Board Leadership & Committee Updates

Board & Officer Role Changes

• Board Chair Transition: Sarah Cash is stepping down as Board Chair. Damon Bailey was appointed as the new Board Chair.
• Board Secretary: Rob Wardlow was appointed as the new Board Secretary.
• Vice Chair Check-In: Sally Westmoreland will serve as Vice Chair, with a follow-up check-in to be completed.
• Carlton Austin: Due to current scheduling conflicts that prevent active board engagement, Carlton will transition off the active Board and remain involved as a community member. Charmaine Stocker Barnhill was appinted as new Treasurer.
• Justin Gilstrap: The Governance Committee will reach out to Justin to discuss his interest and capacity regarding staying on the Board.

Committee Rosters & Actions

1. Finance Committee

Chair: Charmaine Stocker Barnhill

Members: Cevin Smithers, Carlton Austin (Community Member), Sarah Cash

2. Governance Committee

Chair: Rob Wardlow

Members: Rebecca Cagle (Community Member)

Status Update: Oneika Cassanova is currently on a temporary leave of absence following the birth of her baby and will return at a later date.

Action Item: The committee noted a desire to recruit and add a new member to Governance.

3. Academics Committee

Chair: Sally Westmoreland

Members: Damon Bailey, Charmaine Stocker Barnhill, Liz Duncan Watt

Pending Action Items:

• Rob Wardlow to check in with Liz Duncan-Watt regarding her desire to remain on the Academics committee.
• Rebecca Cagle to check in with Charmaine Stocker Barnhill regarding whether she will maintain a dual role on both the Academics and Finance committees.
• Board Training Compliance
• Status Update: The Board is currently waiting for an update from Shannon to identify which members have not yet completed their required training modules.
• Recognition: A special shout-out and expression of gratitude was given to all Board members who have successfully completed their training for the year.