no public comments

- no committee updates 
- no training updates 
- Board school visit - if we have feedback - must directly address principals 
- no LIIF update
- no new member update

NYSTP - last year 75 students did not meet standards ELA, this year 24 students; Math 79 students did not meet standards, this year 29

Cohort students - in regents level (accelerating students that are ready) 12 students as a pilot.  All passed regents (80-91).  One level 2 student made it to level 5. 

Also tested with history - 12 out of 20 passed regents. 

Question - on implementation for next year - yes.  Alix and algebra teacher working with Miss Savage. Miss Savage did a great job and will continue to work with level 2 students.

Third grade teacher - no level 1 students.  Shows importance of teaching ability. 

Question re: stability with teachers.  Elementary school, retained most of the teachers for two years. 

Mr. Brown offered a meeting with a parent who was feeling a little disengaged.  Wants to make sure we are welcoming to parents.

Regent scores in next month. 

9th grade a lot of struggle. 70% math and bio passed. 

New director of college admissions - supporting students through application process. 

no updates per Mansoor.


Suggestion to purchase jigsaw playground pieces in lieu of roofdeck. 

- Saved in employee benefits, can use that money, but have to have approval to spend that money. To pull money, need board vote. 

Rob motioned to approve May financials, Evelyn seconded, unanimous vote. 

Review of budget.

Specifics: 
1) budget balanced with GAAP compliance - according to charter requirements 
2) 2% revenues going to emergency fund 
3) substantial restricted and unrestricted funds
4) line items - Dean position budgeted for; movement YoY IT costs reflects 
5) Budget for Regional Recruiter position - would share with Met - suggestion to pause on hiring before defining role


Travis raised question about what the current LHA contact was responsible for. 

MET CPA and Bronx CPA to work together to share ideas and feel like a part of development and professional development. 

Addressing issues with students who are concerned. Alix started a circle which was good for fostering conversations. 

Math curriculum for CPA to be implemented, some questions - working together to implement curriculum in a way that makes sense. 

Working with Harvard Business Review. 

Evelyn suggestion to work together to get community involvement - get some politicians, etc. 
 

Minor change reasoning:
1) New laws in NY (providing benefit coverages to people who work over 30 hours)
2) Transparency and consistency PTO, etc

Needed for July 1 to avoid confusion.

Page 15: PTO and sick policy are combined. Breakdown admin/academic.  Days are accrued.  

Travis asked for an FAQ/summary page to help teachers understand.