Sankofa Montessori
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday April 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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.
Committee Members Present
A. Nash (remote), E. Moore (remote), K. Karacalidis (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
D.
Executive Director's Corner
II. Governance Task
A.
Succession Planning
Reviewed results of the Board survey
All Board members returning except two-both on Finance Committee
Will need at least 2 new members who can also add finance expertise
Will also need a new treasurer
Kim asked Adrienne to send an email requesting Board members to send candidates for membership no later than the next full Board meeting
We will need to act swiftly in vetting candidates so that they can be added before the new Board year
Decided against exit interviews
B.
Board Training
Kim checking into options to get Board members necessary training prior to June 30, 2025.
Some online options available and checking with Board on Track about conducting training for the Board.
Sarah not available for meeting.