On June 15, Charter Schools Committee of the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York approved Intellectus Preparatory Charter School, Intellectus Prep, to open August 2022 at the June 15 SUNY Board of Trustees’ Charter Schools Committee Meeting. This action is unprecedented
as Intellectus Prep is the first SUNY-authorized charter school in Westchester County.
“This is a WIN for our community, and we are committed to doing school differently,” says Ken Miller, executive director of Intellectus Prep. “This pandemic
has emphasized that we need knowledge, money, and healthy minds to thrive. It’s the combination of all three that makes a difference. Every student who
comes through our doors will get just that. I want them to thrive, not just survive.”
Miller received accolades for recruiting an exemplary board of high-capacity individuals to govern Intellectus Prep, from Trustee Joseph Belluck, chairman of the Charter Schools Committee. At the close of comments and questions, it was heard “I am really so pleased to see that you’ve thought through mental health and community services. I think you’re taking on a remarkable challenge and I just want to tell you that I admire your courage and fortitude,” said Trustee Dr, Merryl Tisch, chairwoman of the Board of Trustees at SUNY.
SUNY Charters are among the highest performing charter schools in New York State. SUNY Charter School Institute is rated No. 1 across the US for best application process amongst charter school authorizers. Of the charter schools approved this year, Intellectus Prep received the highest rating on the preference
scoring for charter school approvals.
(Submitted)
