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
C.
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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Katie Breault |
Aye
|
| Anissia Vixamar |
Aye
|
| Kathleen Foley |
Aye
|
| Toby Romer |
Aye
|
| Tanisha Kimber |
Aye
|
| Mia Ortiz |
Aye
|
- 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
There was no privilege of the floor.