Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter Schools

Minutes

Monthly BSNBCS Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday October 15, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location

82 Lewis Avenue

Trustees Present

Cecelia Russo, Doris Givens, Joseph Sciame, Leticia Theodore-Greene, Neil Samen, Patricia Bramwell, Tamikka Pate, Tyler McConnell, Victor Rivera

Trustees Absent

Dalia Oberlander, Kevin Nesbitt

Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened

Leticia Theodore-Greene

Ex Officio Members Present

Nicholas Tishuk

Non Voting Members Present

Nicholas Tishuk

Guests Present

Lisa-Renée Brown, Patience 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 Tuesday Oct 15, 2019 at 6:05 PM.
The Board Chair warmly welcomed Neil and Tamikka to their first meeting after being confirmed by our Authorizer. The Chair also notified the Board of his reception of the resignation of Dalia Oberlander, effective immediately.

C.

Approve Minutes

Victor Rivera made a motion to approve minutes from the Monthly BSNBCS Board Meeting on 09-17-19 Monthly BSNBCS Board Meeting on 09-17-19.
Doris Givens seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Finance

A.

Report from the finance committee

Treasurer Victor Rivera reported on the Public meeting held the week of October 9th. The committee reviewed the usual metrics (enrollment, bank statements) and the draft Audit. 
The school has received a clean audit for the third year in a row, and the second one without any comments or recommendations.
The auditors advised that the ratios of funds going to various areas of expenses were within range of other schools.
Mr. Rivera noted that the Finance Committee voted to recommend the adoption of the audit, the management letter, and allow for the filing of the 990.

 

B.

Vote to approve audit

Doris Givens made a motion to recommend the adoption of the audit, the management letter, and the filing of the 990.
Tyler McConnell seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Development

A.

Report from the Development Committee

Tyler reminded the group of the Gala on April 23rd. The base price would be $150/ticket - it can be lowered by identifying sponsors. The Committee is looking to each Board member to help find sponsors.
The Committee has a sponsorship letter and information sheet about the school that every Board member should use to reach out to their network.
Ms. D'Anjou-Pomerleau reminded the Board of the first Alumni Reunion on November 5th. All elected officials, as well as local Regent and Chancellor Rosa were invited. Councilmen Cornegy and Espinal's office have expressed interest in attending.

 
Leticia Theodore-Greene arrived.

IV. Academics

A.

Report from the Academic Committee

Conference call on October 2nd. Culture seems to be working well at the school. The school is fully staffed and students are being well cared for academically. 

V. Governance

A.

Report from the Governance Committee

Governance discussed on-boarding for new Trustees. We thought it would be a nice thing to have a celebration to welcome the new Trustees with a casual reception. 
Reminder for every Trustee to sign the Trustee agreement. 
The Governance Committee remarked that the next round of recruitment should seek individuals with skills in marketing, advertising,  public relations, and development/fundraising. 

VI. Family Life

A.

Report from the Family Life committee

There was no report from family life. 

VII. New Business

A.

Public Comments

There were no public comments.

VIII. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Patricia Bramwell made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Tamikka Pate seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:28 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Vicky D'Anjou-Pomerleau