Brighter Choice Charter Schools
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday November 12, 2020 at 8:30 AM
Committee Members Present
M. Snyder (remote), N. Maresca (remote), T. Hanmer (remote), Z. Nelson (remote)
Committee Members Absent
N. Velilla
Guests Present
Dan Pasek (remote), K. Ford (remote), K. Mclean (remote), L. Licygiewicz (remote), Nora Clancy (remote), R. McLaughlin (remote), S. Jahn (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
M. Snyder called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Brighter Choice Charter Schools to order on Thursday Nov 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
N. Maresca made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 10-15-20.
T. Hanmer seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
Fall 2020 Reopening Update
K. Mclean and K. Ford discussed the approaching deadline for parents to choose instructional method for their scholars. Parents may choose 100% in-person instruction or 100% remote instruction. Nearly all parents have responded. The principals indicated conversations with parents about what measures would be necessary for some parents to feel safe sending their scholars in person.
B.
Charter Renewal
The Board discussed the timing, required meetings and metrics for renewal visit. The conversations with authorizers are scheduled for the coming week.
C.
Data Management Update
The Board discussed the data management responsibilities that have been successfully transferred to current staff and proceeding well.
D.
Touhey Update
Following a successful proposal, the Charles Touhey Foundation has awarded the Brighter Choice Charter Elementary Schools with $10,000 for software.
III. 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 9:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Z. Nelson