Officer Roles and Responsibilities

Matt will assume the chair role effective July 1st, with Ann transitioning to the vice chair role.

• Ann will provide support to Matt, especially in handling personnel matters and complaints.
• The group discussed the possibility of having a formal role for former chairs to maintain intellectual capital and provide support to current chairs.
• Denise will chair the finance committee, while Robbie will continue as treasurer.

Committee Assignments

The group agreed to maintain current committee assignments unless members express a desire to switch.

• Aaron will be in a non-voting role, and the group discussed the possibility of adding another member to the governance committee.

Prospective Trustees

Bob Leonard, a semi-retired attorney with extensive board experience, was proposed as a prospective trustee.

• Bob's experience in personnel management and legal background were highlighted as valuable assets.
• The group discussed the potential addition of Pat Bradley, formerly of Springfield Public Schools, as a trustee, with a focus on vetting her understanding and perceptions of charter schools.
• Aaron provided Pat's contact information to Rachel for further communication.

Board Retreat

The upcoming board retreat was mentioned as an opportunity for onboarding new trustees and deepening relationships with prospective members.

• The group discussed the importance of taking time to vet potential trustees to ensure mutual commitment and understanding.