Minutes - Special Facilities Committee - May 14, 2025
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
SPECIAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEETING
Monday, May 14, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Norwich Free Academy
Latham Board Room
305 Broadway, Norwich, CT
MINUTES
TRUSTEES PRESENT: Allyn Brown; Bryan Hayes; Chris Jewell; David Kalla; David Whitehead; and William Warzecha
ABSENT: Maria Miranda
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Head of School, Nathan Quesnel; Executive Director of Foundation, Kathy McCarthy; Facilities Manager, Alicia Madsen; Controller, Sharon Lent; and Recorder, Mary Vega
1. Call to Order – C. Jewell called the meeting to order at 3:25 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes
Motion by D. Whitehead, seconded by B. Warzecha, to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2025 Special Facilities Committee Meeting.
Vote: 4 in favor / 2 Abstentions Motion Passed
3. Informational Reports
N. Quesnel reviewed the following items with the committee. This was for informational purposes only, they do not need Board approval.
a. Year End Budget Plan
b. Replace Server Room Chiller Contract
c. Change Order to Latham Fan Coil Project
d. Enrollment Projection Proposal
4. Old Business: None
5. New Business:
a. Park Church Feasibility Proposal
N. Quesnel reviewed the proposal with the committee.
Motion by B. Hayes, seconded by A. Brown, to accept the proposal and recommended bringing it to the Board of Trustees for approval at the next regular meeting.
Vote: All in favor Motion Passed
6. Other Topics of Interest:
a. Cafeteria Renovation – Updates on RFP Process
N. Quesnel provided an update on the process.
7. Adjournment
Motion by B. Hayes, seconded by D. Kalla to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
Vote: All in favor Motion Passed
Note Taker: Mary Vega
Approved: June 3, 2025
