Brighter Choice Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Location
250 Central Ave., Albany, NY
Trustees Present
C. Driggs, M. Snyder (remote), T. Hanmer, Z. Nelson
Trustees Absent
N. Clement, N. Velilla
Guests Present
K. Ford, K. Mclean, L. Licygiewicz
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Committee Report out
B.
SY 25-26 budget
Paul presented the budget that represents the staffing structure that will support the scholars at the schools and assures we remain in compliance with state and bond regulations.
C.
BCCSG Admissions Policy- Vote
The admissions policy will add a header "backfill" and that the school will hold a lottery for each school in accordance with the law.
D.
BCCSB Admissions Policy- Vote
The admissions policy will add a header "backfill" and that the school will hold a lottery for each school in accordance with the law.
E.
Child Nutrition- Vote
It was determined that we don't need a vote but the schools will go forward with A'Viands for a 3rd year for food service.
Governance committee met this morning and discussed several items, inlcuding a visit from Shawn Berger to inform the board of our insurance coverage. No changes were made today, but the board will consider changes to lower premiums.
Karen McLean and Kristina Ford reported on enrollment for this and next year and both schools are trending strong especially compared to past year trends. Staffing was discussed and issues are aligned with the discussions the board has had about teacher recruitment and retention. Lots of end of year activities and celebrations for each school. K. Ford reported great growth for scholars academically this year.