SANY July 2019-September 2019 Board Minutes

Activity Report

SAS

1. Friday, May 17, 2019—Girls Empowerment Night is a time honored middle school tradition which focuses on developing strong, independent, confident young ladies at Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School. The theme for 2019 was strong, independent women in fields that have been thought of as 'male dominated' professions.

2. Friday, May 17, 2019—As part of project based learning, these industry titans (or should we say Atoms) team up to create a detailed business plan on how they would run the school store.

3. Friday, May 17, 2019—Students from ten counties in Central New York competed in Destiny USA's Wonderworks WonderKid program. Nominated by their teachers, this program highlights the student achievement in categories such as: Academic Excellence, Service to Community and Future Scientist. 7th grade Atom, Maria, was named the 2019 WonderKid recipient in the category of Academic Excellence.

4. Wednesday, May 29, 2019—Taking classroom curriculum and blending it with a hands on experience is just one way we continue to build success, one Atom at a time. The 5th grade Atoms visit Skä•noñh - Great Law of Peace Center for a social studies field trip

5. Thursday, May 30, 2019—In efforts to raise funds for Project Based Learning Classes, Atoms host their middle school dance.

6. Thursday, May 30, 2019—Visiting colleges and universities is a key element in our college-bound environment. Each spring, Atoms embark on a college tour circuit visiting colleges and universities in the area. Wrapping up this year's college tour, Atoms visited Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

7. Thursday, May 30, 2019—It's not everyday that you get to spend the afternoon in the "Central Park of Central New York," otherwise known as Onondaga Lake Park.

8. Thursday, May 30, 2019—Atoms dress to impress for an evening on the 'Red Carpet.' Reading Night, a tradition at our elementary school is an event for the whole family.

9. Saturday, June 1, 2019—Three, two, one … blast off! Middle school Atoms compete in a challenge that was out of this world, the 17th Annual Central New York Rocket Challenge.

10. Monday, June 3, 2019—SASCS middle school choir have a 'homerun' of an experience on a beautiful sunny day at NBT Bank Stadium.

11. Tuesday, June 4, 2019—Atoms take a walk on the 'wild' side for their latest field trip. Embarking on an adventure filled with a variety of domestic and exotic animals, The Wild Animal Park is certainly a class favorite.

12. Wednesday, June 5, 2019—What a gorgeous day not only for a field trip, but for baseball and 'Education Day,' as well. The 4th grade Atoms visit Onondaga County Park's NBT Bank Stadium, the home of the Syracuse Mets, for an afternoon filled with popcorn, hot dogs and of course baseball.

13. Thursday, June 6, 2019—The gym was filled with the sound of music ranging from vocal to instrumental, as Atoms celebrated a night of the fine arts. A favorite event amongst families, the spring concert and art show highlight art related events the Atoms have been working on throughout the year.

14. Thursday, June 6, 2019—Throughout the year, Atoms spent quality time through volunteer work with the residents of Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.

15. Friday, June 7, 2019—Atoms rolled up their sleeves, put on gloves, grabbed some tongs and started picking up litter in our community, while en route to their field trip at Webster Duck Pond.

16. Friday, June 7, 2019—Atoms are on a roll, the Honor Roll that is. It's time to give a round of applause and kudos to all our Atoms for their hard work this school year. A time-honored tradition, the middle school Dean's List Dinner, recognizes students for their academic success.

17. Monday, June 10, 2019—Founder and chair of the Wisdom Thinkers, Ralph Singh, spoke with our first grade Atoms about creating a climate that nurtures character.

18. Tuesday, June 11, 2019—Having fun isn't hard when you have a library card! Atoms enjoyed an afternoon field trip to Betts Branch Library, one of eight branch libraries of the Onondaga County Public Library system.

19. Wednesday, June 12, 2019—Major award announcement for two of our high school Atoms! Recognized for their hard work in the STEM field, both Benjamin and Joseph were nominated for the Partners for Education and Business (an affiliate of MACNY)'s Student of the Year award.

