Date / Location
Attendees:
Jan 27 / Panera Bread 5:30 - 6:30pm
Monica
Neil
Susan
Chris
· BOD update from Neil
- Action item review
Agenda:
Jan BOD Notes from Neil
This past board meeting we spent a lot of time talking about the role of the staff liaison and the principle and business manager at the board
meetings. It seems that there was a policy on this but it has been removed, and no one can quite figure out why. Overall, while the history
would be helpful, we just need to get the policy in place. The board is really hoping we can have a first read of a policy for this at the
January. I am not sure who this is assigned to, but it is something we really need to deliver. I believe I sent out a copy of the removed
policy, I think that is the place to start and if we feel it covers what is important, great, otherwise lets adjust it and get it ready.
In addition to that policy, we need to have something ready to review on requirements for being on the board of the directors, We have
focused past conversations on credit report and background check. We need to have a first read of a policy for that in Jan as well. I think a
little research from other schools could be helpful here.
Meeting Notes:
Policy/BOD Manual updates: First and second reads required to pass policy so it takes 3 months to approve. BoD request that policy be written as soon as possible.
Kresta and Roger believe that the staff liaison role should be an ex-officio member.
Point of discussion: How far in arrears regarding FHM fees can a board member be to stay on the BoD?
Define rqmts for joining the board (e.g. background checks etc) - no progress; lower priority
BOD next Tues at 6pm 2/3. Monica can join.
Monica was able to connect with Compass Charter School. The Executive Director is ex-officio, principals are invited to join for relevant topics.
· Compass removed all staff from the board based on some investigation with the League of Charter schools. Teachers are on committees (e.g. SAC) and consolidate feedback via a "report" to the BOD. It may make
sense to formalize this process at FHM.
Susan provided a template that can be leveraged for BoD discussions.
Monica to provide the written policy for the Tues BoD regarding the principal and staff liaison roles using Compass as a example. Review by other Gov members to occur prior to Tues.
FHM BoD Treasurer resigned, need to work on replacing. He was also a "community member". Might make sense to go to banks to try and get someone to join BOD. Gov Committee owns this.
Executive BoD sessions can be held to get things done if timelines aren't conducive to policy change et.
Next Gov meeting to be determine via "doodle" poll.