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Collegiate Charter School of Lowell

Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting

January 2026
Published on January 16, 2026 at 11:09 PM EST

Date and Time

Tuesday January 20, 2026 at 5:30 PM EST

Location

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell

1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851

Room 1223 or virtual:

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Meeting Notice

 

Collegiate Charter School of Lowell will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.

1857 Middlesex Street, Lowell, MA 01851 - Room 1223

 

Posted: 12/18/2026

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Kathleen McCarthy
  B. Record Attendance   Tim Cameron
  C. School Mission   Kathleen McCarthy
   

The mission of the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell is to provide an academically rigorous and successful world-class college preparatory public educational program that enables all students, regardless of their background, to achieve their full potential, to be prepared for success in college, equipped with the ability and desire for lifelong learning, and develop strong civic, ethical, and moral values in a safe, caring, and rigorous environment built on a school ethos that emphasizes high behavioral and academic expectations

  
  D. Approve Agenda Vote Kathleen McCarthy
  E. Approve Minutes - October 2025 Approve Minutes Kathleen McCarthy
II. Public Comment
  A. Floor Open to the Public Discuss Kathleen McCarthy
   

Any member of the public wishing to address an item listed on the agenda may do so. When called upon please announce your name and item to be addressed. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per individual.

  
III. Director's Report
  A. School Updates FYI Adam Bakr; Courtney Connors
   
  • Recent and Upcoming Events: Adam Bakr
  • Academic Dashboard Update: Courtney Connors and Adam Bakr
  
  B. Items for Board Discussion Discuss Kathleen McCarthy
   
  • Calendar Changes Due to Election
    • Feb 3rd
    • March 3rd
    • Last Day of School June 18th (no snow days)
  
  C. Items for Board Action Vote Kathleen McCarthy
   
  1. Vote on Calendar Changes
    1. Feb 3rd--No school
    2. March 3rd--No School
    3. Last Day of School--June 18th
  
IV. Committee Reports
  A. Finance Discuss Pravin Patel; Carl Nystrom
   

Monthly Update

 

 

  
  B. Academic Excellence Discuss Kathleen McCarthy
   

Next Meeting Date

  
  C. Board Development (Fundraising) Discuss Bopha Malone
   

Update :

 

  1. Grant updates
  2. Annual Event Planning
    1. Collegiate Mystery Dinner--April 28th
  
  D. Facilities Committee Brian Chapman; Carl Nystrom
   

Next Meeting: January 27th 3-4 pm

  • Discussion of potential projects
    • performing arts center
    • 2nd and 3rd floor in High School
    • Weight Room 
    • Offsite property 
  
  E. Executive Director Support and Evaluation Committee Discuss Alan Miller
   
  • Next Committee Meeting is Feb 3rd
    • Board Survey of Director's Annual Performance
    • Review of 2024-25 goals and achievements
    • Preview of 2025-26 goals
  
V. Unfinished Business
VI. Executive Session
VII. Closing Items
  A. Next Board Meeting FYI Kathleen McCarthy
   

The next Regular Meeting of the Collegiate Charter School of Lowell Board of Trustees is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24th at 5:30

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kathleen McCarthy