Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Ken Catandella’s organization
Jun 25, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Harlem Link Charter School Board Meeting Agenda
The meeting included a vote on board officers, electing Naa Yirenkyi as Board Chair, Sonya Dore as Treasurer, Candace McConnell as Secretary, and Janelle Charles as Chair of Education Committee. The school leader reported on student recruitment, highlighting that there are 50 fully registered students. End of Year highlights were reviewed, including the Pre-K Stepping Up Ceremony, 5th Grade Graduation, Field Day, 1st Grade Restaurant Study, After All Talent Show, and 3rd Grade Biography Museum. Summer updates included the Summer Academy Camp, planning and preparation for the 2025-26 school year, summer hiring, and new staff starting August 11th. Re-enrollment rates were discussed, with 90.9% of families responding that their child is definitely returning to Harlem Link. Canvassing with Admin and Ops in the community during spring and summer is leading to new applications and strong leads.
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The board meeting included discussions and a vote on the FY26 budget, which was approved. The School Leader reported on student recruitment, noting the number of fully registered students, registrations in progress, and students offered a seat, along with retention projections. The Finance Committee reported on increased enrollment funds, lowered benefit costs, updated staff salary projections, interest earned, cash balance, and accounts receivable.
Apr 30, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Harlem Link Charter School Board Meeting Agenda
The board meeting included discussions on the FY26 budget, a vote on the accountability plan, and a school leader report. The vote to approve the FY26 budget was delayed to the next month. A vote was held to request the removal of the ELA and Math NWEA MAP assessments from the accountability plan, which passed. The school leader reported on middle school admissions, recent events such as the Sneaker Ball and Career Day, and enrollment figures. The Education Committee focused on planning for the upcoming board retreat and aligning the board and school around accountability benchmarks and the instructional program. The Finance Committee reported on total revenue and expenses for the period, a garnishment from NYS insurance, YTD income and expenses, and accounts receivable.
Mar 26, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Harlem Link Charter School Board Meeting Agenda
The board meeting included discussions and votes on renewing terms for existing trustees and voting on new trustee candidates. The School Leader Report highlighted achievements such as student acceptances to Ballet Tech, the Read to 50 Challenge, PL Day #3, Family-Teacher Conferences, F&P Assessment, Connection Carnival, and the Strategic Planning Kickoff. Student recruitment efforts were discussed, including the Connection Fair, New Family Breakfast & Tour, social media campaigns, and weekly meetings with the recruitment team. The Education Committee reviewed reading benchmark data and the school's response, along with progress on PLCs and feedback priorities. The Finance Committee reviewed budget to actuals and the statement of financial position, noting interest earned and savings from vacancies. The committee also addressed the issue of unpaid UPK money from the 2023-24 school year.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
