Chairman Sciame and Mr. Russo presented corrections for the October meeting minutes. Ms. Mondesir informed the board how to send corrections to  before the meeting. M. Mondesir will receive a copy of the corrections for the September and October meeting and make the necessary changes by December 9th. 

Mr. Tishuk gave a brief description of the PD that was conducted during the Monday through Wednesday before Thanksgiving. The scholars were given the week off to allow the teachers this time. The mid year evaluation has also started after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lisa Raye introduced Raina Raju as new HR associate. 

Chairman Sciame gave a brief overview of the process the new board members will experience from our authorizer. 

Mr. Nesbitt gave a brief overview of the a call the committee experienced after the last meeting. During this call, the parents frustrations were discussed and how to properly address parents concerns as well as support the school membership. The committee had two meetings with the parents. The first meeting discussed how to structure the PFO elections and include the entire parent and family participants. The second meeting firmed up the election protocol. The two takeaways from the meeting presented a parent meeting on December 8th from 7:30-9am to meet potential candidates for office. A flyer was backpacked with scholars in English and Spanish on December 29th. The parents who have participated as an advisory group will organize a holiday event. The following week December 12-16, parents can vote, using a candidate guide that the school will provide. The officers for election are president, vice president, secretary and treasurer. 

Due to the fact that this organization will be a separate organization from the school, any monies they receive will be their responsibility and will not have any connection with the school. Mr. Rivera mentioned that it will be need to be clear that the organization is a separate organization and not an "arm" of the school and should be reflected in all documentations presented by this organization.  The issue arose about if the school should have someone to liason with this organization for guidance. Mr. Nesbitt asked for all advice and concerns to be sent to him.

Ms. Russo presented an overview of the education committee call on November 15th. Patience and Silbia attend the call. The meeting discussed the parents frustrations at the October meeting, potential replacements, the school trip to St. John's in December and how to address the school alumni. 

Mr. Tishuk will send the board a quarterly financial report for review. 

Chairman Sciame announced that there were no decision required from executive session. The Board discussed legal and personal issues. 

Chairman Sciame presented the list of committees and their participants:
Executive- Joe
Marlena
Patricia
Angel
Cecilia

Finance- Angel
Victor
Patricia

Education- Cecilia
Kevin
Marlena
Dalia

Family Life- Kevin Chair
Patricia
Leticia
Marlena
Cecilia (ad Hoc)

Fundraising- Leticia
Leticia 
Victor

Grievance-Victor
Cecilia 
Kevin

Chief Executive Review Committee- Joe
Marlena
Cecilia
Kevin
 

Chairman Sciame addressed last month's public comments section. Mr. Nesbitt stated that he addressed the tension with the parent advisory group. The group decided that they will address how to address public comments.