Brighter Choice Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday October 12, 2023 at 9:30 AM
Location
250 Central Ave, Albany, NY
Trustees Present
M. Snyder (remote), N. Velilla, R. McLaughlin, T. Hanmer, Z. Nelson
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
K. Ford, K. Mclean, L. Licygiewicz
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Committee Reports
A.
Governance Committee Report
B.
Finance Committee Report Out
Martha provided a recap of the Finance Committee meeting
- Paul Augello provided a finance update
- BCCSB slightly down due to enrollment.
- BCCSG slightly up.
- Cash balance is strong due to the interest income.
- ERC was recognized for '24 by the auditors.
-BCCSG is still waiting on one ERC check.
- Board on Track Renewal is down from $12,995 to $5,995, which fits the Board's needs.
- NYS Audit report has been received.
- All recommendations implemented + Luke provided a response and plan of action to the comptroller's office.
- Waiting on quote for School Safety Officer + Bob will speak with Albany County Sheriff.
Martha provided a recap of the Governance Committee meeting
- BCCSG Kristina provided an enrollment update.
- BCCSB Karen provided an enrollment update.
- Debriefed on the BCCS Environment Meeting with local leaders.
- Bob will set up a meeting with the Albany County Sheriff.