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

 

ABSENT:  Allyn Brown; Betsy Conway; 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.

 

1.  Call to Order

     a.  D. Kalla called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

2.  Amendments to the Agenda

     a.  None

3.  Reading/Approval of Minutes

     a.  Approval of Minutes

     Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by W. Warzecha, to approve the January 13, 2025

     Regular Meeting Minutes. 

     Vote:  All in favor  Motion Passed

 

B.  Informational Reports

1.  Spotlight

a.  Linda Farinha – College and Career Center

N. Quesnel introduced Linda saying he is proud and appreciative of all that she does for NFA.  Linda spoke about our partners and pathway programs (healthcare, manufacturing and early childhood) and how our students benefit, giving examples such as:  paid internships, micro-credentials (certifications), manufacturing opportunities and early childhood experience.  She went on to say that the College and Career Center also provides students with other benefits such as assistance with resume writing, mock interviews and college application assistance, just to name a few.  She said that she appreciates all the support and that this program is what makes NFA unique. 

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.  Our Response to Shifts in Federal Policy

d.  Dates Ahead

 

 

 

4.  Mid-Year School Improvement Plan Report

N. Quesnel provided a brief update of the report to the board.  K. Peckrul, J. Vocatura, R. Freeman and A. Menard each provided a more in depth update of their respective projects

     from the plan.

5.  Finance Report

R. Freeman provided a financial report for the period ending January 31, 2025.  He also briefed the Trustees on other financial matters.

6.  Presentation of FY 23-24 Audit Results

Melanie Ballestas and Matt Wise, auditors from Clifton Larson Allen, LLP (CLA), attending virtually, provided a brief presentation of the audit report to the board.  N. Quesnel thanked D. Lindell for her leadership, as well as the finance team for their work to get the audit finalized.

C. Trustee Representative Reports – N/a

D. Old Business – N/a

E.  New Business – N/a

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

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

           

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mary E. Vega

Recorder                                                                     Approved:  March 18