Equitas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
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Thursday March 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM
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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), T. Bell (remote)
Committee Members Absent
M. Borrego, M. Gomez
Guests Present
Alejandra Martinez-Juarez
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)
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 Mar 10, 2022 at 2:38 PM.
D.
Approve Minutes
Minutes approved.
F. Spindler made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 02-10-22.
T. Bell seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
E.
Public Comment
No public comments.
II. Governance
A.
Presentation: Alumni Program
Lilia Mitre presented Equitas Alumni Programs 2022.
Alejandra shared perspective as an alumni:
- Took SAT college prep course provided by Equitas
- Also attended different community events
- The program was there is she needed something.
Discussion:
- Frank question: Are 70% of alumni in college from the 1st graduating class?
- Yes
- Frank question: Are college resources open to students anytime they want to come on campus?
- Yes
- Carmina question: When was the alumni vision created? Are there plans to re-create it? Will there be an opportunity to re-engage alumni?
- The program started in 2017 and Lilia has been reflecting how we can continue to assess where we are now and where we want to go. Lilia has identified that there is a new need for transition from HS to college. We have strong relationships with high schools and want to re-create that with college. Lilia is hearing from families and alumni, "I got to college but it was so hard to get here", "I am in college, but I am the first one in my family to be here" and as a department need to focus on social, emotional aspect as well.
- Frank question: Goal as a board is to get student to and through college. We want to hear from Alejandra and alumni, and want to hear tips on how the board can be the most beneficial?
- Some alumni are having mental breakdowns - mini reunion focused on well being
- It would be helpful to hear life experience
- Alejandra has different paths she wants to take
- Frank: goal is to build side committee
- How can we use those lessons to help other alumni scholars bringing
- Alejandra: at HS they have a speech panel that was helpful
- Some alumni are having mental breakdowns - mini reunion focused on well being
- Frank suggestion: Would like to have Lilia and Alejandra join another meeting.
- Carmina: What is a way we can get consistent alumni voice as the board?
- Lilia will check in with Alumni Manager
- What is the timeline?
- In May Lilia and Alejandra will join the meeting
- Lilia will have an update on how Alumni can be involved
- Tyler: In April board meeting, we will have a public forum board meeting where alumni and families will join.
B.
Review Committee Goals
- Malka has talked to 3 board members and all are planning to stay on board
- Brett with be the board buddy for Dakota and Lindsey
- Malka drafted a fact sheet
- Looking for new board chair for this committee - Frank will follow up with Malka
C.
2022 Board Retreat
Langham is not available. Nadine sent an email with updates on possible options. Tyler will continue to work with Nadine.
Other possible ideas:
- Carmina: Santa Monica?
- Frank: It would be nice to have things outdoors
We will provide an update 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 2:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
T. Bell
Tyler arrived at 2:34 pm