Final

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

Board of Trustees Meeting #6

Published on June 14, 2025 at 5:12 PM EDT
Amended on June 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday June 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT

Location

 

https://bostonprep-org.zoom.us/j/7171526696 OR Boston Prep RM 147 Fordham (Hybrid)

The public is welcome to attend any meeting of Boston Prep’s Board of Trustees or its subcommittees. If communication assistance or any other accommodations are needed to ensure equal participation, please contact Lily Jewell at ljewell@bostonprep.org at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting.  Any changes in the agenda will be posted on Boston Prep's website and will be electronically filed with the secretary of state at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.

 

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 8:00 AM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Kim Borchert 1 m
   

Official start of meeting.

  
  B. Record Attendance & Icebreaker   Kim Borchert 5 m
   

Roll call to record present Trustees.

 

6/18 Icebreaker Question:  What college did you attend?

  
  C. Request Public Comment   Kim Borchert 5 m
  D. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Kim Borchert 1 m
   

Vote to approve the minutes from the May 16, 2025 meeting.

  
    Approve minutes for Board of Trustees Meeting #5 on May 16, 2025  
  E. Vote to Enter Executive Session Vote Kim Borchert 1 m
   

The Board will vote to approve to move into an Executive Session to discuss the purchase of the Parking Lot

  
II. Executive Session 8:13 AM
 

This portion of the meeting is for board members only. Staff and guests will be excused. 

  
  A. Executive Session Discuss Kim Borchert 10 m
   

The Board will enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a)(6), to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (adjacent lot), if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. The Board will return to open session following this discussion.

  
  B. Return to Open Session FYI Kim Borchert 1 m
   

The Board will exit Executive Session and resume the public meeting. 

  
III. Development Committee 8:24 AM
  A. Overview of FY25 Development & SY26 Strategic Bets Discuss Anders Peterson, Lily Jewell 10 m
   

Presentation on development outcomes and alignment to strategic priorities.

  
  B. Vote on FY26 Fundraising Goal Vote Claire Newton 3 m
   

Trustees will vote to adopt a fundraising goal for FY26 based on projected needs and capacity.

  
IV. Finance Committee 8:37 AM
  A. Finance 101 for Trustees FYI Tyler Martin 10 m
   

Brief refresher on school finance to support informed governance.

  
  B. Overview of SY25 Finance & SY26 Strategic Bets FYI Tyler Martin 10 m
   

Summary of FY25 budget performance, financial health, and alignment to strategic investments.  

  
  C. Vote on FY26 Budget Vote Bryant Jones, David Russell 3 m
   

Trustees will vote on the proposed budget for FY26.

  
V. Executive Director Update 9:00 AM
  A. SY25 Overview & SY26 Strategic Bets Discuss Meekerley Sanon 20 m
   

The Executive Director will provide a high-level overview of progress and outcomes from the 2024–25 school year (SY25), followed by a preview of the school’s strategic priorities and targeted investments for 2025–26 (SY26), aligned to Boston Prep’s four cornerstones. 

  
VI. Outcomes Committee 9:20 AM
  A. Panorama Survey Data & Action Plan FYI Sarah James 10 m
   

Presentation of 2025 staff survey data and leadership response plan.

  
  B. Overview of SY26 Board Data Dashboard FYI Sarah James 10 m
   

Preview of the refined board data dashboard and next steps.

 

Pre-Work: 

  •  Review SY26 Board Data Dashboard 
  • Prep thoughts on the following questions:
    • If referenced monthly or quarterly, would you feel better satisfied with your understanding of the school’s standing regarding: 
      • DESE Accountability Metrics 
      • Strategic Plan Progress 
      • Overall School Health Metrics 
      • Your personal responsibility as a Board Trustee? 
    • Are there key indicators missing?

 

 

  
VII. Governance Committee 9:40 AM
  A. Update of Executive Director Evaluation FYI Sarah James 2 m
   

Summary of evaluation process and timeline.

  
  B. Overview of SY25 Board Goals & Next Steps Discuss Sarah James 10 m
   

Reflection on current year goals and proposal of next year’s board objectives.

  
  C. Thank You Trustees! FYI Kim Borchert 5 m
   

Board recognition of departing Trustees.

  
  D. Update on Board Membership FYI Sarah James 3 m
   

Update on upcoming changes to board composition and recruitment.

  
VIII. Closing Items 10:00 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting FYI Kim Borchert