Brighter Choice Charter Schools

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday November 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Location

250 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Committee Members Present

M. Snyder (remote), T. Hanmer (remote)

Committee Members Absent

N. Maresca, N. Velilla, Z. Nelson

Guests Present

K. Ford (remote), L. Licygiewicz (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Snyder called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Brighter Choice Charter Schools to order on Thursday Nov 18, 2021 at 8:30 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Governance

A.

Bond Finance Update

Martha will sign closing documents later today. Closing will be finalized next week (11/23). 

B.

Meeting with Mayor Sheehan and Police Chief Hawkins

Martha Snyder provided an update/overview of the meeting with Mayor Sheehand and Police Chief Hawkins to discuss increased violence in community, particularly recent incidents within proximity of the schools. Luke L., Karen, Kristina, Trudy and Martha were in attendance. Dicussion focused on ways to ensure increased safety of schools, particularly during arrival and dismissal as well as providing additional trainings for school staff.

C.

Brighter Choice 20 Year Celebration

Ideas and options for the 20 year celebration were discussed. A final budget for the event will need to be provided. 

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
T. Hanmer