Javier reviewed agenda and structure of the Board Meeting.
Parent commented on how well the changes were handled very well
Parent inquired if the CPA Scholars are starting on 9/4/2018 , will they have to make up a day?   
Response:  Days will not have to be made up.  188 are allowed and 1/2 Fridays will not change. 
Parent inquired of time school starts - Nothing has changed
 

Javier discussed results of Board Retreat 

1. "U"  shaped structure instead of "O" for the Board Meeting seating arrangement 
2. Bringing food for all attendees 
3. Projection og the Agenda 
4. Board Training Packet - Nikali to work on Board Contract forms 
5. Feedback options 
6. Social Media Management is managed locally 

Javier made a motion for: 
Nikali to bind the Board to approve the amendment regarding cell phones to the scholar handbook. 

Javier made a motion for: 
Evelyn can approve the process to nominate parent board members to be interviewed by the Board 
Second by: Rob - Board unanimously agreed 


By Laws Discussion with Attorney Susan Briggs discussed by Eric 
Handout provided to all board members discussing the By Laws 

Executive Committee needs to be 5 count, we currently have a count of 3 
Scope to be defined for Executive Committee
CoHort Board member terms (2015-2017) (2016-2018) 
NYS Education/Committee Meeting Laws discussed 
Vice Chair to be elected 
Parent Board Members - Termed Members and Interviewing for New Parent Board Member 

Additional members to Executive Committee:  Sarah & Frantz nominated - Evelyn second and Board unanimously agreed. 


Chair of the Board : Javier  
Evelyn nominated and Vilma second - Board unanimously agreed 

Vice Chair of the Board: Nikali 
David nominated and Vilma Second - Board unanimously agreed 

Secretary:  Sarah 
Javier nominated and Evelyn second - Board unanimously agreed 

Treasurer:  Robb 
David nominated and Nikali Second - Board unanimously agreed 

October  2018 - Board ReTreat in Tampa 















 

Scholar Fund
Ownership of Social Media Accounts 
 

Combined with Principal Report 
 

Recruitment Update

MTA Bus Dates went live:  30 Buses 
August 20, 2018 - Meeting with OutFront Rep
All goals were met for CPA Grades 
Waiting List goals not met, expectation was 25 for each 
Grade Enrollment goals 64 Count , Except for 60 for 12th Grade 
50 + 18 retained Seniors = 69 - 12th Grades 
CPA Scholar Enrollment currently at 238.  Budget/Recruitment activities discussed 


 

Financial Disclosure Form handed out for Board Member completion and return to Courtney Russell. 
 

Nikali provided update of transition process 
1.  Met with Principal Brown to discuss transition process during the time of Principal Duggins resignation.
2.  Re-Aligning the CPA & LA structure discussed.
3.  AP Courses and rigorous testing similar to average AP testing.
4.  Old Courses and New Courses consolidation process 
5.  College & Career staff member will be replaced with  

Brown provided summary related to transition: 
1.  Data driven approach in all classes for Quarterly information presentation
2.  3 Key Dates created for interim assessments
3.  Data will be available to Board Meetings held on the following months : November 2018 - February 2019 - May 2019
3.  Lower Academy - ELL & Math Scores delayed to October 2018 
4. Lower Academy Summer School- Over 200 Scholars attended (K-5) 
5.  CPA Alignment of the Course Catalog 
6. CPA- transition to 6 AP Exams instead of 10 AP Exams
7. Course Coding was re-structured
8. School Operations policies and procedures reviewed and enhanced 
9. College readiness - How do we catch struggling scholars? 2 Deans/2 Social Workers currently transferred to Grade dedicated Deans
10.  School Culture Team transferred to Scholar Development 

Cell Phone policy will be in place before the scholars return. 
Cell phone has to be off or in scholar book bag before entering school. 
Student handbook will need to be amended to include the new cell phone policy.
There is no standard/one way that cell phones are handled.  It is at the discretion of the school. 
Hiring updates after resignation of Principal Duggins - 2 ELA teachers resigned names listed in Principal report

Questions/Comments:
Teaching Assignments
IEP Status and Services 
Library Room transformation to Teacher Recreation Room 
Cell Phone Policy clarification 
Cell Phone contract recommended 

Questions for Robert Jackson 
Data collection process 
Question for Travis Brown 
Board support offered - Brown will get back to Board 
 

 

Mansoor provided update: 

1. Camera & Access Control to be done before the start of school 
2. Training sessions - After School Starts 
3. Building Repair & Maintenance - Painting work completed 
4. Stairwell and Play Deck work to be completed 
5. Sidewalk repair - Possible start for Spring or Start of New School Year 
6. Temperatures in Upper School 
7. Questions of Roof Space Solar Panels 

 

Rob Granado motioned to approved the 5 Resolutions: 

Resolutions of The Board of Directors of Bronx Lighthouse Charter School 
1.  Bank of America Accounts - Michael Jimenez as Corporate Controller  :  Evelyn Second - Board Unanimously Approved  
2.  Capital One Bank - Michael Jimenez as Corporate Controller -  Javier Seconded Motion - Board Unanimously Approved 
3.  Chase Accounts - Michael Jimenez as Corporate Controller - Javier Second Motion - Board Unanimously Approved 
4.  National Cooperative Bank - Michael Jimenez Controller - Javier Second Motion - Board Unanimously Approved 
5.  Khori Whittaker- CEO to open Certificates of Deposit and Money Market Mutual Funds - Javier Second Motion - Board Unanimously approved 

Rob Granado discussed updates related to the building financials 
Debt consolidation & Large Cash concerns discussed 
Board all agreed paying down the debt is priority 

Discuss open issues related to Finance 

Board to discuss further in executive session

 

Board entered into Executive Session at 10:25 PM