Cecelia deferred the update to Ms. Garcia for a K-8 update. Ms. Garcia shared that the school held full day parent teacher conferences with 550 parent attendees. We also had Cognitively Guided Instruction night and an Academic night on various subjects.  The school will be holding a Spelling Bee tomorrow and a Holiday feast on Friday for all scholars and staff, trustees are invited to attend.  Ms. Patience Brown shared that staff will be engaged in Professional development next week prior to the Thanksgiving Break.

Mr. Blough updated on the high school planning; including new partnerships with Smith College, NYU and Columbia University for our summer bridge program for 2024 for students who are matriculating from 8th grade to 9th grade.  

Governance will be active following up with Gala guests who are interested in visiting the school and learning more about the Board.

Ms. Lisa-Renee Brown presented on the finances of the school. Team has done a wonderful job at keeping enrollment consistent through the beginning of the year with 727 currently enrolled.  The number of Students with Disabilities continue to rise, as the NYCDOE Committee on Special Education completes its work in finalizing and updating student IEPs.

Ms. Brown updated the school's research into safe investment vehicles for its savings; there were no extraordinary expenses or revenues during this period.

The Development committee reported that the initial tally of the Vision 2023 Board Gala income and expenses that the event netted over $17,000 in revenue for the school, with additional revenues and adjustments coming in the near future for final reconciliation.

Shawn, acknowledging Chair Victor Rivera's feedback, thanked Doris for her efforts in putting the event together and the BSNBCS staff who supported the event with their time and presence.  

The Board discussed real estate matters in Executive Session. The Board voted unanimously to return to regular session.

There were no public comments.