CPA Senior Scholar notified Board of  scholar participation in an upcoming event- Scholars to wear black in participation of the event. 

Parents Association members in attendance, all is well. 
 

All in attendance provided a brief introduction of themselves. 
Shout out to Courtney Russell and Maria Dorsey for assisting the Board. 

Update on Board Goals 
Goal #1  Increasing the board size , currently at 9 members 
Goal #2  Increase committee activities, currently at 4 committees  (Finance, Executive, School Culture, Academic)  
Goal #3 Decreasing the length/time of the Board Meetings 
Goal #4  Spend time thinking strategically 

Noted Suggestions for Board Goals: 
Board size suggestion to 11 .
Fully staffed committees , with committee goals .

BLCS Charter Renewal documents presented to Board for review and discussion on goals for the Board & School.
Last Charter Renewal - 3 Year Renewal 
M&T would consider the school if there was a 5 year renewal. 
Board discussion around obtaining 5 year renewal in the future. 
Board Renewal 3 Questions:  Is the school well run?  Is the school academically successful ?  Is the school financial viable.
Measurable goal for the Board - Develop committee goals that are centered around the charter renewal goals.
Board Member Terms discussed 
Vision, Mission, Strategy paradigm mentioned as a consideration for the Board to consider as a way to establish board goals for members and committees. 
Questions presented and discussed around the relationship between the Board, LHA and School Leadership. 
Committee suggestions- Fundraising 

Chair Assigned  For Active Committees: 
Chair for Academic:  Nikali Jones
Chair for Executive:  Javier Lopez-Molina
Chair for Finance:  Robb Granado 
Chair for School Culture:  Evelyn DeGonzalez 
Chair for Fundraising: TBD

Fundraising Committee suggestion to be placed on hold until the other committees are established and running strategically.
Fundraising Committee and Chair selection on hold 

Committee Members: 
Executive Members: Robb, Nikali, Javier 
Finance Members:  Robb, David , Eric
Academic Members:  David, Nikali, Stacy, Briar, Evelyn 
School Culture:  Evelyn, Vilma, Stacy

Committee Report/Updates: 
Academic Committee:  Meeting to discuss strategies related to school academic success 
School Culture Committee:  Discuss roles of Deans and the recent new hire, new hire for part time social worker,  discuss meeting activities scheduled for both schools. 

Investment Strategy to be discussed in greater detail at the next board meeting. 

Commute time and retention/turnover as a topic of discussion for the Board when discussing retention and staff turnover.
Parking needs discussed - Board was informed of the success of school acquiring parking for staff/teachers.  Board also informed of commuter benefit offered to all staff members.
Teacher compensation by gender and experience- Data was reviewed and experience and education were significant. Gender was  not significant.  Final outcome of data analysis report good. 

Javier shared recent discussion with Metropolitan's Lighthouse Charter School Board Secretary, Jessica. 














 

NYU Partnership discussed  - 4 Lower Academy Teachers & 2 College Prep Academy Teachers  ( 6 Participants) 
Interns coming in next school year - Paid $25,000 + Benefits 
After School Programs - High School Scholars tutoring 


 
 

Alix discussed report and highlights of recent events and new hires.

Travis : Lower Academy , no major events. - Cancer Fundraiser event mentioned. 
Two Lower Academy vacancies have been filled. 

Facility events discussed related to HVAC CPA system on January 3,4 and 8, 2018 .
Future maintenance and periodical inspections recommended.
 

Robb and John provide details around the building financials. 
Potential of locking in finances for 30 years.

Mary Beth  and Robb provided clarity on financial questions and discussed other financial items included in the December financials. 
Principals provided details related to financials amendments and proposed allocations. 
Budget Amendments Approved by the Board. 



 

Board went into executive session at 10:45 PM , inviting Principal Brown and Principal Duggins to remain present.
 

Brief Introduction - Matthew Paulose Jr., Esq. 
Board Interview conducted 
Board discussed candidate 
Voting new Member postponed