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Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Bronx
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
472
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3601193
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
1
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
44
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 5
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Neighborhood Charter School-Bronx
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.
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.
The Board meeting addressed several critical items. Discussions included the approval of a resolution to amend the charter instructional days requirement, changing the mandatory days from 195 to a flexible range of 181 to 184 days, pending NYSED approval. The Board also unanimously approved the draft Distraction-Free School Policy for implementation in SY25-26, aligning with the 'More Learning, Less Scrolling' initiative. Furthermore, the Director of Fundraising and Development presented on the new strategy to build a sustainable fundraising pipeline to support expansion into high school. Operations reported on enrollment efforts, facility readiness, and the acquisition of new technology for younger grades. The Finance Committee is currently preparing for the final audit for FY25 and reported the approval of bond financing for the 411 Wales building. The Executive Director provided updates on the end of SY24-25, new principal alignment meetings, staffing statuses across both campuses, and upcoming communication plans for families. A Trustee will be requested to join the Board of the Friends of Neighborhood Charter Schools (FONCS).
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