Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Location
Virtual only.
Committee Members Present
Azizah Yasin (remote), Brent Nielsen (remote), EJ Lafleur (remote), Kiara Badillo (remote), LATRINA DENSON (remote), Vanessa Ford (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Grace Bannasch, Janice Pamphile
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Approve Minutes
Roll Call | |
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Janice Pamphile |
Absent
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EJ Lafleur |
Aye
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Grace Bannasch |
Absent
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Kiara Badillo |
Aye
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Azizah Yasin |
Aye
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Vanessa Ford |
Aye
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D.
Read Mission Statement
II. Governance
A.
Discussion and Vote on New Board of Trustees Prospectives
Azizah discussed that there are a number of individuals who have applied to become trustees. She shared the interview process for candidates for onboarding.
The committee discussed this onboarding process.
EJ stated the importance of having two governance members interview candidates to ensure transparency and to avoid any conflict.
Kiara stated the importance of an equitable, non-bias and structured process.
The committee discussed the process further.
Each candidate will be asked the same exact questions and be given the same amount of time.
The candidate interviews will take place in person at PVPA at the next governance committee on Tuesday, March 25th from 6-8pm.
B.
Continued review and revision of bylaws.
Azizah shared that she proposed language to the full board based on her conversation with the attorney. She has not made any changes to the revised Bylaws since Feb 2nd but she wants to show everyone the language so if there is any discussion, we can discuss further, agree on as a committee then we can move it forward to the full board.
Discussion took place of the revision re: board of trustees special meetings: Sections 3.4 and 4.4
Azizah shared modified language of the 2nd sentence of section 4.4 re: Identifying that the president or their designee to facilitate meetings. This is the language proposed by the attorney.
Roll Call | |
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EJ Lafleur |
Aye
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Vanessa Ford |
Aye
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Azizah Yasin |
Aye
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Janice Pamphile |
Absent
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Kiara Badillo |
Aye
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Grace Bannasch |
Absent
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Azizah read the PVPA Mission