Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
Minutes
SY26 Development Committee Meeting #4
Date and Time
Wednesday March 4, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Location
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Committee Members Present
C. Newton (remote), K. Borchert (remote), K. Dumornay (remote), T. Huff (remote), V. Centeio (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Peterson (remote), B. Clark (remote), J. Grandin (remote), L. Jewell (remote), M. Sanon (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Mission Moment
II. SY26 Progress to Date
A.
Overview
Discussed progress iwth fundraising to date. There continues to be a 50k gap.
B.
Toast
Discussed focus on increasing attendance and pre-event donations. This is our opportunity to close the gap. The committee is going to support with outreach to individuals, board, and foundation board.
C.
Foundations
Updated that we have applied for a Babson foundation grant.
D.
Individuals
E.
Fundraising Next Steps
Determined names of individuals who we will be making gift asks to and new avenues to close the fundraising gap.
III. SY26 Toast
A.
Proposed Toast Asks
Talked about the toast program and next steps
This past semester, Boston Prep partnered with the Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project at Suffolk Law to provide our Constitutional Law students with an exceptional, hands-on academic experience.
Students examined core topics including student free speech rights, the separation of church and school, search and seizure in schools, equal protection against racial discrimination, and due process. The course culminated in a citywide Moot Court Competition, where Boston Prep students competed against peers from Boston Public Schools who are also enrolled in the program.
In preparation, students dedicated extensive time both during and after school to analyzing the Moot Court problem, crafting legal arguments, and preparing to serve as both petitioners and respondents. They ultimately presented their cases before panels of practicing attorneys and law faculty, demonstrating impressive analytical reasoning, public speaking skills, and confidence.
We are especially proud to share that of the 12 students selected as semi-finalists citywide, 6 were Boston Prep students — a powerful testament to the rigor of our academic program and the strength of our scholars.