February 2023 Minutes

BNCA Meeting Minutes
February 21, 2023
Zoom Virtual Meeting

Treasurer’s Report

• Ending balance as of 1/31/23 = $5,624.14
  • Donations made by Treasurer Joe Miller reimbursed to him by BNCA
  • Purchased gift card for Brookland Middle toward school uniforms
  • BNCA also purchased lanyards for the officers

BNCA Officer Elections

• No opposition to the current slate of officers continuing on for another term
  • President – Kathy Jacquart
  • Vice President – Steve Farole
  • Treasurer – Joe Miller
  • Recording Secretary – Ed Kent
  • Membership Coordinator – Rene McCray
  • Member-at-Large – Fred Jackson
  • Communications Coordinator – Elise Scott
• All officers were re-elected unanimously by the membership in attendance

Guest Speaker – Rodney Wormsley, Principal at Luke C. Moore High School

• Find Powerpoint about the school in the BNCA Reading Room
• Luke C Moore was a Federal Judge
• LCM High School, also known as an “Opportunity Academy,” is one of three alternative High Schools in DC
  • Serves over-age and under-credited students from all over the city
  • Students have individualized plans tailored to their needs and schedules
  • Poor attendance at other schools is often the reason students are enrolled at LCM; however, the issue continues to be a challenge at PCM
• The school seeks individuals and organizations to provide internship, mentoring and shadowing opportunities. Volunteers must be cleared via DC govt background check
• Principal Wormsley wants the community to understand the mission of the school and to dispel myths about alternative high schools.
  • He invited the community to tour the facility and meet the faculty and students. Fridays at 1:15-2:05 pm (the “Power Hour”) is a good time for a visit. The BNCA and Commissioner Amin will schedule a visit in the near future.
• Anyone interested in more information about volunteering, providing internships, mentoring or shadowing opportunities, should contact Principal Wormsley at rodney.wormsley@k12.dc.gov

Councilmember Parker’s Office – Announcements

• Senior Advisory Committee applications close on 2/28
• Budget for Ward 5 submitted on 2/17
  • Mayor Bowser will release budget on 3/23
  • Residents are encouraged to continue advocating for Ward 5 budget items
• Issues with trash collection can be forwarded to this office
  • Slide day this week due to President’s day holiday
• Contact Oliver Stoute for more information: ostoute@dccouncil.gov

Announcements from ANC 5B04 Commissioner Ra Amin

• Single Member District Meeting at Right Proper March 2nd at 6:30 to discuss Reed Street and other new developments coming to the neighborhood