Veritas Preparatory Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Friday October 26, 2018 at 8:15 AM

Location

Veritas Prep Charter School 1st Floor Conference Room or Dial-In Number: 866-848-2216, Conference Code: 7783935205, Leader Code: 2356

Trustees Present

A. Mendelson, C. Alves, D. Ford, D. Fuller (remote), G. Moody, L. Doherty, M. Landon, R. Sela, T. Gabinetti (remote), T. Moran (remote)

Trustees Absent

D. Janes, J. Crowell, M. Sweet

Guests Present

Jonathan Swan, R. Romano

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Doherty called a meeting of the board of trustees of Veritas Preparatory Charter School to order on Friday Oct 26, 2018 at 8:20 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

II. Academic Achievement

A.

Student Services at VPCS

Jonathan Swan presented MCAS data for special education and ELL sub-groups. 

III. Governance Committee

A.

Strategic Planning

 We are exploring a couple of options for strategic planning. Gov Com is reviewing a proposal from Bellweather and we are soliciting a response form one other organization. We plan to discuss at the November meeting and make a decision about our path forward. 

IV. Finance

A.

September Financials

Lisa presented the monthly financials. We are in good shape. Enrollment is at 347.

B.

Fiscal Policies and Procedures

A. Mendelson made a motion to approve the fiscal policies and procedures as revised.
R. Sela seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Roll Call
C. Alves
Aye
J. Crowell
Absent
A. Mendelson
Aye
M. Sweet
Absent
D. Ford
Aye
D. Fuller
Aye
G. Moody
Aye
T. Gabinetti
Absent
M. Landon
Aye
R. Sela
Aye
L. Doherty
Aye
D. Janes
Absent
T. Moran
Aye

C.

Development Planning

Denise shared an update of development planning that she has been happening. We've identified areas of financial need which include operational, program and capital needs. These needs include funds for student clubs, windows and other building improvements and the development of an alumni support program. We will continue to get organized and create a plan and structure to bring to the board for their feedback. 

 

V. Other Business

A.

Friends of VPCS update

Rachel shared an update about VPH and the Friends of VPCS.

VI. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:38 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
R. Romano
A. Mendelson made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
M. Landon seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.