Brighter Choice Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday March 10, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Location
Trustees Present
M. Snyder (remote), N. Maresca (remote), N. Velilla (remote), P. Romain (remote), T. Hanmer (remote), Z. Nelson (remote)
Trustees Absent
R. McLaughlin
Guests Present
Amalia Ortiz (remote), K. Ford (remote), K. Mclean (remote), L. Licygiewicz (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Academic Policy
A.
Academic Committee Report
III. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report
M. Snyder reported that Revolution Foods gave notice they would no longer be servicing the schools after April 15th. L. Licygiewicz is awaiting proposals for short term contracts from other service providers. It would be an emergency contract until the next school year.
IV. Other Business
A.
Brighter Choice 20TH Year Celebration
N. Velilla reported about the meetings with two event planners and potential types of events , size, and costs. The event would take place Fall '22. The board discussed further details and activities for the day.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
P. Romain thanked K. McLean for his tour and meeting with staff and students. He reported that they would like more interactions with the board and the board's connections. M. Snyder suggested meeting in person for the next board meeting and a lunch/breakfast.
T. Hanmer reported that the Principals reported to the committee yesterday.
Enrollments are steady. There is an immediate need for another 2 teaching fellows at the Boys' School. K. McLean described the need due to staffing changes. The amount would be about $40k each depending on the candidates.
T. Hanmer described the Brighter Choice Foundations call for grant applications and the possibility that a grant writer be hired temporarily to assist.
COVID is trending down.