Boston Preparatory Charter Public School Meeting
Boston Preparatory Charter Public School Will Hold A Board of Trustees Meeting #1 On October 16th At 8:00 AM.
Date and Time
Friday October 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT
Location
This meeting will be in person, with a hybrid option available.
The public is welcome to attend any meeting of Boston Prep’s Board of Trustees or its subcommittees. If communication assistance or any other accommodations are needed to ensure equal participation, please contact Lucie Torrey ltorrey@bostonprep.org at least two (2) business days prior to the meeting. Any changes in the agenda will be posted on Boston Prep's website and will be electronically filed with the secretary of state at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the meeting.
Boston Prep does not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status in administration of its admissions or educational policies, curricular programs, other school-administered programs, or in its hiring and employment practices in accordance with applicable Federal and Massachusetts laws and regulations
Discussion Topics
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Agenda
Purpose
Presenter
Time
I.
Opening Items
8:00 AM
A.
Record Attendance
1 m
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Kim Borchert
C.
Public Comment
Kim Borchert
1 m
D.
Welcome new Trustee: Ben Sacks
Kim Borchert
1 m
II.
Consent Agenda
8:03 AM
A.
Approve June May 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Approve Minutes
1 m
B.
Approve the June 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Approve Minutes
1 m
C.
Approve the September 2026 Executive Session Minutes
Approve Minutes
1 m
D.
Approve the FY 26 Audit
Vote
1 m
III.
Executive Director Update
8:07 AM
A.
Executive Director Update
FYI
VaLonda Harris
20 m
Interim Executive Director Harris will give an update on the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
IV.
Classroom Observations & Debrief Discussion
8:27 AM
A.
Overview of walkthrough observation tool
VaLonda Harris
5 m
B.
Trustees observe classes and complete observation notes
20 m
C.
Debrief and discussion
VaLonda Harris
30 m
V.
Executive Session
9:22 AM
The Board of Trustees will enter Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A,§21(a)(1) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel. They will not return to open session.
A.
Vote to enter Executive Session
Vote
1 m
B.
Executive Session
30 m
VI.
Closing Items
9:53 AM
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Vote
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08:00AM -
Virtual Meeting Please See NoticeBoston, MA 02136 -
Contact:Lucie Torrey
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Neighborhoods:Hyde Park
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Posted:10/08/2026 - 11:11AM
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