Equitas Academy Charter School

Governance Committee Meeting

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Thursday November 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM PDT

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PUBLIC COMMENT AT EQUITAS ACADEMY BOARD MEETINGS – An opportunity for the public to address the Board will be provided at the conclusion of the agenda. Members of the public who wish to speak on any item are requested to identify themselves and indicate on which agenda item they wish to speak. The Board will provide an opportunity for the public to speak for a maximum of three (3) minutes, unless granted additional time at the discretion of the Board. Testimony shall be limited in content to matters pertaining to Equitas Academy. The Board may not take any action on matters discussed during the public testimony period that are not listed on the agenda. Brown Act Compliance: Agenda posted at School.

Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individual with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to attend or participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors, may request assistance in advance of the meeting by contacting Equitas Academy Charter School at 1700 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015 or by phone (213) 201-0440.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
   
The Charter School Board of Directors determines, in accordance with Government Code Section 54953(e)(1)(B), that meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees.  Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)(3), the Board has also reconsidered the circumstances of the State of Emergency declared by the Governor on March 4, 2020, and finds the State of Emergency continues to directly impact the ability of the Directors to meet safely in person and/or that State or local officials continue to impose or recommend measures to promote social distancing.
  C. Call the Meeting to Order
  D. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Governance Committee Meeting on October 19, 2021
  E. Public Comment
II. Governance
  A. Review Committee Goals
   
Review goals, next steps and prepare scope and sequence for FY21-22. 

 

Goals: 
• Expand the Board/Committees
• Succession Plan for Board Positions
• Accountability metrics method on how to govern the Board
• Cohort Development
• Advisory of Grads

 

Update on next steps:
• Prioritize needs using a board matrix
• CM will follow up with MF for BID candidate share business owners with the team
• TB follow up with contact
• MB will follow up with Joanna and ask if she is interested in joining the board
  B. Update on Board Holiday Dinner & Celebration
   
Nadine Peters working on logistics for December board meeting followed by a holiday dinner/celebration. Restaurant location is finalized. 
  C. Equitas Board Analysis/Skills Inventory 21-22
   
Review Equitas Board Analysis/Skills Inventory 21-22 spreadsheet and discuss recruitment process of new board members. 

 

  D. Nominating Policy
   
Review the nominating policy (external and internal) for recruiting new board members. 

 

  E. Updated Board Slate FY21-22
   
Review updated board slate for FY21-22, which will be presented and voted on during the December board meeting. 

 

III. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting