Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

In Person
Published on July 21, 2026 at 1:47 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday July 23, 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
II. Board Chair Report 4:32 PM
  A. Board Chair Updates FYI Matthew Landon 5 m
   

Matt will provide an overview of the annual CEO evaluation process, including the timeline, evaluation tool, and expectations for trustee participation during the upcoming evaluation cycle.


 

 
III. CEO Report 4:37 PM
  A. Annual Report 2025-2026 Vote Rachel Romano 15 m
   

The Board will review the 2025-2026 Annual Report, highlighting the school's accomplishments, progress toward strategic priorities, and organizational performance during the past year. The Board will be asked to vote to approve the report for submission to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

 
  B. Charter Renewal Application Vote Rachel Romano 15 m
   

The Board will review the final draft of Veritas Prep's Charter Renewal Application. The application summarizes the school's performance throughout the current charter term and outlines plans for the next five years. Board approval is requested to authorize submission to DESE by the July 31 deadline.

 
  C. Strategic Planning Discuss Rachel Romano 40 m
   

Following the July Board Retreat, trustees will review a synthesized summary of the strategic questions and themes identified during the retreat. The document is intended to serve as a living framework for ongoing strategic planning discussions and will guide future work with the Board and strategic planning consultants. Trustees will have an opportunity to provide additional feedback and continue refining the framework.

 
IV. Finance Committee 5:47 PM
  A. Monthly Financial Report, Audit Update, and Quarterly Investment Subcommittee Report FYI Denise Ford 10 m
   

The Finance Committee will present the June financial statements, year-end financial outlook, and an update on the FY25 audit process. The Board will review the school's financial position, receive an update on audit planning and other significant financial matters, and hear a report from the Quarterly Investment Subcommittee summarizing the committee's review of the school's investment accounts, portfolio performance, and any recommendations related to investment strategy or cash management.

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