Argosy Collegiate Charter School
October Foundation Meeting
Date and Time
Location
Virtual Meeting - Zoom
The matters listed are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may, in fact, be discussed. Other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30-A, Section 20(e) requires any person making a video or audio recording of the meeting to notify the Chair at the start of the meeting.
Agenda
| Purpose | Presenter | Time | |||
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| I. | Opening Items | 2:00 PM | |||
| A. | Record Attendance | ||||
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | ||||
| C. | Approve July 2025 Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | 1 m | ||
| D. | Approve October 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes | Approve Minutes | |||
| II. | Financials | 2:01 PM | |||
| A. | Discussion: FY25 Audit | Discuss | |||
| B. | Vote to Approve FY25 Audited Combined Financials | Vote | |||
| C. | Discussion: Q1 (September 2025) Financials | Discuss | |||
| D. | Vote to Approve Q1 (September 2025) Financials | Vote | |||
| E. | Vote to Move Private Grants/Donations from the Foundation to the School | Vote | |||
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This is a standing agenda item. At this time, we do not anticipate needing to move any funds. |
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| III. | New Business | ||||
| A. | Discussion: ACCS Alumni Advancement Fund | Discuss | |||
| B. | Vote to Allocate Funds for Micro Grants | Vote | |||
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The Alumni Advancement Fund distributed micro-grants totaling $39,000 for Spring 2025 and Fall 2025. There is currently $29,228 available in the Alumni Advancement Fund. The request is to approve a $20,000 allocation for Spring 2026 micro-grants. |
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| C. | Vote to Remove Cash-for-Transcript Initiative from Fiscal Policies and Procedures | Vote | |||
| D. | Vote to Approve a $5,000 Budget for Argosy's 1st 5-Year Reunion | Vote | |||
| E. | Discussion: Spring 2026 Fundraising Event (Art Show) | Discuss | |||
| F. | Vote to Approve $7,500 Budget for Spring 2026 Fundraising Event (Art Show) | Vote | |||
| G. | Update: CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System | FYI | |||
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Training for Bloomerang (CRM) is currently underway and is expected to take approximately 3–4 months, culminating in a full launch in January. Once implemented, this system will allow the Foundation to fully track fundraising efforts, manage data collection, coordinate a calendar of events and initiatives, alumni engagement and streamline internal communications.
The Foundation will continue to partner with Vantage in Philanthropy to support stewardship, identify new funders, manage relationships, and coordinate capital outlay efforts. This initiative represents a key step in strengthening fundraising infrastructure and enhancing engagement with donors and alumni. |
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| H. | Update: Professional Development Opportunity for Kristen Pavao with LEADS | FYI | |||
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Kristen Pavao had to withdraw from LEADS due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts not disclosed at the time of enrollment. The $3,000 program fee will be refunded within the next few weeks. |
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| IV. | Old Business | ||||
| A. | Discussion: Updated Capital Plan and Property Maintenance Projects | Discuss | |||
| B. | Discussion: Purchase of 203 Dover Street and 208 Snell Street | Discuss | |||
| C. | Vote Related to the Purchase of 203 Dover Street and 208 Snell Street | Vote | |||
| V. | Closing Items | ||||
| A. | Chair's Remarks | FYI | |||
| B. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | |||