TRUSTEES PRESENT: Allyn Brown; Keith Fontaine; Bryan Hayes; Chris Jewell; David Kalla; Denise Lindell; Todd Postler; Mark Tramontozzi; and Bill Warzecha

 

ABSENT:  Betsy Conway; Maria Miranda; and Cheryl Ritacco

 

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:  Head of School, Nate Quesnel; Director of Operations/Head Principal, Kristin Peckrul; Director of Student Support Services, Jessica Vocatura;  Director of Human Resources,

Anthony Menard; Executive Director NFA Foundation, Kathy McCarthy; Director of Communications, Michael O’Farrell; Controller, Sharon Lent; and recorder, Mary Vega.

 

1.  Call to Order

     a.  D. Kalla called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.

2.  Amendments to the Agenda

a.  D. Kalla informed committee that the order of the 2 Executive Session items will be switched (item 1. Feasibility Study, item 2. Personnel Matter)

3.  Reading/Approval of Minutes

     a.  Approval of Minutes

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by T. Postler, to approve the April 22, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes. 

     Vote:  All in favor  Motion Passed

B.  Informational Reports

1.  Spotlight

a.  Seniors

N. Quesnel introduced 5 of the top academic seniors saying that these students are what makes the campus great and that he’s proud of them.  He thanked them for what they represent and stated that they are going to do great things.  Each student spoke briefly to the Board sharing a little bit about themselves. K. McCarthy then informed (surprised) them that they were each receiving the Henry A. Tirrell Scholarship in the amount of $10,000.  She shared that Mr. Tirrell was NFA’s fourth Head of School (1904-1940) and that a scholarship was established in his name by members of the Alumni Association, after he retired. Scholarships have been given out every year since being established in 1941.  D. Kalla, on behalf of the Board, thanked each of the students (and their parents) for coming and congratulated them on all their accomplishments.

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.  Enrollment and Recruitment

                        c.  Conversation with Park Church

                        d.  Legislative Action

                        e.  Cafeteria Project

                        f.   Dates Ahead

4.  Finance Report

S. Lent provided the financial report for the period ending April 30, 2025.  She also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters.

            1.  Facilities Committee – C. Jewell provided brief update.

            2.  Nominating Committee – D. Kalla provided update.

D. Old Business – N/a

1.  Foundation Services Agreement

N. Quesnel and K. McCarthy briefly summarized the agreement.

Motion by T. Postler, seconded by M. Tramontozzi, to approve the agreement.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

Motion by K. Fontaine, seconded by T. Postler, to go into Executive session at 6:20 pm for discussion regarding a feasibility study and a personnel matter.

Vote:  All in favor   Motion passed 

N. Quesnel was invited to attend during the feasibility study discussion and excused prior to the personnel matter discussion.

Motion by T. Postler, seconded by A. Brown to come out of Executive session at 7:09 pm.

Vote:  All in favor   Motion passed

Motion by M. Tramontozzi and seconded by A. Brown to approve the feasibility study proposal with Collier Project Leaders for Phase 1 and Phase 2.

Vote:  All in favor   Motion passed

Motion by T. Postler and seconded by B. Hayes to give the Head of School the maximum amount under contract for discretionary performance and match the annual increase given to staff; and to extend his current contract through 2029.

Vote:  All in favor   Motion passed

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by T. Postler, to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Mary E. Vega

Recorder                                                                    

Approved: