Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Saturday April 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Location
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services
115 E Stevens Avenue
Valhalla, NY
Trustees Present
Angel Audiffred, Carolyn Telesmanich, Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy, Dr. William Ursillo, James McCarthy, Jennifer Vasquez, Sr. Patricia Broderick
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
Dr. Mary Anne DeVivio, Guest: Jill Shahen
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
James McCarthy called a meeting of the board of trustees of Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School to order on Saturday Apr 20, 2024 at 10:07 AM.
C.
Roll Call was conducted by Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy.
D.
Approval of Agenda
James McCarthy made a motion to approve the agenda as presented.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes
James McCarthy made a motion to approve the minutes from March 5, 2024 board meeting.
The motion was duly seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee: Dr. Reva Gershen-Levy
B.
Governance Committee: Mr. Jim McCarthy
Mr. James McCarthy reminded the trustees that this year’s NCSC will be convened in Boston, MA, June 30th. The board was informed that Lynsey Bailey, with Dr DeVivio’s endorsement, has been appointed as Executive Assistant to the CMCCS Board.
III. Partner's Report: Dr. Bill Ursillo
A.
CMCS Report
Dr. Bill Ursillo submitted the regular Partner’s Report. Discussion ensued about the Sanctuary Institute’s training strategies at CMCCS.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 1:55 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
James McCarthy
Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy submitted the Finance Committee report. Reference was made to the selection of the 2023-24 audit firm. Dr. Gershen-Lowy will invite BDO to appoint a different partner from previous audits to conduct this year’s. It was noted that inappropriate charges to the PA checking account had been reversed.