Ivy Hill Prep Charter School
Minutes
Board of Trustees Meeting - Ivy Hill Prep
Date and Time
Monday July 29, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Location
Ivy Hill Prep: 475 E 57th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
(Trustees must be in-person for voting purposes)
Via zoom link at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82354088638
Directors Present
A. Cartwright (remote), A. Laniyan (remote), C. Day-Lewis (remote), D. Antonie-Forbes, J. Perkins, M. Kane, N. Olisma, W. Nevins-Warden
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Coleman, B. Parker, E. Johnson, J. Haque
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Olisma |
Aye
|
| D. Antonie-Forbes |
Aye
|
| A. Laniyan |
Aye
|
| M. Kane |
Aye
|
| C. Day-Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. Perkins |
Aye
|
| A. Cartwright |
Absent
|
| W. Nevins-Warden |
Aye
|
II. Governance
A.
Governance Committee Updates
B.
Safety Plan
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Laniyan |
Aye
|
| W. Nevins-Warden |
Aye
|
| A. Cartwright |
Absent
|
| J. Perkins |
Aye
|
| N. Olisma |
Aye
|
| D. Antonie-Forbes |
Aye
|
| C. Day-Lewis |
Aye
|
| M. Kane |
Aye
|
III. Finance
A.
Finance Committee Updates
Mr. Haque shared current Ivy Hill Prep financials for the end of school year 2023-24, as well as an update on the status and timeline of the audit. A discussion was held about the focus of upcoming board finance committee meetings.
B.
Pipe Repair
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| W. Nevins-Warden |
Aye
|
| N. Olisma |
Aye
|
| A. Laniyan |
Aye
|
| M. Kane |
Aye
|
| J. Perkins |
Aye
|
| A. Cartwright |
Absent
|
| C. Day-Lewis |
Aye
|
| D. Antonie-Forbes |
Aye
|
IV. Academic Achievement
A.
Academic Committee Updates
The Head of School reviewed the plan to finalize and share the strategic plan for school year 2024-25 and upcoming community engagement events. Mr. Parker shared an update on student enrollment and efforts to continue outreach to families ahead of the first day of school. A discussion was held on how the school will support new students, and in particular those who need special education services.
There was a discussion on the status of a new proposed HR role and new board members, which are currently pending approval from NYSED. The board chair discussed next steps and updates for committee spaces.