RISE Prep Academies
Minutes
RISE Prep July Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday July 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Location
30 Cumberland Street Woonsocket, RI 02895
A vote may be taken on any agenda item.
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Directors Present
G. Gassey, J. Leveille, J. O'Rourke, M. Beauchamp, P. Hamilton, T. Calouro
Directors Absent
C. Dias
Guests Present
C. Colarusso (remote), R. DaCruz
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. Hamilton called a meeting of the board of directors of RISE Prep Academies to order on Tuesday Jul 15, 2025 at 10:01 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Beauchamp made a motion to approve the minutes from RISE Prep Special Board Meeting on 07-07-25.
J. O'Rourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Minutes from 6-17-2025 Meeting
J. O'Rourke made a motion to approve the minutes from Standing Board Meeting on 06-17-25.
M. Beauchamp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. BGC Lease Agreement Addendum
A.
Consideration of BGC Lease Addendum for SY25-27
J. O'Rourke made a motion to to approve the BGC Lease Addendum for SY25-27.
M. Beauchamp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. FY26 Budget Amendment
A.
Consideration of FY26 Budget Amendment
K. Waller presented the budget draft and stated that it was more accurate and included a grant that was received after the previous budget was approved.
M. Beauchamp made a motion to approve the 2026 budget.
J. O'Rourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Formal Organization Name Change
A.
Consideration of Filing Formal Name Change to RISE Prep Academies
J. O'Rourke made a motion to approve the filing formal name change to RISE Prep Academies.
M. Beauchamp seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Beauchamp made a motion to adjourn.
J. O'Rourke seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:49 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
G. Gassey
R.DaCruz presented the new contract and stated that was more of a formality, however included specific clarifications about the things that were previously agreed on but not stated in writing.