Robb Granado provided update related to June 2021 Financials. 
On track with FY22 Budget.  
CSBM provided a strong clean up and provided a monthly financial clean up and the books are in good condition. 
Presentation from Auditor, as we are moving into the Audit period.  The auditor provided preparation for the audit work.  
Results are expected at the future meeting and can be reviewed at that time. 
Investment was reviewed and all investments are safe and secure. 
Staff medical benefit renewals discussed. Recommendations to remain with TriNet as our benefit provider. After reviewing other alternatives, the best recommendations at this time is to remain with TriNet. 
No expenses over $50K to discuss. 

Review of the site contribution section was presented and discussed with the Board. 

School fundraising section on the Website was presented to the Board for review and suggestions. 

Class A Members terms up for 2 Year Term Renewal 
All members have agreed to continue with the Board for 2 years. 

Bylaws reviewed related to: 
1.  Term limits - There are no term limitations 
2.  Parent Board Members - Count should be two . Currently count is one Parent/Guardian Board Member. Recruiting methods discussed - WebSite, ParentSquare and Back To School Night. 

Javier would like to remain as Board Chair 
Nikali Jones would like to remain on the Board but would like to resign as Vice Chair and Academic Committee Chair.  Nikali will continue until the position is filled. 
Keyur is interested in Treasurer  
Robb is interested in Vice Chair 

Executive Committee members reviewed Alissa Nann has expressed an interest to be on this committee, once she becomes an approved Board Member.

Ad Hoc Work Groups reviewed and membership requests presented 

Bronx Property Holding Company - no changes as this will soon be dissolving. 

All committees reviewed and memberships re-established. 


 

All 5 Scholarship recipients have been contacted. 
4 of the Scholars have presented billings for the Scholarship assignment. 

 

Principal Brown provided Covid 19 updates. 
Quite a few things are opening up.  Vaccinations were launched on the school website.  Families and scholars encouraged to get vaccinates. 
No reported case and testing is done weekly at the school . 
Summer School is 100% in person.  
Looking to come back to school, following the new guidelines.  mask to be worn and scholars are to remain 3 feet apart. 
Surveys have not started as of yet.  9-12 parents are more on the fence to remain remote.  The K-8 parents want their children in person. 

Special cases may allow remote option to be provided but for the most part all Scholars will be expected to be in-person. 

Vaccination was open to the community, pushing age 12 and up.  There were 25  participants.  
 

Culture Committee discussed the Board connecting with Teachers and the conversation was around Teachers knowing that the Board Member are there for them 

Teacher and Staff Members encouraged to know that the Board Members are available to support them.  This is an effort to close the communication gap between the Staff and the Board, 

Scholar invitation to the Cultutre Committeee meetings was a suggested option for the committee to support. 

PTA has been inactive for the past 2 Years.  Director of School Culture has been working on getting the PTA active.  A couple of parents are in mind, who are active with their children and the school. 

Student Organizations Groups to be reviewed with teacher faculty advisors. 
ByLaws and 
Friday is culture day, students can opt out of School Uniform and chose to wear culture attire. 
T-Shirts illustrated for the various committee. 
 

June 2021 - Attendance has been strong in the month of June. Attendance has been consistent all year. 

ELA Scores have been stronger than the MATH Scores.  Proficiency rates reviewed and discussed.  9th Grade Algebra staff member resigned possibly causing lower proficiency levels. 

Preventative and reactive solutions discussed for future academic staff movements. Bench Method and Teachers & Assistant Teachers discussed as a method to counteract proficiencies due to staff departures.  

3 Regents Exams taken this year: 
Algebra 1 = 26% Pass Rate
Living Environment = 16.6% Pass Rate
ELA = 80% Pass Rate 

72% Graduation -  End of August, 2021

18% will remain in 12th Grade.  Some scholars are in Summer School right now.  The pandemic hit the 12th Graders the hardest.  Many of them wanted to be in the school.  The new reality was a struggle with the 12th Graders. 

12 Grade parents and scholars were disappointed and frustrated due to the lack of senior activities due to COVID. 

Staff retention tactics discussed related to teaching staff members who have resigned due to relocation, traveling decisions. Approach to recruit Bronx residents discussed as a method to secure working longevity. The average mode in the past has been 2 years. 

Recommendations:  
Recruiting Services/Consultants
Local Partnerships 

 Academic Committee recommended discussions: 
Smarter Hires/ Trade Offs willing to be taken
Teacher Retention 



 

Benefit updates provided around the searching and review of various options: 

1.  Broker partnership to provide ratings and PEO shopping.
2.  70 of 95 staff participating in Medical Benefits- Community Rate 
3.  Final recommendation to renew with TriNet. 

 

New Vehicle presented to Board.  Food transportation picking up and dropping off food to and from our family community. 

Partnered with WestSide High School.  Trying to bring Lights On in the Pharos Community.  This will help us to support our Community and ESL Community.
Director of School Culture provides direction to the parents or families that are in need of support.