Kevin Morris

The meeting was called to order, and a quorum was confirmed. The board entered an executive session to discuss UFT Matters and then exited the executive session. The meeting was adjourned.

The meeting commenced with a quorum confirmation and the Interim Executive Director's report. Key discussions included recent community engagement efforts, such as a connection with a Grammy-nominated artist for the Spring Show and potential leadership development visits. Enrollment remains stable around 340 students, with ongoing outreach efforts, and the Board recommended expanding enrollment messaging to highlight single-gender education benefits. Academic updates covered the conclusion of Quarter 2 internal assessments, noting lower performance in grades 3-5, particularly grade 4, with instructional adjustments underway. Nationally normed i-Ready assessments are scheduled for early February. Finance and fundraising updates noted a stronger-than-projected close for the prior fiscal year, and the Board requested centralized tracking for fundraising activities. Investment strategy reviews were conducted. Facilities planning is underway with an external firm to assess long-term space and growth strategies. The Academic Committee provided an update on the dual-language program, reaffirming it as a core component. The Finance Committee reported on positive financial reviews. The Board discussed an upcoming appreciation visit on January 30th. During the Executive Session, discussions covered the UFT update, student and personnel matters, and a presentation.

The meeting featured an comprehensive overview from the Interim Executive Director regarding enrollment metrics, recent staffing additions, and internal academic assessment data showing performance trends in English Language Arts and math. The Academic and Finance Committees reported on their respective reviews of instructional performance and budgetary sustainability. Additionally, an executive session was conducted to address personnel updates and to formally update authorized signatories for the school's investment accounts.

The meeting was called to order and quorum was confirmed. The Interim Executive Director provided updates covering recent and upcoming community events, including Thanksgiving and winter holiday celebrations with food and coat distribution. Enrollment figures were reported as stable at approximately 342 students, with ongoing outreach efforts. Academic updates included the completion of Quarter 1 interim assessments, indicating stronger math performance than ELA, leading to schedule modifications and intervention supports. Compliance and finance updates confirmed the school is current with submissions, and facility planning, fundraising proposals, and long-term financial strategy were discussed. The Academic Committee reviewed instructional adjustments being implemented. The Finance Committee reported on October financial data reconciliation, planning for investment accounts, and reviewing the Fiscal Policy Proposal, which was tabled for a future vote. The Board entered and exited an Executive Session to discuss personnel, operations, and board developments.

The Board meeting commenced with the confirmation of a quorum. Key discussion points included an update on recent school happenings such as student-centered and community events, academic celebrations, and field trips. The Board received an update on stable student enrollment and marketing efforts. Academic updates covered the conclusion of Quarter 1 and the administration of interim assessments, with results pending validated data. Operations updates confirmed the timely completion of State and Federal submissions (BEDS and ESSA) and an annual audit with no findings. The Finance Committee reported on discussions regarding the audit, forecasting structures, budget modeling, investment planning, and expense categorization. The PTO reported positive family engagement. Board matters included setting the date for the next meeting and noting advisory support continuation. Motions approved included the October 2025 Board Meeting Minutes and an enrollment marketing proposal (Underdog Contract 2025--26). The Board also unanimously approved the appointment of Victoria Jenn Rodriguez as Board Chair. The meeting concluded after an Executive Session discussing personnel, operations, and board developments.