Intergenerational Schools
Minutes
January FIGS Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The Intergenerational School creates, connects, and guides a multigenerational community of lifelong learners and spirited citizens that strive for academic excellence.
Committee Members Present
B. King (remote), B. Roy (remote), C. Hillard (remote), C. Wald (remote), M. Higbee (remote), S. Lake (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
D. Nickaf
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. End of Year Appeal Update
A.
EOY Appeal Update Discussion
III. Special Event Sponsorship Strategy
A.
Discussion
M. Higbee shared the 25th Special Gift Table (see attached). Whether you have a relationship with any of the organizations or not, we are asking that you review and add your names to the table. It's okay if more than one Board Member signs up for the same organization. Our goal is to fully populate the table, cultivate the relationship, and eventually ask for sponsorship. A detailed script to follow by February 1. I'm also working with Reanna from BrandPivot to brand the sponsorship packet.
IV. FIGS Board Membership Recruitment
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Discussion
M. Higbee expressed the need to grow the Board over time. We also need to discuss the skills, experience, and commitment of time. We are rebuilding and want to attract the right people.
V. Staff Resignation
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Discussion
M. Higbee reported that Kallya Parish formally resigned on January 9, 2026 as the Executive/Development Assistant. B. King and M. Higbee have an assistant search plan that has begun. The position was posted on our website and the Linkedin page. Our hope is to have a candidate onboard by March 1, 2026.
M. Higbee reported that through the EOY Appeal we raised a total of $11,006.54. This amount does not include a pledgee of $5000 from Erin Figer. The board member's appeal was not as financially successful as she hoped. However, this is still an opportunity to continue to cultivate these stewards.