Amani Public Charter School

Minutes

Amani Board Meetings

Date and Time

Monday August 14, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Directors Present

A. Spencer (remote), G. Sardi (remote), J. Kuo (remote), M. Smith (remote), P. Morenberg (remote), T. Houston (remote)

Directors Absent

C. Nick, G. Johnson, J. Killoran, P. Smith, S. Edwards, S. WuDunn

Ex Officio Members Present

D. Stern (remote)

Non Voting Members Present

D. Stern (remote)

Guests Present

B. Tanner (remote), K. Daniels (remote), ayanna Thomas (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

G. Sardi called a meeting of the board of directors of Amani Public Charter School to order on Monday Aug 14, 2023 at 6:05 PM.

B.

Record Attendance

II. Reports and Updates

A.

Finance - Introductions and Updates

Karen introduced herself and CSBM. 

Introduced some new platforms. 

 

John asked - how long is the engagement

Karen - typically on year - is now in deep and will transition as needed.  

Some engagements are years and years in varying capacity. 

Who will be presenting the reports

Starting with Kim Johnson and then transitioning to Niamh

CSBM will do the finance committee meeting - 

B.

Opening Updates

Debra discussed the many transitions 

 

Debra shared the foundational supports including Board on Track, CSBM, and outside consultants. 

Gina asked - what is the cost of Board on Track -

Debra noted - $13K 

C.

Fundraising Committee Report

Paul presented on Fundraising Committee

Starting ambitious campaign 

Transition to a giving board

Having giving board discussions 

Goal 100% participation by the board 

Individual Board giving not disclosed 

Will speak with a fundraising committee member or Debra

Goal to take challenge grant and approach the larger community to support the after school program. 

Developing friends of Amani 

So far received 8K 

John asked when are we kicking off campaign 

Mid to late September 

 

D.

Policy Review

Ayanna Thomas - shared the code of conduct.  Discussed what some of the changes will be.  

Changes in Language to be more user-friendly. 

Deemphasize language that "criminalizes"

Making language gender neutral 

Making sure the code is user-friendly. 

Alex asked Does information follow the student 

Gina - asked about doodling 

Paul asked a question about what if the student had a disability. 

Alex asked  - when do we incorporate counseling 

 

Very complete and thorough 

 

Ayanna will send back the code 

 

Upload to Board on Track and take action at next meeting 

 

 

E.

District Wide Safety Plan

Bruce attachment in Board on Track 

Vote at the next meeting. 

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 7:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
G. Sardi