MCCPS Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday August 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Location
MCCPS 8th Grade Classroom
Trustees Present
David Hausler, Ellen Lodgen, Jessica Merriam, Katie Hope, Ken Schulman, Laura Jalbert, Lena Robinson, Lori Sherf, Mary McRae, Nina Cullen-Hamzeh, Patricia Hazelton, Paul McCarthy
Trustees Absent
None
Trustees who arrived after the meeting opened
Paul McCarthy
Guests Present
Amy Leveroni, Bill Bowden, Bill Sullivan, Laurie-Sue Rodrigues, Lisa Louden, Maureen Kay, Susan Munafo
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
Katie Hope called a meeting of the board of trustees of MCCPS Board of Trustees to order on Wednesday Aug 26, 2015 at 7:04 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Review Meeting Norms & Appoint Timekeeper
M. McRae was appointed timekeeper.
D.
Approve Minutes
Mary McRae made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 06-23-15 Board Meeting on 06-23-15.
Ellen Lodgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approve Minutes
Katie Hope made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-01-15 Board Meeting on 08-01-15.
Lori Sherf seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Strategic Planning
A.
Development Plan, including Foundation & NCA
Paul McCarthy arrived.
K. Shulman and E. Lodgen presented information about the MCCPS development plan, including the Marblehead Charter Education Fund and Development Committee.
III. Head of School Report
A.
HOS Report
N. Cullen-Hamzeh reported on staffing and calendar.
IV. Board
A.
Update by each Board Chair (if any to report)
P. McCarthy discussed future communication to go out re: development plan.
V. Other Business
A.
Board Calendar for 2015-16
B.
Public Comment
C.
Bill Bowden as Prospective New Board Member
L. Sherf introduced Bill Bowden as a potential Board Member. Board will review his resume and vote at the next meeting.
VI. Closing Items
A.
Evaluate Meeting
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jessica Merriam