EXD Tishuk referred the Board to the Committee notes.  Committee Chair Cecelia Russo congratulated HS Principal Brian Blough on his recent conferral of a Doctoral Degree from Forham University. She noted that CAO Brown and Principal Garcia are also in PhD programs.

Treasurer John Matos updated the Board on the work of the Finance Committee. Chief Operating Officer Michael Taylor updated the Board on the recent financials of the school. There were no extraordinary expenses and there are currently 1029 enrolled students in Grades K-10.  He shared that the P4 monies will be received in late December/early January and we expect the federal IDEA funds in January.  Mr. Tishuk shared with the Board several philanthropic efforts to support the school's operations.

There were no public comments. Chair Kevin noted the great program for our elementary and middle school students celebrating the holiday season. He also expressed his excitement of engaging BSNBCS students with our higher education partners at St. John's University and St. Thomas Aquinas College.