May 7, 2020

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda – May 7, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

Zoom & Telephone Access: see below

Meeting material available at PVCICS or by request sent to info@pvcics.org

Public comment: email info@pvcics.org before 5:00 PM May 6th to request/arrange public comment

OPEN SESSION

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

a.      Minutes - vote

4.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

a. Finance Committee (25)

                                                    i.     Review financial accounts & changes

                                                   ii.     Review of the capital budget and the operating budget

                                                 iii.     Preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year

                                                 iv.     Schedule of proposed major activities

b. Trusteeship Committee (10)

                                                    i.     New Trustee Slate Update

                                                   ii.     Amended bylaws - vote

c. Personnel Committee (5)

5.      Principal’s Update (10)

6.      Executive Director’s Update (25)

a. 2020-2021 Recruitment Update

b. 2020-2021 Facility Plan

c. College affiliation update

d. Bus contract amendment - vote

7.      Executive Director 2018-2019 Evaluation Update (5)

8.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

9.      New Business (5)

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy

 The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): 1) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office,                      sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

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April 29, 2020 at 6:00 PM - Litigation Committee

PVCICS Board of Trustees

Emergency Meeting

DESE Litigation Committee Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, April 29, 2020 AT 6:00 pm

 Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA. Virtual

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this meeting announcement has been posted in the PVCICS office;

sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822; and, posted online at

http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

March 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Litigation Committee

PVCICS Board of Trustees

DESE Litigation Committee Meeting Agenda

Thursday, MARCH 26, 2020 AT 5:00 pm

 Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this meeting announcement has been posted in the PVCICS office;

sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822; and, posted online at

http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

CANCELLED - March 16, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Trusteeship Committee

PVCICS Board of Trustees

Trusteeship Committee Meeting Agenda

NOTE: This meeting was CANCELLED.

Monday, March 16, 2020 AT 5:30 pm

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

  Agenda:

Call to Order

Approve past committee minutes from October 15, 2019

Interview applicants for Board of Trustees

Discussion and Recommendations

Other committee business

Date of next meeting

Adjourn

As per Open Meeting Law, this meeting announcement has been posted in the PVCICS office;

sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822; and, posted online at

http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

March 5, 2020

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda – March 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

OPEN SESSION

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

a.      Minutes - vote

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

a. Finance Committee (5)

b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

c. Personnel Committee (5)

6.      Principal’s Update (10)

a.      Black History Event

7.      Executive Director’s Update (25)

a. 2020-2021 Recruitment Update

                                                    i.     Acceptance letters

b. 2020-2021 Facility Plan

c. Bike Path

d. College affiliation update

8.      Board Strategic Planning (5)

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.   New Business (5)

 EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration of Real Estate purchase (15)

  The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): 1) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office,                      sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

February 6, 2020

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda – February 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

OPEN SESSION

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

a.      Minutes - vote

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

a. Finance Committee (5)

b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

c. Personnel Committee (5)

6.      Principal’s Update (10)

7.      Executive Director’s Update (25)

a. 2020-2021 Recruitment Update

b. Dismissal Procedure Charter Amendment Update

8.      Board Strategic Planning (5)

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.   New Business (5)

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration of Real Estate purchase (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): 1) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office,                      sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

January 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM - Finance Committee

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees - Finance Committee

Agenda January 30, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1)     Call to Order

2)     Approve old minutes - vote

3)     Review latest financials

4)     Credit card audits

5)     403(b)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

February 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM - Personnel Committee

MEETING NOTICE 

Personnel Committee Meeting

Thursday, February 6, 2020 – 5:00pm

Location:  PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA  01035

Agenda

1)      Call to Order

2)      Review/Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)

3)      Plan for Principal Observations

4)      Begin development of Executive Director Succession Plan

5)      Other business 

6)      Adjourn

As per Open Meeting Law, this meeting announcement has been posted in the PVCICS Office; 

Sent to the Secretary of State’s Office, fax: 617-742-4822; 

and, posted online at:  http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

January 2, 2020

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda – January 2, 2020 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

OPEN SESSION

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

    a.      Minutes - vote

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

    a. Finance Committee (5)

    b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

    c. Personnel Committee (5)

6.      Principal’s Update (20)

    a.      Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS)

7.      Executive Director’s Update (25)

    a. 2020-2021 Recruitment Update

    b. Dismissal Procedure Charter Amendment Update

    c. Sister School Agreement

8.      Board Strategic Planning (5)

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.   New Business (5)

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration of Real Estate purchase (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): 1) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office,                      sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

December 5, 2019

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda – December 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

OPEN SESSION

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

a.      Minutes - vote

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

a. Finance Committee (5)

b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

c. Personnel Committee (5)

6.      Principal’s Update (20)

a.      National Alliance for Public Charter Schools & Public Impact report - highlighting a charter school leader of color

7.      Executive Director’s Update (25)

a. 2020-2021 Recruitment Update

b. Dismissal Procedure Charter Amendment – vote

c. Sister School

8.      Board Strategic Planning (5)

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.   New Business (5)

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration of Real Estate purchase (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): 1) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office,                      sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

November 7, 2019

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda – November 7, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

