Achievement First Brooklyn Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting began with a statement addressing public comments from the previous meeting regarding the leadership transition at Achievement First Bushwick Middle School, clarifying that the matter falls under management scope rather than board governance. A mission moment highlighted the fully staffed and enrolled Empower program serving students with complex learning disabilities, and noted the first graduating class. The review of New York progress towards goals focused on achievement, attendance, and teacher retention, noting significant proficiency gains in elementary ELA but stagnation in middle school results, and areas needing improvement in high school consistency. Retention discussions included salary schedule adjustments and leadership development investments. The Finance Report covered an unqualified audit opinion and a discussion of Q1 financials, noting strong balance sheets despite decreased cash flow due to capital spending, and enrollment strategies focusing on marketing and addressing middle school matriculation challenges. An executive session was held to discuss new board members and a personnel matter. In Board Resolutions, the consent agenda was approved, which included affirming minutes from October 7, 2025, appointing Romy Coquillette to the Executive Committee, and electing Avril Gordon to the Board for a three-year term. A key resolution approved the termination of the principal of Legacy Elementary School effective December 10, 2025, following the executive session discussion. The meeting concluded with a debrief on board goals and recent school visits.