Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Resource Development Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 11, 2021 at 10:30 AM

Location

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Topic: Resource Dev Committee Meeting
Time: Feb 11, 2021 10:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 971 8812 9600
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.

Committee Members Present

C. Casey (remote), C. Langston (remote), C. Zamora (remote), D. Krishna (remote), W. Spindler (remote)

Committee Members Absent

K. Ishikawa

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

D. Krishna called a meeting of the Resource Development Committee Committee of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Feb 11, 2021 at 10:32 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

C. Zamora made a motion to approve the minutes from Resource Development Committee Meeting on 01-14-21.
C. Langston seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
K. Ishikawa
Absent
C. Casey
Abstain
C. Langston
Aye
W. Spindler
Aye
C. Zamora
Aye
D. Krishna
Aye

D.

Public Comment

No public present.

II. Resource Development

A.

Board Give/Get Status

Committee to reinstate board partners to assist with achieving the give/get goal.
Goal: $45,000 ($22,500 Give/$22,500 Get)
Current Totals: $8985.10 ($7165.60 Give/$1819.50 Get)

 

B.

Mid-Q3 Update on Progress Towards Goals

Committee discussed progress toward goals. Board partners will incorporate the following into follow up with the Board. 
  1. Board Give/Get - Provide resources for board members to meet individual and group fundraising goals. Update on progress to goals and provide ongoing support to secure meet give/get goals. 
    1. Give/get goal is $45,000
  2. The Why behind fundraising - Identify individual opportunities and touch points to increase Governing Board engagement with the Equitas Academy mission and further align with values.
    1. Equitas volunteer opportunities
  3. Virtual Events & Campaigns- Provide tool kit and peer support to the Governing Board in virtual events and fundraising initiatives. 
  4. Diversify Equitas Fundraising through Individual & Corporate Gifts - Provide means and understanding on steps to diversify Equitas's fundraising portfolio. 
    1. Individual Donors
    2. Corporate Donors 

C.

Virtual Events & Campaigns

Committee discussed #MarchforEquity

D.

Volunteer Participation

Committee requested flier for volunteer participation.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:01 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
D. Krishna