Sonya Pratt, Executive Director, directed the Board's attention to recent school updates. She highlighted the success of last week's graduation ceremony, describing it as an exceptional and memorable event. Pratt also provided an update on the ongoing collaboration with Roxbury Prep to provide the School's current junior cohort with a charter school option for their senior year.

Additionally, she informed the Board that staff members have begun the process of closing down their classrooms in preparation for the final day of school and the upcoming "Last Last Day of School event. Pratt concluded her report by noting that final administrative tasks required for state closure are being completed, and all activities are progressing according to schedule.

Pratt informed the Board that the school is currently awaiting approval for the asset disposition list. Once approval is received, the process of donating assets to a like-minded organization or charter school will begin. Pratt also reported that the sale of the school building is progressing as planned and is expected to be finalized in the near future.

Lopez provided the Board with an update on financial matters related to year-end closure. Lopez outlined the planned end-of-year payouts for staff, which include compensation for accrued vacation time, retention bonuses, and the school’s final employer contributions to staff insurance plans. Lopez reminded the Board that the majority of these payouts were already approved in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Boston Teachers Union (BTU), in employment agreements, or stipends approved under MOUs.

Ted Gildea, Board Vice Chair, commended the leadership team for exemplifying best practices in the responsible closure of a charter school. He acknowledged the team's efforts in concluding the school year with full student enrollment and maintaining financial stability, ensuring a positive and memorable experience for students throughout the final year.

Lemire expressed her agreement with Gildea’s commendation of the leadership team. She emphasized that the staff who have dedicated themselves throughout the year are truly deserving of the bonuses being awarded, recognizing their perseverance and commitment in ensuring a thoughtful and well-executed school closure. 

Gildea opened the floor for questions or discussion regarding the school closure and general updates. No questions or comments were raised by the Board at this time. 

Jacqueline Bennett, ED Support Committee Chair, provides updates from the Executive Director Support Committee meeting noting that Pratt has met her goals for School Year 2024-25 and the Committee would like to recommend her full bonus. 

Pratt chimed in briefly sharing her goals for the year. Her goals were operating within budget, keeping enrollment consistent (+50), stabilize hiring for teaching roles and full year retention, and create a legacy project to preserve the legacy of City on a Hill. The Board had no additional questions.

Lopez confirmed that while the payout for summer staff, including Pratt, was included in the previous presentation, Pratt's current employment contract ends on June 30, 2025. Lopez presented a second amendment that extends Pratt's pay but does not include additional bonuses or company-provided insurance benefits.