River Valley Charter School
Minutes
Special Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Location
RVCS-great room
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Trustees Present
A. Godino, A. Ting, B. MacQuade, C. Getz, C. Whitford, D. Herrera, D. Mitchell (remote), E. Rankin, G. LeFave, J. Nickerson, M. Connerton, T. Murdy
Trustees Absent
E. Bradley
Guests Present
M. Terry
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Review Trustee Code of Conduct
D.
Public Comment
Jared Hubbard - The Board received public comment. A member of the community addressed the importance of board communication, engagement with stakeholders, rebuilding trust, and clarity regarding the Board’s ability to seek information necessary to fulfill its duties. No Board action was taken in response to public comment.
II. Board Business
A.
School Calendar 2026-2027
- Aligns to Newburyport calendar
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Nickerson |
Aye
|
| T. Murdy |
Aye
|
| A. Ting |
Aye
|
| G. LeFave |
Aye
|
| C. Whitford |
Aye
|
| B. MacQuade |
Aye
|
| E. Bradley |
Absent
|
| D. Mitchell |
Aye
|
| A. Godino |
Aye
|
| M. Connerton |
Aye
|
| D. Herrera |
Aye
|
| C. Getz |
Aye
|
| E. Rankin |
Aye
|
B.
Executive Session
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Ting |
Aye
|
| B. MacQuade |
Aye
|
| J. Nickerson |
Aye
|
| M. Connerton |
Aye
|
| E. Bradley |
Absent
|
| C. Getz |
Aye
|
| C. Whitford |
Aye
|
| G. LeFave |
Aye
|
| T. Murdy |
Aye
|
| E. Rankin |
Aye
|
| A. Godino |
Aye
|
| D. Herrera |
Aye
|
| D. Mitchell |
Aye
|
Code of conduct reviewed by the board