20. Wednesday, June 12, 2019—Animals in action are so much fun … especially when you have hands-on experience with a beautiful Painted Lady Butterfly. Atoms witnessed the stages of their soon to be butterfly.

21. Thursday, June 13, 2019—Atoms are poets and they didn't even know it! Stepping outside their comfort zone, these young poets stepped up to the microphone and presented their creative writing to not only their teachers but their parents, and peers, as well.

22. June 13, 2019—Inspired through cultivation and conservation, the middle school STEM club took in beautiful new sights, and floral smells at the Cornell Botanic Gardens. A favorite amongst Atoms was the Mundy Wildflower Garden.

23. Thursday, June 13, 2019—Fourth grade music students enjoy a night out at the ballpark with their families. Atoms cheer on the home team, Syracuse Mets, with a 6-5 victory over the Charlotte Knights.

24. Friday, June 14, 2019—Raised glazed, jelly filled, powdered sugar, sprinkles on top. Each so sweet, and uniquely different all on its own, just like dad! In honor of Father's Day, Atoms celebrate dad and the father figures in their lives at our annual event, Donuts for Dad.

25. Friday, June 14, 2019—The weather outside may have been wet and dreary, but our elementary school Atoms said 'game on' to their Field Day! From bounce houses, to races, to games and challenges, our gymnasium was filled with laughter, excitement and ultimately fun.

26. Tuesday, June 18, 2019—On 14 acres of land, with both domestic and exotic animals, Atoms embarked on a 'wild' adventure. The Wild Animal Park, is a favorite field trip location for many of our students. For the first graders, a highlight was the Tiger Experience Show, where they witnessed a live feeding of Bengal Tigers Kiara and Oden.

27. Wednesday, June 19, 2019—Syracuse, New York is home to one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the nation. A yearly festival held in downtown Syracuse, communities from the surrounding area partake in the celebration. This year during the Juneteenth festival, our very own 6th grade Atom won the essay writing contest. What's more, Preston, read his essay to the city officials in front of City Hall. In attendance was Syracuse Mayor, Ben Walsh. Congratulations, Preston!

28. Wednesday, June 19, 2019—When creativity and technology mix in a competition it is a recipe for success for Atoms. 6th and 7th grade Atoms compete in the New York State Education Department and NYSCATE's Create-A-Thon: Creative Solutions for Equity and Access competition.

29. Thursday, June 20, 2019—Man to Man, 3-2 Zone, whatever it took to beat the Atom's fiercest opponent yet, the staff! The annual Student vs. Staff basketball game is a favorite.

30. On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School celebrated it's thirteenth annual commencement at the SRC Arena at Onondaga Community College. The keynote speaker was Judge Jawwaad Rasheed, Board Member of the Science Academies of New York. Congratulations to the #SASCS Class of 2019.

31. Friday, June 21, 2019—Students, teachers, families and friends gather together to join in on this once in a lifetime celebration for the Class of 2031, Kindergarten Graduation.

32. Monday, June 24, 2019—For the last field trip of the school year, Kindergarten and 3rd grade Atoms opted for an animal adventure at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo and The Wild Animal Park.

33. Monday, June 24, 2019—Atoms invite you to come and 'feel the magic in the air' with their end of year music video. A time-honored tradition, our elementary school students, teachers and staff from not only Syracuse Academy of Science, but Utica Academy of Science and Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship schools partook in the event, as well.

34. Monday, June 24, 2019—The month of June is one filled with excitement, hard work, and bittersweet moments. For our 4th grade Atoms, we embraced and celebrated all that June offered especially at the Moving Up ceremony.

35. Tuesday, June 25, 2019—As the school year came to a close, Atoms had one thing on their mind, summer vacation. As an end of year treat, one teacher got creative as a way to say thank you for a great year and to wish the students a safe and happy summer.

SAS Citizenship

1. Thursday, May 15, 2019—The best day ever was had at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo. Atoms put their exploring and adventure hats on while learning about over 600 animals representing over 200 species.

