Resource Development Committee Meeting Minutes

November 28, 2022, 9:00-11:00 AM

Minutes Draft

Equitas Academy Charter School

Minutes

Resource Development Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Monday November 28, 2022 at 9:00 AM

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Topic: Resource Dev Committee Meeting

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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)

Committee Members Absent

D. Ortiz

Guests Present

K. Farrar (remote), S. Roditti (remote), wanda Scott (guest) (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 Nov 28, 2022 at 9:03 AM.

C. Approve Minutes

C. Langston made a motion to approve the minutes from Resource Development Committee Meeting on 10-17-22.

D. Krishna seconded the motion.

The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

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

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. Langston made a motion to operate within the framework of Government Code Section 544953e.

D. Krishna seconded the motion.

The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

E. Public Comment

II. Discussion with Wanda Scott

A. Outcomes from Board Meeting Conversation

Wanda Scott gave and update on follow up to board response and development from the last board meeting as well as recommendations for moving forward this week.

Update requested for each meeting re: board contributions on path to fundraising goal for FY'22-23

B. Board Fundraising Learning and Development

Deepa and Catie will give an update at the next board meeting during the committee updates. The recommended detailed reports for the committee and general for board update discussed. Committee members will do individual follow-up. Invitations for giving will be made to affiliated with the board.

C. Next Session with Wanda Scott

February meeting recommendations for board development discussed include: update on the progress, individual training work with Wanda, and sharing of individual stories. Committee discussed asking board members to prepare giving plans prior to the meeting and practice during the session.

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

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

Committee discussed ideas about potentially activating giving beyond the goal of supporting student scholarships in the future.

B. Development of Equitas’s Fundraising Philosophy

Supporting scholars through their entire educational career is a part of the Equitas commitment to choice. Creating a culture that understands the stories of our scholars and our commitment to partner with them through their lifetime is part of our philosophy and mission for the transformation of the Pico Union community through generational impact.

IV. Review and Discussion of Status for Proposed Related Actions

A. Funding of Scholarship

See discussion notes above.

B. Intent to Give in FY22-23

See discussion notes above.

C. Committee to Reach Out to Individual Board Members

See discussion notes above.

D. Standardize Board Fundraising Updates

Commitment for regular updates at each board meeting discussed.

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

See discussion notes above.

V. 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 9:57 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,

D. Krishna