none in attendance

This week is first assessment sessions.  Once complete, will dive into the data and have more to report in the next meeting.

Modesto spent the day as a freshman last week.  Highlight was shadowing a impressive Freshman and witness the amazing work and experiences occurring at Libertas.  Found some opportunities to improve but it was exciting to see how far we've come.  Exciting to see the strong rigorous program that has been our goal.  Planning to do this again as a 6th grader soon. 

Exciting news on our first Questbridge Scholar finalist!  It is a very rigorous application and she has done such a great job.  If selected will receive a full scholarship.  Unaware of a founding graduating class member winning this award.

MCAS celebrations for growth and accomplishments.  Over 100 families attended and celebrated.  Best MCAS results yet and hoping this will continue to improve each year.  Recognizing teachers for their work on this next week.  Using all this success to launch this year's efforts to continue raising the bar. 

     Nicole commented that it was great event but suggested a photo for all students not just the highest group.  Modesto appreciated the feedback and will forward onto the team. 

Liberty St Updates

Having weekly meetings with VAAS now.

All the paperwork, etc has been done.  Just waiting for the date of the transformer can be delivered.  Nervous that this may be delayed slightly but still need every minute to move.  

All the rest is on track.
Working to reconcile the budget with all the changes (up and down).  Will present that with Finance Committee at next meeting.

Key School Data

Attendance in the 90's percent but want it even better.  Most missed days occurred at the beginning of the year and in much better place now. 

GPA is a little off track right now but supports in place to improve.  This week/next week is when kids can catch up so will see this improve.

Dates
Trunk-or-Treat Oct 28th

Canned Food Drive - Nov 8-26th  Maybe bring something to the next board meeting.  

Did not meet last month

Sean Alexander and Kris Lane presented financial audit 2023-24 year.
 - met with finance committee last week
 - meet GAAP guidelines but also reviewed for extra levels due to State & federal funding
 - no concerns or non-compliances found

 - no deficiencies on internal controls

 - very good audit

 - Reviewed financial ratios and compared to DESE benchmarks and FY 2023
       - school is in strong financial position - improved position due to expansion of the school 

 - FY 2025 suggestions 

       - Don't need to do extra reporting/checks since federal support threshold was increased

       - Happy to assist with new needs with the new building coming online
 - Audit went very smoothly and Libertas team was well prepared 

Patrick agreed with the Audit results and school is in good financial perspective. 

Focused on Donor Wall for new building.

Also discussed introducing the school and new building to the community.  Planning 3 introduction events: 1. Donor tour, 2. General Springfield community, 3.State Charter school leaders /DESE/Politicians

Will also have a general fundraising event in March.

Did not meet this month

Did not meet this month

Special thank you to Tiffani for her service on the board.  We will miss her amazing insight, knowledge and pushes and wish her luck in her next experiences.  

November 26, 2024, 5:30 pm