Opening Items

Victor issued his resignation 9/13 to be effective upon recognition of the Board at today's meeting.

Qasim issued his resignation Fri 11/9 to be effective upon recognition of the Board at today's meeting.

Proposed addition to Academic & Culture Committee (formerly Charter Application)

December our annual BoardonTrack membership is up for renewal for the cost of $7,500 (discounted from $12,000).  Is the value-add worth the expense?

Charter App Committee

OBJECTIVE 1: Earn charter approval
KR 1.1: Prepare application for submission (8/20/18)
KR 1.2: Defend application with OPSB (10/31/18)

Shout outs to Mark L, India, Alfredo, Mandi, Liz, & Joe for their presence at the Charter Capacity Interview!

Pending charter approval on 11/15, this committee will become the Academic & Culture Committee

Goal 1: Build out annual evaluation & metrics for school academics & culture
Goal 2: Support the hiring & training of strong founding team

Governance

OBJECTIVE1: Develop a well-governed organization

KR 1.1: Everyone complete action items from monthly updates (7/31/18)
KR 1.2: Create a Board communication strategy (7/31/18)
KR 1.3: Create a Board strategic development plan (9/30/18) - Draft review today
KR 1.4: Develop Board Member handbook & training protocol (12/31/18) - Draft review today
KR 1.5: Develop criteria for Board composition & recruitment (5/31/19) - Draft review today today

Reference 2018-19 Board Calendar
Discuss potential to reschedule Development, CEO Support & Eval, & Academic & Culture Committee Meetings

Refer to Recruitment Call & Election Process document

Refer to Board Onboarding & Development document

Finance & Facilities Committee

OBJECTIVE 1: Secure a temporary facility for years 1 - 3 (February 2019)
- KR 1.1: Draft short and long term schedules (7/31/18)
- KR 1.2: Identify strong potential sites (10/1/18)
- KR 1.3: Sign lease on temporary facility for years 1 - 3 (2/1/19) - To be discussed today

OBJECTIVE 2: Build a financially viable organization (June 2019)
- KR 2.1: Write clear operating budgets to establish development needs (6/30/18)
- KR 2.2: Establish appropriate controls & procedures for financial management (7/1/18) - To be discussed today

Reference Facilities Planning Document

CEO Support & Evaluation

OBJECTIVE 1: Recruit, develop, & retain exceptional staff
KR 1.1: Develop a clear, consistent, equitable hiring process
KR 1.2: Develop a compensation & growth framework (7/31/18) - In development, will discuss next meeting
KR 1.3: Create a differentiated development process (10/31/18) - In development, will discuss next meeting

OBJECTIVE 2: Establish powerful climate & culture
KR 2.1: Develop organizational decision-making process (7/31/18) - Will discuss today
KR 2.2: Develop organizational policies & procedures around clear, professional communication (10/31/18) - In development, will discuss at a future meeting
KR 2.3: Develop personnel handbook (7/31/18) - First draft under review, will review with the Board next meeting
KR 2.4: Develop organizational definition of equity (12/31/18) - Will discuss today

1) Review draft Decision-Making Matrix
- What considerations do we want to make before approving amendments to our Bylaws at the next Board Meeting to codify this decision-making structure?

Review Survey Results

Unpack top 3 definitions of equity:
1. Every person receives what they need to develop their full academic and social potential. (38%)
2. Healthy lives in healthy communities for all. (23%)
3. Actively dismantling systems of oppression to ensure comparably positive life outcomes for all. (19%)

Unpack top 3 mission statements:
1. Living School cultivates equity by nurturing students to do work that improves their lives, communities, and environment through wellness, citizenship, and entrepreneurship. (65%)
2. Living School supports students in becoming the best version of themselves. (12%)
3. Living School advances equity in New Orleans by helping graduates develop the habits of a healthy life and earn both college-acceptance and living wage job offers. (8%)

Development Committee

OBJECTIVE 1: Raise $275K
KR 1.1: Follow up on outstanding grant applications (5/31/18)
KR 1.2: Find and apply for new grants (1/31/19) - No new updates
KR 1.3: Steward existing donors (5/31/18)
KR 1.4: Cultivate new donors (12/31/18) - Will discuss today
KR 1.5: Develop our marketing & social media capacity (12/31/18) - Will discuss today

OBJECTIVE 2: Raise the funds needed to build the permanent Living Campus
KR 2.1: Plan and execute a capital campaign (1/31/20) - Will discuss in 2019

Refer to:
- LivingSchoolNOLA.org
- Instagram & flyers
- 1-pager front & back

- Fri 11/30 at Parleaux Brewery
- January fundraiser with Alon Shaya from Saba and Alan Walter from the LOA Bar
   - Board members who recruit 1+ guest with giving capability above $500 can join