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(New York, NY) November 8, 2010 – Broome Street Academy Charter High School will conduct its first Board Meeting, November 15, 2010 at 6:00PM at The Door, 555 Broome Street in Manhattan.  Items addressed at this meeting will include: ratification of the by-laws, election of board officers, selection of the principal and the principal’s report.  The meeting is open to the public.

About Broome Street Academy Charter High School
Broome Street Academy is a SUNY authorized school scheduled to open in August 2011 in Manhattan. The high school aims to improve the academic success of the City’s most at risk students. These include homeless teens or those in the foster care system, and those coming from very low-performing middle schools. Broome Street Academy is partnered with The Door, a youth services organization, providing a unique model that will seamlessly integrate a rigorous academic curriculum and youth development services under one roof. Lead by founder Jeremy Kaplan, the school hopes to serve as a national model for addressing the needs of this student population that is at risk of academic failure.

About The Door
Founded in 1972, The Door empowers educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to reach their potential by providing a complete range of services all under one roof.  Each year over 11,000 young people from all five New York City boroughs come to The Door for primary health care, reproductive care and health education, mental health counseling, legal services, supportive housing, GED, ESL, tutoring and homework help, college preparation, career development services and training, job placement, daily meals, arts, sports and recreational activities. Located in downtown Manhattan and easily accessible from all subway lines, The Door’s services are free, confidential and geared towards youth aged 12-21.