Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy Charter Public (District)

The committee worked on developing an executive director contract, retroactive to July 1, 2018. A debrief of the October 13, 2018 Board Retreat focused on improving communication among board members and ensuring commitment to the Academy. The completed Board Action Plan was reviewed and will be finalized in December. The committee recommended a three-day spring retreat. The 60-90 day reviews will be ready for the next meeting. Discussion of a proposed unused sick time policy and an HR consultant update were tabled for the next meeting. A complaint from former staff was deemed resolved.

The committee elected officers, including a Vice Chair and Secretary. Key discussion points included an investigation report and the subsequent approval of a recommendation for the termination of Sophia Boyer. The committee also directed staff to obtain documentation regarding Boyer's outstanding debt to the Academy.

The Governance Committee meeting covered several key areas. Discussion points included reviewing the executive director's evaluation feedback, outlining next steps in the evaluation process (including potential training), and addressing other 2021 goals such as improving the onboarding process and establishing accountability measures for committee members. The onboarding process discussion focused on gathering feedback from board members on what information would have been helpful upon joining. Accountability measures beyond attendance were also considered.

The meeting included personnel updates and resignations (in executive session), the appointment of an interim executive director, a new special education hire, and a review of a board application.

The Governance Committee meeting focused on onboarding needs for new board members and establishing accountability measures. Discussions included creating a comprehensive onboarding process with resources such as a document with member photos and backgrounds, a school history overview, board bylaws, subcommittee descriptions, and a calendar of required training. Accountability measures discussed included clearer expectations, more frequent check-ins on board action plans, and setting subcommittee goals. The committee also reviewed goals for the 2020-2021 school year and planned for the 2021-2022 school year, focusing on improving onboarding documents and clarifying roles and accountability.