Final

Breakthrough Public Schools

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday April 20, 2021 at 7:30 AM EDT

Location

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
    Approve minutes for Governance Committee Meeting on March 2, 2021
  D. Welcome DEI Taskforce Members
   
DEI Note:  Whether or not noted below, comments and views from those on the DEI Task Force that are joining the meeting are welcome and expected to ensure all matters we discuss are being evaluated through an appropriate DEI lens.  As we progress, it may be normal for this lens to be naturally incorporated into the work of the GC.  At this stage, however, it seems the need to be very intentional is appropriate.
II. Governance
 
    
  A. Annual Review and Updates to Code of Regulations
   
We should be prepared to propose any updates at the final regular meeting in June. 
Known Change: Clarify CEO is ex officio member of the board. 
  B. Update on Moving Toward a Single Entity
   
Discuss importance to BPS to move in this direction. Ensure no misalignment.  
  C. Review Initial Proposed Board Meetings
   
See attachment. 
  D. Succession and Nominations for July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022
   
  1. Input from other DEI reps are welcome and expected. 
  2. J. Fast
  •     Confirm Non-Replacement on BPS Board as part of DEI Objectives 
  •     Replacement on School Board; confirm proposals to to be led by A. Kopit
  •     Replace as School Finance Chair; confirm proposals led by A. Kopit
  •     Recognition 
  1. Confirm prepared to vote recommend that C. Tancer, K. San Marco, P. Harris will be nominated for second 3 year terms of starting 21/2 at May CG meeting for approval in June regular Board Meeting.  
  • Note P. Harris plans.
  E. Board Assessment
   
Initial reaction to data captured on assessment.   Click Assessments on the Left of BoT Pages, then click on the link to see the results behind the data. Link looks like this: FY20-21 Board Assessment.   Please think about themes and trends you see. 

 

Link discussion to Retreat. 

 

Comments from our DEI reps welcome and expected.  

 
  F. Importance of Board Approved Committee Goals and Dash Boards
   
  1. Forcing the Issue/Not Waiting for Perfection.
  2. Having Entire Board Approve all Goals of Committees
  3. Propose:
  •     Each Committee to Establish 4 or 5 Goals 
  •      2-3 obtainable 
  •      1-2 Stretch 
  •      Some element of DEI

 
  G. Board Agreement
   
Review and consider approval of Board Agreement.
Consider if DEI matters are adequately addressed 
  H. Updates on Tracking Board Members and Their Assignments
   
Ideal/Proposed Functionality:
  • Spread the Work-out equitably 
  • Succession Planning By Tracking Terms
  • Succession Planning By Tracking Potential Candidates 
  • Track DEI Demographics for Balance and Succession
Request BPS Staff Support to enhance/finish

 

Attached most recent version    
  I. Board Retreat
   
J. Howard will assist in this presentation.   
Input from DEI reps welcome and expected.  
Defining our role 

 
III. Specific DEI Work/Comments
  A. Additional DEI Matters
   
To the extent a DEI topic was not address in the foregoing, we have left time to discuss here.  
IV. Closing Items
  A. Adjourn Meeting