MCCPS Board of Trustees
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday September 29, 2015 at 7:00 PM
Location
8th Grade Classroom
Trustees Present
David Hausler, Ellen Lodgen, Katie Hope, Lena Robinson, Lori Sherf, Nina Cullen-Hamzeh, Patricia Hazelton
Trustees Absent
Jessica Merriam, Ken Schulman, Laura Jalbert, Paul McCarthy
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 Tuesday Sep 29, 2015 at 7:08 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Review Meeting Norms & Appoint Timekeeper
D.
Approve Minutes
Katie Hope made a motion to approve minutes from the Board Meeting on 08-26-15 Board Meeting on 08-26-15.
David Hausler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Strategic Planning
A.
Development Plan & New 501c3
David Hausler made a motion to to accept and approve the Marblehead Charter Educational Fund as the school's 501c3 as part of it's restructured fundraising plan.
Katie Hope seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Board Membership - Needed Skills & Competencies
Katie Hope reviewed the MCCPS Board of Trustees Structure with the board. There are current and anticipated openings. This will be considered as future potential board members express their interest.
III. Head of School Report
A.
HOS 2015 - 2016 Goals
Nina presented her goals to the board. Three goals were presented; professional practice, school improvement and student growth.
Katie Hope made a motion to approve the HOS 2015/2016 goals.
Ellen Lodgen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Expulsion Policy
Nina Cullen-Hamzeh made a motion to accept the DESE approved expulsion policy as the MCCPS expulsion policy.
David Hausler seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
HOS Vacation Plan
IV. Board
A.
Personnel Chair -Outline Step 2 of the Evaluation Cycle. To complete tonight. Rubric also attached.
Board members should look over the rubric for the HOS Evaluation. Three indicators that board members feel need to be highlighted in the upcoming year should be brought to the next meeting for discussion.
B.
Update from Development Director
Jan shared information about The Big Quiz Thing and the Friendraiser with the board and encouraged members to attend.
C.
Discuss each Board chair segment and outline needs (if imminent for next meeting)
V. Governance Committee
A.
Best Practice and OML Training
Paula Gold sent a refresher document on policies and procedures for Board members. Governance is willing to answer any questions.
VI. Other Business
A.
Board Calendar for 2015-16
B.
Public Comment
C.
Uploading documents
Board members were asked to upload all documents needed for meetings to the HighBar. This will avoid sorting through emails for materials that are needed.
VII. 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 8:56 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Patricia Hazelton