The agenda was reviewed and approved with no changes.

Chief Williams presented and update of the following:

• More board member recommendations are needed, with a focus on candidates experienced in finance/accounting, operations, development, and legal/policy.
• Board officer nominations and voting will be held in May (Governance Committee) and June (Board meeting). Committee chairs will be selected by the Board Chair and Vice Chair, with no formal vote required.
• Board members must complete required training through the TN Charter Center by June 30, 2026 and submit a certificate of completion to Gwendy. Returning members are required to complete 4 hours, and new members must complete 6 hours. Members should register early and begin coursework in advance of the deadline.

The fundraiser raised $31,965 from 69 donors and 36 attendees, exceeding its goal while remaining under budget. Chief Phillips and several board members were among the top contributors. The event also highlighted student speakers and an elementary cheer team performance.

It is recommended that the Governance Committee ratify the CEOs decision to pay non-exempt employees for the ten unprecedented inclement weather days from January 26 - February 6, 2026 in alignment with the new Inclement Weather Work Expectations and Pay policy approved in the February 19, 2026 Board of Directors meeting.

• This was an extenuating circumstance that affected six employees. The payroll posted prior to the meeting and there was not enough time for an emergency meeting prior to payroll processing.