cooking with the cops". They will be preparing meals alongside our students. 
Mr. Karikari asked that the next Operations report include a financial overview and the current budget status. 
Mrs. Miller presented on the new inventory policy. This was voted on by members of the board, a motion was moved to accept this new policy.

Ms. Johnson shared the following 

•  The PTO deposited $4674.00 
•  Students 30 PBIS points for parents paying their dues. 
• $6,450.00 has been paid for the 5th grade senior trip 
• A DVD was bought for the book club 
• The IEP support group first meeting was scheduled for Thursday February 28, 2019 
• The PTO currently has $9929.00 in treasury.

The academic report focused on the following; 

• Data points from interim and benchmark assessments 
• Formal and informal observations schedule and update om progress 
• Debrief and discussion on CSI evaluation visit 

The HR committee reported on the following; 

• Teacher evaluations 
• Recruitment  proposal 
• Substitute 
• Staff Surveys 
• CSI evaluation 

The Finance committee reported on the following; 

• Current budget status and the 2019 budget plan time line and process 
• Fundraising activities for 2019  
• Compliance deadlines

The Operations committee discussed the following in their report; 

• Overview of ongoing facilities and operations project , the reports states that facility projects are currently on hold for the remainder of the year
• New and upcoming coming school events, which included Open House, IEP Support group and Breakfast with the Principal. 
• Compliance deadlines 

There was approximately three parents in attendance at the meeting.