Equitas Academy Charter School

Resource Development Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Friday February 17, 2023 at 12:30 PM PST

Location

Nadine Peters is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Resource Dev Committee Meeting

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Meeting ID: 811 4531 5977

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 Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 12:30 PM
 
Opening Items
 
  A. Record Attendance and Guests   Deepa Krishna 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Deepa Krishna 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Deepa Krishna 1 m
    Approve minutes for Resource Development Committee Meeting on November 28, 2022  
  D. Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e) Vote Deepa Krishna 1 m
   

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.

 
  E. Public Comment   Deepa Krishna 1 m
II. Discussion: Board Fundraising Learning and Development 12:35 PM
  A. Board Fundraising Learning and Development Discuss Deepa Krishna 10 m
   

Deepa Krishna to provide an update (after discussions with Wanda Scott) on board fundraising learning and development. 

 
  B. Next Session with Wanda Scott Discuss Deepa Krishna 10 m
   

Committee to review Wanda Scott's plan for her next session with our board members, which is scheduled for the February board meeting. 

 
III. Review of Resource Committee Goals Established for FY ‘22-’23 12:55 PM
   
  A. Goal:100% Engagement to Raise $26,000 Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to discuss the following goal: 100% engagement (every board member donates and activates their networks) to raise $26,000. 


 

 
  B. Development of Equitas’s Fundraising Philosophy Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to partner with the new CEO and assist in development of Equitas’s fundraising philosophy for the long term to begin actioning in FY 23-24 and beyond.

 
IV. Review and Discussion of Status for Proposed Related Actions 1:05 PM
   
  A. Funding of Scholarship Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to discuss the following: Board Members to be supported by education on short and long term needs for funding of scholarships for graduating scholar. 

 
  B. Intent to Give in FY22-23 Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to discuss the following: By September, RD Consultant and RD Committee will ask each board member for a written commitment detailing their intent to give in FY22-23.

 
  C. Committee to Reach Out to Individual Board Members Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to reach out to individual board members to get at least 50% of their donation by Dec 2022.

 
  D. Standardize Board Fundraising Updates Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to discuss the following: standardize board fundraising updates via email and during quarterly board meetings so board members can be more aware of progress or deficits.

 
  E. Board Members to Donate by End of FY’22-’23 Discuss Deepa Krishna 5 m
   

Committee to discuss the following: 100% of board members donate by end of FY’22-’23.

 
V. Closing Items 1:30 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Deepa Krishna