F.W. Parker Charter Essential School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday April 1, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Committee Members Present
B. Harrigan, F. Fernau (remote), J. Fredericksen (remote), M. Lindsey, N. Odekirk Hatlevig (remote), P. Gordon (remote)
Committee Members Absent
M. Edgar
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| N. Odekirk Hatlevig |
Aye
|
| J. Fredericksen |
Abstain
|
| M. Lindsey |
Aye
|
| P. Gordon |
Absent
|
| F. Fernau |
Aye
|
| M. Edgar |
Absent
|
| B. Harrigan |
Abstain
|
II. Governance
A.
Sending Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
B.
Charter Association Board Survey
Pam asked Robert Carpenter about the Charter Association Board survey about timing for the receiving the results.
Nicole suggested scheduling an extra Governance Committee meeting for the results.
Julie suggested inviting all the chairs of the subcommittees to attend the meeting.
C.
Recruitment Updates
Nicole said that Kofi Williams attended the last board meeting and has joined the Facilities Committee. She also noted that an alumni parent will be at her table at the Gala and encouraged Brian and Pam to meet him.
Julie asked if how we discuss fundraising with prospective trustees. Nicole stated she is using the language of "meaningful contribution."
Brian noted that the Development Plan will inform how we should frame it moving forward.
The committee briefly discussed potential changes to Board officers.
At the next Board meeting, Matt will share about Secretary and seek potential interested trustees.
Brian and Matt are following up with faculty who have stepped forward for the open faculty seat on the Board.
Pam will email DESE to determine who to send the draft changes to. Matt is sending the changes to Pam.
Brian noted that he will need to inform NEASC of the changes to school leadership as well.