1. To wrap up a very strong year at Parker

2. To review the results of our Governance Survey, thank departing Trustees and

elect new Trustees

1. RVSP through Board on Track

2. Read the Head of School Report

Brian Harrigan said gateways and graduation ceremony went well.

Brian invited Tiff Testa to speak about the recent Community Conversation about antisemitism.  Tiff said students from the Multicultural Connections Community Block led an excellent and endearing Community Conversation with Rabbi Josh. Tiff said feedback from faculty was positive, and the conversation was thoughtful, and reflective.  Tiff said Rabbi Josh was an excellent presenter. Tiff said she moderates the Multicultural Connections Community Block with Kristen Rabinowitz.  Brian said the group would like to have conversations like this twice a year.  

Brian said the sidewalk project will begin next week, after students are gone. He said the plan is to be done by early August before students return. The plan for entering the building and parking during the construction work was shared.

Katrina Tedstone said the Parker fund is currently at $265K

She said some constituency goals had not met - graduate families is one of these. She said some constituencies exceeded expectations, including  Friends, Board Members, and matching donations.  Katrina said an unrestricted $40K gift had recently been received.

Katina said 2025-2026 fundraisers will include:

• Ribbon cutting ceremony
• Fun Run/5K in November
• Alumni Social
• Family Social

Christina Soderman asked if having alumni social events at 21+ venues impacts the attendance of younger alums and is an obstacle to developing the habit of support within this group.    Katrina said an event for young alums will be re-instituted next year - it will be held the Wednesday after Christmas.

Brian thanked Katrina for all her work this year.

Brian gave an update on staff hiring.  Brian said hoping that hiring would reflect more diversity but hasn't been successful.  Brian said more works needs to be done on the hiring pipeline.

Brian said Monique Beganski will support the Executive Director and will assist in development and CRM work.

Michelle McKenna said hiring is underway for a new Facilities Director.  She said there was a great pool of applicants and 2-3 applicants will be brought in to interview next week.

Brian said Sue and Diane will not be teaching next year and will lead the New Teacher Induction program for orienting and mentoring new teachers.  Brian said as part of the program, the group will participate in a new teacher CFG (Critical Friends Group) focused on progressive education. Brian said this is not a reboot of NTC or a licensure program.  He said teachers will earn a salary, be supported, and be eligible for licensure after the 3rd year.  

Pam asked if these new teachers are brand new to teaching.  Matt Lindsey said that one new teacher has been subbing and working as a paraprofessional.  Tiff asked if this program is for veteran teachers coming to Parker too and if this is an introduction to progressive education.

Brian said he and Pam would like to meet one-on-one with each Board member over the summer.  An overview of questions that will be asked is included in the meeting packet.

Pam Gordon said a Board retreat is scheduled for Friday September 12 from 12-6pm.

Pam said some of the retreat time would cover:

• Review Board norms and goals
• DEI and Development workshops

Brian invited Board members to come for picture day in August for Board head shots.

Brian said by September 12th, he would like to see 100% of Board members having pledged to the Parker Annual Fund.

Stefanie Reinhorn reviewed the CEO evaluation (details included in the meeting packet). Stef said the Evaluation Committee (Sonia, Pam, Stef) followed the Board on Track process although the terminology doesn't completely line up with the Brian's role.  Stef said next year this review will become an Evaluation of the Executive Director and a new survey tool will be used.

Stef said the Evaluation Committee met with Brian at the start of the year to articulate goals.  She said they met throughout the year to review progress toward goals.  At the end of the year, they reviewed with Brian and collected feedback from the Board and other stakeholders.

Stef shared survey results (details included in the meeting packet).  She said there is overall strong support of Brian and a feeling that Brian is doing a great job leading the organization. 

Stef said there are some known areas where organization is working to improve in general. 

Stef highlighted some comments from the evaluation process including praise for Brian's professionalism, integrity, and clarity and acknowledgement of how much Brian has been managing.  

Stef highlighted some future considerations for Brian's role.  These include a focus on the successful transition to new leadership and finding balance between his increasingly external-facing role and staying connected to daily school life.

Stef congratulated Brian on a successful year.

Pam echoed and thanked the Board for their feedback and patience with the current assessment tool.

Brian thanked everyone involved in the process.

Mara asked if Brian felt the summary was an accurate representation.  Brian said yes - generally it was totally accurate.  Mara said from her professional standpoint that what Brian has been able to do is remarkable.

Stef said some of the comments collected in the evaluation process were a reminder to be careful about how fast we are moving and how hard the Board is pushing forward.

There were no comments from the public.

Pam Gordon shared the Board of Trustees 2025-2026 proposed calendar (included in the meeting packet).

Pam said the February meeting will be fully remote and other meetings will continue to be hybrid as allowed by the State.  Pam said she is looking into investing in an OWL for hybrid meetings.  Stef said she may be able to have one donated.

Matt Lindsey said the Governance Committee met with Robert Carpenter, Director of School Supports at the Massachusetts Charter Public School Association, to review results of the Board's self assessment in Board on Track.

Matt said in the strategic work category,  Parker's Board scored higher than other schools that did the survey.  Matt said the Board is doing well and areas for work include:

• need for recruitment of facilities expertise
• hybrid meeting availability can be improved
• comfort and skills around fundraising are in development
• more clarity around Exec Dir goals, Board Goals, needed 

Matt said Robert Carpenter had suggestions of language that can be included when the Board works on goals during the fall retreat.

Michelle shared Fiscal Policy changes.  Changes are detailed in the meeting packet and include:

• Purchasing Policy - National School Lunch and Breakfast purchasing added to exemptions 
• Investment Policy language - defining liquidity as "per current financing arrangement"
• Creation of a Revenue Stabilization Fund

Brian Harrigan thanked and spoke briefly about the three exiting Board members, Mara Edgar, Matt Lindsey, and Christina Soderman.

Pam Gordon thanked the exiting Board members.

See above: Minutes of Board of Trustees Meeting, June 12, 2025, Section V Item C: Feedback on the Board.

Nicole Hatlevig shared the slate of new and returning Board members. Board members presented proposed Trustees and highlighted their qualifications.

Luciana Hayner presented Rick Egan and highlighted his skills and qualifications.

Pam Gordon presented Brian Harrigan and highlighted his skills and qualifications.

Brian Harrigan presented Kalista Kintzing and highlighted her skills and qualifications.

Luciana Hayner presented Kofi Williams and highlighted his skills and qualifications.

Nicole presented two renewing members - Sonia Razzetti and Pam Gordon.

Pam Gordon shared subcommittee assignments.

2025-2026 Board Member subcommittee roles are as follows:

• Development Committee: Stefanie Reinhorn, Co-Chair; Julie Fredericksen, Brian Harrigan, Members
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee: Sonia Razzetti and Tiff Testa, Co-Chairs; Caroline Beasley, Brian Harrigan, Luciana Hayner, Kalista Kintzing, Emily Moura, Members
• Enrollment Committee: Pam Gordon, Chair; Brian Harrigan, Member
• Facilities Committee: Martin Turnbull, Co-Chair; Brian Harrigan, Kofi Williams, Members
• Finance Committee: Ellen Sturgis, Co-Chair; Rick Egan, Brian Harrigan, Nicole Odekirk, Members
• Governance Committee: Nicole Odekirk, Chair; Fletcher Fernau, Julie Fredericksen, Pam Gordon, Brian Harrigan, Members