Equitas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 9, 2021 at 2:00 PM
Location
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Meeting ID: 956 0156 7971
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.
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. Melgares (remote), C. Osuna (remote), F. Spindler (remote), M. Borrego (remote), M. Gomez (remote), T. Bell (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
M. Ford
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
F. Spindler made a motion to 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. Osuna seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Call the Meeting to Order
F. Spindler called a meeting of the Governance Committee Committee of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Dec 9, 2021 at 2:07 PM.
D.
Approve Minutes
T. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 11-04-21.
F. Spindler seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
No public comments.
II. Governance
A.
Review Committee Goals
Goal updates - reviewed goals for committee:
Goal 1: Expansion
Board Members-
- Malka spoke to Joanna and she wants to stay in the academic committee and not be a board member at this time
- Still need to identify board members
- Frank identified a potential board member that can join the finance committee
Committee Members -
- Carmina joined the governance committee
- Moises joined the governance committee
Questions -
- Take stock of resources and integrate itself into the community - what is our staff noticing and opportunities to engage?
- Create resource list of who is in the community for board members.
Next Agenda Items -
- Brain storm ideas for alumni interactions
- Create a fact sheet or glossary for new board members - one pager
- Malka will add to the next agenda
B.
2022 Board Retreat
Nadine has been putting together ideas for the board retreat
- Board retreat is an opportunity to reflect and set goals for the next SY
- Timing: Early May - dates weekend of May 13 and May 20
- Location: Langham vs Lone Rock - follow up to see if Lone Rock would make an accommodation for non-vaccinated staff
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 2:57 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
F. Spindler