Brighter Choice Charter Schools

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday October 14, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Location

250 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12206

Committee Members Present

M. Snyder (remote), N. Velilla (remote), T. Hanmer (remote), Z. Nelson (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

K. Ford (remote), K. Mclean (remote), L. Licygiewicz (remote), P. Romain (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 Oct 14, 2021 at 8:30 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

No minutes were approved. 

II. Governance

A.

Bond Refinance

Bond refinance continues forward. Meeting with S+P for ratings is next step in process. Will be conducted later today.

B.

Enrollment Update BCCSG

Kristina Ford provided an update on enrollment at BCCS Girls, which remains above budgeted levels.

C.

Enrollment Update BCCSB

Karen McClean provided an update on enrollment at BCCS Boys which remains in line with budgeted levels.

D.

Operations/Finance Organization

The committee discussed the operations and finance organization for the schools. Luke L. will assume the responsibilities of Shawn Jahn's previous role, working closely with Paul Augello at Boost Ed. The committee discussed the need to be clear on division of duties and responsibilities between Director of Operations, Recruitment Managers and Parent Coordinators. An in-person meeting to further discuss and clarify will be scheduled.

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