Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Location
In Person at the High School: 225 Carando Drive Springfield, MA 01104
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Agenda
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| 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. | CEO Report | 4:33 PM | |||
| A. | Alumni Engagement and Quinceañera Initiative | FYI | Katrina Turner | 10 m | |
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Katrina will provide an update on alumni engagement efforts and plans related to the Quinceañera initiative, including opportunities to strengthen connections with current students, families, alumni, and the broader Veritas Prep community. |
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| B. | Strategic Planning Update and Consultant Proposals | Vote | Rachel Romano | 15 m | |
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Rachel will provide an update on the strategic planning process and the work underway with support from the Barr Foundation. The Board will review proposals from Linville Consulting and Attuned outlining their respective roles in supporting Veritas Prep's strategic planning work. Trustees will discuss the proposed scope of work, timeline, and deliverables and will be asked to vote on approval of each proposal. |
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| C. | Back-to-School and Enrollment Update | FYI | Rachel Romano | 5 m | |
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Rachel will provide a brief update on the start of the 2026–27 school year, including student enrollment, current recruitment efforts, staffing considerations related to enrollment, and other relevant back-to-school updates. |
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| D. | Charter Renewal Update | FYI | Rachel Romano | 5 m | |
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Rachel will update the Board on the charter renewal process following submission of Veritas Prep's renewal application. Trustees will review upcoming requirements and key milestones, including preparation for the September renewal site visit and the Board of Trustees focus group. |
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| III. | Board Chair Report | 5:08 PM | |||
| A. | CEO Evaluation Process and Timeline | FYI | Matthew Landon | 5 m | |
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Matt will provide an update on the annual CEO evaluation process, including trustee participation, the timeline for completing evaluations, and next steps for finalizing the evaluation.
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| B. | CEO Contract Review and Approval | Vote | Matthew Landon | 10 m | |
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The Board will review proposed revisions to the CEO employment agreement, including changes made in response to feedback received during the charter renewal process. Trustees will discuss the revisions and be asked to vote to approve the amended CEO contract. |
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| IV. | Finance Committee | 5:23 PM | |||
| A. | Monthly Financial Report | FYI | Denise Ford | 10 m | |
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Denise will provide an update on the organization's current financial position, including monthly revenue, expenditures, cash flow, and other significant financial matters. |
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| B. | Audit Update | FYI | Denise Ford | 5 m | |
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Denise will provide an update on the FY26 independent audit, including progress toward completion, outstanding items, and the anticipated timeline for presentation of the final audit to the Board. |
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| V. | Academic Achievement Committee | 5:38 PM | |||
| A. | Highly Qualified Teacher Update | FYI | Rebecca Sela | 7 m | |
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Rebecca will provide an update on Highly Qualified teacher status, including progress toward compliance with MTEL requirements, supports being provided to teachers, and continued preparation for the upcoming charter renewal site visit. |
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| B. | MCAS Data Review | FYI | Rebecca Sela | 7 m | |
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Rebecca will share an overview of preliminary MCAS results and key trends in student performance across grades, subjects, and student groups. Discussion will highlight areas of growth, areas requiring continued attention, and implications for academic priorities during the 2026–27 school year. |
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| VI. | Closing Items | 5:52 PM | |||
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | Vote | Matthew Landon | 1 m | |