Great Oaks Charter School - Bridgeport

Board Meeting

Published on August 26, 2026 at 11:17 AM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday April 6, 2016 at 5:15 PM EDT

Location

Great Oaks Bridgeport - 2nd floor conference room

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:15 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Ed Farrow 2 m
   

Call the meeting to order and preview the agenda 

 
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes 5 m
    Approve minutes for Board Meeting on March 9, 2016  
II. Report from the Executive Director 5:24 PM
  A. Review January Dashboard FYI Monica Maccera Filppu 5 m
   

As we have several pressing agenda items requiring discussion, we will not review the dashboard in detail. Please review it in advance and bring any questions to the meeting. 

 
  B. Update on the building project FYI Michael Duffy 15 m
III. Academic Excellence 5:44 PM
 
Academic Excellence
 
  A. Report from the Academic Committee FYI 30 m
   
The Academic Committee met on March 30th to review the results of the state accountability report. (see attached), discuss the health education curriculum and a long term staffing plan for the school (see attached).
 
  B. Update on Residency Programs FYI Pamela Fraser-Abder 5 m
   

one of the promises of our charter is that we will provide a path to certification for tutors who want to pursue a career in teaching. We have made progress on two fronts: Relay Graduate School of Education and New York University

 
IV. Facilities and Finance 6:19 PM
 
Facilities and Finance
 
  A. Report from the Finance Committee Discuss Rick Iandoli 20 m
   
Brief update on March finances and discussion of staffing budget for 2016-2017
 
V. Governance and Policy 6:39 PM
 
Governance and Policy
 
  A. Discussion of Board Retreat Dates Discuss 5 m
   
Select from August 2, 9, and 10 for board retreat. August 2nd is preferable from the school perspective
 
VI. Closing Items 6:44 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote 2 m