Pharos Academy Charter School
Minutes
PHACS Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday June 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Location
https://pharosbx.zoom.us/j/5239033349?pwd=2WLTisGPjTdftRJ9m7yHYDr1je2xYw.1
1005 Intervale Avenue
Bronx, NY 10459
4th Floor
All meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Pharos Academy Charter School are held in compliance with New York State Open Meeting Law.
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: 1005 Intervale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
Other Location(s): https://bronxlighthouse.zoom.us/j/5239033349
Conwell Hall, 6 Hanover Street, New York NY 10005
ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND!
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PHAROS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
DE LA JUNTA ADMINISTRATIVA
Realizamos todas las reuniones de la Junta Administrativa de la escuela Pharos Academy Charter School conforme a la Ley de Reuniones Abiertas del Estado de Nueva York.
Día: 17 de junio, 2026
Hora: 6:30 pm
Lugar: 1005 Intervale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
Otros Lugares: https://bronxlighthouse.zoom.us/j/5239033349
Conwell Hall, 6 Hanover Street, New York NY 10005
Trustees Present
J. Lopez-Molina, P. Wesonga, T. Perez, T. South, V. Angeles (remote)
Trustees Absent
G. Garcia, J. Rivera, J. Sowell, K. Shah
Guests Present
C. Russell, M. Dorsey, T. Brown
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Board Governance
A.
Approve Minutes
B.
PHACS Scholarship
C.
Special Populations Plan Review
D.
Financial Disclosure Form
Financial Disclosure Form was distributed to board members for completion, signing.
E.
26 - 27 Personnel Handbook
2026-27 Handbook discussed with noted changes and policy updates.
III. Finance Committee Review
A.
Finance Committee Report
May financials reviewed and discussed as per the finance call . All metrics are strong and surplus is anticipated. Enrollment number are counted at 751 , with expected decrease possible over the summer.
Insurance renewal discussed. Broker - Bolton proposed a 13% increase. School considered researching other vendors. Marsh was reviewed and all numbers remain flat.
Moved Brokers, for more diligence customer service.
B.
Investment Account Update
C.
Items Over 50K
D.
Insurance Renewal
E.
FY27 Budget Approval
FY27 Budget discussed - Per pupil revenue increase
Student count raised to 708 for the budget
Charter maximum enrollment count is 746
Long Term - 19% Medical Increase
Overall numbers are in a good place with steady increase
AfterSchool program, Academics, After Care, and other After School Arts.
How does Pharos stand out in what is provided as an educational institution.
Line increases discussed along with the Anchor Fund (discretionary account)
IV. Executive Director's Report
A.
Executive Director's Report
Academic results coming up in July 2026. Dr. Brown will be presenting the academic data to the Academic Committee in July 2026.
Recap Renewal - 4 Yr conditions discussed related to Special Populations and Special Education.
DOE - determined GAP in Sped & ELL students. Improvements are requested.
Committee formed - Joseph, Jarrod, Tamara, Javier and Courtney
Long Term set of goals established and discussed.
Strategic plan created by the committee was discussed in detail.
Survey created to review the reasons for enrollment activity of declines and acceptances.
Other items discussed in detail related to various strategies listed and the related timelines.