Welcome and Call to Order

Called to Order at 6:04pm by Dr. Epps

Approval of Agenda

Approve Committee Meeting Agenda - Committee Chair

Approve Committee Meeting Minutes - July 27, 2021

Approve Committee Meeting Minutes - Committee Chair

The Governance Committee met on Tuesday July 27th, 2021 @5:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 0 hours and 56 minutes long meeting. Present: Dr. William Epps, Dr. Charcia Nichols, Laticia Sharp, Victor Tate, Rashaun Holliman, Kristie Battle, Latrice Latin, Tony L. Burks, Ed. D. Not Present: Kanethia Henderson The members considered the following items: 1. Welcome and Call to Order 2. Recap: Commitments, Agreements & Next Meeting Date 3. Regular Updates for July The committee considered 0 motions, of which 0 passed, and 0 failed: The meeting adjourned at 6:50 PM

Approve Committee Meeting Minutes - September 14, 2021

Approve Committee Meeting Minutes - Committee Chair

The Governance Committee met on Tuesday September 14th, 2021 @6:00 PM for what was scheduled to be a 0 hours and 31 minutes long meeting. Present: Dr. William Epps, Kanethia Henderson, Dr. Charcia Nichols, Laticia Sharp, Rashaun Holliman, Kristie Battle Not Present: Victor Tate, Latrice Latin, Tony L. Burks, Ed. D. The members considered the following items: 1. Governance Committee Work 2. Welcome and Call to Order The committee considered 2 motions, of which 2 passed, and 0 failed: 1. Add LEADright Scope of Work (passed) 2. Recommend GSA as the contractor to complete the Charter Renewal. (passed) The meeting adjourned at 7:40PM

Governance Committee Work Session

Governance Updates - Committee Chair @Dr. William Epps

Executive administrator: The board governance and school improvement specialist role is helpful. Email agenda items to the executive administrator for efficient operations.

Board member recruitment and Governance Committee Membership Size: The current board consists of five members. A potential board member attended the last board meeting. Three potential board members for consideration. Attorney @Kristie Battle requests an outline of the process for onboarding (e.g, interview, bios, resume, attend board meetings, welcome email, the process, annual board member affirmation) to ensure effective and efficient operations. Board Member @Kanethia Henderson requests that the Governance Committee work on a new onboarding process that includes a one-page snapshot of board service. The board governance and school improvement specialist shared past board discussion onboarding prospective board members to serve as committee members.

Charter Renewal Updates: Board Member @Kanethia Henderson underscored the importance of having all board members in attendance at the renewal interview in the winter. Dr. Nichols, Head of School, shared information from the Charter Renewal consultant.

Board Member November Training Updates: SCSC Governance training will be held on November 10, 2021. Members registration process and reimbursements. Members also discussed changing the location of the November 9 Governance Committee, Finance Committee, and Academic meetings to Callaway Resort and Gardens to capitalize the presence of the board at the upcoming SCSC Governance training on November 10, 2021.

Execution of CFO Contract: Chair @Dr. William Epps confirmed that the CFO has agreed to the terms of the contract. The Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary executed the contract.

Adjournment

Meeting Adjourned - Committee Chair

The Meeting was Adjourned

The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:38 pm