TRUSTEES PRESENT: Allyn Brown, Betsy Conway, Chris Jewell, Devol Joyner, David Kalla,

Denise Lindell, Maria Miranda, Todd Postler, Mark Tramontozzi and Bill Warzecha

 

ABSENT: Dee Boisclair and Keith Fontaine

 

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:  Head of School, Brian Kelly; Director of Finance and Human Resources, Rich Freeman; Executive Director of NFA Foundation, Kathy McCarthy; Director of Communications, Michael O’Farrell and Recorder, Mary Vega

 

1.         Call to Order— D. Kalla called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.

 

Motion by B. Conway, seconded by D. Lindell, to approve the January 24, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes. 

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

 

3.         Consent Agenda

          a. *Tuition Waiver

Motion by B. Conway, seconded by B. Warzecha, to approve the Tuition Waiver as presented. 

Vote: All in favor    Motion Passed

                       

          a. Spotlight – Ham Radio Club

Dr. Kelly briefly spoke about NFA’s recent live direct contact with Astronaut Josh Cassada on board the International Space Station on January 30^th, stating that a lot of hard work went into the year’s long project and was a “really cool moment” for NFA.   He then introduced Anthony Girasoli, Director of IT and Ham Radio and Engineering Club Advisor, who provided more details about what went into the whole process.   Also present were 2 Ham Radio Club members, Gabriel Bartlett and Henry Brown, who spoke about the historic event and answered questions from Board members.

                      1.  Superintendent’s Report

                      B. Kelly provided an update on the following:

            a.  Enrollment Update

            b.  Other Updates

            c.  NEASC-CIE Accreditation Process Update

                                    a.  Monthly Finance Report

R. Freeman provided a financial report for the period ending January 31, 2023.  He also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters

 

         

5.  General Agenda Items – None

 

                     

 

Motion by D. Lindell, seconded by D. Joyner, to go into Executive session at 6:20 p.m. for discussion regarding Personnel/Attorney-Client Privileged Communications 

Vote: All in favor   Motion passed

 

B. Kelly and R. Freeman were invited to attend.

 

Motion by D. Lindell, seconded by D. Joyner to come out of Executive session at 6:40 p.m.  

Vote:  All in favor   Motion passed

 

Motion by B. Warzecha, seconded by D. Lindell, to adjourn the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

                       

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Mary E. Vega

Recorder                                                                    

Approved: