Opening Items

Governance

Goal 1: Clarify Board recruitment & composition strategy
- Task 1.1: Meet with Richard about donor cultivation events . Discussing later
- Task 1.2: Create list of Board needs . Discussing tonight
- Task 1.3: Create list of community members to cultivate . Discussing tonight
- Task 1.4: Host board cultivation events Discussing later

Goal 2: Implement & improve Board development plan
- Task 2.1: Improve Board participation, effectiveness, independence, & consistency Discussing tonight
- Task 2.2: Raise funds for Board development & refreshments Discussing tonight

Goal 3: Improve communications
- Task 3.1: Utilize Board Members with large social media followings to increase communication across lines of difference Discussing later
- Task 3.2: Create an emergency communication plan Discussing tonight

2 Treasurer Candidates
We received 4 resumes from LAPCS for potential treasurer candidates.  We believe Traci Simon (resume attached) will be a strong candidate for the role.  We propose that she be an Advisory Board member for 3 months and be voted onto the Board as Treasurer in February 2020.

2 Family Board Members
Per OPSB Policy, charter boards shall have a parent representative. The parent or legal guardian requirement may also be satisfied by a recent graduate (within the past 5 years) or the parent/guardian of a recent graduate (within the past 3 years) of a school in Orleans Parish operated by that governing board.  Boards have 90 business days from their first day to elect the parent member.

Our Family Council has voted that they would like 2 parent representatives: the Chair of the Family Council (Britany HolmesNick) and an independent Parent Board Member who is not part of Family Council leadership (Nakeisha Kyle was elected to this role).

Guiding Questions
- What long-term gaps or needs do we want to begin recruiting for now?
- Do we think consolidating committees will improve the effectiveness and functionality of the Board? Proposal:
   - Academics, Culture, & CEO Evaluation
   - Finance, Facilities, Development, & Recruitment
   - Governance

Goal 2: Implement & improve Board development plan
- Task 2.1: Improve Board participation, effectiveness, independence, & consistency Discussing tonight
    Next Steps:
        1. Review the Board on Track Members Report (in the "Reports" tab)
        2. Plan to recognize strong performers & follow-up with those who are struggling
        3. Review Onboarding plan and Board Calendar.
        4. Identify key levers and delegate tasks accordingly to support participation, effectiveness, independence, & consistency

- Task 2.2: Raise funds for Board development & refreshments Discussing tonight
    Next steps:
        1. Plan ask for monthly meal stipend ask

Goal 3: Improve communications
- Task 3.1: Utilize Board Members with large social media followings to increase communication across lines of difference Discussing later
- Task 3.2: Create an emergency communication plan Discussing tonight
    Next Steps:
        1. Discuss emergency situations that merit a Board communications plan
        2. Identify and delegate sub-tasks