The minutes have been approved with corrections. The official minutes are updated to the public portal, which is linked on the school website. 

Mr. Tishuk introduced Ms. Elizabeth Young, who introduced the the voted officials of the Parent Family Organization. Each officer introduced themselves and Ms. Young informed the board that the PFO had their first meeting this evening. 

On the 27th, the teaching staff went through professional development. Scholars returned to school from the winter break. The lower school had parent teacher conference on the 27th. The Director Morning session focused on parent concerns. The next Director morning session is in April. For the first 100 days of school was celebrated in the lower school and had parent attendance. 

Mr. Tishuk gave a quick update on the "The Real" taping that occurred on the 16th. This was a national syndicated show that is shown on the Fox and BET. This increased interest in the school.

Ms. Pagan sent the official date for the graduation, June 17th. The total number of potential graduates is 51 students. Chairman Sciame asked about the former graduates. Ms. Pagan have spoken or communicated with a large majority of the alumni and some have assisted with tutoring for community service. Chairman Sciame suggested a reunion for the graduates. 

Ms. Morales gave an update. The school has new servers and the facilities made major changes to the facility during the week of the 20th. The school received a grant to replace all the lighting in the school. The recruitment for the new school year is still underway and is active. The school is on the same track as last year, closer to 1,000 applications. 

The school hosted a  NYCHA  housing event for the community. 

Chairman Sciame gave us an update about Angel Charriez resignation from the Board. We are waiting for the the official letter from Angel of his resignation. 

 

Due to the short month, there was not a phone call or meeting. 

Vicki gave an update for the committee. There was a discussion of a cocktail party in the spring with potential dates and locations with a silent auction. Based on the development committee's goal of $10,000, the committee discussed what each trustees can contribute and what can be raised. 

Chairman Sciame suggested that the committee created a document for the Board to review and assist as necessary. 

The Finance Committee had an information session in February with Mr. Tishuk and the SMT. The committee learned the common language of finance and discussed the information needed regarding the school. Based on the level of enrollment (conservative view), the school is at a good financial position. There was a conversation regarding the facilities and how to address building concerns. In 2018-2019, the school will hit the full enrollment number. The committee discussed the option looking into a relationship with a different bank offering with more favorable terms and wanted to bring the recommendation to the board. Chairman Sciame suggested creating a policy regarding potential investment with the "rainy day fund".  Mr. Rivera informed the Board that the group discussed those potential concerns. There was additional conversation about the potential investment of the school's cash to obtain a better saving rate.

Chairman Sciame suggested that the committee come up with suggestions for review during the Board retreat in the summer

Ms. Julien asked the Board about the potential addition of foreign language for the students. Ms. Russo informed Ms. Julien that the Education would looking into this.

The Board discussed personnel and litigation issues.