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RISE Prep Academies

RISE Prep December Board Meeting

Published on November 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM EST
Amended on December 2, 2025 at 8:32 AM EST

Date and Time

Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST

Location

30 Cumberland Street Woonsocket, RI 02895

A vote may be taken on any agenda item.

Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8615357511?pwd=VVhWdElmLzRRWWhvOFZDQVVBZzQrZz09#success

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:00 AM
  A. Record Attendance   Georgeta Gassey
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Paulette Hamilton
  C. Approve Minutes - October Board Meeting Approve Minutes Georgeta Gassey
    Minutes for RISE Prep October Board Meeting on October 7, 2025  
II. Executive Director Updates
 
  • Facilities Updates:
    • SBA Stage II Supplemental Information Submission 12/1
    • Woonsocket Planning Board Meeting
  • RISE Prep Accountability Star Rating 2024-2025
  • Academic Updates:
    • RICAS/PSAT Strategic Plans
    • Q2 Academic Priorities
    • Potential Outplacements
  • November Food Support & Ongoing Food Pantry
  • Enrollment for 2026-2027
  • Consideration of RISE Prep Virtual Learning Plan 2025-2026 for RIDE Submission
  
  A. Facilities Updates Discuss Rosalind DaCruz
  B. RISE Prep Accountability Star Rating 2024-2025 Discuss Rosalind DaCruz
  C. Academic Updates Discuss Rosalind DaCruz
  D. November Food Support & Ongoing Food Pantry Discuss Rosalind DaCruz
  E. Enrollment for 2026-2027 Discuss Rosalind DaCruz
  F. Consideration of RISE Prep Virtual Learning Plan 2025-2026 for RIDE Submission Vote Rosalind DaCruz
III. Communications Update
 
  • Newsletter
  • Mike Trainor/Zach Ferri Brief Presentation:
    • Digital Advertising Round #2 Analytics
  
  A. Newsletter Release Timeline FYI Rosalind DaCruz
  B. Digital Advertising Analytics Discuss
IV. Consideration of Construction Manager Bid Award - Upper Academy Project
  A. Consideration of Construction Manager Bid Award Recommendation Vote Rosalind DaCruz
V. Consideration of Land Surveys for Upper Academy Site Plans
  A. Consideration of Land Survey Scope Vote Rosalind DaCruz
VI. Consideration of Chevron Parking Variance at Upper Academy Site
  A. Consideration of Chevron Parking Variance Vote Rosalind DaCruz
VII. Finance Update
 
  • Audit Update
  • Consideration of Pre-development Loan Term Sheet
  • Upcoming Financial Reports for Board Review
  
  A. Audit Progress Update FYI Kat Waller
  B. Consideration of Pre-Development Loan Term Sheet Vote Kat Waller
  C. Upcoming Financial Reports for Board Review FYI Kat Waller
VIII. Executive Session: Consideration of Matters Related to Real Estate & Facilities
 

Note: This matter may be considered in executive session pursuant to R.I.G.L. ยง 42-46- 5 (a)(5),(discussions or considerations related to the acquisition or lease of real property for public purposes, or of the disposition of publicly held property wherein advanced public information would be detrimental to the interest of the public). If held in executive session, the board may vote to seal the minutes of the executive session.

  
IX. Upcoming Board of Directors Meeting - January 6, 2026
 
  • Board input for next meeting's agenda
  
  A. Board Agenda Item Input - January 6, 2026 Discuss Paulette Hamilton
X. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote

Note: Members of the public may provide public comment virtually, but the Board of Directors must participate in the meeting in-person.