Libertas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Thursday January 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM
Location
Dial-in Number : (712) 775-7031 Access Code: 959-546-056
Committee Members Present
J. Lopez-Figueroa (remote), L. Davis (remote), M. Montero (remote), M. Walachy (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
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 Jan 9, 2020 at 9:02 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
M. Walachy made a motion to approve the minutes from Governance Committee Meeting on 12-12-19.
J. Lopez-Figueroa seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| L. Davis |
Aye
|
| M. Walachy |
Aye
|
| M. Montero |
Aye
|
| J. Lopez-Figueroa |
Aye
|
II. Governance
A.
FY21 plan
Modesto gave an update regarding staff and families reaction to LACS FY21 plans : Overall - everyone was understanding and supportive while also disappointed. DESE has all the paperwork, just awaiting formal approval. LACS remains fully committed to helping the current 8th graders and their next steps.
B.
Recruitment Next Steps/ Updates
Jose suggested connecting with Tony regarding recruitment for an individual with financial expertise. MW - we want someone with finance experience but also an advocate for charters & education.
LD - no immediate rush on this but we need to be pro-actively thinking about going into FY21
LD to connect with Katie regarding tour dates to bring potential new trustees in to see school.
LD - no immediate rush on this but we need to be pro-actively thinking about going into FY21
LD to connect with Katie regarding tour dates to bring potential new trustees in to see school.
C.
Annual Board Assessment
We are still looking to roll this out in February. LD will go over the board on track questions in more detail before we disperse to the group.
D.
Orientation for Kari
LD to connect with Kari regarding timing for orientation . Modesto may join depending on schedule.
E.
Further Comments
MW -questioned if we needed to update any documents ; Modesto will work to update the training packet . Lauren to include "board responsibility doc" in next months agenda to review for updates.
III. Closing Items
A.
New GC Day/time going forward?
Wednesdays do not work for Jose . We are changing our GC meetings to the 2nd Thursday of each month. Modesto to send out new calendar hold for these meetings.
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:31 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
L. Davis