Final

Sankofa Montessori

Governance Committee Meeting

Published on June 10, 2026 at 10:39 PM EDT

Date and Time

Thursday June 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

Location

Meeting ID 601 495 1069

Through a culturally responsive, child and family-centered Montessori education, Sankofa Montessori ensures that all of our students develop the knowledge, skill, and agency to have a life of purpose.

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 10:00 AM
  A. Record Attendance   Adrienne Nash 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Kimberly Karacalidis 2 m
  C. Previous Meeting Minutes Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 5 m
II. Governance Task 10:08 AM
  A. Org Structure and Contracts Discuss Kimberly Karacalidis 30 m
  B. Upcoming Policy Review/Creation Discuss Kimberly Karacalidis 20 m
   

Need to Vote on These: 

Staff Handbook:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sFNCqkL3YH58UwcCp2ESVOsZajHmU0Cd/edit

 

Community Handbook:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/18SUv4_UO4Igh4L450TjXY4oGSmPjMitM/edit?urp=gmail_link

 

Code of Conduct:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q4O8h2JihXJhMh9r1YraoqjW1pX-7WR6/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs

 

Maternity Leave Policy:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/12QdrvGaNfYtZfHMLlvX1gfryYrDqsZcsBMwfSVNswXg/edit?tab=t.0

 

  
  C. Charter Task Discuss Kimberly Karacalidis 10 m
   

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19BujxA711-TpH4O0HeJu-oKDiiAzbrgpyGQnYD9fNEM/edit?tab=t.0

 

EXECUTIVE & GOVERNANCE

  • Review and revise Board and Admin Calendar (this document) to ensure policy alignment and compliance with law, federal, and state requirements
  • Draft the annual Board meeting calendar and submit to the Board for approval. Publish on website upon approval.
  • Update Secretary of State 
  • Set goals for committees and name committee chairs
  • Check Open Meetings Compliance 
  • Board composition review draft Board recruitment and succession plan
  • Draft board training plan and calendar
  • Onboard new Board members (orientation, training, access, signing authority, email, website bio and contact, share documents)
  • Offboard departing Board members (access, off signing authorities, email, website, collect documents, etc.)
  • Review board attendance
  • Ensure board training hours are complete by 6/30
  • Review and make revisions to bylaws (if applicable). Review BOY PD plan for all staff
  • Board member contributions outstanding
  • Review most recent SCSC monitoring reports and corrective action plans and ensure all items are complete
  • Publish (document) budget hearing on website and legal organ for 2 consecutive weeks before the hearing 
  
III. Public Comments/Questions
IV. Closing Items 11:08 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Kimberly Karacalidis 1 m