Mr. Keller, as Union President, read a letter detailing the union's frustration with the pace of contract negotiations.  He noted that the union, with NYSUT, would be filing an unfair labor practices notice.

Ms. Getto reported on the Accountability Committee's meeting which had a heightened focus on the 2022 cohort.  She noted that the committee, in working with leadership and faculty, believe the freshmen cohort will need a separate set of strategies to ensure they are on a path to success. Plans for summer school were underway and discussed.   A successful women's career day was hosted in March, the ICAN program continues to succeed, the school hosted a successful second Ramadan dinner, and a FAFSA workshop. 

Ms. Peoples provided the Board with an overview of the different engagement and recruitment strategies underway.  The team under Ms. Peoples' leadership executed on the March strategies including an open house co-hosted with Green Tech.  Ms. People continues to work on brand awareness in the community and with Brighter Choice families.  Kudos from the Board were given to the team and trustee Harrison for the Panther Press rollout.

Ms. Moree reported on the Finance Committee meeting.  Ms. Martin reviewed the financial dashboard and financial statements with the full Board.  Finances continue to trend to expectation.  

Ms. Moree reported on the budget planning underway with the Finance Committee.  Leadership has identified three priority capital investments for consideration:  the need for new server to support cameras in both schools and new cameras in the high school; new touchscreen Chromebooks for the  middle school; and commercial washer and dryer plus associated plumbing for the middle school.  The Committee discussed with leadership budget planning enrollment targets and what options should be used.  Ms. Moree noted an upcoming meeting with the insurance brokerage to review options for benefits as well as property and casualty needs and committed to looking for any associated savings to reprogram into programming for students.