Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Karen Becker Maher’s organization
Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York City School Construction Authority Meeting Minutes
The Board meeting included updates on the Capital Plan and the implementation of approximately twenty new school buildings. The President discussed transitioning the SCA Mentor Program to an in-house model to better support contractors and generate savings. The Board approved several personal services contracts for consulting firms specializing in safety training, acoustical analysis, capital improvement projects, and capacity projects. Additionally, an enhancement to decision summaries regarding MWBE participation was introduced. The Board also authorized an organizational realignment to separate the Human Resources and Legal functions to improve operational efficiency and accountability.
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Board of Trustees of the New York City School Construction Authority Meeting Minutes
The Board of Trustees discussed and approved multiple personal services contracts with performance periods exceeding one year, covering areas such as real estate appraisal, SEQR compliance analysis, Building Electrification Standards development, sustainable design services, and Labor Law Compliance Management System enhancements. Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of Celeste Ramirez as the new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 14, 2026. The meeting also included a review of information items, such as the contract and construction reports.
Mar 19, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
New York City School Construction Authority Board Meeting
The board meeting agenda included several action and information items. Key action items involved the approval of personal services contracts exceeding one year in length, covering areas such as scanning and microfilm conversion, vehicle parking, roof cut testing, environmental consulting for asbestos and lead, and IT disaster recovery. The trustees also reviewed information regarding construction contract reports and status updates for fiscal year 2026, including forecasted construction starts and upcoming school openings.
Nov 20, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
New York City School Construction Authority Agenda
The agenda includes comments by the chair and the president, followed by action items such as approving the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting, approving personal services contracts longer than one year, approving a supplemental agreement for legal services, and approving operating guidelines for the disposition of public authority property. Information items include a contracts report and a construction projects status report. The meeting concludes with a public comment period.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
