MCCPS Board of Trustees

Minutes

Monthly Governance Meeting

Date and Time

Monday January 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Location

Virtual Meeting

 

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83013171436?pwd=TamRziLyqGZT1e529GANacL5a6iFb4.1

 

Meeting ID: 830 1317 1436
Passcode: aJUyd8

 

Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.

Committee Members Present

Eric Neagle (remote), Kathy Santoro (remote), Katie Holt (remote), Kimberly Nothnagel (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Polly Titcomb

Guests Present

Stephanie Brant (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Katie Holt called a meeting of the Governance Committee of MCCPS Board of Trustees to order on Monday Jan 19, 2026 at 7:35 PM.

II. Governance

A.

Review of Section of Board of Trustee Handbook

Kathy Santoro presented pages 1-7 of the Board of Trustees Handbook with proposed changes. 

Of note:

1. Discussion of what Committees HoS *must* be on as opposed to *can* be on

–Does HoS have the ability to vote on the committees? Katie Holt to review bylaws

—Language altered to identify three specific committees HoS must be on and added language that permits the HoS to identify a designee, as needed, for other committees

2. Discussion of Board of Trustees responsibilities

—Need to go back to this discussion at the next meeting to add specific language from the renewal process about academic oversight and the need to review disaggregated data on a more regular basis

—Discussion re: Board of Trustees responsibilities regarding school policies

   —Clarity needed; Committee needs to review what other Charter School Board of Trustees are responsible for regarding policy oversight

3. Discussion of expectations of the Board

—Financial contribution expectation should be amended to excuse staff members

 

 

III. Closing Items

A.

Public Comments and/or Member Comments

B.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:26 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Katie Holt