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Amani Public Charter School

Minutes

Amani Board Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Location

Amani Public Charter School 
Third Floor Conference Room 

Directors Present

A. Spencer (remote), G. Sardi (remote), J. Kuo (remote), K. Wigfall (remote), M. Smith (remote), P. Morenberg (remote), S. WuDunn (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Ex Officio Members Present

D. Marshall (remote), D. Stern (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

D. Marshall (remote), D. Stern (remote)

Guests Present

C. Stern (remote), T. Cajoux (remote), candace gomez (remote), jackie lee MMB (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

M. Smith called a meeting of the board of directors of Amani Public Charter School to order on Monday Nov 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

A. Spencer made a motion to approve the minutes from february 2025 Amani Board Meeting on 02-10-25.
G. Sardi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G. Sardi made a motion to approve the minutes from Amani Board Meeting on 07-14-25.
A. Spencer seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
J. Kuo made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Retreat on 08-25-25.
G. Sardi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
G. Sardi made a motion to approve the minutes from Amani Board Meeting on 09-08-25.
J. Kuo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
A. Spencer made a motion to approve the minutes from Amani Board Meeting on 10-20-25.
G. Sardi seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

Jackie Lee from MMB & Co. provided an update on the audit.

The board reviewed revenue and expenses and discussed general financial trends and long-term planning considerations.

 

Following the finance report, the board entered executive session to discuss matters related to financial strategy and capital planning.

III. Capital Planning Committee

A.

Matter RE Overview

Alex from Matter RE provided an update on ongoing capital planning activities and current building assessments.

IV. State Visit

A.

Charter Renewal

D. Stern provided an overview of the upcoming NYSED renewal site visit scheduled for later that week. The visit will include classroom observations, stakeholder focus groups, and meetings with school leadership. Board members will participate in a scheduled focus group and were briefed on expectations for the discussion.

 

 

V. CEO Support And Eval

A.

Board Lead Executive Director Performance Assessment Pilot

M. Smith gave an update on the Executive Director Performance Assessment Pilot.
BoardLead will be distributing surveys to staff and board members, with a report expected in mid-December.  


A feedback session will be scheduled at year-end.

VI. Fundraising

A.

Amani Gala Nov. 14

P. Morenberg provided an update on the upcoming Amani Gala, noting positive community engagement and strong ticket sales.


Students have contributed to event décor, and auction items and performances are confirmed.

VII. 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 8:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. WuDunn