Learning First Charter Public School Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingWorcester, MA · December 15, 2025
Agenda
Learning First Charter Public School
Board of Trustees Agenda
Monday December 15, 2025
Location: REMOTE
Board Meeting 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Virtual Meeting Link : LFCPS Board Meeting Link
OR
Direct link on the Board of Trustees page of the LFCPS website: LFCPS Board of Trustees
Virtual Meeting Etiquette Guidance:
● Be Punctual
● Find a quiet place to join the call; be aware of the noise you are making
● Mute yourself when not actively participating
● Participate (Raise Hand and wait to be called upon)
● Make space for others to participate
● Stick to the agenda
● Follow the leader (and allow Leo to lead)
● Stay on topic
Link to on-line web folder for BOT electronic documents:
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School Mission
The mission of Learning First Charter Public school is to prepare a diverse cross-section of
Worcester children for success as students, workers and citizens by providing them with a high
quality education at prevailing public school costs.
Welcome
Minutes for Approval
November 2025***
Public Comments
The board has allocated fifteen minutes to those individuals from the community or staff who
have notified the chair in advance that s/he would like to speak on a topic that may or may not be
on the agenda.
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Learning First Charter Public School
Board of Trustees Agenda
Monday December 15, 2025
Location: REMOTE
Board Meeting 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Presentations
• Superintendent Update
• Math presentation – Sara Cohen, Curriculum Coordinator
Board Committee Reports
Finance Committee – Chair Shantie Prashad (staff: Nancy Morgan)
The Finance Committee works with board members, the Superintendent and Business Manager
to create the upcoming fiscal year budget, present budget recommendations to the Board,
monitor implementation of the approved budget, propose budget revisions, and make policy
recommendations for the management of the charter school’s assets.
• Agenda 12/15/25
• Minutes 11/17/25
• Next meeting 1/26/26 In Person -Via
VOTE:
Governance Committee – Chair Justin Vernon (staff: Kimberly Minton)
The Governance Committee works with other board members on matters pertaining to Board of
Trustees recruitment, nominations, orientation, training, and evaluation. It also has a marketing
arm focused on raising the visibility of the school throughout the community and raising non-
grant funds to support the school’s mission.
• Agenda 11/17/25
• Minutes 10/14/25
• Next meeting 12/15/25
VOTE:
• Denise Fogarty BOT term ending in December. Need a vote for third term***
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Learning First Charter Public School
Board of Trustees Agenda
Monday December 15, 2025
Location: REMOTE
Board Meeting 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Academic Excellence Committee – Chair Ewald Charles (staff: Brianne Padden and Tina
DeVito)
The Academic Excellence Committee works with the board members and the school
Superintendent to define academic excellence ensure that all board members know the charter
promises that were made to the community and the MA Dept of Elementary and Secondary
Education and devise clear and consistent measures to monitor the school’s goals. It also has a
family engagement subcommittee focused on engaging families in the life of the school.
• Agenda 11/17/25
• Minutes 10/14/25
• Next meeting 12/15/25
For Board Action *** (also see individual committee votes)
• Denis Fogarty for third term***
Old Business
New Business
• 1/26/26 Board Retreat Via 89 Shrewsbury St, Worcester
Board Development (Governance Committee)
DESE Site: Obligations and Responsibilities of Boards of Trustees:
http://www.doe.mass.edu/charter/governance/?section=trustees
For Your Information:
• Staff Update
• Cash Balance November 2025
• Balance Sheet and PL November 2025
• Budget to Actual- November 2025
• Enrollment Report : As of December 10,2025, FY26 WAIT LIST: 260, ADM: 667.70
Enrollment: 666 (Feb.15th is final ADM for PP reimbursement, maximum reimbursed for 666)
Opportunities for Board Involvement
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Learning First Charter Public School
Board of Trustees Agenda
Monday December 15, 2025
Location: REMOTE
Board Meeting 6:00PM to 8:00PM
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Communication
• visit www.learningfirstcharter.org
• Monthly Newsletter: visit www.learningfirstcharter.org under “Connect with us”
• Like us on Facebook & Instagram
Reminders
• Next Board Meeting: November 17, 2025
• LFCPS Board Retreat in conjunction with LFF board- 1/26/25
• BOT Web Folder for all documents posted:
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