Authorizes Veritas to move forward with Early College in its curriculum. Applying via Letter of intent.

Working with STCC and Worcester State to develop program.

David - How many schools have something similar?

A: Yes. We are farthest in the process. Several schools already have this designation.

Wall to Wall model: ALL students will have access to this path.

STCC is already partnering with high schools for early college.

Denise: IS there a different level of engagement between STCC or Worcester State.

A: STCC can award associate degrees while Worcester Statecannot. So our prime focus will be for STCC.

Ann: What incentive do the colleges have to get involved in early college?

A: Allows us to get funding from DESI to pay for credits. Pipline opportunity for student enrollment.

DESI funding ONLY covers cost of credits. 

Reviewing MCAS data as it comes in.

Attendance has been a challenge as a result of the pandemic. (absences, suspensions etc.) 

Interim assessment data being prepared. Due in August.

Viewed visual reports of test scores in math and ELA.

David: When will MCAS results be available?

A: Raw math data is mid July. Data becomes public around August.

Denise: Have parents spoken about their kids in terms of being behind? Are there more feedback from certain grades?

A: Lot of feedback from parents. Not specific to grade. Will probably hear more when MCAS scores are released.

Student decoding progress is looking promising.

No unexpected changes in cash flow.

Expecting cash reimbursement from several grants.

Change in net position was $28,000 last month has increased to $52,000

Looking at what expenses we can cover with available grants.

Annual audit started last Wednesday. We are ahead of the game in starting this cycle.

David: Has language been proposed by AAF?

A: Current procedures did not cover the amount of grant funds we were receiving. Updates were made in accordance. Lynn has consulted with AAF to get this into best form. Language should be acceptable.

Rebecca: Are we looking to maintain zoom meetings in perpetuity. 

A: Open meeting law was modified to allow remote participation. Was extended to July. 

Looking to revamp monthly tours of the middle and high school. 

Would be nice to recruit a few new board members.

Looking at a few candidates. Preferable to recruit parents of alumni.

Let the minutes reflect: Dale left very big shoes to fill in stepping down from Chair.

Several board members expressed their appreciation in Dales ability to keep meetings on track along with keeping focus on the larger picture of governance.