Interim Executive Director Search:

• No update from the various associations we have reached out to.
• The list of 3 potential candidates is down to 2 as one candidate took a position.
  • Kathy Egmont
    • Would need a part time position.  She can work up to 1200 hours/year ~15/week and not impact her status as retired leader from Massachusetts.
    • Would prefer a consultant role.
    • Has experience in interim position.
  • Diana Lam
    • Experienced in Charter and Traditional Public Schools.
    • Experienced with diversity & inclusion, compliance and Roles & responsibilities definition.
    • Proposed 3-4 days a week
  • The Board agreed that Sergio would introduce the follow people to meet and discuss with the candidates
    • Anissa Vixamar
    • Ramona Royal and/or Todd Tetreault
    • Matthew Yezukevich or Sergio Martin
    • Annie Azarloza and Heidi Berkowitz
    • Julia Garcia (support & suggest question)
• Post the Position
  • Julia Garcia requested permission to post the interim and permanent position to staffing websites like www.SchoolSpring.com
    
     

Request For Proposal (RFP) for Executive Director Search Firm

• The board discussed the needs at this time
  • We know what we want in a leader.  Julia Garcia to share a job description with the Board.  This is not a need at time time for inclusion in an RFP.
  • We would like the ability to recruit directly so the RFP should be clear on this.
  • The RFP is not required. The Board will decide at a later date if the RFP will be pursued.

Stipend for Staff taking on additional work

•  Fill the gap created by the vacancy of the Executive Director position.
• Additional work will be added to Annie Azarloza, Heidi Berkowitz, Kathleen Foley and Ben Dryer workload.
• Last time there was a vacancy in this role we paid Annie Azarloza and Heidi Berkowitz each $10,000/year in addition to their regular salary based on the increased work and responsivity.
• The Finance Committee in collaboration with Julia Garcia, Director of Human Resources suggest the following compensation.
  • Annie Azarloza, Heidi Berkowitz and Kathleen Foley be compensated for the additional work with $1250/month
  • Ben Dyer be compensated for the additional work with $500/month through the end of the school year.

FY23 BUDGET

• Budget planning is on track for an approval at the June Board meeting similar to last year.
• There is a strong bottom line.
• Health Insurance plan needs consideration now
  • The School District contributions in previous years has been 65%. The Finance Committee can recommends 70% contribution to support the staff with this expense.

Meetings with the Co-Executive Directors

Sergio Martin will meet with Annie Azarloza and Heidi Berkowitz on a regular basis.

SLT Meetings

Susie Girard will send out a sign up to allow Trustees to volunteer to attend the Senior Leadership Team meeting that meets every other week.  The Board has been attending the meetings since March and will continue.

Board Committees

The Board discussed the committees and which committee each board member may participate and/or chair.  There was no vote this evening so that members could consider the work load.  Several SLT members volunteered to work on committees.  

It should be noted there are several trustees interested in participating on the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee, but it is not currently a Board Committee.

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