Veritas Preparatory Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday July 28, 2017 at 8:00 AM
Location
370 Pine Street
Trustees Present
A. Mendelson, C. Alves, D. Ford, D. Fuller, D. Janes (remote), G. Moody, L. Doherty, M. Sweet, R. Sela, T. Gabinetti, T. Moran
Trustees Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Martin, G. Liquori, R. Romano, Rebecca Sela
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
R. Romano called a meeting of the board of trustees of Veritas Preparatory Charter School to order on Friday Jul 28, 2017 at 8:14 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
D. Fuller made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-23-17 Board Meeting on 06-23-17.
T. Gabinetti seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Board Chair Report
A.
Facility/HVAC
Agenda was shifted slightly. After remarks thanking Aaron Mendelson for his service as the board chair, the meeting started with a discussion about the need and process for updating the HVAC systems. Further details will be provided at a future meeting.
B.
Expansion update
Michael Sweet reflected on previous discussions the board had regarding expansion and ideas that were discussed. Focus of the discussion was on the expansion request, withdrawal, and the process moving forward.
III. Amendment Request
A.
Withdraw pending amendment request
L. Doherty made a motion to Approve the withdrawal of the expansion request.
A. Mendelson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Revised Amendment Request
A. Mendelson made a motion to Approve the revised amendment.
D. Fuller seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
IV. Finance
A.
June Financials
Lisa Doherty provided a brief update
V. SY17-18 Annual Calendar
A.
Revision to previously approved calendar
G. Moody made a motion to Approve the revised calendar.
A. Mendelson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
SY17-18 - ready to launch!
Rachel provided a hiring update and plans for professional development before the arrival of students. Other general updates on the preparation for the new school year were also given.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
L. Doherty made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
A. Mendelson seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
R. Sela