Foxborough Regional Charter School

Minutes

Academic Excellence Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Meeting Format
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Committee Members Present

Anissia Vixamar (remote), Kathleen Foley, Katie Breault (remote), Mia Ortiz (remote), Tanisha Kimber, Toby Romer

Committee Members Absent

None

Committee Members who arrived after the meeting opened

Anissia Vixamar

Guests Present

Christine Barraford (remote), Heidi Berkowitz, Sergio Martin

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Mia Ortiz called a meeting of the Academic Excellence Committee of Foxborough Regional Charter School to order on Wednesday Oct 15, 2025 at 8:02 AM.
Anissia Vixamar arrived at 8:15 AM.

C.

Privilege of the Floor

There was no privilege of the floor.

II. Academic Excellence

A.

Review of Fall 2025 Academic Data Results

Mr. Romer reviewed his PowerPoint presentation on the FRCS academic assessment data report for the 2025-25 school year including the following highlights:

  • Review key assessments.
  • K-3 reading overview.
    • DIBELS assessment data.
    • English language acquisition data - ACCESS.
  • Grade level standards mastery - AP ELA and Math.
  • MAP assessment results results.
    • MAP results over time.
    • Alignment of MAP and MCAS assessments.
  • College course data - AP program.
  • Academic goals for 2025-26 school year.

Discussion ensued on various aspects of the report.

B.

Review of Revised Graduation Competency Determination Policy

Mr. Romer reviewed the draft of the Determination and Graduation Requirements policy.

 

Discussion ensued on various aspects of the policy.

 

Mr. Romer noted that the policy will need to be approved by this Committee and the Governance Committee before going to the Board for a full vote and submission to the state in December.

C.

Continue to Calendar Reporting

Mr. Romer reviewed the calendar and suggestions were made for scheduling of topics for discussion before presentation to the Board.

III. Other Business

A.

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Minutes are tabled until next meeting.

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

Mia Ortiz made a motion to adjourn.
Anissia Vixamar seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Katie Breault
Aye
Anissia Vixamar
Aye
Kathleen Foley
Aye
Toby Romer
Aye
Tanisha Kimber
Aye
Mia Ortiz
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Christine Barraford
Documents used during the meeting
  • MAP, DIBELS, ACCESS and AP Data Fall 2025.pdf
  • FRCS Competency Determination & Grad Req Policy.pdf
  • Academic Excellence Committee Planning Document.docx
  • 2025_09_17_academic_excellence_committee_meeting_minutes (1).pdf
  • 2025_06_11_academic_excellence_committee_meeting_minutes (1).pdf