Brighter Choice Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday July 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Location
virtual and 250 Central Ave. Albany, NY
Trustees Present
A. Schnide (remote), M. Snyder (remote), S. Harris (remote), S. Jahn, T. Hanmer (remote), Z. Nelson (remote)
Trustees Absent
C. Driggs, H. Sarwer, N. Velilla
Guests Present
George Borum (remote), K. Ford (remote), L. Licygiewicz (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Z. Nelson called a meeting of the board of trustees of Brighter Choice Charter Schools to order on Thursday Jul 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM.
C.
Approve May Minutes
A. Schnide made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-14-26.
S. Jahn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve June Minutes
T. Hanmer made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 06-18-26.
S. Jahn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Report Out-
III. Other Business
A.
Vote on renewal of meal service contract
T. Hanmer made a motion to approve renewal of A'viands for school nutrition program for the 4th year.
S. Jahn seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
A. Schnide made a motion to adjourn.
T. Hanmer 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 9:20 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Z. Nelson
M. Snyder reported on the Governance Committee meeting just prior. She gave updates on enrollment for both the Girls and Boys' schools. The principals have reported on events and recruitment efforts, as well as professional development planning. Enrollment was the primary focus for both schools and converting applicants to fully enrolled students, especially in Kindergarten. Over enrollment is encouraged due to natural attrition at the beginning of the year. The committee entered into executive session to discuss a personnel issue.