The Chairman greeted Fr. Aster Rodriguez, the Pastor of SJB, to the meeting. Fr. Rodriguez commented on the improved condition of the facility.

Mr. Saliba of Fruchter & Rosen reported on the annual audit materials and process. While the Finance Committee has reviewed the materials, the Board will need to approve the materials before issuance of the final reports. No materially adverse findings were found. Positive financial trends were reported and a modified clean opinion will be issued.

There was no report.

Mr. Tishuk reported on the updated financial information for the FY 2014/15. He then reported on the projection for FY 2015/16. While the projections are slightly higher than previously reported, they are based on increased compensation for staff (new hires) and increased salaries for staff with expanded roles. He noted that the School is in good shape financially with adequate cash reserves in the bank. Mr. Tishuk noted that increases in expenses for marketing were due to expected increased staff and student recruiting efforts and discussed how the success of those efforts were being measured.

Nothing additional to report.

Ms. Russo reported on the departure of third grade teachers to other jobs and their replacements. There was also discussion on confusion regarding the possibility of availability of space for the Girl Scouts and how to address the communication gap. Ms. Russo further noted the difficulty of dealing with minutes on Board on Track. Mr. Rivera noted that the minutes would be supplemented, but not as detailed as previously. Ms. Russo reported that Mr. Thomas will be joining BSNBCS scholars will be going to the SJU campus on Dec. 1. Ms. Pagan told the Board that the Prom will be on 5/25 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. She further advised that the likely site of the graduation would be St. Francis, which had preliminarily approved the date, but the actual reservation can't be booked until January. The senior trip will be to Philadelphia and they are looking at options for events while there.

Mr. Nesbitt reported that, in addition to the SJU trip, he was working with Mr. Thomas for trips to John Jay and Hunter. On behalf of Ms. Adames, a non-attending parent, Mr. Nesbitt asked two questions regarding year end staff turnover and asked what the next teacher appreciation event would be. Mr. Sciame asked if there was a way to provide parents data regarding teacher turnover at the end of the year. Mr. Nesbitt and Mr. Rivera wondered if that data, reported in context, would educate the parents as to the normalcy of the attrition rate. Ms. Mondesir wondered about the lack of followup with respect to the last meeting regarding a teacher appreciation event. Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleau noted that she would follow up. A parent asked about notifications when parents leave. Ms. Del Sherpa noted that the parents of affected students were advised of the 3rd Grade by letter. Mr. Tishuk reported on the October Parent Breakfast, attended by 24 parents.

Ms. Theodore-Green talked about the participatory budgeting discussions with Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleau and the specific items that budgeting could be sought for, such as the pool and roof top play spaces. Two architects have come to the building and will provide proposals for submittal designs. Ms. Theodore-Green further stated that she was following up with Councilman Cornegy regarding a date to visit the School. Mr. Tishuk noted that he had made inroads with respect to a partnership with the Brooklyn Nets and the Barclays Center.

Ms. Mondesir reminded the Board that she would no longer be the parent member after her term expires in June 2016. The Board thought that the matter should be discussed after a procedure was to recruit potential new members was discussed.

Mr. Sciame noted that the School going forward would have significant monetary reserves and stated that the Board should look at whether or not restraints of any type should be imposed on budget expenditures going forward.

There were no public comments.

Mr. Sciame rescheduled the November meeting to November 16, 2015. The Board Members should arrive at 5:30 pm to tour the school with Mr. Tishuk.