Final

Girls Global Academy

GGA General Board Meeting

Published on August 10, 2022 at 8:27 AM EDT
Amended on August 10, 2022 at 8:41 AM EDT

Date and Time

Wednesday August 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT

Location

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance/Recognize Quorum/Connect
   

This month's connect question: In one sentence, tell us: Who is a woman alive right now who you admire, and why?
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Board Secretary Vote
   

The board will vote on the nomination of Shoba George to secretary.
II. Internal Business
  A. Approval of Minutes from June 2022 General Meeting
   
  B. 2023 Success Planning Update
   

Beth Blaufuss and Mary Pendleton discuss progress on the SY2023 success planning and its implications for board action this year.
  C. Enrollment Update
   

We'll look at where enrollment stands now. Members may refer to the Executive Director's report for data.
  D. Finance and Facilities Update and Contract Vote
   

The finance committee and management will highlight key elements of this month's update, including: 

  • the implications of enrollment on the budget
  • the progress of the facilities work
  • the construction contract

The board is asked to vote on the construction contract.
  E. Executive Director's Report
   

Karen will highlight staffing, leadership, the status of our IB application, summer school, and more. 
III. Other Updates
  A. Board Business
   

We'll discuss briefly...

  • The shift in school culture oversight to the risk/audit committee
  • Shoba's review of alternatives to Board on Track
  • Key upcoming dates, including
    • Block Party, Friday, August 26, 10-2—Board attendance encouraged 
    • Board Social, (with students and each other), Monday, September 26, 5-7 p.m.—Board attendance expected 
    • Pin Ceremony, Wednesday, September 28, 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.—Board attendance encouraged
  • Meeting dates for SY2023 for feedback:
    • Tuesday, October 25, 2022 
    • Tuesday, November  29, 2022
    • Tuesday, January 24,2022
    • Tuesday, March  21, 2022
    • Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (Budget vote)
    • Tuesday, Jun 27, 2022 (Annual Meeting)
IV. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting