In light of the ongoing COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, Governor Baker issued an emergency Order on March 12, 2020, allowing public bodies greater flexibility in utilizing technology in the conduct of meetings under the Open Meeting Law. This committee makes a motion to accept this Executive Order for this meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 25, 2021.

At this time there were no public comments.

HOS evaluation this month
Retreat next month
Adopting board goals
Adopt HOS goals - annual board self assessment

 

Dr. Cohen presented his monthly update and noted he is looking forward to meeting in person.

Please see the Report for further details.


 

Artie Sullivan explained the process for the HOS evaluation and then presented the results of the surveys and evaluations.
He went through the various goals and feedback provided.
Peter believes it was fair and noted the unique situation where the evaluation is so public and the year has be less than normal.
Becca inquired as to areas where Peter thought the board could provide assistance.
Peter wants to work with the board at the retreat to review responsibilities of the committees and others.
 

Mostly covered within the HOS report.
Will discuss more at the board retreat.

Start morning with Governance - remote participation, OML requirements, time with facility task force.

Maybe a short walk through of the building.  Discuss future needs and plans.
Either break for lunch and keep going to discuss development and fundraising.
After lunch, board goals, relationship with board and HOS along with committees.
Chairs and assignments for next school year.  Discuss elections of officers.
Ending my term.  Need someone to fill in for one year.
Starting at 9 AM - target end somewhere around 3
Lessons learned after lunch.-

Artie asked that Governance include some of the administrative requirements.
Start at 9 AM - go for an hour.
OML and Remote participation - with some items that are required as far as posting, minutes, etc.

Packet information needs to be ready by the 8th to Artie for any handouts.
 

Karl noted the items discussed at the last meeting and fielded a few questions from the group.
Artie mentioned that if no nominee is presented, the board will pick one at the retreat.

Rudi presented the latest results from a financial perspective.
Grant activity was shown.  
Federal grant money has been secured,  Looking forward to obtaining that money.

Legal expenses have increased.  Additionally a tax bill was obtained that is not completely explained by the state - more research is underway.

HOS evaluation was presented.  

Jessica X. updated the group as to the ongoing status of certain areas of focus.
Artie inquired as to the availability of a final document.
Can now be booked for one of the future meetings.

Paul Baker - discussed the latest meeting held.  The meeting was cut short, but consisted mostly of a recap of Navigator Night.

Becca discussed with the committee where the Task Force is currently at with regards to initiatives, concepts and approach to present plans and options to the board.
She is hoping for productive discussions during the retreat next month.
There were several comments and questions fielded by Becca and Peter.
 

The second opportunity for public comment was opened up and again, there were no comments.

Good meeting.