MCCPS Board of Trustees
Minutes
Governance Committee
Date and Time
Thursday October 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92043602027?pwd=RGh6cDBVd2JkVzBFWmpmdk5yTXRKZz09
Meeting ID: 920 4360 2027
Passcode: MCCPSgov
Please note that the in-person meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the remote connection.
Committee Members Present
James Lewis (remote), Nick Santoro (remote), Polly Titcomb (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C.
Voting New Secretary
II. Governance
A.
Interview of Eric Neagle
Eric introduced himself and provided overview of his professional history. Members asked him questions, such as whether he had ever been a member of a public body (he had not); what he sees as growth areas for the school (getting up to speed technologically); what he's excited to contribute (in any area needed).
B.
Member Recruitment
This item was deferred as we have recruited several members in the past several months.
We continue to try and recruit members for the GOVERNANCE Committee, but it is difficult.
Eric shared that this Committee would not be his first choice, but that he would be open to it if that's what the Board needed.
III. Other Business
A.
Updates on Board of Trustee Handbook
I asked members about how we can move this item forward. Jeff and Nick agreed that having a complete draft - rather than a compilation of resources - would help them create more helpful feedback to give. Polly said she will do this, hopefully by the next meeting, even though it is a lot of work and she may not have the time.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Public Comments and/or Member Comments
Head of School, Stephanie Brandt, was present for most of the meeting. She supported Eric's candidacy by expressing how invaluable he has been in many areas of need at the school and how he is always willing to help out where needed and is multi-talented.
Jeff offered to be new secretary, starting this meeting. Others had no "objection" - although no official vote was taken. Jeff and Polly to discuss offline how this will work procedurally.