Bronx Charter School for the Arts
Minutes
Monthly Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Zoom
Trustees Present
Charles Whites (remote), Dan Vislocky (remote), David Barnard (remote), Denise Brecher (remote), Lori Biancamano (remote), Susan Geisenheimer (remote)
Trustees Absent
Arlene Bascom, Barbara H. Scott, Eric Osorio, Evette Stair- Radlein
Guests Present
Jasmin Abbatiello (remote), Kathy Ortiz (remote), Krisann Vega (remote), Lesly Garcia (remote), Melanie Hok (remote), Patricia Rooney (remote), Ryan McCabe (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
II. Executive Director Report
A.
Update
III. Finance Report
A.
Update
Melanie Hok has presented the proposed budget for YR24-25 and the staff appreciation stipend for approval.
IV. Development & Communication
A.
Update
Jasmin Abbatiello gave a summary of FY24 private contributions and noted that including pledges, $421,622 has been raised in cash contributions ($3,536 to goal of $425,000) and $466,456 has been raised in cash and in-kind contributions (exceeded goal of $450,000). She then provided an overview of institutional giving between FY21-FY24 ($60,000 - $364,000).
Last, she shared the monthly Bronx Arts Can't Stop, Won't Stop highlight video.
V. Upcoming Events
A.
Update
- 5/23- JAZZ ON LONGFELLOW
- 6/11- BOARD MEETING
- 6/12-ANNIE JR. PERFORMANCE
- 6/13- HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL PERFORMANCE
- 6/21- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
- 6/21- KINDERGARTEN, 5TH & 8TH GRADE GRADUATIONS.
Kathy Ortiz updated the board on applications and enrollment for YR24-25. Based on parent surveys, 95 percent of the students will return next year. Recruiting will continue until October.
Krisann Vega and Ryan McCabe gave testing updates from the elementary and middle school campuses.
Lastly, Kathy Ortiz shared building facilities needs, including:
The goal is to have Civic Builders partner with us to pay for updates and a second-floor addition at 950 Longfellow Ave.