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.district1cec.typepad.com
Members: Daniel Becker, Lisa Donlan, Olivia Islam, Latesha Moore, Arnette Scott, Moses Seuram, Judith Rodriguez
Daniella Phillips–District 1 Community Superintendent
September 18. 2013
Calendar and Business Meeting
Meeting convened at approximately 6:00. Members present:
Lisa Donlan
Olivia Islam
Quorum was met and calendar meeting commenced at approximately 6:15 with the following present:
Daniel Becker
Latesha Moore
Moses Seuram
Arnette Scott
Judith Rodriguez arrived at approximately 6:25
Lisa introduced the meeting agenda as well as the new Administrative Assistant to CEC, Jordyan Mueller
C4E Presentation by Daniella Phillips and Nina Mazer
Detailed guidelines for allocation of C4E funding based on initial allocation in 2007
Daniel Becker and Lisa Donlan raised concern about maintaining 2007 allocation of funding despite increase and change in numbers of existing schools and enrollments
C4E has identified 75 schools subject to potential amendment to allocation for funding which includes new schools
List of 75 schools can be found online http://schools.nyc.gov/AboutUs/funding/c4e/ClassSizeReduction2013-14
Office of Portfolio Management to co-locate CTE High School at University Neighborhood High School
Summary of early college model provided by Jennifer Peng’s collegue, Nathan:
Fluid, six year program that providing academic support for students to complete high school credits, receive Associates Degree and secure work internships/apprenticeships
PTA President from University was present and raised concern about space allotment with new school
Over utilization was raised as an issue several times by CEC members and public
Arnette Scott raised the issue of time allotment as pertaining to space
Formal Floor Plan was requested for October 7th hearing on co-location
Lisa suggested people attend October 7th hearing and the Panel of Ed Policy vote on October 15th
8:14 – Lisa Donlan makes motion to move into Business Meeting
Brief introduction from XO Thomas of School Safety
8:23 Attendance for Business Meeting is taken
Budget discussion commences
Proposed allocations:
Childcare $3,000
Meeting Refreshments $4,000
Office Supplies $8,000
Website Service $2,000
New Computers $3,000
TOTAL $20,000
Budget can be flexed but initially represent preliminary budget for approval
Lisa asks for discussion
Daniel Becker makes motion to adopt FY 2013-2014 budget for CEC D1
Moses Seuram Seconds
Budget passes unanimously
Approval of meeting minutes for July and August
Daniel Becker makes motion to adopt meeting minutes
Arnette Scott seconds motion
Meeting Minutes for July and August are approved unanimously
Discussion of October Meeting
Daniel Becker and Lisa Donlan discuss Middle School Fair dates and suggest that Middle School Principals be invited to October Calendar meeting
Ask if meeting date should be changed
Date will remain for the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
Bylaws and Officer Election
Daniel Becker motions to adopt bylaws
Arnette Scott Seconds
Lisa Donlan informs council that bylaws cannot be approved until officers are elected
Daniel Becker makes motion to postpone officer elections until October meeting
Group unanimously approves to postpone officer elections and approval of amended bylaws until October meeting
CEC Vacancy
Lisa made the announcement that there are 4 positions open on CEC 1: ELL 1, BP rep, 2 regular and that Ms. Donlan was making an appearance to president’s Council on the next day. During President Council if there is anyone that want to join, there will be a forum about joining
8:52 – Meeting Adjourned