*Carolyn Telesmanich is virtual due to medical excuse)qith medical waiver to vote.

Directors reviewed the proposed agenda for the July 2026 board meeting.

Mr. Audiffred presented the minutes from the June 3, 2026, board meeting.

Dr. Mary Anne DeVivio presented the Principal’s Report. 

Keynotes included:

• A successful Enrollment Day was held this month. 100 students are fully enrolled.
• Summer school is progressing well. 
• First day of school for 2026-2027 is September 10th. 
• The team is awaiting the response from SUNY regarding the state assessment scoring issues.
• CMCCS was shortlisted as a top charter school in an education magazine; the publication is expected in September. 

Dr. Ursillo, Chair of the Academic Committee, presented the June 2026 Academic Committee report. 

Keynotes included:

• The committee met on June 18, 2026.
• Bloomberg grant awarded for summer programming. 
• ELA and Social Studies curriculum pilot will be adopted and continue this school year. 
• The Committee discussed ELA scores, next steps, and strategies to better support academic teams throughout the school year. 

Dr. Gershen-Lowy, Chair of the Finance Committee, presented the June 2026 Finance Committee report.

The Finance Committee reviewed the financial reports for the month.

Ms. Gnesina presented the financial statements for May 2026. As of May 31, 2026, there is a projected year-end deficit of approximately $100K, primarily due to unexpected facilities costs and higher-than-budgeted personnel bonus payouts, including a non-cash adjustment. Additional keynotes included:

Revenue exceeded budget due to strong enrollment and food program performance. 
Expenses exceeded budget due to personnel changes and food program costs. 
The Metropolitan Bank balance is approximately $6.7M (excluding escrow), with approximately $20K earned in interest for the month. 

Mr. Audiffred, Chair of the Governance Committee, shared that there was no committee meeting held in June, and therefore, no June 2026 Governance Committee report.

Governance matters, including board members assignments, were discussed. 

The board discussed the conclusion of Sr. Patricia Broderick’s and Mr. Jim McCarthy’s board service effective June 30, 2026, future board recruitment, and SUNY expectations regarding independent board members and potential conflicts of interest. 

Dr. Mary Anne DeVivio reported that students are receiving meals, leftover food is being distributed to families, and the school is receiving reimbursement through the program.

Board officer appointments were presented. 

Board officer proposals include:

• Board Chair: Mr. Angel Audiffred
• Vice Chair: Dr. Bill Ursillo
• Treasurer: Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy
• Secretary: Ms. Happy Laskar

The Partner's Report was received. 

Mr. Audiffred made a motion to enter executive session to discuss a contract issue and seal the minutes. Ms. Laskar seconded. Dr. Ursillo conducted the roll call vote:

Executive session began at 4:05 PM. All trustees entered into the executive session and participated in the discussion.

Open session began at 4:47 PM. 

Mr. Audiffred reported that the board discussed and agreed upon the board meeting cadence for this school year to remain at 3:30 PM EST on the third Wednesday of each month.