2. Wednesday, May 29, 2019—Positivity Night and a Book Fair, what more could an Atom ask for? As part of the Positivity Project, every Friday at Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship students gather together as a community to celebrate the 'Other People Matter' mindset.

3. Tuesday, June 11, 2019—Our staff and faculty go above and beyond in many ways both inside and outside the classroom. From being involved in mentoring programs, active in their communities, they are true role models. We are excited to share with you our very own Dean of Students, Mr. Frisina was recognized for his contributions to both the students at Syracuse Academy of Science Citizenship, as well as, the families in the greater Syracuse community. Mr. Frisina was honored with Anointed Vision Ministry COGIC's Community Service Award.

4. Tuesday, June 11, 2019—Lions, Tigers, bears and Atoms (oh my). What better place to go and visit after completing an end of year research project on animals than Onondaga County Park's Rosamond Gifford Zoo.

5. Thursday, June 13, 2019—Lights, camera, Atoms! From singing to dancing and everything in between these young Atoms certainly do have talent. With a full house, students dazzle their family and friends with their performance.

6. Friday, June 14, 2019—What do donuts and dads have in common? Each type of donut (like dad) is uniquely different, they can be sweet, and are filled with love. Atoms share delicious donuts with dads, grandfathers, uncles and other male role models in their lives at our annual Donuts for Dad event.

7. Monday, June 17, 2019—Atoms receive financial education and learn the value of a dollar with the help of Empower Federal Credit Union's Dollar Dog program. This program is made available to all students and helps them understand the benefits of responsible money management.

8. Wednesday, June 19, 2019—It is a great day to be an Atom, especially when you receive a surprise visit from Onondaga County Executive, Ryan McMahon.

9. Friday, June 21, 2019—Atoms get an up close look, hands-on experience with exotic and domestic animals from all around the world during a field trip to Fort Rickey Discovery Zoo.

10. Monday, June 24, 2019-The Citizenship Academy Family celebrated a year of success with our Kindergarten movin' on up ceremony. Congratulations to all of our bright young Atoms.

11. Monday, June 24, 2019—Atoms invite you to come and 'feel the magic in the air' with their end of year music video. A time-honored tradition, our elementary school students, teachers and staff not only from Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship, but Utica Academy of Science, and Syracuse Academy of Science Charter Schools partook in the event, as well.

12. Wednesday, June 26, 2019—Dean of Elementary, Dominic Frisina shares the success of Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship Charter School has experienced through The Positivity Project program. Through this program, the school has built a culture that emphasizes mutual respect and understanding. Every Friday, the school comes together and recognizes students acts of character and strength.

UAS

1. Wednesday, May 22, 2019—High school students explore various career paths at the second annual Career Day. This day allows our students the opportunity to gain knowledge of various career paths and professions. Atoms were able to connect with those in the medical field, sports medicine, public service, education, business and more!

2. Friday, May 24, 2019—It's not everyday that Atoms get to dress in 17th century clothing, practice on a cannon drill team and experience fort life. But it's business as usual when you visit Fort Stanwix National Monument and Oriskany Battlefield Historic Site.

3. Tuesday, May 28, 2019—Atoms share their green thumb expertise while giving back to their community at the Sitrin Health Care Center. As part of the Military-Civilian Coalition, students and veterans join forces to empower and educate through social endeavors.

4. Friday, June 7, 2019—A beautiful sunny day filled with laughter, excitement, cheers, games and activities for the elementary school Atom's first ever Field Day event. Students partook in an epic game of Tug o' War, competed in various relay races, tested their tossing ability with corn hole, and much more! Students won medals and trophies if they exemplified team behavior, and good sportsmanship behavior.

5. Friday, June 10, 2019—High School National Honor Society Atoms had their shades on and dipped their toes in the nice cold water at New York State Park's Delta Lake State Park.

