Pullman Community Montessori
Governance Committee (GC) Meeting
Date and Time
Monday November 23, 2020 at 12:00 PM PST
Location
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Meeting ID: 898-0515-9124
Password: 0073
PCM's Mission: to prepare all students to reach their full potential for future success in high school, college, career, and life, using the rich resources of our community.
PCM's Vision: to serve as an instrument of change, helping to progress our education system to better meet the needs of students, families, and educators. We nurture students to be self-empowered lifelong learners, global citizens, environmental stewards, and compassionate and collaborative leaders, bringing positive changes to their communities and the world!
The Governance Committee is responsible for ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the Board of Trustees. The focus of the committee revolves around the following five major areas:
PCM's Vision: to serve as an instrument of change, helping to progress our education system to better meet the needs of students, families, and educators. We nurture students to be self-empowered lifelong learners, global citizens, environmental stewards, and compassionate and collaborative leaders, bringing positive changes to their communities and the world!
The Governance Committee is responsible for ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the Board of Trustees. The focus of the committee revolves around the following five major areas:
- Board Role and Responsibilities
- Board Composition
- Board Knowledge
- Board Effectiveness
- Board Leadership
Agenda
| I. | Opening Items | |
| A. | Record Attendance | |
| B. | Call the Meeting to Order | |
| C. | Approve Minutes | |
| II. | Updates, Reports, and Discussion Items | |
| A. | Intentions and Outcomes | |
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Each member share their intentions and desired outcomes with regard to the upcoming meeting.
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| B. | Goals and Tasks | |
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Review current committee goals and tasks, and ascertain progress.
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| C. | Board Self-Assessment Overview | |
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Each committee member will present their findings and recommendations from the board assessment.
Laylah: Finance, Academic Oversight, and Development
Hans: Board Composition, Structure, and Recruitment Henry: Meetings, and Board Goals & Accountability John: School Leader & Evaluation, and Board Savvy Leader
Come to a consensus on findings/recommendations.
Note: The board self-assessment can be found under the "Assessments" tab. Open "FY20-21 Initial Board Assessment" and click on Overall Report to view the assessment results.
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| III. | Action Items | |
| A. | Prepare Report: Board Self-Assessment | |
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1. Determine recommendations for the board based on the assessment
a. What do we recommend the board do with the information uncovered by the assessment?
2. Prepare the report on the assessment findings for the board a. What does the board need to know about the assessment? What is most important? Least important?
b. How can we best prepare the board to navigate the assessment results on their own?
c. What is the most effective way to convey this information?
d. Do we need the board to take action? If so, what does the board need to know?
Note: for some context, here was the goal as originally stated: Determine the board's areas of highest need and determine a course of action for addressing those focus areas.
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| IV. | Other Items | |
| A. | Individual Appraisals | |
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Review the purpose of the individual appraisals.
Review form: Individual Trustee Goals Form (general thoughts)
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| V. | Closing Items | |
| A. | Adjourn Meeting | |