Rory Quinn

The Board discussed the Head of School report covering spring break, state assessment updates, new enrollment figures, and the receipt of two grants. The Education Committee presented an overview of the K-2 literacy curriculum and discussed high school admission and preparation timelines. The Finance Committee reported that revenues are currently over budget while expenses remain under budget due to open positions. The Governance Committee reported on the status of potential board candidates and upcoming school events, and the Development committee outlined updates to the onboarding process and donor communication materials. An executive session was held to discuss board governance and planning.

The meeting featured a Head of School report covering grant awards, high school preparation updates, and school conferences. Enrollment metrics and lottery details were presented by the operations team, alongside updates on PCO activities including recent events and upcoming elections. The finance committee reported stable fiscal performance with revenue exceeding budget and lower expenses. The education committee provided updates on testing and parent workshops. Governance matters included scheduling an upcoming board retreat, discussions with SUNY regarding enrollment constraints, and board training. Development initiatives focused on donor re-engagement and donation processing strategies. The board also convened for an executive session.

The board discussed key updates including the school's NYSED accountability designation, enrollment figures, and upcoming lottery logistics. Leadership changes for board committees were announced to take effect in March. Financial updates indicated a stable fiscal position with revenue ahead of budget and expenses under budget. Additionally, committee reports were provided covering education metrics, governance training, development strategy, and parent coordinator updates.

The Board meeting included a report from the Head of School covering parent conferences, project-based learning initiatives, academic assessments like NWEA and iReady, professional development plans, and personnel updates. Additionally, updates were provided on PCO activities, financial performance showing revenue over budget and expenses under budget, education committee reviews, and development progress regarding donations. The Governance committee discussed the recruitment of new members, and a presentation on High School Readiness was delivered.

The Board discussed operations including enrollment trends, facilities updates, and contingency planning for a potential bus strike. Financial reviews covered payroll status, audit progress, reserve transfers, and a positive first-quarter report showing revenues exceeding projections and expenses under budget. Academic updates included the alignment of pacing guides, professional development efforts, and specific feedback on student assessment tools. Additionally, the Board reviewed committee reports regarding governance, development solicitations, and parent coordination organization activities, concluding with an executive session regarding an employment matter.