Amani Public Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday July 25, 2022 at 6:00 PM
Location
60 South Third Avenue
Mt. Vernon, NY 10550
Directors Present
G. Johnson (remote), J. Killoran (remote), P. Smith (remote), T. Houston (remote)
Directors Absent
S. Edwards
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Stern (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
D. Stern (remote)
Guests Present
B. Tanner (remote), J. Scott (remote), P. Salmon
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Facility
A.
Approval of New Food Service Contract
Discussion.
B.
Approval for new public address and bell system
Discussion of replacing antiquated internal intercom system.
New system is 100% digital. Includes "panic" button in classrooms.
Cables & Chips is the vendor. Wahseg is the equipment.
Discussed timing, B-Tanner said installation would be completed be students in arrive in the building.
Safety and enhancement of system. Essential.
C.
Open up review of District Wide School Safety Plan
Discussion of District Wide Safety Plan.
B. Tanner gave overview of the Plan and the timing of review by board members and public comment period.
D.
Security - inside and outside Amani
J. Killoran requested a report on external security options / alternative at the next board meeting.
P. Smith - inquired if local police are involved in lock downs.
III. Other Business
A.
Board Retreat
Stony point. Thursday 8/18 6pm-8pm. Strategy and dinner
B.
Housing for teachers?
P. Smith and K. Killoran to meet and discuss potential options. Would give us a competitive advantage to recruiting and retaining staff. (Teacher's village)
Discussed food services selection process and recommendation.