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Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

In Person
Published on August 26, 2025 at 12:35 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday August 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT

Location

In Person at the High School: 225 Carando Drive Springfield, MA 01104

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
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 on July 24, 2025  
II. CEO Report 4:32 PM
  A. School Opening FYI Rachel Romano 15 m
   

Rachel will update the Board on the start of the school year, sharing highlights from teacher professional development, the first days back with students, and schoolwide events.

  • Professional Development – Overview of August sessions, including major themes, training priorities, and areas of focus for teacher growth this year.
  • Family Engagement – Summary of back-to-school family events and engagement initiatives, including the launch of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) and upcoming opportunities for families to get involved.
  • Staffing – Current staffing status, recent hires, and any remaining vacancies, along with plans to ensure all classrooms and support positions are fully staffed.
  • Enrollment – Update on student enrollment numbers by grade level, current trends, and ongoing recruitment efforts to meet enrollment targets.
  
  B. Development Update FYI Katrina Turner 10 m
   

Update on fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnerships. This report will be provided by Katrina Turner, Communications and Development Manager.

  
  C. Website Revisions FYI Katrina Turner 5 m
   

Katrina Turner, Communications and Development Manager, and Nikki Gauthier, Director of Special Projects, will provide an update on website revisions completed over the summer. Highlights include the launch of a new Family Resources page and an updated Athletics page designed to improve access to information and enhance the family experience.

  
  D. Save the Date: Harvest Fest 2025 FYI Nicole Gauthier 2 m
   

Save the date for Harvest Fest 2025: Friday, October 24, 2025 5-7 p.m. at the High School. 

  
III. Board Chair Report 5:04 PM
  A. Strategic Priorities Confirmation FYI Matthew Landon 5 m
   

Matt, Board Chair, will confirm that all committees have reviewed and accepted the Board’s draft strategic priorities. These priorities will guide committee goals and Board oversight throughout the year.

 

 

 

  
IV. Governance Committee 5:09 PM
  A. Draft Goals FYI David Fuller 10 m
   

Presentation of draft committee goals developed in alignment with Board strategic priorities.

  
V. Academic Achievement Committee 5:19 PM
  A. Draft Goals FYI Rebecca Sela 10 m
   

Presentation of draft committee goals developed in alignment with Board strategic priorities.

  
  B. MCAS Data (Embargoed) FYI Rebecca Sela 5 m
   

Review of embargoed MCAS results and discussion of academic achievement trends.

  
VI. Finance Committee 5:34 PM
  A. Draft Goals FYI Denise Ford 10 m
   

Presentation of draft committee goals developed in alignment with Board strategic priorities.

  
  B. Monthly Financials FYI Robert Martin 10 m
   

The Board will review the monthly financials. 

  
  C. Audit & FY25 End-of-Year Financial Update FYI Denise Ford 5 m
   

Denise will provide highlights from the ongoing audit process, including timeline and next steps, as well as a review of the final financial results for the year ending June 30, 2025.

  
VII. Closing Items 5:59 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Ann Errichetti 1 m