Merrick Academy Charter School
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM
Location
136-25 218th Street Springfield Garden, NY
Trustees Present
C. Dalgetty-Jarvis, G. Karikari, J. Ding (remote), L. Johnson, M. MUNOZ (remote), T. Boothe, T. Pierre-Louis (remote)
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Manuel (remote), S. Pugh, T. Miller
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
G. Karikari called a meeting of the board of trustees of Merrick Academy Charter School to order on Tuesday Jun 11, 2019 at 5:30 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
L. Johnson made a motion to approve minutes from the Monthly Board Meeting on 05-28-19 Monthly Board Meeting on 05-28-19.
C. Dalgetty-Jarvis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Dalgetty-Jarvis |
Aye
|
| G. Karikari |
Aye
|
| T. Boothe |
Aye
|
| L. Johnson |
Aye
|
| J. Ding |
Aye
|
| M. MUNOZ |
Aye
|
| T. Pierre-Louis |
Aye
|
II. Executive Director's Report
A.
Executive Director's Report
No report for this period.
III. Chief Academic Officer's Report
A.
Chief Academic Officer's Report
- We have been accepted as an IB candidate school. “IB Candidate” to all school forms will need to be added. Leaders will begin training 2019-20.
- 6/11- Last PD for the year. Currently working on 2019- 20 teacher positions and school schedule. Plans for 2019-20 school year: Teacher comes in 10 min before students. Dismissal for a shorten day every other day.
- Almost all formal observations are done (6 left). Then move to Post Ops.
- Interviewing for 3 position vacancies
- New students: All incoming students currently being screened.
- I ready results – in the top percentile for growth in NYC. K - 100% will be ready for 1st. Exceeded our typical growth in multiple grades. We lowered our intervention percentage among grades. We lowered our intervention percentage among grades.
- Graduations and 4th grade field day upcoming, prom, spirit week, LIONS Ball.
IV. Director of Operation's Report
A.
Director of Operations Report
No report for this period.
V. PTO President's Report
A.
PTO President Report
- No revote for president. Joann Cummings will be the 2019-20 PTO President
- She will talk to parents with concerns and work to connect the PTO members to move towards a positive upcoming year.
VI. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Committee
- Concerns about IReady results and CSI visits
- Comments about CSI; they don’t necessarily report any positive things but focus on growth. State exams will come out late July. CSI will revisit in Sept.
B.
HR Committee
HR Committee- C. Jarvis
- HR Committee did not meet yet this month.
- Recruitment firm working to bring in new talent.
- Coaching structure work needed; PD needed for coaches.
- HR committee will meet in the upcoming weeks.
C.
Finance Committee
No report for this period.
D.
Operations Committee
- Finalizing the school’s budget.
- Ops Main Concerns: Building walkthrough with new D.O.O, Capital improvements, Fire Alarm appointment.
VII. Action Items
A.
Approval of the 2019-2020 Budget
T. Pierre-Louis made a motion to approval of the 2019-2020 Budget.
C. Dalgetty-Jarvis seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| T. Pierre-Louis |
Aye
|
| J. Ding |
Aye
|
| L. Johnson |
Aye
|
| C. Dalgetty-Jarvis |
Aye
|
| M. MUNOZ |
Absent
|
| T. Boothe |
Aye
|
| G. Karikari |
Aye
|
B.
Approval of the MOU for ANET
L. Johnson made a motion to approval of the MOU for ANET.
J. Ding seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Johnson |
Aye
|
| C. Dalgetty-Jarvis |
Aye
|
| M. MUNOZ |
Absent
|
| T. Pierre-Louis |
Aye
|
| T. Boothe |
Aye
|
| G. Karikari |
Aye
|
| J. Ding |
Aye
|
VIII. Comments from the public
A.
Public Comment
There was an average turnout from the parent population, who participated in a vibrant discussion.
IX. Executive Session
A.
Motion to enter Executive Session
C. Dalgetty-Jarvis made a motion to to enter executive session to discuss the medical, financial, credit, or employment history of a particular person or corporation, or matters leading to the appointment, employment, promotion, demotion, discipline, suspension, dismissal, or removal of a particular person or corporation.
J. Ding seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| M. MUNOZ |
Absent
|
| T. Pierre-Louis |
Aye
|
| L. Johnson |
Aye
|
| J. Ding |
Aye
|
| G. Karikari |
Aye
|
| T. Boothe |
Aye
|
| C. Dalgetty-Jarvis |
Aye
|
B.
Motion to exit Executive Session
T. Pierre-Louis made a motion to exit executive session.
J. Ding seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Johnson |
Aye
|
| G. Karikari |
Aye
|
| C. Dalgetty-Jarvis |
Aye
|
| M. MUNOZ |
Absent
|
| T. Boothe |
Aye
|
| T. Pierre-Louis |
Aye
|
| J. Ding |
Aye
|
X. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
C. Dalgetty-Jarvis made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
J. Ding seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| G. Karikari |
Aye
|
| C. Dalgetty-Jarvis |
Aye
|
| L. Johnson |
Aye
|
| T. Boothe |
Aye
|
| M. MUNOZ |
Absent
|
| J. Ding |
Aye
|
| T. Pierre-Louis |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Miller