City on a Hill Charter Public School
Minutes
June Board Meeting
Date and Time
Friday June 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM
Location
287 Columbus Avenue, Boston 02116
Trustees Present
Alex Valdez, Cara Stillings-Candal, Ginger Parker, Greg Vasey, Jeff Jablow, Karin Wall, Kim Wechtenhiser, Lori Stevens, Matt Shaw, Melisa Lemire, Mike Rosen
Trustees Absent
None
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
Karin Wall
Guests Present
Jill Duncan, Julia Latino, Sally Bachofer
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Ginger Parker called a meeting of the board of trustees of City on a Hill Charter Public School to order on Friday Jun 8, 2018 at 8:41 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Ginger Parker made a motion to approve minutes from the May Joint School Board and Foundation Board meeting on 05-21-18 May Joint School Board and Foundation Board meeting on 05-21-18.
Mike Rosen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Cara Stillings-Candal |
Aye
|
| Jeff Jablow |
Aye
|
| Karin Wall |
Absent
|
| Lori Stevens |
Aye
|
| Greg Vasey |
Aye
|
| Mike Rosen |
Aye
|
| Kim Wechtenhiser |
Aye
|
| Ginger Parker |
Aye
|
| Melisa Lemire |
Aye
|
| Alex Valdez |
Aye
|
| Matt Shaw |
Aye
|
II. CEO Search
A.
Discuss Finalists and Next Steps
Mike Rosen gave an overview of the ED search process. Mike reviewed the steps in the interview process, including the number of candidates, the screening and selection process. Mike presented Kevin Taylor as the recommendation of the search committee as the recommended candidate for the next ED of City on a Hill Public Charter Schools. Mike summarized Kevin's qualities and qualifications that lead the ED search committee to make this recommendation. Board members had a discussion about the process and selection of the next organizational leader.
Mike Rosen made a motion to appoint Kevin Taylor as next Executive Director of City on a Hill Public Charter Schools.
Melisa Lemire seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Mike Rosen made a motion to authorize search committee to negotiate and finalize contract with selected ED candidate consistent with board approved FY19 budget.
Ginger Parker seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Karin Wall arrived.
III. Finance
A.
Year End Financials
Sally and Matt reviewed end-of-year finance and operations update memo.
IV. Other Business
A.
New Bedford Renewal
Cara described the process for submitting the charter renewal application for the New Bedford charter. Cara reminded the board that the board needs to approve to submit the application for charter renewal to DESE before the statutory deadline by August 1, 2018.
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 9:41 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cara Stillings-Candal