Voices for International Business and Education

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday March 3, 2020 at 6:30 PM

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Committee Members Present

J. Lampton, K. Katner, S. Thomas, S. Wilson

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

K. Dwyer, M. Roney

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

J. Lampton called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Voices for International Business and Education to order on Tuesday Mar 3, 2020 at 6:31 PM.

C.

Approve the February 4, 2020, Meeting Minutes

K. Katner made a motion to approve the minutes from February Governance Committee Meeting on 02-04-20.
S. Thomas seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

II. Governance

A.

Board Member Recruitment

JL mentioned the recruitment efforts of the Board in filling upcoming vacant positions. Two board members will be cycling off the board on June 30, 2020. 

The Board is actively recruiting for current vacancies and for future vacant positions. 

B.

Sarah Olivier - Interview

The committee asked questions of the candidate regarding past work that leads to the desire to serve the IHSNO community. 

The candidate spoke about participation in other community organizations. 

Interested in exploring the facility assessment and planning for OPSB regarding the current facility.  Wants to understand the current situation and goals for the OPSB to better position IHSNO for redevelopment.

Board members discussed their reasons for serving the IHSNO community and the work that is being done on the board. Accolades given to each board member for the talents and skills brought to board service. 

C.

Dr. Gail Medford Interview

D.

Vote to recommend Sarah Olivier to VIBE Board

J. Lampton made a motion to recommend Sarah Olivier to the VIBE Board for membership.
K. Katner seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Vote to recommend Dr. Gail Medford to VIBE Board

F.

Board Meeting Evaluations

Overall, board members throught the meeting went as expected. Concern voiced about board member involvment in school activities in the previous month. 

III. Other Business

A.

Next Meeting

  • Next Meeting April 6
  • Interview Dr. Medford 
  • Title IX - Harassment Policy
  • Suicide Prevention Policy
  • Organization of the Board Retreat August 2020
    • Input from all committees and board members
    • Financial training for Board Members
    • Review Board Secretary responsibilities beginning July 1, 2020.
  • Organization of Teacher Appreciation in May 2020 (DV Committee)
  • Charter Revisions (final edits)

IV. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
S. Wilson