F.W. Parker Charter Essential School
Minutes
Finance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
http://parker.school/financecommittee
Committee Members Present
B. Harrigan (remote), E. Sturgis (remote), M. McKenna (remote), N. Odekirk Hatlevig (remote), R. Egan (remote)
Committee Members Absent
J. Appleton
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Introductions if needed
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Appleton |
Absent
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| R. Egan |
Aye
|
| N. Odekirk Hatlevig |
Aye
|
| M. McKenna |
Aye
|
| E. Sturgis |
Aye
|
| B. Harrigan |
Aye
|
II. Finance
A.
Q1 results
B.
Plans for renewing CDs
Michelle gave information about a few options for CD renewals with TD and the current rates. The committee will discuss at the meeting on 11/24 when Michelle hopes to have more info from TD.
C.
Audit Firm RFP
Ellen presented a summary of results from the audit RFP. Brian Muldoon's feedback was that smaller might be better so that we are not just a number to the firm. Rick agreed that Daniel Dennis and MP seemed like appropriate options. Brian Harrigan asked about the importance of Massachusetts charter experience. The committee agreed that given the DESE audit guide experience, if possible, would be beneficial. The committee agreed that DD and MP were worth checking references on. Michelle was tasked with calling other charters and reporting back at 11/24 meeting.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Net meeting - remote on 11/24 at 6:30
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| B. Harrigan |
Aye
|
| M. McKenna |
Aye
|
| R. Egan |
Aye
|
| J. Appleton |
Absent
|
| N. Odekirk Hatlevig |
Aye
|
| E. Sturgis |
Aye
|
- Q1 Dashboard.pdf
- net assets 9-30-25.pdf
- rev exp 9-30-25.pdf
- CD renewal info.pptx
- Audit rfp results.pptx
- CBIZ.pdf
- LCW.pdf
- DD & Co Proposal.pdf
- WS.pdf
- LGA.pdf
- CLA's response to Parker School.pdf
- MP.pdf
Michelle presented the FY26Q1 Dashboard. Rick Egan asked about the timing of grant receipts for quarter 1. Michelle explained that they first draw down was not completed prior to 9/30. Nicole asked about the funding for lunch given the shutdown. Michelle explained that the program has been funded through 10/31.