Board Meeting Minutes

January 13, 2026, 6:00-8:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Foxborough Regional Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Location

In Person and Remote

FRCS Edwards Conference Room

Meeting Format
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Online meeting link: https://foxboroughrcs-org.zoom.us/j/81031801860?pwd=Sa1FaADSrqL13vYX2lnHdvqjdrtRBI.1

Trustees Present

Andrea Alberto, Anissia Vixamar, Katie Breault, Mia Ortiz, Sally Guadagno, Sergio Martin

Trustees Absent

Matthew Yezukevich, Ryan Higgins

Ex Officio Members Present

Toby Romer

Non Voting Members Present

Toby Romer

Guests Present

Christine Barraford (remote), Karen Calvert (remote), Kathleen Foley (remote), Martine Albama (remote)

I. Opening Items

A. Record Attendance

B. Call the Meeting to Order

Sergio Martin called a meeting of the board of trustees of Foxborough Regional Charter School to order on Tuesday Jan 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM.

C. Privilege of the Floor

No privilege of the floor.

II. Leadership Report

A. Leadership Report

Mr. Romer reviewed his PowerPoint presentation on the Executive Director update to the Board including the following highlights:

Upcoming events and reminders.
Ongoing accountability and compliance activities.
Advocacy update.

Discussion ensued on various aspects of the report.

III. Board Business

A. Strategic Plan Presentation and Approval

Mr. Romer reviewed his PowerPoint presentation on the Final Three-Year Strategic Plan 2026-2029, including the following highlights:

Our foundation and pre-work.
Strategic planning process.
Stakeholder input synthesized to identify priority areas 1-4.
Next steps: plan implementation.

Discussion ensued with input from consultant Lisa Jackson, including the following highlights:

Timeline for assessing whether plan is working or not working and identifying specific reasons therefor.
Integration of priority issues with ongoing Board agenda.
Alignment and implementation of plan with FY27 budget cycle.

Katie Breault made a motion to approve the strategic plan for 2026-2029 with change in priority #4 goal #1 to November-December, 2026.

Mia Ortiz seconded the motion.

The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

Roll Call
Katie Breault	Aye
Andrea Alberto	Aye
Sergio Martin	Aye
Anissia Vixamar	Aye
Ryan Higgins	Absent
Matthew Yezukevich	Absent
Mia Ortiz	Aye
Sally Guadagno	Aye

Mr. Romer reported that at the suggestion of a parent, the strategic plan presentation will be recorded and distributed to families. He is scheduled to meet with the faculty to discuss the approved plan.

B. Update on Mid-Cycle DESE Charter Review

Mr. Romer reported that a meeting is scheduled on February 10th at 8:00AM with DESE and visiting team for FRCS annual review.

C. Board Committee Membership Discussion

Mr. Martin reviewed the committee membership and asked for interested members.

Following discussion about alignment of committees with the strategic plan, it was agreed that the DEI Committee would be changed to DEI/Culture and Community.

Committee membership will be finalized and reviewed at the next meeting along with assignment of ELT contributors.

IV. Updates and Reports

A. Committee Reports ( Finance/Facilities, Governance, DEI, Academic Excellence)

FinCom

Ms. Calvert reported that the budget-to-actual comparison from FY25 to FY26 at end of December, revealed expected trending except for adjustment in tuition reimbursement. Mr. Martin added that projections for the full year are slightly lower than expected, and leadership is currently reviewing management from a financial perspective for the entire year.

Academic Excellence

Meeting is scheduled for January 21st.

B. Community Groups (FEA, Foundation, ELPAC, SEPAC)

No update at this time.

C. Policy Review and Approval

Fiscal Policies and Procedures Handbook - Second Reading

Following discussion of the document, it was agreed to continue the discussion at the next meeting.

V. Meeting Summary and Items for Next Meeting

A. Review Agenda Items for Next Meeting

Enrollment recommendation.
Key calendar dates.
Mid-year review of Executive Director goals.
Review of Handbook.

Executive Director Evaluation

A meeting will be scheduled for January 17th at 8:00AM to discuss and approve the Executive Director evaluation for FY24-25.