Libertas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday December 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM
Location
Conference Call- Dial in # (712) 775-7031 , Access Code : 959-546-056
Committee Members Present
J. Lopez-Figueroa, L. Davis, M. Walachy
Committee Members Absent
M. Montero
Committee Members who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Lopez-Figueroa
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
L. Davis called a meeting of the Governance Committee of Libertas Academy Charter School to order on Thursday Dec 12, 2019 at 9:05 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Walachy made a motion to approve minutes from the Governance Committee Meeting on 11-06-19 Governance Committee Meeting on 11-06-19.
L. Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Governance
A.
Review GC FY20 Goals
MW - Goals look good. LD and MW discussed how we are on track with our goals this year and with the start of the new year - recruitment/tours and board trainings should remain priorities.
B.
Recruitment Strategy
J. Lopez-Figueroa arrived.
As a group, discussed how finance expertise remains a recruitment goal. Lauren will talk with Drew Davis and bring names to our next meeting. Jose suggested a couple potentials names to think about. MW - fine to pause a bit regarding recruitment but but if a perfect candidate comes up , we should pursue. We should pursue finance regardless. LD - In the new year our focus should be bringing people into the school for tours to cultivate relationships. LD - highlighted how Mary, Jose and Tony's terms will be up Feb 2022 .
C.
Finalize Orientation Reference Sheet
MW highlighted adjustments : board responsibilities - add 100% board giving expectation and remove the hourly commitment number . MW suggested deleting fundraising section . Jose and Lauren agreed. Next steps: Lauren will make these changes and share with board at our next meeting.
D.
Annual Board Assessment
LD - Suggested doings the assessment mid-year versus the end of year. MW suggested February. Jose asked whether assessments are anonymous. Lauren to reach out to her contact at board on track to confirm anonymity. Tentative plan is to have the board take the assessment around February so we can see areas needing focus for the remainder of the year.
III. Closing Items
A.
New GC Day/time going forward?
Jose has a conflict on Wednesdays. We will switch our meetings to the 2nd Thursday of every month at 9 am .
B.
Adjourn Meeting
J. Lopez-Figueroa made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
L. Davis seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:47 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Davis