6. Thursday, June 20, 2019—Giving back to the community is on of the many ways we continue to build success, one Atom as a time. Middle school students in the Student Government program take the initiative to give back to an organization that provides resources to those who have served our country, the Veterans Outreach Center of Utica.

7. Monday, June 24, 2019—Atoms invite you to come and 'feel the magic in the air' with their end of year music video. A time-honored tradition, our elementary school students, teachers and staff from not only the Utica Academy of Science, but Syracuse Academy of Science and Syracuse Academy of Science and Citizenship schools partook in the event, as well.

8. Friday, June 28 2019-the Utica Academy of Science Charter School celebrated it's third annual commencement at MVCC. The keynote speaker was Congressman, Anthony Brindisi. Congratulations to the #UASCS Class of 2019.

II. Public Comment on Any Agenda Item

Board President or designee opens the public comment session on any agenda item.

Each person is limited to speak for a period of one (1) minute and will be asked to give their full name, spell their last name and provide their address.

Board President or designee closes the public comment session on any topic.

III. Motion by Linda Spencer, seconded by Jawwaad Rasheed, to adjourn the meeting at 9.07 pm.

Roll Call: adopted unanimously

Science Academies of New York (SANY) Charter Schools

Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

Minutes

Date : 8/8/2019

Place : SAS High School

I. The regular meeting was called to order at 6.15 pm. The board reserves the right to act on any and all agenda items.

Open Public Meeting Act Statement

This meeting has been publicized in accordance with the requirements of the

New York State Open Meetings Law (OML) and notification given to all appropriate parties. The notice of this meeting was posted on the school website.

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes

Motion to accept the following minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting (Minutes forwarded to Trustees via e-mail.)

Regular Board Meeting of 7/9/2019

Motion by Jawwaad Rasheed, seconded by Chanel Turnquest

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

III. Agenda for Finance committee

1. Bank accounts reconciliation

2. Review of payments

3. Internal audit review

IV. Agenda

1. Approval of new hires for SAS, SASC, and UAS

2. Approval of Parking Lot Expansion Project for 160 School Ln

3. Approval of Chromebook Purchase for Utica Academy of Science

4. Approval of 2019-20 Employee Handbook

5. Approval of ERP Plans for SANY Schools

6. Approval of SANY policy book

7. Approval of SANY student handbooks

Discussion

1. Financial status and budget

2. Internal audit report

3. SANY PR department presentation on communication

4. Submission of School Climate Transformation Grant for 5 years

5. Submission of SANY 2018-19 annual reports

6. New charter application update

7. Board self-evaluation, superintendent evaluation, and ethic forms

Motion by Chanel Turnquest, seconded by Jawwaad Rasheed, to adopt the agenda as presented.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

V. Executive Session

Motion by Jawwaad Rasheed, seconded by Murat Baysal to adjourn to Executive Session in accordance with the New York State Open Meeting Law §105, to discuss topics such as personnel matters, attorney-client privilege matters, pending litigation, negotiations and other such related matters.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

Please Note: The matters discussed will be made public if and when the circumstances requiring confidentiality no longer exist; however, it is not presently known when such circumstances will exist.

VI. Reconvene Public Session

Motion by Murat Baysal, seconded by Coskun Cetinkaya, to exit the executive session.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

VII. Discussion Items

1. Financial status and budget: Financial summaries were reviewed. No concerns were reported.

2. Internal audit report: Internal audit report was reviewed and no concerns were reported.

3. SANY PR department presentation on communication: SANY PR plan was shared with the board members. Board members asked to create a bi-annual or quarterly external s-newsletter for community members and alumni office.

4. Submission of School Climate Transformation Grant for 5 years: School submitted a federal grant proposal to DOE and provided details regarding the proposal details and possible upcoming changes regarding School Climate improvements.

5. Submission of SANY 2018-19 annual reports: School submitted its annual reports to NSYED.

6. New charter application update: There is no news at the moment to share.

7. Board self-evaluation, superintendent evaluation, and ethic forms: Board members were reminded to fill out the online forms so these can be discussed in the next meeting.

