Ms. Russo noted that last month's minutes were taken By Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleau in Mr. Rivera's absence.  Mr. Charriez noted that the minutes should be changed to reflect that the requisite number of fire drills and lock down drills have been taken.

Mr. Tishuk presented his report on the status of the school to the Baord, including the commencement of Saturday programs and new staffing hires.  Mr. Tishuk and Ms. Pagan discussed the new testing issues and schedules and how the school will respond to the new testing regimen required by the State.  They further advised the Board about the high school support programs provided to the students.  Ms. Russo asked about Common Core issues and whether any students applied for the specialized tests for public and private high schools.  Mr. Tishuk advised about the changeover to renewal energy for the School.  New partnerships and development opportunities were discussed, including potential programs with Brooklyn Food Works, a meting with Assemblyman Dilan and a successful parent dinner with more than 300 attendees, representing over 100 families. Ms. Mondesir asked about how far efforts to have the parents become more proactive rather than have the School do everything.  Ms. Pagan noted that this was happening on a smaller scale.  Mr. Tishuk noted that the School is pricing out additional security cameras. Ms. pagan thanked Ms. russo and Mr. Sciame for facilitating a trip for the students to SJU.

Mr. Sciame noted that members needed to do the Board on Track assessments.

Mr. Charriez noted that the School's bills are paid and that there are significant monies in the bank.  He noted how improved the financial situation is.  Mr. Tishuk noted that CSBM would provide a mid-year assessment of the School's finances against the initial budget projections.  Ms. Russo noted that she and Ms. Bramwell had attended an on-line Board on Track webinar regarding fiscal responsibilty.  She advised that financial reports should be circulated a week before the meetings so that the Board members could internalize the information.

Ms. Theodore-Green called into the meeting.

Ms. Russo noted that the Committee had not met this past month.

Ms. Bramwell noted that a parent had told her during the parent meeting that she was very happy with the Saturday programs and the school generally.

Mr. Sciame noted that he had met with someone who wanted to tour the building.

Ms. Theodore-Green noted that there had been no meeting, but that she was waiting for followup with the architects who were looking at the school with an eye on what to do with the space.  Ms. Mondesir noted that she was trying to get information regarding an organization hat looked at possible uses for building space.

Mr. Carter introduced himself and advised of his role as the new MS Instructional Support Coordinator.

Mr. Sciame noted that we had some issues with the web site.  Mr. Charriez noted that last month's minutes were not avaiable.  Ms. Cornel-Feist said that she would have her person get in touch with Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleua to discuss issus.  She noted that a "Help" button was available if anyone had technical issues on the site. Mr. Sciame asked about automatic reminders to Board members who needed them.  Ms. Cornel-Feist mentioned that analysis of assessments would be a problem if there was not near 100% compliance rate with the assessment, but noticed a discrepancy between trustees who were very engaged and others who were not (as noted by the fact that some committees did not appear to be functioning). She recommended that Board recruitment should be a goal. Ms Mondesir npoted that we had tried before to recruit members, but were having trouble finding those members.  Mr. Tishuk asked for advice on how to get "Friends of the School" on the Board.  Ms. Cornel-Feist suggested asking non-Board members to serve on committees first and noted that Mr. Tishuk shuld serve as the "Project Manager" for the recruitment drive.  Mr. Sciame noted that a goal of adding two more Board Members by the end of the year would be advisable.