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Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

In Person
Published on March 24, 2026 at 12:33 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday March 26, 2026 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 February 26, 2026  
II. Board Chair Report 4:32 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.

 

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III. CEO Report 4:37 PM
  A. Development Update FYI Katrina Turner 10 m
   

The committee will receive an update on development and fundraising efforts, including progress toward current goals, recent campaigns, donor engagement, and upcoming priorities.

  
  B. FY26 CEO Goals FYI Rachel Romano 10 m
   

The committee will receive an update on progress toward the CEO’s goals and priorities for FY26. This update will highlight key areas of focus, progress to date, and any emerging priorities aligned to the organization’s strategic objectives.

  
IV. Finance Committee 4:57 PM
  A. Fiscal Policies and Procedures Vote Denise Ford 10 m
   

The committee will review the revised Fiscal Policies and Procedures and consider a vote to approve the updates. Revisions reflect alignment with updated federal and state guidance, incorporation of new financial systems, and clarifications to existing practices.

  
  B. Risk Mitigation Strategy for FDIC Limits and Deposit Accounts Vote Denise Ford 10 m
   

The committee will review a proposed strategy to mitigate financial risk related to FDIC insurance limits by diversifying deposit accounts. The proposal includes establishing additional accounts and transferring funds to ensure appropriate coverage and liquidity. The committee will consider a vote to approve this strategy.

  
  C. Monthly Financials FYI Denise Ford 5 m
   

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

  
V. Governance Committee 5:22 PM
  A. Board Vote: Andres Gomez Vote Rachel Romano 10 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. 

  
  B. Trustee Recruitment: Finance Skillset Needs Discuss Rachel Romano 10 m
   

The committee will discuss current gaps and priorities in trustee recruitment, with a focus on identifying candidates with finance-specific expertise. This conversation will help guide future recruitment efforts to strengthen board capacity in financial oversight and strategic planning.

  
VI. Academic Achievement Committee 5:42 PM
  A. Q3 Middle School Report FYI Rebecca Sela 10 m
   

The committee will receive an update on key academic outcomes from Quarter 3 Middle School report, including progress toward instructional priorities, student performance trends, and any notable highlights or areas of focus across grade levels.

  
  B. ANet (Middle School) ELA and Math Data FYI Rebecca Sela 10 m
   

The committee will review recent ANet assessment results for middle school ELA and Math. This update will include analysis of student performance, growth trends, and instructional implications to support continued academic progress.

  
VII. Closing Items 6:02 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Matthew Landon 1 m