• Bylaws
  • The committee reviewed the bylaws, including proposed updates to officer and board member term lengths. Officers will serve two-year terms, while general board members will serve three-year terms. Final revisions to this language will be made for clarity and consistency.
• Website Audit
  • The website audit has been completed. Updates requested by the SCSC have been implemented, and all outstanding items were marked as resolved.
• Board Committee Policy
  • The committee discussed the board’s committee policy. It was noted that subcommittees, such as fundraising, grants, policy, legal, and community engagement, may be re-established as needed. The Finance, Academics, and Governance Committees remain the board’s standing committees. There was also discussion about the possibility of adding a Facilities subcommittee given current needs.
• Board Officer Roles
  • Officer roles and responsibilities were clarified.

The committee discussed expanding the board by two additional seats. Ideal candidates would bring expertise in legal, project management, or entrepreneurial fields.

The committee plans to create an off-cycle interview process to fill board seats, with interviews expected to occur between late August and early October. Interview panels will likely consist of all Governance Committee members and will prioritize Friday mornings.

To support recruitment and succession planning, the committee will update the board member expertise matrix to identify current strengths and gaps, including skills in charter school real estate or facilities. 

Succession planning will be aligned with the board term cycle.

The committee continued discussions on refining key governance policies. There was agreement that policies should be developed proactively as needs arise or in response to organizational changes.

A facilities policy will be developed to address landlord relations and building maintenance. The current contract with Angels in Progress Academy may not fully address the school’s operational needs, and a more robust maintenance policy is under consideration.

Questions were raised about the board’s role in policy development and the level of oversight expected by leadership. The committee will work with the Executive Director (ED) to clarify expectations and ensure that board actions are aligned with both state requirements and the school’s operational realities.

A revised email was sent with the appropriate Conflict of Interest (COI) form attachment by the Board Chair, as the original email was missing the document. The Secretary has not received forms from any board members to date. Forms will be printed and circulated during the upcoming Wednesday, July 16 board meeting.