Matt summarized the new Board of Trustee Orientation that was held in September. Julie’s review was that it was positive and welcoming. The committee will approach Luciana and Richard for their opinion and recommendations. The committee discussed assigning Board mentors to the new Trustees. 

Currently, three names from last year’s discussion for new Board of Trustee members remain active. Matt, Nicole, and Brian will discuss how to move forward with them. No new names for sub-committee members and/or Board of Trustee members have been put forward. The committee is reminded that we need to boost membership on the Facilities Committee in particular. In addition, all committees and the Board would like to add members with legal experience and members from diverse racial and socio-economic backgrounds. 

The Governance Committee welcome letter approved by the committee in June will be presented to the other sub-committee chairs as a template to draft their own. The welcome packet will also include links to relevant web pages, how to access the Parker By-Laws, and contact information for relevant staff and Board members.