Ivy Hill Prep Charter School
Minutes
Board of Trustees Meeting - Ivy Hill Prep
Date and Time
Monday November 25, 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. Laniyan, C. Day-Lewis, E. Johnson, J. Perkins, N. Olisma
Directors Absent
A. Cartwright, D. Antonie-Forbes, M. Kane, W. Nevins-Warden
Guests Present
A. Coleman, B. Parker (remote), Francois Jeanty, J. Haque (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| D. Antonie-Forbes |
Absent
|
| A. Cartwright |
Absent
|
| M. Kane |
Absent
|
| W. Nevins-Warden |
Absent
|
| C. Day-Lewis |
Aye
|
| E. Johnson |
Aye
|
| N. Olisma |
Aye
|
| J. Perkins |
Aye
|
| A. Laniyan |
Aye
|
II. Academic Achievement
A.
Committee Space
III. Finance
A.
Financials Review
Mr. Haque reviewed the Ivy Hill Prep financial statements for October and November.
B.
Audit Approval
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Johnson |
Aye
|
| C. Day-Lewis |
Aye
|
| J. Perkins |
Aye
|
| W. Nevins-Warden |
Absent
|
| N. Olisma |
Aye
|
| M. Kane |
Absent
|
| A. Laniyan |
Aye
|
| A. Cartwright |
Absent
|
| D. Antonie-Forbes |
Absent
|
C.
Committee Space
The Finance Committee Chair shared an update on school renovation progress. The Board discussed engagement in fundraising as well as opportunities to participate in school and community events. Finally, the Committee discussed long-term funding planning.
IV. Other Business
A.
Executive Session (Trustees Only)
The board moved into Executive Session to discuss board transition next steps.
The Director of Operations shared an update on student enrollment in 2024-25, and early efforts to begin recruitment for 2025-26. The Head of School reviewed year to date attendance data and the board discussed efforts underway to support students and families with attendance. The Head of School shared updates on internal assessments, new curricula implementation, and student support services. Finally, she shared family and community engagement efforts and upcoming events.