Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Michael Simonetti’s organization
Sep 16, 2025·StrategicPlan
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Grand Concourse Academy Charter School Accountability Plan Progress Report 2024-2025
This document is the 2024-25 Accountability Plan Progress Report for Grand Concourse Academy Charter School, detailing its performance and strategies. The plan's overall purpose is to create a challenging learning environment for K-8 students, especially those at risk of academic failure and with language deficiencies, grounded in the belief that all children can learn. Key focus areas include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and maintaining ESSA accountability status. The report outlines efforts to achieve student proficiency in ELA and Math, foster scientific competency, and ensure the school remains in 'Good Standing' by implementing new curricula, providing targeted student support, and enhancing professional development.
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Board of Trustees, Grand Concourse Academy Minutes
The meeting addressed the delays in the school's audits for 2022, 2023, and 2024, as well as the pending 401(k) audits for the same years. There was discussion regarding the overcompensation of Paul Augelio for audit services and a potential transition from Alison Radecki to Norton Rose Fulbright for audit services. Upgrades to the academy's phone and internet systems were reported, along with the rehiring of two teachers and the hiring of two new school aides. Upcoming dates for Report Card Day, Parent-Teacher Conference, and the Christmas Party were announced. A proposal to organize a food pantry every other month was discussed.
Sep 17, 2024·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustee of Grand Concourse Academy Minutes
The board discussed the need for an accountant to maintain the financial statement for 625 Bolton LLC and the need to examine required financial processes on the bonds. The board also agreed to pursue appealing to BOE for reconsideration of payment of facilities cost and vigorously pursue the 420 A Tax Exemption appeal. The board also discussed enrollment, the after school program, Meet the Teacher Day, baseline and NYS test scores and strategy to work with our students to achieve higher scores.
Aug 29, 2024·BoardMeeting
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Board of Trustee of Grand Concourse Academy Minutes
The board reviewed and approved the School Safety Plan, Employee Manual, Parent/Student guidelines, and Fiscal Manual for 2024-2025. The budget for SY 2024-25 was revised to include a new total of 713 students, with the school maintaining a net surplus and positive interest from Metropolitan Bank. Insurance costs have increased due to additional building costs with construction. Positive changes to the finance department include redefining roles and responsibilities, with Bill Pay handling all payments via Chase. The school will look into hiring an attorney to assist with filing an appeal for reimbursement for DOE funds denied earlier this school year and received funds from Scanlan and the Summer Boost program, which will be utilized for school equipment, books, and furniture. Construction was completed on new classrooms, and the board was given a tour of the new space. Additional security cameras are to be installed. The board is looking into starting Saturday programs and ensuring all systems will be in place before inception. The Executive Director reported the school has adequate staffing to begin the new school year.
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