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The Kindezi Schools Board of Directors

Minutes

SY 25-26 Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday September 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM

Committee Members Present

N. Wright, O. Cassanova, R. Cagle

Committee Members Absent

E. Ware, R. Wardlow

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

R. Cagle called a meeting of the Governance Committee of The Kindezi Schools Board of Directors to order on Thursday Sep 25, 2025 at 9:09 AM.

C.

Approve Minutes

R. Cagle made a motion to approve the minutes from SY 25-26 Governance Committee Meeting on 08-28-25.
O. Cassanova seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.

II. Committee Updates

A.

Committee Assignments

B.

Review of annual goals

Kindezi Governance Committee Goals - 2025-2026

 

  1. By the end of FY26, the board consists of at least 13 members
  2. Ensure 100% completion of annual director training required by the State Board of Education
  3. Meet with Kindezi C-suite to ensure shared understanding of board by-laws

Not a goal but a priority:  review board member expectations to ensure it aligns with org needs/strategy

 

Committee will email these to Rob to review and agree/disagree

III. Other Business

A.

Next Steps

New Board Members

  • Devonte Johns
    • Was approved at the Board retreat
    • Committee assignment- if we revamp the Advancement Committee, we would want him there. For now- Academic committee
  • Latoya Brooks
    • She has not responded to Nakeshia to connect
    • Will touch base with Rob to check-in

Board Committees

  • FINANCE: Charmaine, Carlton, Justin
  • ACADEMIC: Sally, Damon, Liz, Charmaine
  • GOVERNANCE: Rebecca, Oneika, Rob

Review Board Member Expectations

  • Do current expectations match current needs?
    • Review what expectations say bout Board meeting attendance
  • Adding participation at school events

IV. 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 9:24 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
N. Wright