Resource Development Committee Meeting Minutes

October 17, 2022, 2:00-4:00 PM

Minutes Approved

Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Resource Development Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Monday October 17, 2022 at 2:00 PM

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Meeting ID: 811 4531 5977

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. Langston (remote), D. Krishna (remote), D. Ortiz (remote), K. Farrar (remote)

Committee Members Absent

None

Committee Members who arrived after the meeting opened

D. Ortiz

Committee Members who left before the meeting adjourned

D. Ortiz

Guests Present

S. Roditti (remote)

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 Monday Oct 17, 2022 at 2:10 PM.

D. Ortiz arrived at 2:15 PM.

D. Ortiz left at 2:30 PM.

D. Ortiz arrived at 2:57 PM.

C. Approve Minutes

C. Langston made a motion to approve the minutes from Resource Development Committee Meeting on 08-17-22.

D. Krishna seconded the motion.

The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D. Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

C. Langston made a motion to operate pursuant to Government Code Section 54953e.

D. Ortiz seconded the motion.

The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E. Public Comment

No members of the public in attendance; no public comment

II. Review of Resource Committee Goals Established for FY ‘22-’23

A. Goal:100% Engagement to Raise $26,000

Discussion around link between board fundraising and scholarships, as well as potential trajectory for the future as scholar needs increase over time.

B. Development of Equitas’s Fundraising Philosophy

Discussion of future fundraising and development opportunities as CEO Sofia Roditti leads the organization forward.

III. Review and Discussion of Status for Proposed Related Actions

A. Funding of Scholarship

The committee confirmed commitment of long-term trajectory for the board funding of scholarships.

B. Intent to Give in FY22-23

Discussion about communication and updates to encourage shared leadership toward fundraising goals. This may include individual messages, success stories, and activating regular updates at each meeting. The committee recommended the development consultant offering individual time and support for this outcome, if possible. Committee members discussed the history of giving and potential plans for the future.

C. Committee to Reach Out to Individual Board Members

D. Standardize Board Fundraising Updates

E. Board Members to Donate by End of FY’22-’23

Discussion of possible inspirational and informative events including inviting alumni who have received support to a conversation with board members and other supporters of these scholarship funds.

IV. 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 3:02 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,

D. Krishna