MCCPS Board of Trustees

Monthly Board Meeting

Published on March 21, 2019 at 3:51 PM EDT
Amended on March 26, 2019 at 7:03 PM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday March 26, 2019 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

MCCPS, Room 8L

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Approve Minutes
   
Meeting of Jan 29, 2019
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on January 29, 2019
  D. Approve Minutes
   
Approve Minutes of Feb 26, 2019 meeting
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on February 26, 2019
II. Presentations
  A. Student Presentation
   
Presentation made by MCCPS Students

Members of the MCCPS ADL Program, Camille Chandler, Gaby Ferullo, and Lucy Sabin. Lauren Donadio, coordinator
  B. PTO Liaison
III. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
IV. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items
  A. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items
   
  • Development and Fundraising training for Board
  • Identify potential candidates for the Board – Goal is 3 new members for SY 2018-2019. Areas that need representation on the board –
      • Alumni
      • Faculty/Staff
      • Community
      • Parents of families residing outside of Marblehead.
  • Strengthen Subcommittees if needed
      • Communication and Development
  • Review Documents located in Board Member Handbook Google Drive. Invitation sent by separate email.
      • Add documents that are needed.
  • Board Retreat - June 8th
V. Other Business
  A. Update on Board Goals for SY 2018-2019
   
Goal-1 (Strategic Plan Implementation):
  • Define and adopt a 5-year strategy plan that is fully aligned with the mission of MCCPS. To include full implementation of year-1 objectives as defined in the plan and staging for the subsequent year.
Goal-2 (Board Health & Sustainability)
  • Continue to build and develop a strong and diverse board to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of MCCPS, through creative mentorship and training programs (in collaboration with governance committee). To include identification of 2-3 new board members SY 2018-2019.
Goal-3 (Communication and Community Development)
  • Strengthen the engagement with key stakeholders (e.g. Head of School, Parents, Students, Educators, PTO and Community) to support the growth and development of MCCPs role within the community and enhance the ongoing school initials and fundraising efforts. To include fostering a strong working relationship between the Board of Trustees and HOS to drive implementation of the 2018 strategic plan and ensure the long-term success of MCCPS.
Goal-4 (Board Operational Excellence)
  • Review and refine key policy documentation to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of MCCPS, including the adoption of a “board policy adoption policy.  The Board should review significant policies on an ongoing basis.
  • Formalize a succession plan for Executive Team and Committee Chairs including the identification and approval of Vice Chairs for each subcommittee; a succession plan for board members and board officers and a succession plan for the head of school and other key employees.
  B. Strategic Planning Update
   
  C. Planning for SY 2019-2020
   
Planning for upcoming SY 2019-2020
  • 25th Anniversary Celebration
  • Charter Renewal Application Process
    • Submit Charter Renewal Application by August 1, 2019
    • Preparation for 3-day Site Visit in Estimated Fall 2019
    • Prepare Accountability Plan Draft
  • Board Leadership and Committee Chairs for SY 19-20
  • Bylaws Review
  D. HOS Search
   
Update on HOS Search progress
 
VI. Committee Updates
 
Board
  A. Governance Committee
  B. Finance Committee
   
   
   
  C. Personnel Committee
   
Head of School Oversight Committee - Jen and Karl

Acting Head of School Evaluation

Amend HOS Succession Plan to include "
The Acting Head of School serves on Board of Trustees as Ex-Officio member and all rights and privileges as such."
   
   
  D. Academic Excellence
  E. Development
  F. Strategic Plan Committee
  G. Communications, and Community Relations Committee
  H. Charter Renewal
   

Review of Meeting, Meeting Actions Items, Next Meeting April 3, 2019, at 7:00 am.

VII. HOS Report
 
Academic Excellence Committee
  A. Monthly Report
   
HOS to share monthly report.
VIII. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
IX. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
  A. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
   

This is an opportunity for Board Member Comments and Resolutions

X. Closing Items
  A. Recap Action Items
   
Clerk to review actions items, add any additional items discussed.
  B. Meeting Evaluation
   
Discuss how meeting went, did we stay on topic, meet goals, etc.
  C. Adjourn Meeting