Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Amy M. Young’s organization
Jan 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Neighborhood Charter Schools Minutes Of The Meeting Of The Board Trustees
Key discussions included the approval of a new external office lease for network personnel at 31 West 125th Street, which is planned for a two-year term with an extension option. The Board also unanimously approved retaining Patrick B. Jenkins & Associates to work on memorializing and increasing per pupil funding for students in the ASD Program. Furthermore, the retention of Edgility for $83,000 was approved to conduct searches for the Chief Academic and Schools Officer (CASO) and Founding High School Principal positions. The status of Charter Expansion applications was reviewed, noting a public hearing must be scheduled by February 23, 2026. Operational updates included the identification of a new Student Information System intended for SY27-28 implementation and updates on enrollment, staff professional development, and the rescheduling of the Charter School Advocacy Day. The Finance Update confirmed the completion of Form 990 for FY25 and the commencement of SY26-27 budget planning.
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Neighborhood Charter Schools Minutes Of The Meeting
The Board meeting addressed several critical items. A separate anti-hazing policy, recommended by the insurance company, was discussed and unanimously approved to be included in student and staff handbooks. The President reported on a recent visit by a Regent and the Executive Director of the NYSED Charter School Office, discussing plans for the NCS high school and campus safety. The Executive Director provided updates on the submission of charter expansion applications for the High School, plans for student and staff informational presentations in January, and engagement with Civic Builders for facilities planning. Enrollment numbers are stable, and recruitment for the subsequent school year has begun, which includes a branding partnership and new mascot designs. Key financial discussions included the submission of a SEED Application for an expansion grant and alignment of K-8 discipline policies for the K-12 model. Furthermore, the Board unanimously approved retaining a recruitment firm, not to exceed $75,000, to hire a Chief Academic Officer to oversee academic programming for the expansion. The finance update indicated stable enrollment and staff, higher-than-budgeted net income, planned staff benefits transition, and ongoing due diligence regarding property acquisitions and lease amendments.
Nov 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Neighborhood Charter Schools Minutes Of The Meeting Of The Board Trustees
The meeting addressed several key items. The President's Report noted the receipt of a property tax exemption refund from the NYC Department of Finance, suggesting potential reinvestment into NCS growth and programming. The Board unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the expansion of grade levels to include High School (Grades 9-12), aligning with prior unanimous votes. Furthermore, the Board unanimously approved a resolution amending the Key Design Elements to update them for the K-12 expansion. The Executive Director's Report included updates on upcoming visits from Regents, shifting meeting days starting in January 2026, the submission of the High School expansion applications, enrollment figures, community engagement activities such as providing turkeys for Thanksgiving, and a review of recent ELA Interim Assessment results. The Finance Update confirmed the transition to a self-insured health plan and discussed due diligence for the purchase of the 411 Wales Avenue building. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss confidential student and personnel matters.
Oct 22, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Neighborhood Charter Schools Minutes Of The Meeting Of The Board Trustees
The Board discussed several critical items, including a presentation regarding the proposal for a new NCS health insurance plan. Due to significant cost increases with current providers, the Board approved a transition to a self-insured health plan model effective January 1, 2026, utilizing Aetna providers. The Board also reviewed the upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising challenge, with a focus on increasing the number of donors rather than the amount raised. An update was provided on the High School expansion planning, including progress on defining academic programming, cultural values, and preparations for charter expansion applications due to NYSED by December 1, 2025. Operational updates covered the progress of the SY 25-26 enrollment, an upcoming evaluation of the Harlem campus health by the LeveragED Foundation, and scheduling parent meetings to discuss the new High School founding families. Financially, the Board received confirmation that the SY24-25 audited financial statements were clean with no significant issues, and noted ongoing progress regarding bond financing application approval for the 411 Wales Avenue building purchase.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
