Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Cherise Villanueva’s organization
Mar 17, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees Agenda
The board meeting included updates from the superintendent regarding teacher returns for the next school year, enrollment and the lottery process, and budget planning with a 3% inflationary raise. There was discussion regarding the state not adding additional seats to charter public schools and potential funding cuts. MCAS scores were also discussed. The need to vote in May for additional terms for five BOT members, charter renewal, and recruiting more members for the BOT were addressed. The board discussed the school year calendar, approving a change to 192 days for returning staff and 199 days for new staff, due to Good Friday.
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Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
The meeting included updates from the superintendent regarding MCAS testing, teacher observations, a special education program audit, and charter renewal. The finance committee discussed school cash balances, the overall budget, budget adjustments, and a capital budget plan. The governance committee discussed the charter renewal, the accountability plan, and a review of the BOT by-laws. Marlena Eastty was approved as a new Board of Trustees member. The academic excellence committee discussed teaching and learning cycles, parent involvement, ANET and MCAS SWOT analysis, fundraising campaigns, future projects, SEPAC, and ELPAC Advisory Council. An extended leave of absence for an employee was approved. There was also a discussion of obligations and responsibilities of Boards of Trustees.
Dec 16, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees Minutes
The meeting included a Superintendent's update, a finance committee report that discussed cash balances and reviewed financial statements, and a governance committee report. There was also a discussion about MCAS assessment results for ELA and Math, intervention learning blocks for MCAS, and holiday fun events in the school. The board moved to an executive session.
Nov 18, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees Agenda
The agenda includes an update from the Superintendent, reports from the Finance, Governance, and Academic Excellence Committees, and a review of the school's budget and enrollment. The board will also discuss the DESE site on the obligations and responsibilities of boards of trustees. There will be an opportunity for public comment and a Thanksgiving lunch is noted.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
