Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School
Minutes
Regular Board Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday June 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM
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Trustees Present
Anneliese Gegenheimer, Bisi Oyedele, Edward Pauls, John Mahaffie, Peling Li, Roman Goldstein
Trustees Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
Kristin Scotchmer
Non Voting Members Present
Kristin Scotchmer
Guests Present
Robyn Pretlow, Siobhan Saul
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Anneliese Gegenheimer called a meeting of the board of trustees of Mundo Verde Bilingual Public Charter School to order on Thursday Jun 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM.
C.
Public Comment
II. School Report
A.
School Report
The Executive Director presented on the following topcis:
- Academic achievement - the school and academic committee is analyzing and comparing the winter and fall results. A report will be prepared and shared.
- Expos are happening on campus and lend the opportunity to see and hear students share their learning journey. The 5th grade promotion is scheduled the week after returning from the capstone trip in Puerto Rico.
- Enrollment has increased from the previous school year around this time.
- 92% of lead teachers expressed their intent to return.
III. Committee Reports
A.
Internal Committee
The Internal Committee provided the following updates:
- The taxes were filed.
- An overview and discussion of the budget it scheduled in the coming weeks. The budget is due to PCSB in July. The budget presentation will be broken down by priorities.
- The compensation study has been completed and shared for non-union staff.
- The board voted on the non-union compensation structure.
Roman Goldstein made a motion to approve the non-union compensation structure.
Bisi Oyedele seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Roman Goldstein |
Aye
|
| Peling Li |
Aye
|
| Edward Pauls |
Aye
|
| John Mahaffie |
Aye
|
| Anneliese Gegenheimer |
Aye
|
| Bisi Oyedele |
Aye
|
B.
Governance Committee
Governance Committee shared the following update:
- Planning to add new members to the board. nominations for caregivers have been submitted. Rashida Young will be joining as an external board member.
- The board voted to extend the current officers for board president and treasurer.
- The Executive Director search narrowed down from four to two candidates to move to the finalist stage of the interview process. The finalists will have opportunities to connect with the board, staff, and caregivers.
John Mahaffie made a motion to extend the role of president and treasurer.
Edward Pauls seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Edward Pauls |
Aye
|
| Peling Li |
Aye
|
| Anneliese Gegenheimer |
Aye
|
| Bisi Oyedele |
Aye
|
| Roman Goldstein |
Aye
|
| John Mahaffie |
Aye
|
IV. Executive Session
A.
Enter Exec Session
Roman Goldstein made a motion to enter executive session with the purpose of discussing personnel matters.
Bisi Oyedele seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Roman Goldstein |
Aye
|
| Peling Li |
Aye
|
| Anneliese Gegenheimer |
Aye
|
| Bisi Oyedele |
Aye
|
| John Mahaffie |
Aye
|
| Edward Pauls |
Aye
|
B.
Executive Search / Transition Planning
C.
Community Statement
D.
Exit Exec Session
V. Executive Transition
A.
Search Taskforce / Executive Transition
B.
ED Role Post Transition
Roman Goldstein made a motion to to approve the ED role post transition.
Peling Li seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Peling Li |
Aye
|
| John Mahaffie |
Aye
|
| Roman Goldstein |
Aye
|
| Anneliese Gegenheimer |
Aye
|
| Edward Pauls |
Aye
|
| Bisi Oyedele |
Aye
|
VI. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
Roman Goldstein made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
Peling Li seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Anneliese Gegenheimer |
Aye
|
| Peling Li |
Aye
|
| John Mahaffie |
Aye
|
| Edward Pauls |
Aye
|
| Roman Goldstein |
Aye
|
| Bisi Oyedele |
Aye
|
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Siobhan Saul
Five members of the community submitted for public comment. The names and topics are:
Each person that submitted public comment where allotted two minutes to share their comment with the community. The board responded to the comment public comments about the ED transition by stating the board and Kristin are dedicated to the principles and values of the school.