MCCPS Board of Trustees

Minutes

Development & Communications Committee Monthly Meeting

Date and Time

Friday November 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM

Location

Remote via Zoom

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Committee Members Present

Amy Leveroni (remote), Beth Taranto (remote), Connie DeBoever (remote), Ellen Lodgen (remote), Ian Hunt, Katherine Koch, Paul Baker (remote), Susan Hauck (remote)

Committee Members Absent

Jeff Barry, Xhazzie Kindle

Guests Present

Ian Hunt (remote), Jennifer Goldberg (remote), Jessica Gelb (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Call the Meeting to Order

Paul Baker called a meeting of the Development & Communications Committee of MCCPS Board of Trustees to order on Friday Nov 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approve remote attendance

Paul Baker made a motion to Approve remote attendance.
Connie DeBoever seconded the motion.
None
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Amy Leveroni
Aye
Connie DeBoever
Aye
Ian Hunt
Aye
Susan Hauck
Aye
Ellen Lodgen
Aye
Jeff Barry
Absent
Beth Taranto
Aye
Paul Baker
Aye
Xhazzie Kindle
Absent
Katherine Koch
Aye

D.

Approve Minutes

Susan Hauck made a motion to approve the minutes from the October 2020 Development Committee Meeting Development Committee: October Meeting on 10-16-20.
Amy Leveroni seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ian Hunt
Abstain
Connie DeBoever
Aye
Beth Taranto
Aye
Ellen Lodgen
Aye
Xhazzie Kindle
Absent
Susan Hauck
Aye
Jeff Barry
Absent
Amy Leveroni
Aye
Paul Baker
Abstain
Katherine Koch
Aye

II. Development Committee

A.

Head of School Update

Dr. Cohen provided a brief update to committee members

B.

Reorganization of Development and Communication Committees

In the interests of collaboration, Peter and Susan proposed that the Development and Communication Committee's merge from and become one entity moving forward
Susan Hauck made a motion to Merge the Development & Communication Committees into one entity.
Paul Baker seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Ian Hunt
Aye
Xhazzie Kindle
Absent
Katherine Koch
Aye
Amy Leveroni
Aye
Connie DeBoever
Aye
Ellen Lodgen
Aye
Paul Baker
Aye
Beth Taranto
Aye
Susan Hauck
Aye
Jeff Barry
Absent

C.

Development/Communications Playbook

Susan and Ian provided a brief outline of their intention to formulate a a Development/Communications playbook. This will provide a guideline as well as inform all committees of the Board and enable the school to speak with one directed and focused voice. This will be especially important as we move forward with fundraising and capital campaign asks over the next few years.

D.

Upcoming Development Initiatives

Susan outlined her goals for the next six months or so: enrollment, postcard mailing, alumni outreach, inclusivity in participation of all families regardless of income, April/May fundraisers etc.

E.

Upcoming PTO Activities

Connie provided an update on the "Take out Tuesday's " initiative which has been a huge success.
These events not only provide funds to the PTO but also help build community outreach and actually help these local restaurants to survive through the harsh winter months. Charter is not just taking from these businesses but also giving back.

III. Closing Items

A.

Adjourn Meeting

The December Committee meeting will be held at 10am on 12/18/20
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Paul Baker