Washington Latin
Minutes
WLPCS Board of Governors Meeting - January 2025
Date and Time
Thursday January 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Location
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Directors Present
A. Graham (remote), A. Jesseman (remote), A. Zachariah (remote), B. Caldwell (remote), B. Williams-Kief (remote), C. McFadgion (remote), E. Paisner (remote), F. Perera (remote), G. Kautt (remote), J. Osgood (remote), K. Merritt (remote), L. Ballenger (remote), L. Rucker (remote), M. Yeager (remote), P. Jayachandran (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
C. Gifford (remote), D. Smith (remote), G. Izurieta (remote), L. Chia (remote), Lauren Massey (attendee) (remote), P. Anderson (remote), T. Porter (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Opening Remarks
II. The Latin Way Moment
A.
Share a story, quote, or recent experience that brought "The Latin Way" to life for you.
Board members shared positive feedback about the SPED program at WLPCS, particularly at AJC. Members noted the lasting impact of The Latin Way on alumni relationships. Diana Smith shared alumni feedback highlighting the value of difficult conversations at WLPCS. A 5th grade pilot program was reported as progressing well.
III. Consent Agenda
A.
Approve Minutes
The board agreed to approve the following items from the Consent Agenda.
- LEA Executive Report for January 2025
- Admissions Snapshot
The board agreed to omit the following items from the Consent Agenda.
- Risk Management Update
- November 2024 Financials
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Paisner |
Aye
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| C. McFadgion |
Aye
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| A. Jesseman |
Aye
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| A. Zachariah |
Aye
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| B. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| A. Graham |
Aye
|
| J. Osgood |
Aye
|
| L. Ballenger |
Aye
|
| B. Williams-Kief |
Aye
|
| P. Jayachandran |
Aye
|
| K. Merritt |
Aye
|
| G. Kautt |
Aye
|
| L. Rucker |
Aye
|
| F. Perera |
Aye
|
| M. Yeager |
Aye
|
B.
Approve Consent Agenda Items
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Jesseman |
Aye
|
| L. Ballenger |
Aye
|
| G. Kautt |
Aye
|
| P. Jayachandran |
Aye
|
| A. Zachariah |
Aye
|
| M. Yeager |
Aye
|
| J. Osgood |
Aye
|
| F. Perera |
Aye
|
| L. Rucker |
Aye
|
| B. Williams-Kief |
Aye
|
| B. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| E. Paisner |
Aye
|
| A. Graham |
Aye
|
| K. Merritt |
Aye
|
| C. McFadgion |
Aye
|
C.
LEA Executive Report
The board approved this Consent Agenda item, but there are questions about staffing that need to be addressed.
D.
Latest risk monitoring dashboard
To allow for further discussion, the board agreed to omit this item from the Consent Agenda.
E.
November Financials
To allow for further discussion, the board agreed to omit this item from the Consent Agenda.
F.
Snapshot of Applications for Admission
The board approved this Consent Agenda item.
IV. Deep Dive Topic: Development and Community Affairs
A.
Updates and recent dashboards
The Board received an update on fundraising activities related to Strategic Plan Priority 4 - sustainability. Two dashboards were presented, indicating that we are 70% toward our campaign goal.
The Board was informed that the new development director will start in July 2025.
B.
Discussion
Peter Anderson presented the possibility of naming opportunities for physical spaces and/or programs.
Board members were invited to a special event at the Metropolitan Club on Feb 18 Tue to introduce WLPCS to potential investors.
Peter Anderson elaborated about prospective foundation grants. The public phase of the campaign would include "Friends And Family" outreach.
In addition to making a meaningful personal contribution, each board member is asked to help with any/all of the following.
- leverage personal and professional networks
- host or sponsor an event
- participate in donor outreach/stewardship
- secure corporate/foundation sponsorships
- offer in-kind resources and/or expertise
- serve as a public champion and advocate
- motivate other board members
- share testimonials
- volunteer time
There was a brief discussion about the Faculty Fund.
The possibility of a special board meeting to review criteria for naming opportunities was discussed.
All board members agreed to both #1 and #2.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| E. Paisner |
Aye
|
| L. Ballenger |
Aye
|
| B. Williams-Kief |
Aye
|
| F. Perera |
Aye
|
| C. McFadgion |
Aye
|
| A. Graham |
Aye
|
| A. Zachariah |
Aye
|
| A. Jesseman |
Aye
|
| M. Yeager |
Aye
|
| K. Merritt |
Aye
|
| L. Rucker |
Aye
|
| P. Jayachandran |
Aye
|
| B. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| J. Osgood |
Aye
|
| G. Kautt |
Aye
|
The Board unanimously approved the following -
1) a mini campaign recognizing Hunter Rawlings
2) offering engraved building pavers to donors
V. Open Space
A.
Various topics
The attendee left the meeting.
Tom Porter reported the construction project is currently on time and on budget.
There was some brief discussion about the financials.
Lisa Rucker noted several board members will be leaving at the end of SY24/25, creating vacancies that will need to be filled.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| A. Zachariah |
Aye
|
| B. Caldwell |
Aye
|
| B. Williams-Kief |
Aye
|
| A. Graham |
Aye
|
| A. Jesseman |
Aye
|
| L. Ballenger |
Aye
|
| L. Rucker |
Aye
|
| P. Jayachandran |
Aye
|
| M. Yeager |
Aye
|
| J. Osgood |
Aye
|
| F. Perera |
Aye
|
| C. McFadgion |
Aye
|
| E. Paisner |
Aye
|
| K. Merritt |
Aye
|
| G. Kautt |
Aye
|
For this meeting
- Carl McFadgion is the time keeper
- Margie Yeager is the norms monitor
Ken Merritt encouraged all board members to experience "The Latin Way" in person at the various WLPCS events.