M. Snyder discussed  the Governance committee meeting. COVID trends are down. A new Charter school is opening in Schenectady K-1 in the fall. KIPP and Troy Prep have merged. BCCS need to lean into the things that make us unique in a competitive environment. Continue to solidify our relationships with Green Tech and  Albany Leadership. 

K. McLean shared the enrollment data and budgeting, academic benchmarking, and updates and COVID response for the Boys' school. There are two teaching volunteers from SUNY Albany in classrooms and they and the boys are positive about the additions.

A Black History Month Celebration will take place next week. 

K. Ford shared the enrollment data and budgeting, academic benchmarking, and updates and COVID response for the Girls' school.  

There are Teaching Assistants helping out in the classrooms from local colleges as well.

Black History Month events include an author read (a parent), art gallery, and Q and A. Family survey data is coming in. K. Ford will present the data at a future board meeting.  

M. Snyder went over the budget strong financial standing, due to the bond refinance, good enrollment, and sound leadership decisions. The schools have net revenue that can be used for bonuses for the faculty and staff. 

N. Velilla reached out to the school leads on the 20th as well as Marvelous Events and another event coordinator. N. Velilla and P. Romain are taking the lead on coordinating on behalf on the board. An event is being planned for Fall 22.

Prior to adjourning, the board introduced themselves to Tamara Frazier, a potential Board member and parent representative. T. Frazier is a parent of a Kindergartener.