Libertas Academy Charter School
Minutes
FY27 BOT Meetings
Date and Time
Tuesday September 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location
262 Liberty St
Springfield, MA 01103
Trustees Present
C. Resto (remote), J. Fedor (remote), N. Barker (remote), N. Coakley (remote), P. Kkayego, S. Lapolice
Trustees Absent
J. Gunther, K. Stewart, P. Mancinone
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Montero
I. Opening Items
A.
Board Chair Welcome
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Call the Meeting to Order
P. Kkayego called a meeting of the board of trustees of Libertas Academy Charter School to order on Tuesday Sep 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM.
D.
Approval of Previous Minutes
N. Coakley made a motion to approve the minutes from Retreat FY26 BOT Annual Meeting on 06-26-26.
S. Lapolice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Management Report
A.
Vote on ED Goals
P. Kkayego made a motion to Approve F27 ED Goals.
S. Lapolice seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Management Report
III. Committee Reports
A.
Finance Committee
S. Lapolice made a motion to Approve budgets for July and August.
N. Coakley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
B.
Academic Achievement Committee
Nick shared that he feels that Ben has established himself as a great leader at Libertas.
The advisory system changed in Middle school.
Senior class is leading the way with AP.
C.
Development & Governance Committee
Raising funds for alumni support.
Davis Foundation has committed funding for to support graduates in college.
Discussed logistics of 10year anniversary celebration at Libertas including fundraising.
Discussed needed recruitment of new additional board members.
D.
ED Evaluation
IV. Other Business
A.
ED Performance Bonus
P. Kkayego made a motion to Approve ED Bonus.
N. Coakley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
V. Closing Items
A.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
Development and Governance Meeting on 10/6
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
P. Kkayego
Sarah thanked Christian for all his help.
Budget in great shape.