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.
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.
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.
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