Foxborough Regional Charter School

Minutes

Foundation Meeting

Date and Time

Friday January 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM

Location

Edwards?

Meeting Format
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Committee Members Present

Amanda Mathias, Karen Calvert, Kathleen Crawford (remote), Kevin Heayden, Rachel Goldman

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

Toby Romer

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Rachel Goldman called a meeting of the FRCS Foundation Inc Committee of Foxborough Regional Charter School to order on Friday Jan 30, 2026 at 9:01 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. FRCS Foundation Inc

A.

House Keeping

  1. Rachel made a motion to vote for a member as Vice Chair in Heidi’s absence. This would help have a Board Member in a leader-like position. Motioned to vote Kevin for the position of Vice Chair noting he is knowledgeable about MA board laws, regulations, and has procurement. He drives our biggest fundraising event for the last ten years. 
  2. Amanda seconded this motion. Kathleen was in favor and Karen in favor. 
  3. We discussed the need for a third signer. And noted the focus needs to be on procedure and communication of checks requested. We need Procedure of Best Practices. 
  4. Karen gave an update on the Book keeper Interest. 
  5. FYI Funds Update: International Travel Checks were approved and sent. T&L spent $150 on an open house raffle prize for attendees. Rachel requested a virtual vote to use $1,000 of the Jeff Weitzenkorn Library Center donation to two author visits. Motion was approved and Rachel is researching for two guest visits at $500 each. 
  6. Just an FYI to keep in mind the washers and dryers - Family Assistance. 
  7. New Board Members 
    1. Send out Smore All Staff

III. Other Business

A.

Rodman Update

  1. Toby reported back about our first in person meeting! 
  2. 10 riders - $20,000, $1,000 per rider, 
  3. 30 Volunteers - Job at Finish Line 
    1. NJHS & Staff
  4. Due Date: Confirm riders by February 13. Foundation Board will reach out to people. 
  5. Rachel gave the team sub committee with roles and responsibilities. Asked Board to check out and see where they want to contribute. 

B.

Golf Update

1. Signs ups are Live!

C.

Scholarships/Travel

  1. Scholarships are out. Waiting for a ceremony date. 
  2. Travel funds were placed in student accounts. Come back to “gift”

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Rachel Goldman