Ivy Hill Prep Charter School
Minutes
Board of Trustees Meeting - Ivy Hill Prep
Date and Time
Monday December 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Location
Directors Present
A. Laniyan, M. Kane, N. Olisma, W. Nevins-Warden
Directors Absent
D. Lewis
Guests Present
A. Coleman, B. Parker
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Nevins-Warden |
Aye
|
| A. Laniyan |
Aye
|
| D. Lewis |
Absent
|
| N. Olisma |
Aye
|
| M. Kane |
Aye
|
II. Governance
A.
Recruitment Trustee Update
B.
Renewal Visit Follow-Up
III. Finance
A.
Security Doors
Brandon Parker shared the vendors to repair the door and have decided to use Northshore Office Supplies
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Laniyan |
Aye
|
| W. Nevins-Warden |
Aye
|
| M. Kane |
Aye
|
| D. Lewis |
Absent
|
| N. Olisma |
Aye
|
B.
Enrollment Update
Enrollment is getting closer to 265. The gap is closing with students who are English Language Learners as well as Multilingual Learners. School management is constantly working to recruit new students and families to reach the enrollment goal.
IV. Academic Achievement
A.
Academic Data
HOS shared New York State testing data of student performance in comparison to students in District 18. Eighteen tests were not accounted for due to an administrative error. Some families also opted out that were unaccounted for. HOS has put a plan in place to rectify this issue for all further testing.
ELA data has decreased since the HOS transitioned into the role and the academic focus became more math-focused. HOS shared the support the school has received to respond to academic data and the current professional development plans to address the ELA data which will increase student achievement.
A discussion was held about the resources provided for students who may struggle with dyslexia. HOS shared that currently there are no students who are dyslexic but there are supports put in place to support students.
A discussion was held if there is data for students on a year-to-year basis to be able to track the growth. HOS shared that systems are being built now to comply with that information.
HOS and AHOS are currently researching the new ELA curriculum and MATh curriculum to support student growth. HOS will implement a writing curriculum as well for the new school year.
HOS shared the family engagement initiative and the development of the PTA. Parents are eager to build the PTA and help to fundraise for the school. HOS shared flyers and parent events that will occur this school year.
The board is actively recruiting. A question was raised about fingerprinting, the board chair will investigate further.
NYSED site visit recap and follow-ups with what was requested by NYSED. HOS shared the materials she will send to NYSED and the timeline. A follow-up question was asked about fingerprinting clearance for IHP staff, HOS will send information this week to NYSED. HOS shared that focus groups went well.