Bronx Charter School for the Arts
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday November 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Trustees Present
Arlene Bascom (remote), Denise Brecher (remote), Eric Osorio (remote), Katherine Trager (remote), Lori Biancamano (remote), Sara Villagio (remote), Susan Geisenheimer (remote)
Trustees Absent
Barbara H. Scott, Charles Whites, Dan Vislocky
Guests Present
Andrea Zayas (remote), David Barnard (remote), Erica Jones (remote), Evette Stair Radlein (remote), Jasmin Abbatiello (remote), Jerry Phelps (remote), Karen Drezner (remote), Karlene Cowan (remote), Melanie Hok (remote), Miriam Raccah (remote), Patricia Rooney (remote), Ryan McCabe (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Katherine Trager called a meeting of the board of trustees of Bronx Charter School for the Arts to order on Tuesday Nov 9, 2021 at 6:44 PM.
C.
Approve the minutes for October 2021
Denise Brecher made a motion to approve the minutes from Monthly Board Meeting on 10-12-21.
Sara Villagio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Nominating Committee Report
A.
Nomination of Evette Stair-Radlein as Board Member
Susan Geisenheimer introduced Evette Stair Radlein. Evette R. spoke about her background and experience in the education.
Susan Geisenheimer made a motion to nominate evett.
Sara Villagio seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Program Committee Report
A.
20-21 EOY Data
Ryan McCabe and Patty Rooney presented assessment data from the end of the last school year and plans going forward.
IV. Executive Director Report
A.
Strategic Plan Update
Miriam Raccah spoke about the strategic plan and specifically, the priorities related to our academic program and talent strategy.
B.
Bronx Arts Safety Plan
Susan Geisenheimer made a motion to appove the safety plan.
Katherine Trager seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Finance
A.
FY21-22 Financials as of October 2021
Melanie Hok advised that final audit was approved and referred everyone to the Board Packet to review. Melanie also presented the October Financial Report.
Arlene Bascom made a motion to approve the resolution to change medical insurance provider.
Denise Brecher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VI. Development
A.
Development Report
Jasmin Abatiello presented the Development Report.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Events
B.
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 8:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Katherine Trager