I. Superintendent’s Report

2019-20 school year updated enrollment and waiting list numbers.

II. Public Comment on Any Agenda Item

Board President or designee opens the public comment session on any agenda item.

Each person is limited to speak for a period of one (1) minute and will be asked to give their full name, spell their last name and provide their address.

Board President or designee closes the public comment session on any topic.

III. Motion by Chanel Turnquest, seconded by Jawwaad Rasheed, to adjourn the meeting at 8.21 pm.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

Science Academies of New York (SANY) Charter Schools

Board of Trustees

Regular Meeting

Minutes

Date : 9/10/2019

Place : SAS High School

I. The regular meeting was called to order at 7.00 pm. The board reserves the right to act on any and all agenda items.

Open Public Meeting Act Statement

This meeting has been publicized in accordance with the requirements of the

New York State Open Meetings Law (OML) and notification given to all appropriate parties. The notice of this meeting was posted on the school website.

II. Approval of Meeting Minutes

Motion to accept the following minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting (Minutes forwarded to Trustees via e-mail.)

Regular Board Meeting of 8/8/2019

Motion by Chanel Turnquest, seconded by Linda Spencer

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

III. Agenda for Finance committee

1. Bank accounts reconciliation

2. Review of payments

IV. Agenda

1. Approval of new hires for SAS, SASC, and UAS

2. Approval of SAS and SASC teachers and deans academic dashboard

3. Approval of UAS teachers and deans academic dashboard

4. Approval of SANY congressional award program

Discussion

1. Financial status and budget

2. State test results and academic data

3. Student enrollment update

4. Update on new charter applications

Motion by Chanel Turnquest, seconded by Murat Baysal, to adopt the agenda as presented.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

V. Executive Session

Motion by Chanel Turnquest, seconded by Linda Spencer to adjourn to Executive Session in accordance with the New York State Open Meeting Law §105, to discuss topics such as personnel matters, attorney-client privilege matters, pending litigation, negotiations and other such related matters.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

Please Note: The matters discussed will be made public if and when the circumstances requiring confidentiality no longer exist; however, it is not presently known when such circumstances will exist.

VI. Reconvene Public Session

Motion by Linda Spencer, seconded by Jawwaad Rasheed, to exit the executive session.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously

VIII. Discussion Items

1. Financial status and budget: Board will look at budgets quarterly and financial summaries will presented as a table for each board as part of agenda ahead of time and discussion will be held quarterly.

2. State test results and academic data: ESSA data, annual report data (including per child expenditure), teacher retentions, annual states test results in comparison to NYS and district for 3-8 grades were shared and discussed.

3. Enrollment update: 1700 students are in waiting list at all SANY schools. All schools are up to capacity, and all schools have a waiting list. Subgroup enrollments have been discussed. SAS and UAS ELL preference has been discussed. Weighted enrollment for ELL students has been discussed and approved in principal. School will bring such policy for approval subject for approval by the state.

4. Update on new charter applications: Both applications were turned down, mostly due to low outreach activities. School will focus on applying for these schools again, and may be focus on one of them, such as Rochester rather than two of them at the same time. School will follow the application deadlines and will put an application with the state, and meanwhile continue on outreach activities.

I. Superintendent’s Report

2019-2020 school year updated enrollment and waiting list numbers.

II. Public Comment on Any Agenda Item

Board President or designee opens the public comment session on any agenda item.

Each person is limited to speak for a period of one (1) minute and will be asked to give their full name, spell their last name and provide their address.

Board President or designee closes the public comment session on any topic.

Few parents wanted to involve in school activities in SAS HS. They were referred to meet with HS high school dean and operations managers. They were also asked to organize other parents so they can contribute to school activities.

III. Motion by Linda Spencer, seconded by Jawwaad Rasheed, to adjourn the meeting at 8.47 pm.

Roll Call: Adopted unanimously