Final

MCCPS Board of Trustees

Board of Trustees Meeting

Published on May 22, 2026 at 4:43 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

Hybrid Format:

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:00 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Ian Hunt 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Lindsay Smith 1 m
  C. Public Comment Discuss Lindsay Smith 5 m
II. MCCPS Annual Budget Report 7:07 PM
  A. Eighth Grade CSL Presentation to the Board Discuss Lindsay Smith 10 m
   

Solar Panels for the MCCPS roof proposal by Larkin Smith

 

Should MCCPS pursue quotes to install panels?

  
  B. MCCPS FY 26/27 proposed budget presentation Discuss Jeff Barry 20 m
  C. Vote to approve MCCPS FY26/27 budget Vote Emily Promise 5 m
III. Head of School Report 7:42 PM
  A. May 2026 HOS report Discuss Stephanie Brant 25 m
IV. Board Action Items: 8:07 PM
  A. Approve Special Meeting in May 2026 Minutes Approve Minutes Ian Hunt 5 m
     
  B. The Board's Fundraising Role Discuss Lindsay Smith 5 m
   

Board goal: 

Fundraising: Explore and propose options to strengthen the long-term financial sustainability of MCCPS. To include creating a strategic plan for a fundraising arm for MCCPS and an unwavering focus on equity and access for all families.

 

Update on sub group?  Are we funding CSL next year?  Are we creating a data base of potential donors?

 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I9AMfOsMYEo4QJc9Ir5oSC9gwiLi8Fz0P8bigl5WxSE/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

  
  C. Vote to approve the HOS' annual evaluation summary Vote Chris Re 10 m
   

Share out collated results and vote to approve final report

  
  D. Gala Feedback FYI Kimberly Nothnagel 5 m
V. Board Annual Items 8:32 PM
  A. Upcoming Agenda Items Discuss Lindsay Smith
   

September-- Annual Board Self Assessment now open!

 

July - Adopt Annual Report, by July 31, Adopt Annual Board Goals
• August – Board Officer Vote,  Adopt HOS Goals, Open Annual Board Self Assessment
• Sept – Review Annual Board Self Assessment, Approve Committee Memberships and
Vice-Chairs
• Oct – Adoption of the Annual Audit (must be done by Oct 31), MCAS
Presentation, Presentation on HOS Evaluation Process by the Personnel Committee
• Nov –  HOS Contract Renewal Notice
• Dec –
• Jan – HOS Mid-year review
• Feb - Adopt School Calander
• March – Set up Satisfaction Survey, Set Annual Board Retreat Date, Presentation of
HOS Annual Evaluation Form
• April – Presentation by HOS of Annual Goals, Budget Adoption
• May – HOS Annual Evaluation
• June – Annual Board Retreat

 

 

  
  B. Board Retreat Update Discuss Lindsay Smith 5 m
   

Saturday, June 6th, 9am - 1pm here at Charter.

 

Volunteers needed for breakfast potluck sign up form and lunch order.

  
  C. Board recruitment and future planning Discuss Lindsay Smith 5 m
   

June 30, 2026 will be the last board meeting with Lindsay and Kim.  We need to prepare for new officers and committee chairs for the July meeting.  

 

 

  
  D. MCPSA plug for board development FYI Lindsay Smith
   

 

Please find a session or a resource to engage with and share back with our board.  

 

https://sites.google.com/masscharterschools.org/board-resource-center24/

  
VI. Committee Updates 8:42 PM
  A. Finance Committee Discuss Emily Promise 5 m
   

HOS Contract negotiations are under way.

 

  • The Board is required to notify the HOS by November and present a contract by January. Completing this process in June simply provides clarity and stability earlier, benefiting both the school and HOS as we plan for the future.
  • Renewing the contract would provide stability and continuity for the school during a critical period for enrollment and long-term viability. Leadership turnover has a direct impact on enrollment, and the school’s current status remains precarious as we seek an amendment to our sending districts to maintain sustainability.
  
  B. Governance Committee Discuss Katie Holt 5 m
  C. Academic Excellence Discuss Chris Doyon 5 m
  D. Development & Communications Discuss Kimberly Nothnagel 5 m
  E. DEI Committee Discuss Lindsay Smith
  F. Personnel Committee FYI Chris Re
VII. Public Comment 9:02 PM
  A. Public Comment Discuss Lindsay Smith 5 m
VIII. Closing Items 9:07 PM
  A. Recap Action Items Discuss Ian Hunt 5 m
   

Clerk to review actions items, add any additional items discussed.

  
  B. Adjourn Meeting Vote Lindsay Smith