Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM

Location

 
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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.

Committee Members Present

F. Spindler (remote), T. Bell (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Guests Present

C. Melgares (remote), M. Borrego (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

F. Spindler called a meeting of the Governance Committee Committee of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Sep 9, 2021 at 2:35 PM.

C.

Approve Minutes

T. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 06-10-21.
F. Spindler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

D.

Public Comment

E.

No public comment

II. Governance

A.

Board Retreat

We received 6 responses on the survey. Discussed the trends for responses. 

For potential new board members, Malka will follow up with the candidates. 

For new board members, will assign to a board mentor. 

B.

Governance Committee Goals

  • Reviewed goals.
  • Ways to involve parents: 
    • Annual meeting with the board and parents. 
    • Advisory member
    • Meet and greet 
  • Ways to involve members of the community:
    • Connect with Mark and Craig
    • Will bring information on possible candidates for the next meeting
  • Add advisory
    • Teacher
    • Parent
  • Will table the rest of the goals for the next meeting. 

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 3:04 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
F. Spindler