The New American Academy Charter School
Minutes
TNAACS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday August 15, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Directors Present
C. C​uellar-Lezcano (remote), E. DeAngelis (remote), F. Monrose (remote), H. Hunt (remote)
Directors Absent
C. Kelly, M. Lynch
Guests Present
L. Parquette Silva (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Finance & Data
A.
TNAACS Financials June 2024
B.
TNAACS Enrollment
Lisa updated the board that Ms. Thomas ended her contract and Ms. Kori Tatum will now be taking on the role of recruitment. Mr. Marrero who left last year and is currently working as a part time recruitment person. He has reached out to every lead/parent and has already supported the school in achieving recruitment goal. The majority of his work is remote but he will attend an event in person. There were 21 registrations in progress and Mr. Marrero feels confident that 19 registrations will be completed. Mr. Marrero is working the phones and helping to support Ms. Tatum's training. The projected enrollment is 260 but there is potential to get to 280. Lisa also spoke about a virtual Open House she did with Mr. Marrero did on a Friday night and 16 people participated.
Mac asked what Mr. Marrero is adding the recruitment process and Lisa said he is persistent, makes personal connections and acts on a lead quickly. Lisa added that he will support Ms. Tatum.
C.
NYS Exam Updates
Lisa stated that she will share data when it is not embargoed.
III. Governance
A.
Renewal Application Update
The renewal application is due September 4th, including the test data. Lisa explained all the components of the renewal that they are working on and the progress they are making. She stated that there will be a brief board meeting just to approve the submission of the renewal.
Lisa stated that she will send an email with a date for the board to meet to approve the submission, perhaps August 29th.
B.
Annual Board Member Voting
Elizabeth DeAngelis....2 yr...ending August 2026. Cristy/Holly 2nd
Varelton McDonald...2yr term ending in August 2026. Holly/Cristy 2nd
Fleur Monrose...Cristy...Holly 2nd.
All keep positions for 2024 - 2025...Fleu same position...holly 2nd..
All passed unanimously.
C.
Board Meeting Calendar for 2024/2025
Lisa stated that she shared the dates for board meeting for the 2024 school year and said that they were going to be 3rd Thursday of the month.
Holly made a motion to approve. Cristy seconded. Passed unanimously.
IV. TNAACS Board Retreat
A.
TNAACS Annual Board Retreat Part I
This will take place at the September 2024 meeting when new members attend.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Holly made a motion to adjourn. Cristy 2nd.
Unanimously passed.
Elaine Schmiedeshoff discussed the June financials and will provide July's next month.
The year ended with7mm in revenue, shows a net loss but there has been on change and the loss is lower, showing net loss of $9,100 due to per pupil reconciliation. Elaine reported the school came in under budget in every major category and ended the year with over $2mm cash on hand. The audit is going well so far and this will all be finalized and presented at the next board meeting. Lisa commended Jenny and the staff who made sure that the staff and students had everything they need while being fiscally responsible.