No requests were received for privilege of the floor.

Mr. Romer reviewed his leadership report. Discussion ensued including the following highlights:

• Survey of families will provide an opportunity to share strengths and areas for growth and improvement.
• Any concerns about a student should be shared with the teacher first and may include school administration and district leadership.

Mr. Martin stated that due to the fact that not all Trustees had submitted their personal evaluations, he was unable to generate a report from Board on Track. He will follow up with remaining Trustees to complete the process in time for discussion at the next meeting.

Mr. Tomer provided an overview of his goals for FY25. Strategic action plan will include measurable goals and outcomes explicitly integral to the strategic planning coming out of the entry plan and annual goals.

Discussion ensued including the following highlights:

• A preliminary report with regard to first goal will be presented to the Board by the end of the year, followed by a presentation in January, which will tie into the mid-year evaluation review.
• Goal 2 is with regard to increasing retention rate of educators and staff by 10%.
• Goal 3 outcomes set up the framework for next steps and the future vision for FRCS.

Mr. Martin presented the FY24 audit for approval by the Board. The summary of findings revealed no material weaknesses or non-compliance. He stated that the clean audit was a reflection of Ms. Calvert and her team's efforts to effectively manage finances. Mr. Romer joined in recognition of the team's hard work.

Ms. Berkowitz reported that she had sent notices to homerooms and google classroom inviting student candidates but has not received a response. She will repeat the announcement.

Discussion ensued on the need to recruit Trustee candidates both inside the FRCS community and outside in the greater community. Candidates with legal, real estate, facilities management and finance are helpful to bring a broad level of expertise to the Board.

Ms. Berkowtiz will send out an email to the larger FRCS community and members are encouraged to reach out to make personal invitations.

A follow up meeting will be scheduled for further discussion.

Mr. Martin reviewed the memo on the topic of consent agendas. This allows the packaging of votes into one motion, and any item can be requested to be taken out of the consent agenda for individual discussion and separate vote.  

Finance: no major issues of concern on September report.

Facilities: first phase of elementary school roof completed. Phase 2 of roof project including exterior doors will begin in the summer.

DEI: serve as advisory committee to administration on community outreach, plans, initiatives, cultural celebrations and supporting families with relatives and homelands experiencing global conflicts.

Academic Excellence: initial meeting with Executive Director to lay out practices on student success; MCAS report to be presented at November meeting.

Policy reviews to commence in February timeframe in time for following academic year.

Ms. Berkowitz presented the FEA extensive calendar of events for the year.

Mr. Martin reported he had attended trainings for succession leadership and  executive director evaluation sponsored by the Massachusetts Charter Association. Next training opportunity is in November on strategic planning.

Follow up meeting to be scheduled to discuss board member recruitment and boards/committees makeup on either October 16, 19 or November 8 from 8:00-9:00AM.

November regular meeting:

• College and career planning update from High School guidance counselor including college and career tracking of students.
• Presentation to include how school is helping students and families with resources.
• Field trip options.

Minutes are tabled to next meeting. Minutes will be packaged to be voted on in one motion. Members will review minutes and report any amendments to the Chair before the next meeting. An item on the consent agenda can be taken out for further discussion on its own.

No Executive Session.