AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District
Minutes
Special Board Meeting - Retreat
Date and Time
Saturday August 4, 2018 at 9:00 AM
Location
171 12th Street., 3rd Floor, Oakland CA, 94607
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Directors Present
C. Edington, C. Thompson, S. Leung, T. Cook
Directors Absent
B. Wan
Guests Present
J. Schickman, M. Woods-Cadiz
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Leung called a meeting to order on Saturday Aug 4, 2018 at 9:18 AM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Adoption of Agenda
T. Cook made a motion to Adopt the 2018-8-4 Special Board Meeting Agenda.
C. Edington seconded the motion.
The team VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Thompson |
Aye
|
| S. Leung |
Aye
|
| B. Wan |
Absent
|
| T. Cook |
Aye
|
| C. Edington |
Aye
|
D.
Public Comment on Agenda Items
None
II. Non-Action Items
A.
BoardOnTrack Training
The Board completed training for BoarOnTrack led by Ms. Melissa Danisch.
B.
Discussion Regarding the Development of the AIMS Board Goals
Short term: 90 days
1. Procopio settlement
2. Establish governance committee
3. Dissolve legal committee to Ad Hoc
4. Visit other charter schools and private schools in wealthy areas
5. Use BoarOnTrack methodologies
1. Procopio settlement
2. Establish governance committee
3. Dissolve legal committee to Ad Hoc
4. Visit other charter schools and private schools in wealthy areas
5. Use BoarOnTrack methodologies
Long term : 1 year
1. CMO development
2. Name Change from American Indian to AIMS K12
3. Expansion of board
4. Control AIMS Narrative – Tell Our story – Develop Presentations about AIMS
5. Board should go out and make the ask – fundraising, tours for students, access to job boards, etc.
6. Create development committee
7. Create Academic Committee
8. Update ByLaws
1. CMO development
2. Name Change from American Indian to AIMS K12
3. Expansion of board
4. Control AIMS Narrative – Tell Our story – Develop Presentations about AIMS
5. Board should go out and make the ask – fundraising, tours for students, access to job boards, etc.
6. Create development committee
7. Create Academic Committee
8. Update ByLaws
More than 1 year:
1. Replication of School model – tied to expansion of board goal and governance
2. Question – Does the board want to expand revenue base other than state funds?
- If so, what form should it take?
1. Replication of School model – tied to expansion of board goal and governance
2. Question – Does the board want to expand revenue base other than state funds?
- If so, what form should it take?
III. Recess for Lunch Break
A.
Lunch Break 11:25 am - 12:25 pm
The Board recessed for Lunch at 11:45 am
IV. Non-Action Items Continued
A.
Discussion Regarding AIMS Strategic Planning for future Facilities Needs
Moved from Item B to Item A to meet schedule with guest presenters.
B.
Discussion Regarding AIMS Board Structure
Discussed the AIMS Board Structure, and Potential Creation of a Separate CMO under the authority of the AIMS Board to hold the lease for the AIMS 12th Street Campus.
C.
Discussion Regarding Board Director Responsibilities & Future Potential Changes to the AIMS ByLaws
Discussed the Board Director responsibilities and future potential changes to the AIMS ByLaws.
V. Closed Session
A.
Public Comment On Closed Session
B.
Recess to Closed Session
No Closed Session was held.
VI. Reconvene from Closed Session
A.
Roll Call
B.
Report from Closed Session
No Report provide as there was not a closed session.
VII. Closing Items
A.
Items for Next Agenda
- Board Calendar
- Dissolve legal committee to ad hoc
- Approved board goals
- Dissolve legal committee to ad hoc
- Approved board goals
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 3:32 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Schickman
T. Cook made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
C. Edington seconded the motion.
The team VOTED to approve the motion.