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Vida Charter School

Governance Committee Meeting

Date and Time

Tuesday September 21, 2021 at 7:15 AM EDT

Location

https://zoom.us/j/93453247793?pwd=OFQ2bHJkSXl6ckVRaEUwbzJZaFJOQT09

Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 7:15 AM
  A. Record Attendance   Marcela Manzo Vessi 1 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   Marcela Manzo Vessi 1 m
  C. Approve Minutes Approve Minutes Marcela Manzo Vessi 1 m
    Approve minutes for Governance Committee Meeting on August 17, 2021  
II. Governance 7:18 AM
  A. 821 Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Policy Vote Elana Nashelsky 5 m
   
The Mandated Reporter policy, per our insurance, requires a minimal change: the amendment of the frequency of training for teachers from ever 5 years to every 2. 
 
  B. Non-Discrimination and Anti-Bias Policy Vote Elana Nashelsky 5 m
   
Second read, ready for board approval.
 
  C. Draft Q1 governance report Vote Marcela Manzo Vessi 5 m
  D. Governance Committee Goals 2021-22 Vote Marcela Manzo Vessi 3 m
   
1. Review bylaws and policies as needed. Invite impacted communities to give input on board policies that are important to them or that may affect them personally.
2. Recruit board members for upcoming elections and appointments. Implement continuity and clear workflow in recruitment process.
3. Explore the use of annual assessments in running an efficient and effective board.
4. Plan and facilitate Annual Board Retreat and other required board trainings.
 
  E. New Board Members & Training Discuss Marcela Manzo Vessi 7 m
   
 
  • Finalized clearances
  • Act 55 Training 
  • Complete member skills inventory matrix
  
  F. Upcoming Board Leadership & Committees Discuss Marcela Manzo Vessi 5 m
   
Slate of Officers Draft:

President: Melissa Sandoe
Vice President: Steve Fehringer
Secretary: Sergio Luque
Treasurer: Leighton Rice

Governance Chair: Brenda Reyes-Lua
Finance Chair: Leighton Rice
Academic Excellence Chair: Steve Fehringer
 
  G. Board Retreat Feedback Discuss Marcela Manzo Vessi 3 m
  H. Future Exec Sessions- Trainings Discuss Marcela Manzo Vessi 5 m
   
  • Pennsylvania Sunshine Act Requirements- updates
  • Reminder on what is discussed on open meeting vs private
  
III. Other Business
IV. Closing Items 7:56 AM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Marcela Manzo Vessi 1 m