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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Meeting ID: 819 2317 6849
Passcode: 5407
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
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| Amy Leveroni |
Aye
|
| Susan Hauck |
Aye
|
| Ellen Lodgen |
Aye
|
| Xhazzie Kindle |
Absent
|
| Paul Baker |
Aye
|
| Katherine Koch |
Aye
|
| Ian Hunt |
Aye
|
| Beth Taranto |
Aye
|
| Jeff Barry |
Absent
|
| Connie DeBoever |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Ellen Lodgen |
Aye
|
| Katherine Koch |
Aye
|
| Susan Hauck |
Aye
|
| Paul Baker |
Abstain
|
| Beth Taranto |
Aye
|
| Connie DeBoever |
Aye
|
| Xhazzie Kindle |
Absent
|
| Jeff Barry |
Absent
|
| Ian Hunt |
Abstain
|
| Amy Leveroni |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Xhazzie Kindle |
Absent
|
| Amy Leveroni |
Aye
|
| Connie DeBoever |
Aye
|
| Beth Taranto |
Aye
|
| Katherine Koch |
Aye
|
| Jeff Barry |
Absent
|
| Susan Hauck |
Aye
|
| Ellen Lodgen |
Aye
|
| Ian Hunt |
Aye
|
| Paul Baker |
Aye
|
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