Andrew Swaby- Middle School Technology Teacher 
Provided history and current activities that he engages the scholars with. 

 

5 School Applicants Brief Interviews:

1. Damian Zuniga 
College Plans: Mechanical Engineering

2.  Mariam Haidara 
College Plans:The medical field is her first interest, helping others and knowing that she can help others. 

3.  Jems Hernandez 
College Plans:  Computer Science with Minor in Mathematics 

4.  Yen Hoang 
College Plans:  Computer Science - Cyber Security 
 
5.  Matthew DeJesus
 College Plans: Electrical Engineering /Power Generation (MIT- Fusion Technology)

 

Stacey, Tahina and Travis met to discuss: 
End of Year Gift ideas - New innovative ideas - (Personalized engraved cutting board)

Bridge the gap between Board & Staff 
Ask teachers to join the culture committee. One teacher from each school (Upper & Lower) 
Space to have Zoom Coffee Meeting with Staff 
Spend time with teachers, to discover what is happening with different teachers - Listening Tour. 

Finished Listening Tours- Findings will be presented at the next Culture Committee meeting. 


 

Finance Call : 
First meeting with the new Financial Advisors
Reviewed  April 2021 Financial Reports - In compliance with all financial governance and ratios. 
The budget year runs from July 1- June 30.  School is on track with a significant surplus. 
May 2021 take away, we are good on financial governance and ratios. 

The budget is usually approved at the May 2021 meeting, but the budget will be reviewed and approved at the June 2021 Board Meeting. 

Public education funding anticipated in the future: 
Funding can be used towards:
1.  Sanitizing/minimizing the spread of infectious diseases 
2.  Addressing student needs 

LIIF - Low Income Investment Fund 
Funds set aside for loan reserve. 2019 Contribution was made to Bronx Holding Property Corporation. Funds are unrestricted and can be used outside of any restrictions. 
Today, a vote was made at the BHPC meeting to present these funds to Pharos Academy Charter School operating funds. 

FUNDING BUCKETS: 
1.  2021 Budget  1.7Mil - Ahead of Budget - June 30 
2.  On top of normal Title Funding - COVID funding - 4 Mil 
3.  412 K - LIIF contribution  
4.  Significant surplus from the previous years of surplus. 

412K unrestricted funds - Are there any investment restrictions on funds

6 Items in addition to Promethean Boards and The Van, are already included in the budget. 

Travis Brown presented future expenditures:

1.  Purchase Chromebooks with Casing Protection  (Grades 3-12) 
2.  IPAD's  (K-2) 
3.  Urban Farming Project  (Front Location -Lab/Farm & Rear Location - Green House)
Urban Agriculture Cooperative
4.  Podcast Studio (Equipment Cost)
5.  Shelving & Classroom Furniture 
6.  Modernizing Classroom 

Network Hotspots are recommended to be added to the items to be replenished.
Podcast Recording Studio - Can it be rented out to support community relationships?  Yes 
Partnering with NJ School - Lights On Program (9:00 PM- 12:00 AM) 

Funds used for Operating Budget
Time Horizon - continues to 2023

Summer School approach 
Options:  Fully in person, remote, or a combination of both.
How can we engage our community to the needs of the scholars and concerns of the parents? 
Plan: Survey Parents about how they feel about in-person and remote learning options.

Teacher (Summer School Burnout) 
How can we support the Teachers that elect to support Summer School and Prepare the return to the FY22 School Year. 


 

April 2021 Board Report 
Attendance  95% Average of (K-12) In-person and Remote 
The plan is to continue this  attendance trend to May & June 

655 Enrollment 
660 Budgeted 
-5 Variance 

Assessment & Student Achievement numbers were discussed. 

Peoples Policy Academy asked if they could use our space - Precinct 46.
Used our space over the past 3 Days. 

Partnership with Food Bank of Harlem. 
Once a week food to be given out to Family and Community.
Once a month - Hot food to be provided to the Community.
Beautification to the community has been taking place. 

Teacher turnover has been stable.  There have been no movement since the last report. 

Graduation - 8th Grade will be virtual 12th Grade in person (Parents Preference) 
June 25, 2021

Month of July - Presentation of Benefits options to come 
 

All facility activities are coming along nicely. 
Signage picture presented to the Board. 
 

Dr. Sharon Beier provided professional and academic history. 
Interests:  Gardening, Academics, Scholar/Youth Activities 
Culture Committee


 

Executive Session - Board Entered into executive session at  9: 51 PM
Board Member interview discussion and voting for Sharon Beier.
Principal Evaluation discussion and voting
Scholarship Awards for ALL 5 Scholars 
4 Year Scholarship Funding to be awarded to all 5 Scholars -  $1,500/Year 
Executive Session - Board exited out of executive session at 10:30 PM 
Matthew DeJesus - Awarded the Cortevo Scholarship 

PRINCIPAL EVALUATION 

Principal evaluation reviewed and voting recorded.