OPEN SESSION

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

        a.      Minutes - vote

        b.      Meeting Schedule

        c.      ED Evaluation

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

        a. Finance Committee (5)

        b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

        c. Personnel Committee (5)

                  i.     Principal Evaluation - vote

6.      Principal’s Update (10)

a.      IB Update – Patrice MacPherson

7.      Executive Director’s Update (15)

        a. 2020-2021 Recruitment Update

        b. Dismissal  Procedure Charter Amendment - vote

8.      Board Strategic Planning (5)

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.      New Business (5)

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration of Real Estate purchase (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): 1) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office,                      sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

October 24, 2019 at 9:00 AM - Finance Committee

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees - Finance Committee

Agenda October 24, 2019 at 9:00 AM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1)     Call to Order

2)     Approve old minutes - vote

3)     Review latest financials

4)     Review audit – vote

5)     Credit card audits

6)     403(b)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

October 15, 2019 at 5:30 PM - Trusteeship Committee

PVCICS Board of Trustees

Trusteeship Committee Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at 5:30 pm

             Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda:

Call to Order

Approve past committee minutes – May 19, 2019 and September 25, 2019

Review schedule for anticipated committee work on Trustee Recruitment

Discuss Bylaw changes

(a) Date of Annual Meeting and Required Reports

         (b) Assignment of members on committees

Other committee business

Date of next meeting

Adjourn

 As per Open Meeting Law, this meeting announcement has been posted in the PVCICS office;

sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822; and, posted online at

http://www.pvcics.org/home/board-of-trustees-main-page

September 25, 2019 at 5:30PM - Trusteeship Committee

September 25, 2019 - Trusteeship Committee

PVCICS Board of Trustees

Trusteeship Committee Meeting Agenda

September 25, 2019   5:30 pm

         Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 

Agenda:

Call to Order

Approve past committee minutes – May 19, 2019

Review schedule for anticipated committee work on Trustee Recruitment

Discuss possible Bylaw changes (a) Date of Annual Meeting and Required Reports

                                                     (b) Term limits for community members on committees

Other committee business

Date of next meeting

Adjourn

As per Open Meeting Law, this meeting announcement has been posted in the PVCICS office;

sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822; and, posted online at: pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees

September 20, 2019 at 9:00AM - Personnel Committee

September 20, 2019 - Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee Meeting

Friday, September 20, 2019 – 9:00am 

Location:  PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA  01035

Agenda

1)      Call to Order

2)      Review/Approval of Minutes from previous meeting(s) 

4)      Review 2019-2020 Goals for Executive Director

5)      Other business 

6)      Adjourn 

As per Open Meeting Law, this meeting announcement has been posted in the PVCICS Office; 

Sent to the Secretary of State’s Office, fax: 617-742-4822; 

and, posted online at: pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees

September 5, 2019

September 5, 2019

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda - September 5, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

OPEN SESSION

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

a.      Minutes

b.      Faculty Representative Confirmation - vote

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

a. Finance Committee (5)

b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

                                                    i.     Bylaws

c. Personnel & Grievance Committee (5)

                                                    i.     Goals

6.      Principal’s Update (10)

a.      Family Handbook update

7.      Executive Director’s Update (15)

a. IB Conference

b. Facilities 

c. Enrollment

8.      Board Strategic Planning (15)

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.   New Business (5)

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion of litigation strategy & consideration of Real Estate purchase (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): 1) To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body; 2) To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property; and the chair so declares.-open session not will reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees

July 29, 2019

July 29, 2019

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda - July 29, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

OPEN SESSION (15)

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public comment (5)

3.      General overview of recent activity related to PVCICS complaint against MA BESE (10)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3): To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares.-open session will reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion on strategy with respect to litigation (30)

OPEN SESSION resumes (95)

1.      Call to Order

2.      Administrative items (10)

a.      New member introductions (2)

b.      Status of bylaws (2)

c.      Establish meeting schedule for 2019-2020 academic year (6)

3.      SEPAC Report (5)

4.      Committee & Task Force Reports (15)

a. Finance Committee (5)

b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

                                          i.     Trustee handbook status

                                         ii.     Faculty Trustee status

c. Personnel & Grievance Committee (5)

                                          i.     Letter received July 24, 2019/dated June 12, 2019

5.      Expanding Committee membership (5)

6.      Annual Report – vote (15)

7.      Principal’s Update (10)

8.      Executive Director’s Update (10)

a. Policy revision status

b. Facilities capacity status

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.   New Business (5)

11.   Officer Elections – votes (15)

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees

June 6, 2019

June 6, 2019

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Meeting

Agenda June 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public Comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

a. Approval of April 30, 2019, meeting minutes – vote

b. Approval of May 2, 2019, meeting minutes – vote

c. Approval of May 16, 2019, meeting minutes – vote

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (50)

a. Finance Committee (30)

                                          i.     Final budget for the upcoming fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019 - vote

                                         ii.     Recommendation regarding the renewal of the contract with the MP Group of Springfield as Independent Auditors - vote

b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

                                          i.     Aime DeGrenier presented as candidate for member of Trusteeship Committee - vote

c. Personnel & Grievance Committee (10)

