Brighter Choice Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 8, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Location
250 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12206
Trustees Present
N. Velilla, P. Romain, R. McLaughlin, T. Hanmer, Z. Nelson
Trustees Absent
M. Snyder, N. Maresca
Guests Present
K. Ford, K. Mclean (remote), L. Licygiewicz
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
T. Hanmer called a meeting of the board of trustees of Brighter Choice Charter Schools to order on Thursday Dec 8, 2022 at 9:02 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
P. Romain made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-10-22.
N. Velilla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Report Out
III. Other Business
A.
Merit Pay Review
L. Licygiewicz gave (2021-22 Merit Awards Overview)
If merit is approved, will be paid out with the upcoming payroll
K-2 1% merit
Testing grades – additional 2%
Remaining merit determined by student learning results
B.
Merit Pay Vote
P. Romain made a motion to approve the merit pay as presented.
N. Velilla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. 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 9:22 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Hanmer
Kristina Ford – quick snapshot of enrollment
Discussed reorganization of boys’ school enrollment
Girls school enrollment coordinator will also oversee the boys’ school