MCCPS Board of Trustees

Monthly Board Meeting

Published on August 21, 2020 at 7:02 AM EDT

Date and Time

Tuesday August 25, 2020 at 7:00 PM EDT

Location

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details
I. Opening Items
 
Opening Items
  A. Record Attendance and Guests
  B. Call the Meeting to Order
  C. Accept Remote Participation
   
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, Governor Baker issued an emergency Order on March 12, 2020,
allowing public bodies greater flexibility in utilizing technology in the conduct of meetings under the Open Meeting Law.
This committee makes a motion to accept this Executive Order for this meeting of the Board of Trustees, on August 25,
2020.
  D. Approve Minutes
    Minutes for Monthly Board Meeting on July 28, 2020
  E. Approve Minute of August 1, 2020 Board Retreat
II. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
III. New Board Members
  A. Presentation/Interview/Vote on Perspective Board Member - Ndack Toure
   
  • A motion to move that the Board appoint Ndack Toure as a member of the MCCPS Board of Trustees to fill a term commencing immediately upon approval by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and expiring three (3) years from the date of DESE approval.
  • A motion to move that the Board invite the newly appointed Trustee, Ndack Toure, to all Board Meetings and activities while her approval is pending with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Ndack Toure will be entitled to participate as provisional Trustee and will be able to participate in all activities and discussions, except voting, until the formal approval from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and will not be counted when determining a quorum.
   
  B. Presentation/Interview/Vote on Perspective Board Member - James Rogers
   
  • A motion to move that the Board appoint James Rogers as a member of the MCCPS Board of Trustees to fill a term commencing immediately upon approval by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and expiring three (3) years from the date of DESE approval.
  • A motion to move that the Board invite the newly appointed Trustee, James Rogers, to all Board Meetings and activities while his approval is pending with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. James Rogers will be entitled to participate as a provisional Trustee and will be able to participate in all activities and discussions, except voting, until the formal approval from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and will not be counted when determining a quorum.
   
IV. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items
  A. Review of Previous Meeting Action Items
   

 

  • Identify potential candidates for the Board – Goal is 3 new members for SY2020-2021. Areas that need representation on the board –
      • Alumni
      • Parents of families residing outside of Marblehead.
      • Development 
  • Add communication with Marblehead Superintendent
  • Charter amendment regarding enrollment - submitted to DESE for approval
  • Board restricted funds
  • Bylaws - submitted to DESE for approval
V. Board Annual Items
  A. Upcoming Meeting Agenda Items
   
  • August – Adopt HOS Goals, Open Annual Board Self Assessment
  • Sept – Review Annual Board Self Assessment, Approve Committee Memberships and Vice-Chairs
  • Oct – Adoption of the Annual Audit (must be done by Oct 31), MCAS Presentation
  • Nov – Presentation on HOS Evaluation Process by the Personnel Committee
  • Dec – 
  • Jan – HOS Mid-year review
  • Feb - Adopt School Calander
  • March – Set up Satisfaction Survey, Set Annual Board Retreat Date, Presentation of HOS Annual Evaluation Form
  • April – Presentation by HOS of Annual Goals 
  • May – HOS Annual Evaluation, Budget Adoption
  • June – Annual Board Retreat
  • July - Adopt Annual Report, by July 31, Adopt Annual Board Goals
  B. Board Goals for SY 2020-2021
   
Goal-1  (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 2020-2021.
    • Identify key roles and skills, Development, HR, Attorney, Construction
    • Identify key constituencies, Parents, Alumni
Goal-2 (Development)
1. Funding Streams
2. Grants & Fundraising
3. Board Responsibility

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 2019 strategic plan and ensure the long-term success of MCCPS
Goal 4 (Support given the "New Normal")
  • To support MCCPS with the "New Normal" for fulfilling the MCCPS Charter
VI. HOS Report
  A. Monthly Report
   
HOS to share monthly report.
   
VII. Other Business
  A. Review and Approval of Head of School Goals for SY2020-2021
   
  B. Presentation of Student Opportunity Act Plan - 2020-2023
   
  C. Create a Facilities Task Force
   
Motion: The Board of Trustees will create a Facilities Task Force that will study the existing conditions of the school building, conduct a feasibility study for expansion into the warehouse space, and make recommendations for upgrades and improvements to existing spaces. A plan for engaging an architect, conducting a capital campaign to raise funds, and a timeline for expansion will be presented to the full Board for approval. The task force will be led by current Board member, Rebecca Whidden and members of the community will be invited to participate.
VIII. Committee Updates
  A. Governance Committee
   
Update on member documentation
  B. Finance Committee
   
   
  C. Personnel Committee
   
Vote to Update HOS Emergency Succession Plan
  D. Academic Excellence
  E. Development
  F. Strategic Plan Committee
  G. Communications, and Community Relations Committee
  H. Charter Renewal - On Hold until Charter Amendment Status Updates from DESE
  I. By-Laws Task Force - On Hold until By-Laws Status Updates from DESE
IX. Public Comment
  A. Public Comment
X. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
  A. Board Member Comments and Resolutions
   
This is an opportunity for Board Member Comments and Resolutions
XI. 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