Bronx Charter School for the Arts
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday June 9, 2020 at 6:30 PM
Location
ZOOM
Trustees Present
Aisha Bell (remote), Arlene Bascom (remote), Barbara H. Scott (remote), Charles Whites (remote), Dan Vislocky (remote), Denise Brecher (remote), Eric Osorio (remote), Graham Powis (remote), Katherine Trager (remote), Lori Biancamano (remote), Susan Geisenheimer (remote)
Trustees Absent
Ahmad Sheikh, Patricia Kennedy
Guests Present
Jonea Thomas (remote), Karlene Cowan (remote), Miriam Raccah (remote), Ryan McCabe (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Arlene Bascom made a motion to approve the minutes of the Monthly Board Meeting on 05-12-20.
Lori Biancamano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Development
A.
Development Report
There was no Development Report.
III. Finance
A.
May Financials
The Board reviewed the May financials and had no questions.
B.
FY 2020-21 Budget
Miriam presented a PowerPoint that was an overview of the 2020/21 budget.
Susan Geisenheimer made a motion to Approve the 2020/2021 Bronx Arts budget.
Arlene Bascom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Resolution - Charter School Growth Fund Technology Loan
Arlene Bascom made a motion to Approve the loan.
Lori Biancamano seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Executive Director's Report
A.
Planning 2020-21
The principals joined the call to discuss the reopening of the school in September. The Team of Directors has recently joined the Executive Leadership Team to support the reopening plans. The school still does not have sufficient information from the State or other external entities to establish the procedures for reopening.
Summer session will be virtual.
We are planning a hybrid model for return in September 2020.
Miriam invited the Board to a virtual event on June 23rd. The Show Must Go On!
Miriam discussed the Buddy Program, where middle school to college level students can partner with a Bronx Arts student for reading or tutoring in a specific subject.
Summer session will be virtual.
We are planning a hybrid model for return in September 2020.
Miriam invited the Board to a virtual event on June 23rd. The Show Must Go On!
Miriam discussed the Buddy Program, where middle school to college level students can partner with a Bronx Arts student for reading or tutoring in a specific subject.
B.
Equity Teams (BAE/BAM)
Karlene Cowan shared audio of middle school students discussing race and inequity.
Jonea Thomas discussed the Equity Team at the Elementary School.
Ryan McCabe discussed the Equity Team at the Middle School.
Jonea Thomas discussed the Equity Team at the Elementary School.
Ryan McCabe discussed the Equity Team at the Middle School.
C.
BLACC Membership Fee
Miriam Raccah told the Board about BLACC (Black Latinx, Asian Charter Collaborative). Bronx Arts will join BLACC and not renew its contract with NECSA.
BLACC has been more instrumental with advocacy. Currently BLACC has access to PPE at lower rates due to bulk purchasing.
BLACC has been more instrumental with advocacy. Currently BLACC has access to PPE at lower rates due to bulk purchasing.
D.
Return to Work Survey
Karlene Cowan presented a PowerPoint that summarized the results of the Staff Return to Work Survey.
V. Other Business
A.
CEO Evaluation
Barbara Scott informed the Board that this is the time of year that they will receive the link to the CEO evaluation. The Board will also receive the Board evaluation.
VI. 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 8:10 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine Trager
Documents used during the meeting
- BXCSA FY20 Financials-May 2020_6.2.20.xlsx
- BXCSA FY20 May 2020 Financial Narrative_6.2.20.docx
- BXCSA FY21 Budget_6.4.20 (1).xlsx
- FY2020-21 FY Budget Presentation.pptx-3.pdf
- Board Resolution_CSGF Tech Loan.docx
- Return To Work Survey - Summary.pdf