Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday November 9, 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

L. Heisser (remote), M. Gomez (remote), T. Bell (remote)

Committee Members Absent

C. Osuna, F. Spindler

Guests Present

K. Farrar (remote), Ray McKenzie (guest) (remote), S. Roditti (remote), Tom Hollenbert (guest) (remote), lisa finelli (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance and Guests

B.

Board findings pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(e)

L. Heisser made a motion to operate under the guidelines of 54953e.
M. Gomez seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED 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 Nov 9, 2022 at 3:06 PM.

D.

Approve Minutes

T. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 10-12-22.
M. Gomez seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Minutes

T. Bell made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 08-10-22.
L. Heisser seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

F.

Public Comment

No members of the public in attendance wishing to make a comment.

II. Governance

A.

Update on 22-23 Committee Goals

Discussion offered about current board recruitment progress and plan.  A list will soon be shared of potential committee members to all committee and board members; planning steps are in progress for further steps in November and December.

B.

Board Growth Plan

Discussion continued on the short and long-term vision to continue to strengthen the diverse group of individuals on committees of the board, in support of the Equitas network.

C.

'23 Board Retreat

Review of past board retreats preceding discussion about potential retreat options for the spring of 2023.  Discussion included possible locations, goals, and attendees.  

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 4:05 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
L. Heisser