TRUSTEES PRESENT: Dee Boisclair; Betsy Conway; Bryan Hayes; Chris Jewell, David Kalla;

Maria Miranda; Todd Postler; Mark Tramontozzi and Bill Warzecha

 

ABSENT: Allyn Brown; Devol Joyner; and Denise Lindell

 

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:  Head of School, Nate Quesnel; Director of Operations/Head Principal, Kristin Peckrul; Director of Finance, Rich Freeman; Director of Human Resources, Anthony Menard; Executive Director NFA Foundation, Kathy McCarthy; Director of Student Support Services, Jessica Vocatura; Director of Communications, Michael O’Farrell; and Recorder, Mary Vega

 

1.  Call to Order

     a.  D. Kalla called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

2.  Amendments to the Agenda

     a.  None

3.  Reading/Approval of Minutes

     a.  Approval of Minutes

     Motion by B. Conway, seconded by M. Tramontozzi, to approve the August 20, 2024

     Regular Meeting Minutes. 

     Vote:  All in favor  Motion Passed

 

B.  Informational Reports

1.  Spotlight

     a.  Teacher of the Year

N. Quesnel introduced and congratulated NFA Teacher of the Year for the 24-25 school year, Sara Leisten.  He also shared that Sara is a semi-finalist for the Connecticut Teacher of the Year.  Sara spoke to the board stating that it is her 18^th year at NFA and has been a wonderful experience.  She thanked everyone for their support.  On behalf of the board, D. Kalla congratulated Sara.         

            2.  Chairman Report

D. Kalla previewed the agenda. 

3.  Head of School Report

N. Quesnel provided an update on the following:

                        a.  School Metrics

                        b.  Leadership Transitions

                        c.  Dormitory Exploration Project

d.  Dates Ahead

 

4.  Finance Report

R. Freeman provided a financial report for the period ending August 31, 2024.  He also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters.

 

5. Annual Performance Report

K. Peckrul presented the report to the committee. 

C. Trustee Representative Reports – N/a

D. Old Business – N/a

1.     *Policy Update

a.    Sexual Harassment/Title IX Policy #4000.1(a), 4200.1, 5145.44

A. Menard reviewed the changes to the policy, in accordance with State legislation.  B. Conway recommended changing the term “Board” to “Academy” when the term or reference is made regarding employees and students.  She also questioned combining the Title VII and Title IX policies together as she thinks they should be 2 separate policies as they are 2 separate laws.  A. Menard explained that we modeled the combined policies to be in line with CABE.  N. Quesnel suggested setting up a time to discuss with B. Conway and possibly with CABE.  He also recommended that we approve the policy, with B. Conway’s recommendation of term changes.  He said that if there are any other changes to be made after discussing with CABE, any updates will be brought to the board for re-approval.

 

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by B. Warzecha, to approve the Sexual Harassment/Title IX Policy #4000.1(a), 4200.1, 5145.44, based on N. Quesnel’s recommendation.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

 

F.  Executive Session – N/a

G. Potential Action Regarding Executive Session Discussion – N/a

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by T. Postler, to adjourn the meeting at 7:35p.m.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

           

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mary E. Vega

Recorder                                                                    

Approved: October 15