Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Location
In Person at the High School: 225 Carando Drive Springfield, MA 01104
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Agenda
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| I. | Opening Items | 4:30 PM | |||
| A. | Call the Meeting to Order | Matthew Landon | 1 m | ||
| B. | Approve minutes | Approve Minutes | Matthew Landon | 1 m | |
| Approve minutes for Board of Trustees Meeting Annual Retreat on June 26, 2025 | |||||
| II. | Board Chair Report | 4:32 PM | |||
| A. | Board Chair Update | FYI | Matthew Landon | 5 m | |
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Matt will share any relevant updates with the Board.
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| III. | CEO Report | 4:37 PM | |||
| A. | CEO Updates | Discuss | Rachel Romano | 10 m | |
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The Board will review the proposed meeting calendar for the 2025–2026 school year, including meeting dates, times, and formats. Trustees will provide feedback and confirm availability to ensure alignment with annual planning and key governance responsibilities. |
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| B. | Annual Report Approval | Vote | Rachel Romano | 10 m | |
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The Board will review and vote to approve the 2024–2025 Annual Report for submission to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) by the August 1st deadline. |
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| IV. | Governance Committee | 4:57 PM | |||
| A. | Trustee Nomination – Bob Leonard | Vote | David Fuller | 5 m | |
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The Governance Committee will bring forward the nomination of Robert "Bob" Leonard to join the Veritas Prep Board of Trustees. The Board will vote on his appointment during this meeting. |
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| V. | Finance Committee | 5:02 PM | |||
| A. | Monthly Financials | FYI | Robert Martin | 10 m | |
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The Board will review the monthly financials. |
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| B. | Investment Subcommittee Quarterly Meeting Update | FYI | Matthew Landon | 5 m | |
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Matt will provide an update from the most recent Investment Subcommittee meeting, including a summary of portfolio performance, any recommended adjustments, and key takeaways for Board awareness. |
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| VI. | FY26 Strategic Priorities | 5:17 PM | |||
| A. | Strategic Priorities Review | Discuss | Rachel Romano | 40 m | |
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The Board will review and discuss the draft strategic priorities for FY26, originally developed at the June retreat and refined by the Governance Committee. This discussion will help finalize the priorities for the upcoming year and ensure alignment with organizational goals. |
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| VII. | Closing Items | 5:57 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Ann Errichetti | 1 m | |