DRAFT Minutes - October 15, 2024
DRAFT MINUTES UNTIL APPROVED AND FINAL
Norwich Free Academy
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:30 p.m.
Norwich Free Academy
Latham Building, Board Room (Rm #1101)
305 Broadway, Norwich, CT
MINUTES
TRUSTEES PRESENT: Allyn Brown; Dee Boisclair; Betsy Conway; Bryan Hayes; Devol Joyner; David Kalla;
Denise Lindell; Todd Postler; Mark Tramontozzi; and Bill Warzecha
ABSENT: Chris Jewell; Maria Miranda
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Head of School, Nate Quesnel; Director of Operations/Head Principal, Kristin Peckrul; Director of Student Support Services, Jessica Vocatura; Director of Finance, Rich Freeman; Director of Human Resources, Anthony Menard; Executive Director NFA Foundation, Kathy McCarthy; Director of Communications, Michael O’Farrell; and Recorder, Mary Vega
A. Procedural
1. Call to Order
a. D. Kalla called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Amendments to the Agenda
a. None
3. Reading/Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of Minutes
Motion by T. Postler, seconded by D. Joyner, to approve the September 17, 2024
Regular Meeting Minutes.
Vote: All in favor Motion Passed
B. Informational Reports
1. Spotlight - N/a
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
c. New Video Series
d. Dates Ahead
4. Finance Report
R. Freeman provided a financial report for the period ending September 30, 2024. He also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters.
5. SPED Restructure Update
J. Vocature presented the update to the committee.
C. Trustee Representative Reports
a. Finance Committee – D. Lindell provided an update on the audit.
D. Old Business – N/a
E. New Business
1. *Reschedule January Regular Meeting
Motion by T. Postler, seconded by B. Warzecha, to approve rescheduling the January Regular meeting to January 13, 2025.
Vote: All in favor Motion Passed
F. Executive Session – N/a
G. Potential Action Regarding Executive Session Discussion – N/a
H. Adjournment
Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by A. Brown, to adjourn the meeting at 6:05p.m.
Vote: All in favor Motion passed
Respectfully submitted,
Mary E. Vega
Recorder
Approved: