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Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School

Meeting of the Board of Trustees

Published on September 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM EDT
Amended on September 9, 2026 at 9:26 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT

PVPA Conference Room

15 Mulligan Drive

South Hadley, MA

 

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 6:00 PM
  A. Record Attendance   Azizah Yasin 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Azizah Yasin 1 m
  C. Reading of the Mission Statement   PVPA Board Member 1 m
   

The Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School offers its students intensive exposure to the performing arts within the context of an excellent college preparatory curriculum.

 

  
  D. Public Comments   Azizah Yasin 10 m
   

Brief comments are welcomed

 

Public Comment is a time to for us to hear directly from the community. We genuinely value every opinion, as your feedback is crucial to our work as we provide service and support to PVPA students, families, and staff. Please note that the Board generally does not respond directly during Public Comment to ensure that we give full consideration to each issue before formulating an official response.

 

  
  E. Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes Azizah Yasin 5 m
    Minutes for Board of Trustees Meeting - Mandatory Training on July 14, 2026  
  F. Approval of Minutes Approve Minutes Azizah Yasin 5 m
    Minutes for Board of Trustees Annual Retreat on July 19, 2026  
II. PVPA Staff and Student Reports 6:23 PM
  A. Staff Report Discuss Jayme Winell 5 m
   

Jayme Winell is invited to provide a PVPA Staff Report

  
  B. Student Reports Discuss Student Council Representatives 5 m
   

PVPA Student Council members are invited to provide student reports

  
III. Head of School Report 6:33 PM
  A. General Updates Discuss Brent Nielsen 20 m
   
  • Opening Days of the 2026- 2027 School Year
  • Enrollment Updates
  • 30th Celebration and Alumni Open Mic
  • Review School Culture Data
  
IV. Governance Committee 6:53 PM
  A. Approve 2026-2031 Accountability Plan Vote Thomas Roy 10 m
     
  B. Approve Policies Vote Thomas Roy 20 m
   
  • Board of Trustees Powers, Duties, and Responsibilities
  • Open Meeting Policy
  • Reporting Abuse and Neglect
  • Reporting Policy
  • Public Complaints in Accordance with 603 CMR 1.09
  
     
     
     
     
     
  C. Committee Appointments Discuss Azizah Yasin 15 m
V. Closing Items 7:38 PM
  A. President's Business Discuss Azizah Yasin 10 m
   

President's Business and Updates as well as any updates that were not anticipated 24 hours prior to the meeting.

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Azizah Yasin 1 m