Jonathan Sharp

The board discussed the approval of the annual Enrollment Policy. The Principal provided a report on New York State assessment results, addressing proficiency levels and factors such as student attendance, while also outlining upcoming recruitment efforts and data reviews. The finance report covered the school's financial position, liquidity, year-to-date operating performance including enrollment-related revenue shortfalls, and the debt service coverage ratio. Additionally, the board entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

The board discussed school enrollment trends, noting specific challenges with student withdrawals and forecasting accuracy. The report highlighted first-quarter progress in the ELL and special education programs, the integration of art and health sciences curriculum, student council activities, and a staff professional development focus on academic feedback. The finance report addressed changes in medical plan participation costs, the impact of enrollment shortfalls, continued compliance with debt service covenants, and strategies for future budget conservatism and enrollment outreach.

The board meeting covered the presentation of the Fall Teacher Insight Survey results, highlighting high performance in areas such as hiring, compensation, and instructional culture, while noting specific areas for improvement regarding student growth expectations and teacher belonging. Teacher retention indicators reached school record highs. The finance report indicated a strong balance sheet with increased equity, though enrollment figures remain below budget. The board discussed conservative fiscal management and potential increases in Special Education funding following changes to the state formula, alongside meeting all cash on hand and debt covenant requirements.

The board meeting covered several key items, including an update on the 8th Grade Career RX Program and guest speaker recruitment efforts. The principal provided information regarding early school year I-Ready testing results, showing improvements in student progress compared to previous years, and discussed factors influencing student performance, particularly for those in early grades. The finance report highlighted enrollment trends and the school's financial standing, confirming that debt covenants are being maintained. The board reviewed audit matters, noting a clean audit report with no compliance or control issues, and discussed the school's fiscal performance for the 2024-2025 year, including depreciation and cash position. An executive session was held to discuss the principal's evaluation and compensation.

This School Safety Plan for the Academy of Health Sciences Charter School outlines comprehensive strategies for addressing various emergencies. It covers general considerations, risk reduction, prevention, and intervention strategies, including school culture, staff monitoring, training, drills, and school security measures. The plan details procedures for emergency response, including resource coordination, communication protocols, and multi-hazard responses, as well as recovery processes such as trauma counseling and plan reviews. Additionally, it includes an emergency remote instruction plan to ensure continuity of education.