Board of Directors
Our Board of Trustees governs the organization. The Board is comprised of individuals with experience in education, finance, law, real estate acquisition and development, and fundraising.
Megann K. McManus
Megann K. McManus is a Labor and Employment attorney in the New York City office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Her practice focuses on labor law, and she represents employers in labor arbitrations and in proceedings before administrative agencies as well as state and federal courts. She obtained a law degree from Rutgers University Law School in Newark, NJ and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of the Ozarks. Prior to becoming an attorney, Megann worked in human resources as the staff development director for Actors’ Equity Association. Originally from Arkansas, Megann moved to New York City with her now wife fifteen years ago, but they still remain loyal fans of Arkansas Razorback football.
Lauren Schwarz
Lauren Schwarz was an Elementary Teaching Specialist from 1997 through 2019. She served as her elementary school’s professional development planner and presenter, reading specialist, testing coordinator, curriculum specialist, instructional coach for teachers, enrichment and intervention instructor, and Response to Intervention team leader. Prior to that position, Lauren was an elementary school teacher, a principal, and a Reading Recovery teacher. Lauren holds teaching certifications in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. She also holds Reading Specialist and Reading Recovery Certifications. Ms. Schwarz received her BA in sociology from Queens College in Flushing, New York and her MA in elementary education from New York University’s Graduate School of Education.
Middle School Expansion
Our Expansion: Manhattan Charter Schools is transitioning our Manhattan Charter School II campus into a Middle School. This was approved by our Authorizer SUNY last year in May 2024. MCS II currently has its inaugural 6th grade class. Next school year we will be adding a 7th grade class and transiting 2nd grade to MCS I. MCS II will serve grades 3 – 7 for the 2025-26 school year.This transition will allow us to provide an exceptional elementary school experience at MCS I. In tandem, beginning in the 2025-26 school year, MCS I will serve students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade only. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year MCS I we will be removing 5th grade. All 5th grade students will be moved to MCS II.
Strategic Plan
At Manhattan Charter Schools, we have developed a Strategic Plan. A Strategic Plan is a roadmap that outlines a school’s vision, goals, and priorities for achieving success over the next three to five years. It serves as a guide to align the efforts of educators, staff, families, and the community in fostering student achievement, enhancing school culture, and improving operational efficiency. The plan is developed collaboratively, taking into account the needs of the school community and using data-driven insights to set clear objectives. By focusing on areas such as academic excellence, equity, student well-being, and community engagement, the strategic plan ensures that resources and initiatives are thoughtfully directed to create a thriving, inclusive learning environment for all students.
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Manhattan Charter Schools
2021-2022
2020-2021
2019-2020
2018-2019
Manhattan Charter School I
Manhattan Charter School II
Financial Statements
Annual Reports
Guidelines
- New York State School Report Card. Manhattan Charter School I
- New York State School Report Card. Manhattan Charter School II
- FOIL Policy
- FOIL Subject Matter List
- MCS ARP Grant
- MCS Public Input and Feedback on ARP ESSER & ARP ESSER State Reserves Plan
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