Chairman Sciame read Mr. Charriez's resignation from the board. 

The minutes were approved with corrections.

Nicholas Tishuk informed the board that today was the first day for school testing. The scholars had the reading exam. The school will run a math program from 9-4 to help prep for the next testing section. From 9-12, teachers will work with scholars to give math prep; 12-4 the scholars will attend an enrichment program. All theThe s 8th grade scholars received a school offer in the first round. Two scholars receive partial scholarships to Bishop Laughlin. 

Ms. Pagan gave an update on the job search the school is conducting.The school is working with a program, K-12 Connect, to have a Brooklyn job fair hosted at the school. the school is working with a program to give 37 7th graders prep for the specialized testing for high schools. 

Ms. Morales gave an update on the school lottery process. The lottery will be on April 7th at 8am at the school. The application received:
K- 180          4th: 45
1st: 33          5th: 57
2nd: 25         6th: 57
3rd: 55          7th: 29
             8th: 15

The recruitment effort of the school included:
- District 16 and neighboring district PreK and day care facilities
-Nearby NYCHA housing, a letter and application were given to 3000 homes
-Neighborhood and local business canvassing

Chairman Sciame gave an update of the Executive Director's evalution. The Chairman thanked Kevin Nesbitt, Patricia Bramwell, Cecilia Russo and Marlena Mondesir for their attendance.

The education committee had a call with Silbia and Patience. A small percentage of scholars had opted out of the tests. There is a majority of teacher and staff performing in good standing. The director praised the administration of the PFO. 

The Family Life Committee has not met. A meeting will occur to discuss the partnership of the PFO with the board. The PFO will schedule a weeklong Teacher Appreciation project. 

Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleau gave an update of the development initiatives. Mr. Tishuk and Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleau attended a town hall meeting with Mayor de Blasio, Councilman Cornegy and Governor Cuomo, where a public announcement of 1.5 billion investment in Central Brooklyn. Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleau attended a working group meeting of CSD 16 principals interested in sharing nest practices around family engagement. An invitation was sent to the Brooklyn Tech Alumni Association Middle School Outreach committee to present to our middle schools and families. 

We are working on more commitments for our Annual May 20th Health Action Day, including two workshops centered around healthy relationships for parents and teens. The school is hoping to partnership with Nike Zoom League. 

The development committee is interesting in hosting a cocktail fundraising event. Peaches has committed to be a food sponsor. The budget for the event is $2,500. Each ticket would cost $100, with ideally 75 guests. June 8th 6:30-9:30.

The committee had another informational session with the school leadership. The school is in good financial standing. Te committee discussed with the school leadership the periodic reports or information they would like to receive, i.e enrollment numbers and how it impacts the budget. Currently we are ahead of the enrollment projections by 2.2%. The committee would like to conduct an analysis of the work (in terms of facilities) to assess what has been done vs. what is needed to be done. Ideally this information will be presented at the June meeting. The school has been authorized to find a new bank and is in the process of evaluating based on the school's needs. 

The board discussed legal and personnel matters.