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Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter Schools

Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter Schools Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

Location

82 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Kevin Nesbitt 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Kevin Nesbitt 1 m
  C. Appoint Trustee for Additional Term Vote Kevin Nesbitt 2 m
   

The Board will vote on the appointment of Trustee Simone Pratt for an additional term.

  
  D. Approve July Meeting Minutes Approve Minutes Kevin Nesbitt 3 m
    Minutes for Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter Schools Board Meeting on July 10, 2026  
  E. Approve Update to District Safety Plan Vote Nicholas Tishuk 2 m
     
  F. Resignation of Trustee   Kevin Nesbitt 2 m
   

The Board wants to acknowledge the service of Trustee and founding Board Chair, Joseph Sciame. After 17 years of service as a founding member, Joe has provided his resignation. The Board and School acknowledge Joe's contributions to the school.

  
II. Academic and Family Life Committee 6:11 PM
  A. Committee Update Discuss Cecelia Russo 15 m
     
III. Finance Committee 6:26 PM
  A. Finance Committee Update Discuss Michael Taylor 10 m
IV. Governance Committee 6:36 PM
  A. Committee Update Discuss Doris Givens 5 m
     
V. Development Committee 6:41 PM
  A. Committee Update Discuss Simone Pratt 5 m
VI. Public Comments 6:46 PM
  A. Public comments Discuss Kevin Nesbitt 3 m
VII. Closing Items 6:49 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kevin Nesbitt 1 m