Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting (Annual)
Date and Time
Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Location
Cardinal McCloskey Community Charter School
685 E 182nd Street
Bronx, NY 10457
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 PM by Mr. James McCarthy. The Chairman greeted all
Directors and guests.
Roll Call was conducted by Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy.
Trustees Present
Angel Audiffred (remote), Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy, Dr. William Ursillo, James McCarthy, Jennifer Vasquez, Sr. Patricia Broderick
Trustees Absent
Carolyn Telesmanich
Guests Present
Christian Adamkiewicz, Dr. Mary Anne DeVivio, Leslie Cruz (remote), Lynsey Bailey, Maison Vega, Nicole Morrissey (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approval of Agenda
D.
Approval of Minutes
II. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee
B.
Governance Committee
Mr. McCarthy submitted the Governance Committee report.
CMCS/CMCCS Memorandum of Understanding: The Memorandum of Understanding expires on
June 30, 2024, that was put in place in the beginning of the charter.
CMCS/CMCCS Operational Agreement: The operational expense agreement should be codified.
Strategic goals will be developed with Dr. Mary Anne DeVivio before the start of the school year.
III. ANNUAL MEETING ITEMS
A.
Election of Board Officers
Sr. Patricia nominated officers to remain in their positions as established last year: Mr. Jim
McCarthy as Board Chair, Mr. Angel Audiffred as Vice Chair, Dr. Reva Gershen-Lowy as Secretary,
and Ms. Jennifer Vasquez as Treasurer. Ms. Vasquez seconded, and the motion passed
unopposed.
B.
Appointment of Auditor
It is the recommendation of the Finance Committee to maintain BDO as the audit firm, and to
request a different partner to oversee the audit. Dr. Ursillo motioned to approve. Ms. Vasquez
seconded, and the motion passed unopposed.
C.
24-25 Board Meeting Calendar
The board meeting schedule for the 2024-2025 school year will remain on the first Tuesday of the month at 5:00 PM as follows:
● Tuesday, July 2, 2024
●Tuesday, August 6, 2024
● Tuesday, September 3, 2024
● Tuesday, October 1, 2024
● Tuesday, November 5, 2024
● Tuesday, December 3, 2024
● Tuesday, January 7, 2025
● Tuesday, February 4, 2025
● Tuesday, March 4, 2025
● Tuesday, April 1, 2025
● Tuesday, May 6, 2025
● Tuesday, June 3, 2025
D.
Approval of 24-25 School Calendar
E.
Appointment of Board Counsel
F.
SY 24-25 Student Family Handbook
Dr. DeVivio confirmed Counsel Kevin Quinn vetted the SY2425 Student/Family Handbook.
G.
Current Policies Awaiting DOE SY '24-25 Guidelines & Requirements
● District-Wide Safety Plan: Dr. DeVivio has vetted the safety plan. Mr. McCarthy motioned
to approve the safety plan. Ms. Vasquez seconded, and the motion carried unopposed.
● NYS Immunization Requirement: Policy to be determined upon receipt of NYS guidelines.
H.
Policies for Approval
Mr. McCarthy recommended accepting the following revised policies as presented.
● Attendance Policy
● Cell Phone Policy
● Bullying Policy
● Commitment to Excellence
● Complaint Policy (English)
● Complaint Policy (Spanish)
● DASA
● Discipline Policy
● Discipline Policy for Students with Disabilities
● FOIL
● NYS OML Policy
● Grading and Retention Policy
● Growth for Success Policy
● Health Policy
● Immigrant Students Right to Attend Public School
● Internet Safety
● Lottery/Registration Policy
● Sanctuary Policy
● School Safety Plan
● School Wellness Plan
● Student Admission Policy
● Uniform Policy
Dr. Gershen-Lowy submitted the Finance Committee report and presented the Form 990,
recommending its approval. Leslie Cruz, CSBM, had prepared the Form 990. She recommended
the appointment of BDO as the school’s audit firm with the request that a new lead auditor be
named.
Ms. Nicole Morrissey and Ms. Leslie Cruz joined the meeting at 5:16 PM.