Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Board of Trustees Meeting

Zoom Meeting
Published on December 10, 2024 at 2:13 PM EST

Date and Time

Thursday December 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM EST

Location

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 3:30 PM
  A. Call the Meeting to Order   Ann Errichetti 1 m
  B. Approve minutes Approve Minutes Ann Errichetti 1 m
    Approve minutes for Board of Trustees Meeting on October 24, 2024  
II. Board Chair Report 3:32 PM
  A. Board Chair Update FYI Ann Errichetti 5 m
   

Ann will share any relevant updates with the Board.

 

 
III. CEO Report 3:37 PM
  A. Early College Program Updates and Future Plans FYI 15 m
   

Adrienne Mantegna, Dean of Early College, and Sara Neuenschwander, College and Career Counselor and Department Chair, will present an update on the Early College program, highlighting current progress, achievements, and future initiatives aimed at enhancing college readiness and success for our students. 

 
  B. Development Update FYI Katrina Turner 15 m
   

Katrina Turner, Communications and Development Manager, will provide the Board with a development update. 

 
  C. Harvest Fest Recap FYI Nicole Gauthier 5 m
   

Nikki will provide the Board with an update on Harvest Fest, including highlights from the event, community engagement, and overall outcomes.

 
  D. High School Principal Search Update FYI Rachel Romano 10 m
   

Rachel will update the Board on the progress of the high school principal search, including key developments, timelines, and next steps in the hiring process.

 
IV. Academic Achievement 4:22 PM
  A. Quarter 1 Reports for Middle and High School FYI Amy Clark 30 m
   

Amy and Jonathan will present the Quarter 1 reports for both the middle and high school, highlighting progress toward goals, key achievements, and areas for growth.

 
V. Governance Committee 4:52 PM
  A. Trustee Obligations Reminder FYI David Fuller 5 m
   

David will provide an overview and reminder of trustee responsibilities, reinforcing key expectations and commitments essential to board service.

 
  B. Trustee Status Discussion Discuss David Fuller 5 m
   

The Board will discuss the current status of Board member, Terry Maxey. 

 
  C. Treasurer/Finance Committee Chair Discussion Discuss David Fuller 5 m
   

The Board will evaluate the current structure and performance of the Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair positions. Discussion will focus on whether additional support, backup personnel, or a change in leadership is needed to ensure the roles are effectively fulfilled.

 
VI. Finance Committee 5:07 PM
  A. Finance Committee Report FYI Denise Ford 5 m
   

Denise will review the monthly financials with the Board. 

 
  B. Approval of Chart of Accounts Update Vote Rachel Romano 10 m
   

The Board will review the proposed updates to the Chart of Accounts and hold a vote to approve the changes.

 
VII. Board of Trustees Strategic Priorities 5:22 PM
  A. Strategic Priorities Discussion Discuss Rachel Romano 60 m
   

Discussion Points:

 

  • Glows: Highlight the initiatives or actions that have been particularly successful in advancing our strategic priorities this year. How have these successes positively impacted our mission?
  • Grows: Identify opportunities for growth or improvement to better align with and achieve our strategic goals.
  • Next Steps: Explore the additional resources, support, or strategies needed to build on our successes and address areas for growth as we move forward.

This discussion will help guide future efforts to ensure continued progress toward our mission.

 
VIII. Wrap Up 6:22 PM
  A. Meeting Wrap Up Discuss Rachel Romano 10 m
   

The Board will conclude the meeting by addressing any remaining topics or questions. This is an opportunity to ensure all key issues have been discussed and to clarify next steps as needed.

 
IX. Closing Items 6:32 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Ann Errichetti 1 m