Lauren announced that she set up the AAC training with Josh and Tiffani for our December board meeting. 
We should consider doing a deeper dive training on fundraising and/or finance.  Lauren will reach out to Tony to see his thoughts and advice regarding a finance training and what this would look like.  
 

Lauren highlighted that our main goal this year should be around board recruitment.  What are our strategies to recruit more Trustees this year?  Jose mentioned a recruiting/networking event in the area soon.  Mary was aware of this event and is looking more into it and will report back.  Again, we would like to hone in on those with finance and networking expertise.  Jose mentioned investigating finance grads recently starting out who are motivated.  Lauren mentioned a potential networking candidate and will approach this person to gage interest.

Lauren presented the draft of the orientation reference sheet.  Jose and Mary were in agreement with it with the caveat that perhaps we shouldn't include things that need to be updated frequently (Ie school events ).  Mary added that we should add a section with the top five board responsibilities.  Lauren will work to complete this for review and approval for next meeting.  

Lauren suggested getting some dates in the calendar so Trustees can come tour the school while in session.  Everyone was in agreement and Mary mentioned bringing others for her tour.  Lauren will reach out to KF to solidify these dates.  

Lauren suggested that perhaps we conduct our annual board assessment mid-year versus at the retreat.  When assessments are taken at the end of the year, they often get lost/forgotten and changes aren't made. Perhaps by completing mid-year we can better make the changes necessary to strengthen our board.  Lauren will investigate what Board on Tracks assessment looks like and will likely roll out to the greater board in the next couple months.