No requests received.

Mr. Romer arrived at 6:12PM.

Ms. Berkowitz reported a very successful golf tournament with twenty-eight foursomes. An amazing group of people raised $35-40K. Shout outs to Rachel Goldman, Amanda Mathias and Kevin Hayden for all their efforts. The Expo Country Club was the new venue.

Teachers are on vacation and the twelve-month staff is working hard planning for next year.

In Ms. St. Brice’s absence, Ms. Foley reported that the majority of open positions have been filled for next year, including an experienced guidance counselor for the high school. Due to budget cuts in neighborhood schools, there are more candidates than last year. The team is energized and looking forward to the summer retreat next week.

Ms. Berkowitz reported an enrollment of 1,600. Forty-five withdrawals have been received with an additional one-hundred expected. Fifty-three offers will be extended tomorrow following a third lottery. She is optimistic for the fall.

No updates.

No updates.

Mr. Tetreault reviewed the outstanding items. He will ensure that members complete the DESE required financial disclosure form. In terms of the Executive Director evaluation, Ms. Berkowitz will check with the charter association on best practices for evaluation when the year has been split in leadership, i.e. Mr. Ingram and she for the remainder of the year.

The annual report is due August 1st and does not require a vote of the Board. The remainder of the items will be tabled until the next meeting when a full complement of the Board is present.

Ms. Ortiz will meet with Mr. Romer to set academic goals and framework.

No appeals.

Ms. Vixamar noted that the Board needs to continue the discussion on committee framework and how best to support the DEI.

Ms. Berkowitz reported that she will work with DESE on the completion of the bylaws for discussion/vote at the next meeting.

Mr. Yezukevich reported that Ms. Calvert is preparing for the audit in August.

Mr. Michelot reported that: a) the elementary roof project and flooring are underway with the latter close to completion. No unexpected issues with the roof have arisen. Middle school painting will begin shortly.

Ms. Berkowitz reported that this enthusiastic group of the FEA has hit the ground running and continues to grow every day in recruiting volunteers. They conducted a very successful fourth and eighth grade graduation celebration.

Golf tournament previously reported in leadership report.

No updates.

No updates.

See below.

Items for discussion at the next meeting:

• Bulleted list above noted under Board Planning.
• Address Board/committee structure early in the year to ensure September/October implementation.
• Start recruitment of new board/committee members including student representatives.

Before leaving the meeting, Mr. Romer stated that he was continuing to meet with members of the staff, and invited Board members to drop by his office or call him at any time. 

Mr. Tetreault noted that Ms. Barraford needs the recordings from August 2nd and February 12th through March 20th. In the event that the August 2nd recording is not available, he will complete the minutes.