Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday December 19, 2016 at 6:00 PM
Location
82 Lewis Avenue
Trustees Present
Cecelia Russo, Doris Givens, Joseph Sciame, Kevin Nesbitt, Leticia Theodore-Greene, Marlena Mondesir, Nancy Cavaluzzi, Patricia Bramwell, Victor Rivera
Trustees Absent
Angel Charriez, Dalia Oberlander
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
Kevin Nesbitt
Ex Officio Members Present
Nicholas Tishuk
Non Voting Members Present
Nicholas Tishuk
Guests Present
Lisa-Renee Brown, Vicky D'Anjou-Pomerleau
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Joseph Sciame called a meeting of the board of trustees of Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter Schools to order on Monday Dec 19, 2016 at 6:10 PM.
Angel sent a text to advised he will not attend tonight's meeting.
C.
Approve Minutes
Victor Rivera made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 11-29-16 with corrections. Board Meeting on 11-29-16.
Patricia Bramwell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cecelia Russo |
Aye
|
| Victor Rivera |
Aye
|
| Patricia Bramwell |
Aye
|
| Joseph Sciame |
Aye
|
| Doris Givens |
Abstain
|
| Leticia Theodore-Greene |
Aye
|
| Nancy Cavaluzzi |
Abstain
|
| Marlena Mondesir |
Aye
|
| Kevin Nesbitt |
Absent
|
| Dalia Oberlander |
Absent
|
| Angel Charriez |
Absent
|
Kevin Nesbitt arrived.
Chairman Sciame distributed the list of board members with the term limits for the board's records.
II. School Status Update
A.
Presentation by the School Management Team
Mr. Tishuk gave a brief update on school activities. The school will have its first winter concert on Wednesday, December 21 at the school at 9am and 6pm.
There will be a new version of the Saturday school program. The program will focus on additional assistance for students in 3-8. The program is now voluntary and staff will be asked to participate with a different pay structure. The changes are due to feedback from parents and staff.
The school is starting to see progress in the middle grades, building upon the strength from the summer. The changes are being utilized by the data the school is receiving.
The school was approved for the Charter School Collaborative, which allows the school to work with other schools in a specific area. BSNBCS focus is math, they will coach and train with various schools with on site visitations. Ms. Russo asked how the school is holding coverage for participation in the program.
There will be a new version of the Saturday school program. The program will focus on additional assistance for students in 3-8. The program is now voluntary and staff will be asked to participate with a different pay structure. The changes are due to feedback from parents and staff.
The school is starting to see progress in the middle grades, building upon the strength from the summer. The changes are being utilized by the data the school is receiving.
The school was approved for the Charter School Collaborative, which allows the school to work with other schools in a specific area. BSNBCS focus is math, they will coach and train with various schools with on site visitations. Ms. Russo asked how the school is holding coverage for participation in the program.
III. Committees Reports
A.
Executive Committee Report
B.
Family Life Committee Report
Kevin Nesbitt gave a short report. The committee worked with the school to conduct an informative session regarding the PFO election process. Families requested that they would like more time to consider being involved in the school and commit to the process. The family also requested more time and space where they can convene to discuss issues with the school. Patience and Silbia will have "morning sessions" with parents to discuss concerns and issues. With the PFO in place, they will be able to help the academic leaders structure the monthly agenda.
The election has been postponed to after the holidays.
The election has been postponed to after the holidays.
C.
Development Committee Report
D.
Education Committee Report
E.
Finance Committee Report
Nicholas Tishuk have a quick update on the financials. The school is a strong position financially but he will try to make changes to ensure monies are being utilized to the best ability for the students. The school is at 655 students, which is at full enrollment.
IV. New Business
A.
Public Comments
The board posted a document where all public attendees can make a comment. We did not have any public comments from the public.
B.
Executive session
Victor Rivera made a motion to go into executive session.
Kevin Nesbitt seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Return to public meeting
Victor Rivera made a motion to to back to public session.
Cecelia Russo seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Report from the executive session
During executive session, legal and personnel issues were discussed.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:12 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Marlena Mondesir
Patricia Bramwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Cecelia Russo seconded the motion.
The motion did not carry.