He also informed that board that former board president S. Edwards and board member L. Attis have both stepped down from the board. 

T. Cajoux provided an update on the school's YTD through May 31, 2025 and projected FYE June 30, 2025.  

D. Stern said plans for the upcoming fall elementary school expansion were well underway. Enrollment outreach through social media campaigns and in person summer events were taking place. Ongoing efforts would continue throughout the school year.

D. Stern provided an update on numerous grants and application deadlines upcoming for Amani, including:  CSP Expansion Grant, Renewal Application, Yass Prize, Mount Vernon Arts Initiative 

She noted other grants would be pursued including those for afterschool programs, technology expenses and sports equipment.

Fundraising committee chair P. Morenberg said the gala would be an elegant evening to celebrate Amani's past achievements and would help secure the school's future success through fundraising.

He explained fundraising would occur through different levels of corporate sponsorship (platinum, gold, silver and bronze) but also through a paddle raise with high value auction items and dinner ticket sales. 

He called upon the board to fill or sponsor a table, solicit sponsors within each member's network and promote the event using social media and personal outreach.

B. Tanner explained that the 2025‑26 District-Wide Safety Plan required that each district public school and each charter school system in New York State must develop and adopt a plan for 2025‑26 academic year. 

The purpose is for schools in the district to develop an uniform set of policies, procedures, protocols and training needed to ensure safety. 

An example of a Distraction-Free Policy, he said, was having students turn off cell phones before entering the classroom.