Libertas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM
Location
Libertas Academy Charter School
146 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Trustees Present
A. Seymour (remote), H. Zavala (remote), K. Diamond Kayiatos (remote), L. Davis (remote), N. Barker (remote)
Trustees Absent
J. Gunther, K. Stewart, P. Kkayego, S. Lapolice, S. Williams, T. Curtis
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Montero (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
M. Montero (remote)
Guests Present
Carlos Resto (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Board Chair Welcome
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Call the Meeting to Order
D.
Approve Minutes
E.
Public Comment
No public comment
II. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Achievement Committee
B.
Finance Committee
Postponed to next month
C.
Development Committee
Jennison Foundation delivered on the match, and actually increased their funds to $350 K
David staying on to finalize a few open requests
Now pushing to get to $2 million, so making a final ask
Shift to friend-raising as we conclude campaign
Thinking about grand opening of new school building event
D.
Governance Committee
No new meeting to report on
Happy to have Carlos join this meeting, connected through Shakenna
Another prospective candidate in the works
E.
ED Evaluation Committee
Meeting scheduled for January
Lauren will remain on committee
On track for year end review
III. Other Business
A.
Hector
HZ talked about the Discovering Justice program, a plan for students to explore the trial process through mock trial. After school program that works with students interested in the law, links them with legal mentors. HZ looking to bring this program to LACS- will connect MM with executive director
IV. Closing Items
A.
Next meeting
Tuesday January 23 at Max Tavern
Carlos Resto joining as prospective trustee- introductions