TRUSTEES PRESENT: Allyn Brown; Betsy Conway; Keith Fontaine; Bryan Hayes; David Kalla; Denise Lindell; Maria Miranda; Todd Postler; Cheryl Ritacco; Mark Tramontozzi; and Bill Warzecha

 

ABSENT:  Chris Jewell

 

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 5:30 p.m.

2.  Amendments to the Agenda

     a.  None

3.  Reading/Approval of Minutes

     a.  Approval of Minutes

     Motion by B. Conway, seconded by M. Tramontozzi, to approve the November 19, 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 and Recruitment Update

c.  Budget Communication

d.  Engagement with Sen. Osten/Rep. Wilson and the Dept. of Administrative Services

e.  Visit from new Connecticut Education Committee Chair, Rep. Jennifer Leeper

f.   Dates Ahead

4.  Finance Report – N/a

C. Trustee Representative Reports – N/a

D. Old Business – N/a

1.     *Reschedule June Regular Board meeting to June 3, 2025

Motion by B. Conway, seconded by T. Postler, to approve rescheduling the June meeting.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed      

2.  2024-25 Board Committee Assignments

                 D. Kalla reviewed the 2024-25 committee assignments with the board.

3.  *Policy Update

            a.  Graduation Policy #6146

            J. Vocatura reviewed the changes, in accordance with state requirements.

            b.  Alternative Credit Policy #6176 (recommended for removal)

J. Vocatura explained that this policy is being removed as important elements are now incorporated in the updated Graduation Policy.

c.  Written Code of Conduct #3542.22

R. Freeman reviewed the changes, in accordance with CABE and national regulations.

d.  Memorial Policy #4400

J. Vocatura reviewed changes for memorializing members of the school community.

Motion by T. Postler, seconded by B. Conway, to approve all Policy updates.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion Passed

4.  *FY2025-2026 Budget Transmittal

          a.  FY2025-2026 Budget Worksheets

          N. Quesnel reviewed the transmittal and worksheets with the board.

            Motion by T. Postler, seconded by M. Tramontozzi, to approve the FY2025-2026 Budget.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

Motion by M. Tramontozzi, seconded by T. Postler, to adjourn the meeting at 6:58 p.m.

Vote:  All in favor    Motion passed

           

 

Respectfully submitted,

Mary E. Vega

Recorder                                                                    

Approved:  February 11, 2025