MCCPS Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday February 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM
Location
MCCPS, 8th Grade classroom
Trustees Present
Bill Bowden, Ellen Lodgen, Jen Jewell, John Stickevers, Karl Smith, Nina Cullen-Hamzeh, Paul Baker, Paul McCarthy, Sean Killeen, Tony Palladino
Trustees Absent
Katie Hope
Trustees who left before the meeting adjourned
Sean Killeen
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
Guests Present: Paula Poss of the Governance Committee
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Bill Bowden called a meeting of the board of trustees of MCCPS Board of Trustees to order on Tuesday Feb 28, 2017 at 7:00 PM.
C.
Review and Approve Minutes from January Meeting
Bill Bowden made a motion to approve minutes.
Karl Smith seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. HOS Report
A.
Monthly Report
HOS provided her monthly school report. Personnel, building and enrollment updates were provided as well as information regarding Exhibition and MCAS testing. Information was also shared regarding the Syrian Refugee Clothing Collection which has been ongoing in collaboration with SPUR.
B.
Board On Track Review
HOS conducted a brief tutorial on the pros and cons of Board On Track Software.
After discussion it was decided that MCCPS would renew the contract for a 2 year term.
After discussion it was decided that MCCPS would renew the contract for a 2 year term.
III. Finance Committee
A.
Board on Track vote
Sean Killeen left.
Karl Smith made a motion to Approve the renewal of the Board on Track Contract software for a further 2 years.
Bill Bowden seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Finance Report
Karl Smith provided a brief update on current MCCPS finances.
IV. Personnel Committee
A.
HOS contract renewal update
Bill Bowden and John Stickevers reported on HOS contract negotiations. It is hoped that the contract will be finalized by the end of March.
V. Strategic Plan
A.
Update on the status of the Strategic Plan
Paul McCarthy presented an embryonic powerpoint/slideshow deck that he is producing. It is believed that this will be a valuable tool for the Development Director to utilize in attracting high net worth donors to MCCPS.
The Board was impressed with his efforts and looks forward to an update at the March Board meeting
The Board was impressed with his efforts and looks forward to an update at the March Board meeting
VI. Goverance
A.
Board Training Discussion
Paula Poss, filling in for Nichole Thompson, presented suggestions and topics for Board Training at future Board meetings and asked that members consider which subjects would be most useful to the Board.
VII. Board Business
A.
Hiring of Legal Counsel
Bill Bowden and John Stickevers volunteered to assist in the interview process of hiring new legal Council. There are currently 3 firms/individuals under consideration.
B.
Board Policies
Bill Bowden proposed utilizing Board on Track to assist the Board and its committees in setting/sharing goals, policies proceedures and succession plans.
C.
Board Goals by Committee
See Above.
VIII. Public Comment
A.
allow for guests to comment
There were no guest comments
IX. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Paul Baker