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Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

In Person
Published on April 28, 2026 at 4:11 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday April 30, 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 March 26, 2026  
II. Board Chair Report 4:32 PM
  A. Board Chair Updates FYI Matthew Landon 10 m
   

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

 

  • Upcoming Board Meetings & Events 
    • See attached Save the Date: Early College Conveneing, Happy Hour, Declaration Day (Rachel will update on date, time & location), Graduation
  • May Meeting canceled (in lieu of meeting, please join us for events in May and June)
  • May Finance Committee Meeting (FY27 Budget): Thursday, May 21, 2026 4-5 p.m. 
    • Nikki will follow up with zoom link
  • June Retreat
    • See DRAFT agenda attached


 

  
III. CEO Report 4:42 PM
  A. College Readiness Data FYI Steve Mahoney 50 m
   

The Board will receive an update on college readiness efforts, led by Sara Nuenschwander, Department Chair, with support from School Counselor, Deidre Cuffee-Gray and HS Principal, Steve Mahoney. The presentation will include an overview of current strategies, student outcomes, and key initiatives supporting postsecondary planning and success, as well as areas of focus for continued growth.

  
IV. Finance Committee 5:32 PM
  A. Five-Year Financial Projection Plan Discuss Denise Ford 10 m
   

The Board will review a high-level summary of the five-year financial projection plan, including key assumptions, revenue and expense trends, and considerations for long-term sustainability. The discussion will highlight major drivers impacting the outlook and any areas requiring further analysis or planning.

  
  B. 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 5:47 PM
  A. Common Criteria Review (Charter Renewal Preparation) Discuss Rachel Romano 10 m
   

The Board will review the DESE Common Criteria for Charter School Success in preparation for the upcoming charter renewal. This discussion will focus on alignment between the criteria and current school practices, identify areas of strength and growth, and ensure the committee is prepared to support the development and review of the renewal application.

  
VI. Closing Items 5:57 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Matthew Landon 1 m