Libertas Academy Charter School
Minutes
Monthly Board of Trustees Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday December 20, 2022 at 5:30 PM
Location
Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/5069946767?pwd=QXEvbzlHb0tYZWE4VHl6MCtrVFlGUT09
Meeting ID: 506 994 6767
Password: 12345
Trustees Present
H. Zavala (remote), K. Diamond Kayiatos (remote), K. Stewart (remote), L. Davis (remote), N. Barker (remote), P. Kkayego (remote), S. Lapolice (remote)
Trustees Absent
A. Seymour, D. Barrows, L. Flynn, L. Velez, S. Williams, T. Curtis
Ex Officio Members Present
M. Montero (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
M. Montero (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Board Chair Welcome
C.
Record Attendance and Guests
D.
Approve Minutes : Nov Meeting
E.
Public Comment
II. Management Report
A.
Management Report
MM discussed potential new Board member after his discussion with ED of teach for America. MM emphasized that now is the time to add to our Board. Will have people rolling off due to terms in next year or two.
School Update:
Enrollment : steady with a small uptick (lower academy strong; upper academy some open seats).
Attendance- Only grade hitting 95 percent is 6th. Nov/Dec dip in attendance. Lots of sickness.
GPA : MM walked the Board through current GPA status. 9th and 10th are important years for college enrollment. Getting close to our goals. When return in January team will review all reading data and mid year assessments. NB stated that GPAs have had a big jump from last year!
III. Committee Reports
A.
Academic Achievement Committee
NB stated that MM discussed most of the AAC talking points however informed the Board of an impressive tool/scorecard that the leadership team is developing that will give everyone a good sense of goals and how they are progressing. Will help LACS team stay on top of most important areas to pay attention to.
NB gave props for putting complicated information together to break down into a score card.
B.
Finance Committee
PK stated that financials are looking good! Since audit MM and team have taken into consideration the feedback that was provided. No concerns.
MM, Kari and PK to connect to discuss future communication plans in the new year.
C.
Development Committee
Kari discussed that the committee is looking for new DC member! Suggestions welcomed and appreciated. Good connector and Development experience ideal.
Also planning in person event. MM starting to think about what this looks like. Will share dates when finalized.
Trustee Giving! Very important for raising funds from others.
D.
Governance Committee
Had to reschedule but there are a few Board prospects to discuss!
E.
ED Evaluation Committee
Meeting beginning of Jan and will have an update at January meeting.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Next meeting
Hector suggested a Trustee visit to the school!
Happy Holiday! Thank you all for being here especially during a busy time of year!