Review Board Policy Manual, ByLaws, and Articles of Incorporation and update where necessary.

They are having trouble getting the previous Board Policy Manual. Without the previous manual, there would be additional work to complete what was already done in previous meetings last school year. 

Need a most recent copy of BPM, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation from J. Lampton. C. Peterson will create a contact with CP, KD, and JL to retrieve the copies. 

There are changes recommended  during Board Retreat (Aug 2023) as per M. Carrolo from LAPCS

Goal 2 Recruit new Board members 

Karen will send communication to all Board members to invite one potential board member to the Feb. 2024  board meeting. 

Karen is a member of the Alliance of Financial Women, they would love to partner with IHSNO to provide support to IHSNO, speech in fundraising, Martial School, and donate the money to IHSNO. We need Jackets for students with the school logo.   

Short-term and long-term succession plan and guidelines for HOS.

KD Still needs to send a copy of the current succession plan and head search procedures for CP  and TW. 

Board and meeting evaluation up with a questionnaire to implement. 

come up with Items to include in the survey

1. The meeting agenda and relevant background materials were provided in sufficient time to prepare for the meeting.
2. The agenda was clear and realistic for the allotted meeting time.
3. Reports were clear and focused on important information.
4. There was sufficient time for discussion.
5. I was satisfied with my opportunity to participate in discussions.
6. I feel a diversity of opinions were expressed.
7. All participants appeared to be prepared for the meeting.
8. Next steps were identified and responsibilities assigned.
9. I was satisfied with how the meeting was facilitated.
10. I was satisfied with what the board accomplished.
11. I was satisfied with the board’s overall meeting performance.

Did we follow the projected time?

Did you feel you were well prepared to make an informed decision?

Do any suggestions for subjects  for presentation to the Board for evaluation

Present the survey on Feb. in March and review the result in the governance meeting.  

Advocate for school 

Create a contact list of influencers we wish to introduce our schools to invite to the Ribbon ribbon-cutting ceremony.  

possible date March 22, 2024

Invite the new Bese Board member to visit IHSNO. 

Terry Ricks- Bert for contact information 

AFWA 

City Council, Representative, - Cayce will make contact. 

Or invite for a private tour and meet our Head of School previously suggested tour be in January. 

New Board members need to send BIO and pictures 

J. Helma is representing the Teacher Union showing appreciation for the staff and Board members. 

March 6 5:30