Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday August 10, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Location

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Topic: Governance Committee Meeting 

 

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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

B. Rush (remote), C. Osuna (remote), F. Spindler (remote), K. Farrar (remote), L. Heisser (remote), L. Mitre (remote), M. Gomez (remote), S. Roditti (remote), T. Bell (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Committee Members who left before the meeting adjourned

C. Osuna

Guests Present

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

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

C. Osuna left at 3:29 PM.

B.

Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

T. Bell made a motion to operate pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e).
L. Heisser seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Call the Meeting to Order

L. Heisser called a meeting of the Governance Committee Committee of Equitas Academy Charter School to order on Wednesday Aug 10, 2022 at 3:15 PM.

D.

Approve Minutes

T. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 04-21-22.
M. Gomez seconded the motion.

motion passes unanimously

The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Public Comment

No members of the public present at this meeting.

II. Governance

A.

Introductions

personal introductions of all committee members and staff present

B.

22-23 Committee Goals

Draft goals for governance committee reviewed for discussion and alignment. Goals include board recruitment and retention, board succession planning, updated onboarding processes, board member development and learning plans focused on equity and effectiveness, and supporting ongoing commitment of board members to Equitas.  The board also seeks to consider potential further alignment with advocacy efforts related to those of parents and alumni.

 

Recommendations included setting desired benchmarks in each of the final goal areas, and additional potential community and alumni engagement, possibly including additional membership.

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 4:03 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Heisser