P.S. 20 Anna Silver School, Rm.136, New York, N.Y. 10002, (212) 353-2946, Fax (212) 353-2945 CEC1@schools.nyc.gov www.cecd1.org
Members: Daniel Becker, Lisa Donlan, Olivia Islam, Latesha Moore, Arnette Scott, Moses Seuram, Marco Battistella, Fatima Baba
Daniella Phillips–District 1 Community Superintendent
August 20, 2014 Calendar/Business – Minutes
6:13 Members Present
Lisa Donlan
Fatima Baba
Latesha Moore
Olivia Rychter
Daniel Becker
Moses Seuram
Quorum Present
Excused Absence – Marco Battistella
Late – Arnette Scott 6:23
6:16 – Superintendent’s Report
4 New Principals in District One –
Island School – Suany Ramos
Earth School – Abby Futterman– founding principal –
East Village Community – Bradley Goodman
PS 20 Anna Silver – Carmen Collon
Gain of 4.4% on ELA scores Gain in Math – 41% proficient
66% of D1 teachers were approved for tenure – 32% extended
180 students retained vs 2012-2013 337
6:40 – Public Comment
6:54 – Move into Business Meeting
Discussion of School Diversity Town Hall & Data
Chancellor Farina to attend September Town Hall – 6-7pm
Council Discussion of Mission Statement
Latesha makes motion to change “evaluate the impact of charter schools on D1 School”
Daniel makes motion to change – “advocate for an equitable admissions policy for our schools that reflects the diversity within D1; examine the efficacy and coherence of offering local gifted and talented programs in light of the implementation of common core curriculums and standards”
Olivia motions to make the aforementioned changes to the 2014-2015 mission statement
Daniel Seconds
All in favor
Approved
Discussion of Bylaws
Olivia makes motion to approve the bylaws for the 2014 2015 school year with no changes
Daniel Seconds
All in favor
Approved
Olivia motions to approve July meeting minutes
Daniel Seconds
All in favor
Approved
Meeting Adjourned – 8:16 pm