Boston Preparatory Charter Public School
Minutes
Outcomes Committee Meeting #1
Date and Time
Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Committee Members Present
J. Beck (remote), J. Nobles (remote), K. Borchert (remote), S. Laberis (remote), V. Lipschitz (remote)
Committee Members Absent
M. Gametchu, N. Branch-Lewis, T. Huff
Guests Present
C. Cook (remote), K. Megrian (remote), L. Torrey (remote), V. Harris (remote), V. Shiu (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Public Comment
D.
Approve Minutes
II. Outcomes
A.
MCAS Results Data Discussion
The committee participated in a protocol discussion to review 2026 MCAS data results and other key outcomes related to student performance over time. Trustees and school team members shared their thoughts on the slide they found most interesting/meaningful and what questions the data raised for them.
Then the group had a more open discussion around synthesis and trends.
- A trustee raised a question curious about college board testing data in addition to the data we reviewed.
- A trustee asked a question around priorities for what factors the school team should tackle first, highlighted concerns around 6th and 7th grade SGP data, concerned about ripple effects to the higher grades in the future. Sees urgency around the 11th and 12th graders and ensuring they are adequately prepared for college.
- A trustee echoed concerns about performance and growth in the younger grades and how that trickles up. Investing in the younger grades feels like a strategic bet that will pay off over time.
- A trustee pointed out that we have a lot of flexibility as a school due to the resources at the foundation. Where and how should we be using financial resources to move the needle?
B.
Summarize Key Takeaways and Next Steps
The trustees discussed additional data and information they would like to review at future Outcomes meetings
A trustee highlighted previous years' focus on literacy, but that was not reflected in the MCAS data in terms of results. Wanting to be reflective on previous goals and processes so we don't repeat similar mistakes.
Another trustee mentioned that it would be helpful to also include the goals against performance. Also wants to be clear on what this year's school year goals are.
A trustee mentioned that for the board meeting on 10/16 it would be helpful to share comparative data with other schools as well as our school year goals and focus areas. VaLonda shared that will be included in the full board meeting in October.
Chris highlighted the tension between reflecting on last year and the sense of urgency to move forward for our current students.
The chair called from public comment.