The Main Street Academy
Minutes
Governance Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Location
(Remote/Virtual)
https://us06web.zoom.us/s/83088479379?pwd=fbVlsWLX4do1lBxYfzAbTdOaPETQ2A.1
Committee Members Present
Dr. Chaddrick Owes (remote), Lisa Bentley-Whieldon (remote), Tangi Bush, Esq. (remote)
Committee Members Absent
Michael Glanton
Guests Present
Chanel Recasner (remote), Kanetha Stephens (remote), Keyona Revere (remote), Shameka Smith (remote), Tangie Warrior (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Tangi Bush, Esq. called a meeting of the Governance Committee Committee of The Main Street Academy to order on Tuesday May 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Lisa Bentley-Whieldon made a motion to approve the minutes from the Governance Committee Meeting on 04-22-25.
Tangi Bush, Esq. seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED to approve the motion.
II. Updates & Looking Forward
A.
Board Succession
- In attendance today are Sharmaine Mercer and Shelia Williams, as they are interested in learning more about board candidacy and board needs
- Board Succession plan has been moving forward:
- All candidates that have expressed interest have been contacted
- Principal K.C. Revere inquired about the application process stating that there were interested candidates that have told her they have not been contacted
- Board applications come to Human Resources and are then forwarded to Dr. Owes, who forwards the applicants information/resumes to the Governance Chair
- Dr. Owes has been diligent about this process and all interested parties that have applied, have been sent to the Governance Chair
- The Governance Chair requested of all members present, that if there were interested parties that informed them that they had not been contacted, to please submit their name/info for contact as not to miss any applicants
- There are multiple spots to fill generally and we will be needing to fill/vote on the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary positions
- All members who are rotating off of the Board are still board members until June 30th 20205
- Originally, candidates were to be voted on in the May 2025, Governing Board meeting however it is the consensus of members present that candidates will present themselves to the Board in the May 2025 meeting and that a vote will be taken at a later date regarding these candidates
- June 'whole board training' will be delayed to July
- We will vote on officer nominations and roles, and committee chairs at the May 27, 2025, Governing Board meeting
III. Reminders
A.
Financial Commitment + Training Hour Requirements
- All present members need to complete 9 training hours prior to June 30, 2024
- There are many resources available such as Board on Track that hosts live and on-demand training options
- All members must complete a financial contribution of at least $500 for the academic year
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:07 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tangi Bush, Esq.