Andrea Zayas (remote), Arlene Bascom (remote), Barbara H. Scott (remote), Charles Whites (remote), David Barnard (remote), Eric Osorio (remote), Karen Drezner (remote), Katherine Trager (remote), Lori Biancamano (remote), Susan Geisenheimer (remote)

Trustees Absent

Dan Vislocky, Denise Brecher, Evette Stair- Radlein, Sara Villagio

Guests Present

Erica Jones, Melanie Hok (remote), Miriam Raccah (remote)

I. Opening Items

A. Record Attendance

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 Wednesday May 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

II. Executive Director

A. HR Policies Discussion

The Board discussed the appropriate policy for the individuals whose jobs were going to be eliminated by the end of the school year.

B. CAO Position

The Board discussed the appointment of a Chief Academic Officer and the proposed hiring of Kathy Ortiz.

After discussion, the Board agreed that it was appropriate to hire an interim Executive Director.

III. Finance

A. FY 22-23 Budget Discussion

The Board discussed the proposed budget for the school year 2022-2223. Arlene Bascom made a motion to hire Kathy Ortiz as CAO. Susan Geisenheimer seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to approve the motion. Barbara Scott made a motion to include a provision in the budget for an interim Executive Director. David Barnard seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to approve the motion. After further discussion, Barbara Scott made a motion to approve the proposed budget for school year 2022-2023 subject to such modifications as may be made before the Board meeting on June 14 . Arlene Bascom seconded the motion and the Board voted unanimously to approve the motion.

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 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

Katherine Trager