Brighter Choice Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Location
250 Central Ave. Albany, NY
Trustees Present
C. Driggs, M. Snyder (remote), N. Velilla, S. Jahn, T. Hanmer, Z. Nelson
Trustees Absent
A. Schnide, H. Sarwer, S. Harris
Guests Present
George Borum, L. Licygiewicz
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Snyder called a meeting of the board of trustees of Brighter Choice Charter Schools to order on Thursday Jun 18, 2026 at 9:19 AM.
II. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Report Out-
B.
Vote on budget for 2026-2027
S. Jahn made a motion to adopt the budget as presented. If any material changes need to be addressed, it will come back to the board.
C. Driggs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Board meeting calendar for 2026-2027 and officer elections
The committee discussed the board meeting schedule for the coming year and officer appointments for the coming year will be voted on during the Annual meeting.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
T. Hanmer made a motion to adjourn.
C. Driggs seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:25 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Z. Nelson
Martha explained that the committee heard from incoming BOys’ principal, GB about his meetings and visitations at the school. The cmt heard from Luke about the enrollments of both schools, as well as recruitment of scholars,interviewing new staff, other staffing updates and staffing structure planning, and events to wrap up the 25-26 school year.
The committee heard from PA on the budget for next year. With our current enrollment we have a cushion and meet all bond covenants,
There was a 5k addition for PD on the Boys school for instructional coaches.
The committee discussed the board meeting schedule for the coming year and officer appointments for the coming year will be voted on during the Annual meeting.