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Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

In Person
Published on February 24, 2026 at 4:47 PM EST

Date and Time

Thursday February 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM EST

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 (1) Approve Minutes Matthew Landon 1 m
     
  C. Approve Minutes (2) Approve Minutes Matthew Landon 1 m
     
II. Board Chair Report 4:33 PM
  A. Board Chair Updates FYI Matthew Landon 5 m
   

Matt will provide brief opening remarks, including updates on board priorities, governance matters, and any announcements relevant to trustees.

  
III. CEO Report 4:38 PM
  A. Charter Renewal FYI Rachel Romano 5 m
   

Overview of key dates, required actions, and preparations underway for the upcoming renewal process.

  
  B. High School Senior Events FYI Rachel Romano 5 m
   

Update on plans for senior activities and graduation as Veritas prepares to celebrate its first graduating class.

  
  C. Teacher Compensation Update FYI Rachel Romano 35 m
   

Rachel will review the newly developed teacher compensation scales and the financial and strategic considerations associated with its implementation.

  
IV. Finance Committee 5:23 PM
  A. Monthly Financials FYI Denise Ford 10 m
   

The Finance Committee will review the organization’s monthly financial statements, including revenue, expenses, cash position, and variances to budget.

  
V. Governance Committee 5:33 PM
  A. Board Vote: Andres Gomez Vote Rachel Romano 15 m
   

The Governance Committee will present a candidate for board membership and request a vote to approve the appointment of Andres Gomez to the Veritas Prep Board of Trustees. 

  
VI. Academic Achievement Committee 5:48 PM
  A. Principals’ Updates FYI Rebecca Sela 10 m
   

Rebecca will share highlights from the updates school principals provided to the academic achievement committee at the February meeting. 

  
VII. Closing Items 5:58 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Matthew Landon 1 m