                                          i.     Status of grievance filed in February 2019

6.      Principal’s Update (10)

7.      Executive Director’s Update (20)

a. Status of request for bylaws revisions to DESE

b. Upcoming BESE meeting on June 25, 2019 - vote

8.      Board Governance Discussion (15)

a. Recap of MPCSA webinars (10)

                                          i.     “What You Can Do … to Increase Your School’s Access to Funding” – 5/6/19

                                         ii.     “Charter School Leader Collaboration, Supervision, and Evaluation” – 6/3/19

b. Upcoming Board activities and responsibilities

9.      Board Members’ Updates (5)

10.   New Business (5)

11.   EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion on strategy with respect to litigation and for discussion on property acquisition (30)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per M.G.L., c. 30A, s. 21(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Open session will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 –To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property- open session will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

            As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees

May 2, 2019

May 2, 2019

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees Annual Meeting

Agenda May 2, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public Comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (5)

a. Approval of April 4, 2019, meeting minutes – vote

b. Approval of April 23, 2019, meeting minutes – vote

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (50)

a. Finance Committee (30)

                                          i.     Financial accounts, including trust funds, of PVCICS as of most recent practicable date

                                         ii.     Principal changes in the financial accounts, including trust funds, during preceding year

                                       iii.     Review of the capital budget and the operating budget for the current fiscal year

                                        iv.     Preliminary budget for the upcoming fiscal year commencing July 1, 2019

                                         v.     Schedule of proposed major activities for the current and upcoming fiscal years

b. Trusteeship Committee (5)

c. Personnel & Grievance Committee (10)

                                          i.     ED Emergency Succession Plan – vote

                                         ii.     Status of grievance filed in February 2019

d. Committee on Review and Appeal of Charter Amendment (5)

6.      Trusteeship Committee: Review 4/4/2019 presentation of new candidates for BoT seats – vote (5)

7.      Principal’s Update (10)

a. DESE Core Criteria visit of April 30, 2019

b. High School Commencement Ceremony – May 31, 2019, 5:30 PM

8.      Executive Director’s Update (40)

a. Status of request for bylaws revisions to DESE (1)

b. Considerations re: Commissioner’s refusal to bring expansion request to BESE – vote (9)

c. Accountability Plan – vote (30)

9.      MCPSA “Share Your Story” for National Charter Schools Week (7)

10.   Upcoming MPCSA webinars (3)

a. “What You Can Do … to Increase Your School’s Access to Funding” – 5/6/19 - 10:00-11:30 AM

b. “Charter School Leader Collaboration, Supervision, and Evaluation” – 6/3/19 - 10:00-11:30 AM

11.   Board Governance Discussion (15)

a. Upcoming Board activities and responsibilities

b. Goal setting and strategic planning: School, ED, and Board

12.   Board Members’ Updates (5)

13.   New Business (5)

14.   EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion on property acquisition (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)2 –To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property- open session will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees

April 4, 2019

April 4, 2019

MEETING NOTICE

Board of Trustees

Agenda April 4, 2019 at 6:00 PM

Location: PVCICS, 317 Russell Street, Hadley, MA

Agenda (time estimates in minutes)

1.      Call to Order

2.      Public Comment (5)

3.      Administrative items (15)

a.      Approval of March 7, 2019, meeting minutes – vote

b.      Approval of March 23, 2019, meeting minutes – vote

c.      DESE Core Criteria visit

                                                    i.     April 30, 2019 – 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

                                                   ii.     Scheduling prep for visit

4.      SEPAC Report (5)

5.      Committee & Task Force Reports (20)

a.      Finance Committee (5)

                                                    i.     Purchase of Certificates of Deposit – vote

b.      Personnel & Grievance Committee (10)

c.      Committee on Review and Appeal of Charter Amendment (5)

d.      Trusteeship Committee (5)

6.      Trusteeship Committee presentation of slate of candidates for Board seats – vote (25)

7.      Principal’s Update (10)

a.      College Acceptances

8.      Executive Director’s Update (10)

a.      Status of submission of bylaws revisions to DESE

b.      Recruitment update

9.      Board Governance Discussion (15)

a.      Debrief: April 1, 2019 MPCSA webinar: "To Govern, Not To Manage: What Good Charter School Boards Do To Support Quality in Their Schools"

b.      Strategic Planning

                                                    i.     Topic: governance

                                                   ii.     August – yearly planning meeting

10.   Board Members’ Updates (10)

11.   New Business (5)

12.   EXECUTIVE SESSION for discussion on possible litigation (15)

The PVCICS Board of Trustees will enter into Executive Session per Chapter 30A Section 21(a)9 – "To meet or confer with a mediator, as defined in section 23C of chapter 233, with respect to any litigation or decision on any public business within its jurisdiction involving another party, group or entity..."-open session will not reconvene at the conclusion of the Executive Session.

As per Open Meeting Law, this announcement meeting has been posted in the PVCICS office, sent to the Secretary of State’s office, fax: 617-742-4822 and posted online at http://www.pvcics.org/about-pvcics/board-of-trustees