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 Bryan Hayes

 

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:  Head of School, Nate Quesnel; Director of Operations/Head Principal, Kristin Peckrul; Director of Finance, Rich Freeman; Director of Human Resources, Anthony Menard; Executive Director NFA Foundation, Kathy McCarthy; Director of Student Support Services, Jessica Vocatura; Director of Communications, Michael O’Farrell; and Recorder, Mary Vega

 

1.  Call to Order

     a.  D. Kalla called the meeting to order at 5:42 p.m.

2.  Amendments to the Agenda

     a.  None

3.  Reading/Approval of Minutes

     a.  Approval of Minutes

     Motion by M. Tromontozzi, seconded by B. Conway, to approve the July 11, 2024

     Special Meeting Minutes and the June 18, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes. 

     Vote:  All in favor  Motion Passed

 

B.  Informational Reports

1.  Spotlight

     a.  None

            2.  Chairman Report

D. Kalla previewed the agenda. 

3.  Head of School Report

N. Quesnel provided an update on the following:

                        a.  Enrollment Update

                        b.  Summer Facilities Work

                        c.  Update on Master Agreement

                        d.  Personnel and Hiring Update

                        e.  Legislative Update

f.  Dates Ahead

 

4.  SY25 School Improvement Plan

     N. Quesnel reviewed the plan with the Board.

5.  Finance Report

R. Freeman provided a financial report for the period ending June 30, 2024.  He also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters.

            1.  Finance Committee – D. Lindell provided update to the Board

            2.  Nominating Committee – D. Kalla provided update to the Board

           

D. Old Business – N/a

1.     *2025 Regular Meeting Schedule

N. Quesnel reviewed the schedule with the Board. 

 

Motion by D. Joyner, seconded by A. Brown, to approve the 2025 Regular Meeting Schedule.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

 

2.     *Head of School Professional Goals

N. Quesnel reviewed with the committee.

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by D. Joyner, to approve the Head of School Professional Goals.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

 

3.     *Educator Evaluation Plan

S. Jones presented the plan to the committee.

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by A. Brown, to approve the Educator Evaluation Plan.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

 

F.  Executive Session – N/a

G. Potential Action Regarding Executive Session Discussion – N/a

Motion by A. Brown, seconded by B. Conway, to adjourn the meeting at 6:36 p.m.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

           

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

Mary E. Vega

Recorder                                                                    

Approved: