Minutes

 

TRUSTEES PRESENT: Diana Boisclair; DeVol Joyner; and Denise Lindell

 

ABSENT: Chris Jewell; David Kalla

 

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:  Head of School, Nathan Quesnel; Director of Finance, Rich Freeman; Controller, Sharon Lent; and Recorder, Mary Vega

1.         Call to Order—D. Lindell called the meeting to order at 11:37 a.m.

Motion to approve the September 10, 2024 Special Finance Committee Meeting Minutes was tabled.

R. Freeman reviewed the report with the committee.       

a.  Audit Update – S. Lent provided update.

b.  Exploring Real Estate Options Update – N. Quesnel reported that there are several new developments.  He stated that we should probably obtain professional services to assist/clarify.

c.  Energy Savings Opportunity Update  – N. Quesnel informed the committee that he and R. Freeman met with NPU last month to discuss.  NPU proposed working together to develop an RFP to do an audit of our facility (there’s a cost for auditing firm.)  R. Freeman will work with NPU to write an RFP.  Process with Energia paused.  N. Quesnel will come back to this committee to determine direction, committee agreed with plan.

d.  N. Quesnel informed the committee that the October Bond Agenda was cancelled. 

e.  Enrollment Initiative Update – In an effort to boost enrollment, N. Quesnel informed the committee of the following:  1)  last week we hosted a District Principal & Counselor tour with 6 different District Partners; 2)  he met with Mashantucket Tribal leader M. Purcaro last week; 3) he has a meeting today with the Superintendent of the Parish Hill District; 4) he has been actively communicating with the Sterling Superintendent to become a designated school (needs to work out transportation needs);  5)  first Open House is this Saturday.

 

5.         Adjournment of Meeting

Motion by D. Boisclair, seconded by D. Joyner to adjourn the meeting at 12:05 p.m.  

Vote:  All in favor   Motion Passed

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Mary E. Vega

Recorder

Approved:  November 12, 2024