Brighter Choice Charter Schools

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday June 8, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Location

250 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207

Trustees Present

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

Trustees Absent

N. Maresca, P. Romain

Guests Present

K. Ford, L. Licygiewicz

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Snyder called a meeting of the board of trustees of Brighter Choice Charter Schools to order on Thursday Jun 8, 2023 at 9:22 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

R. McLaughlin made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 05-11-23.
T. Hanmer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Governance

A.

Governance Committee Report

The Governance committee had a strong report from the Girls' school about improvements in both reading and math, and we will be receiving a report from K. McLean on the Boys' school at the next meeting.

The board will need to vote to approve the food service bid from A'viands

B.

ARP (COVID Grant) Public Comment

No public comment

III. Finance

A.

Finance Committee Report

The Finance committee met earlier this week. In advance of the meeting, Paul Augello provided updates to the budget and there were no material changes as we move to adopt 

Through April we are tracking strongly according to Paul Augello and that puts us in a good position to begin the coming year with no anticipated issues. 

 

Paul produced a one page summary about the coming year's budget based on projected enrollments in both schools, to be closely monitored through August. CARES funding will end in 2025, however interest income has increased. The staffing model is based on the needs of the school leaders and scholar needs as closely as possible.  Health insurance costs continue to increase. This budget does not include the promised Employee Retention Credit because we have not received the funds yet.

IV. Other Business

A.

Adopt SY23-24 Budget

Z. Nelson made a motion to approve the SY 23-24 budget as presented.
T. Hanmer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Child Nutrition Vote

T. Hanmer made a motion to Approve A'viands as our child nutrition provider.
N. Velilla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

V. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Z. Nelson made a motion to adjourn.
N. Velilla seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:37 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Z. Nelson