Bronx Charter School for the Arts
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 14, 2021 at 9:30 AM
Trustees Present
Ahmad Sheikh (remote), Arlene Bascom (remote), Barbara H. Scott (remote), Charles Whites (remote), Dan Vislocky (remote), Denise Brecher (remote), Eric Osorio (remote), Katherine Trager (remote), Lori Biancamano (remote)
Trustees Absent
Aisha Bell, Susan Geisenheimer
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
Eric Osorio
Guests Present
Andrea Zayas (remote), David Barnard (remote), Erica Jones (remote), Jasmin Abbatiello (remote), Jerry Phelps (remote), Jonea Thomas (remote), Karlene Cowan (remote), Melanie Hok (remote), Miriam Raccah (remote), Ryan McCabe (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
Miriam Raccah introduced Jerry Phelps to the board. Jerry shared the Mission Moment.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Barbara H. Scott called a meeting of the board of trustees of Bronx Charter School for the Arts to order on Tuesday Sep 14, 2021 at 9:36 AM.
C.
Approve the minutes for August 2021
Barbara H. Scott made a motion to approve the minutes from Monthly Board Meeting on 08-10-21.
Arlene Bascom seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Executive Director Report
A.
Strategic Planning Update
Discussion ensued regarding the efficacy of the plan.
Eric Osorio arrived at 10:14 AM.
B.
COVID Update
Miriam Raccah referenced her note in Executive Report and noted that if anyone has questions, they can reach out to Karlene Cowan. Miriam spoke about the impact of COVID on the elementary school.
III. Finance
A.
Finance
Melanie Hok advised that she met with the Finance Committee last week and reviewed preliminary budget, (preliminary because it is subject to review by auditors) and that we have a surplus in budget and presented the finance report. Bronx Arts was approved for an additional $50k from grant money plus PPP loan surplus. Funds are to be invested in strategic plan hiring proposals.
IV. Development
A.
Development Report
Jasmin Abbatiello presented the Development Report.
V. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Events
B.
Executive Session
Board went into executive session.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine Trager