The Board discussed enrollment and additional students entering the high school each week. There are multiple open houses, activities and parent engagement activities to support enrollment. Principal Blough discussed today's guest visit from Dr. Imani, a nuerosurgeon who discussed his experience as a medical professional, and his advice to students who are interested in this career pathway.  The Board recommended utilizing McCarren Park as an asset for high school activities.

Mr. Tishuk discussed the visit of SUNY Charter Schools Institute staff to the school and the continued partnership with our authorizer.

Chair Doris Givens discussed the ongoing recruitment efforts of the committee and to continue the work from the summer retreat.

CFO Lisa-Renee Brown updated the Board on the school's financial balances.  The school is in good financial position and recently received the Payment 2 for FY25.  

The Committee discussed the start up costs for the high school, the final tranche of ESSER3 funding, the federal coronavirus aid funding and continued work of our outside accountants in the FY24 Fiscal Audit.

There were no public comments.

The Board entered Executive Session to discuss employment matters and then voted subsequently to re-enter regular session.