Draft Minutes - November 15, 2022
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED AND FINAL
Norwich Free Academy
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 5:30 p.m.
Norwich Free Academy
Latham Building, Board Room (#1101)
305 Broadway, Norwich, CT 06360
MINUTES
TRUSTEES PRESENT: Allyn Brown, III; Betsy Conway; Keith Fontaine; Chris Jewell; DeVol Joyner; David Kalla; Denise Lindell; Maria Miranda; Todd Postler; Mark Tramontozzi; and William Warzecha
ABSENT: Diana Boisclair
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Head of School Brian M. Kelly, Ed.D.; Director of Finance/Human Resources, Rich Freeman; and Director of Communications, Mike O’Farrell
1. Call to Order—Chairman David Kalla called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
2. Secretary’s Report
a. Approval of Minutes: October 18, 2022, Regular Meeting
Motion by D. Joyner, seconded by K. Fontaine to approve the minutes.
Vote: All in favor Motion Passed
3. Consent Agenda
a. Tuition Waiver Requests
Motion by K. Fontaine, seconded by M. Tramontozzi, to approve the 2 tuition waiver requests.
Vote: All in favor Motion Passed
b. Policy Update
1. Class Rank – Policy #5124
Motion by D. Joyner, seconded by M. Tramontozzi, to approve the policy update.
Vote: All in favor Motion Passed
4. Information & Planning
a. Spotlight – N/a
b. Reports and Updates
1. Superintendent’s Report
B. Kelly provided an update of the following:
a. Enrollment
b. Discipline and Behavior
c. Facilities
d. Personnel
e. Starting Budget Season
f. Curriculum/NEASC
g. Committee Meetings
2. Finance
a. Monthly Finance Report
R. Freeman provided a financial report for the period ending October 31, 2022. He also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters
5. General Agenda Items – None
6. Communications/Discussion - None
7. Other Business - None
8. Executive Session
Motion by D. Joyner, seconded by C. Jewell, to go into Executive session at 6:12 p.m. for discussion regarding Attorney-Client Privileged Communications and Personnel
Vote: All in favor Motion passed
B. Kelly and R. Freeman were invited to attend.
Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by C. Jewell to come out of Executive session at 6:22 p.m.
Vote: All in favor Motion passed
9. Adjournment
Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by C. Jewell, to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Vote: All in favor Motion passed
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. Vega
Recording Secretary
Approved: