Amani Public Charter School
Minutes
Annual Retreat 2024-2025
Date and Time
Wednesday August 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Directors Present
A. Spencer, G. Sardi, J. Kuo, M. Smith, P. Morenberg (remote), S. Edwards, S. WuDunn
Directors Absent
L. Attis
Ex Officio Members Present
D. Stern
Non Voting Members Present
D. Stern
Guests Present
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I. School Orientation Events
A.
Board Attendance at School Orientation
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Edwards called a meeting of the board of directors of Amani Public Charter School to order on Wednesday Aug 28, 2024 at 8:00 AM.
II. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
III. Review of Board Policies
A.
Policies Presented to Board for Review
Current policies were presented ,with a discussion of proposed changes.
J. Kuo made a motion to Approve Policy Changes.
S. Edwards seconded the motion.
Role: 2-year term for board members.
Comittees:
- Executive Committee/Governance
- Fiance
- Education Accountability
Committees Subset Adhoc: Capital Committee, Fundraising
IV. CEO Evaluation and Support
A.
Discussion of CEO Evaluation
- Review of CEO performance metrics and goals.
- Discussion of CEO achievements and areas for growth.
- Identification of board support needed for CEO success.
V. Lunch Break
A.
Lunch Break
Lunch was served from 12:00 - 1:00pm
VI. Board Reorganization
A.
Officer Elections
Dr. Moss led the review of board structure and roles.
B.
Officer Elections
Nominations:
- Chair: Max Smith
- Vice Chair: Gina Sardi, Stephanie Edwards (1), Alex Spencer (2)
- Secretary: Sondra WuDunn, Stephanie Edwards(1), Gina Sardi (2)
- Treasurer: John Kuo, Stephanie Edwards (1), Paul Morenberg (2)
Discussion of candidates and responsibilities
S. Edwards made a motion to Accept the slated of officer nominees as presented.
M. Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. School Expansion
A.
Expansion Discussion
Debra Stern led the discussion of the expansion proposal. The board discussed potential impacts and considerations. Next steps and action items were discussed.
VIII. 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 3:30 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Edwards
Board joined oorientation events in the cafeteria