Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees to Conduct Planning Retreat
September 27, 2007
Minutes
In attendance:
Kay O’Dwyer, Cynthia Canavan, John McEnaney, Emil Ronchi, Cathy Vaucher, Nina Cullen-Hamzeh, Robert Sousa, Chris Fauci. Pam Wheaton Shorr arrived at 7:33. Robert Erbetta and Dr. John Sullivan were not present. Also present was Dr. Albert Argenziano.
Location: Mr. Silgler’s Classroom at the Marblehead Community Charter Public School, 17 Lime St, Marblehead MA 01945
The Chair, Ms Kay O’Dwyer opened the meeting at 7:22 P.M.
Ms O’Dwyer acknowledged receipt of a DOE letter approving Robert Sousa as a member of the Board, effective immediately, (attached).
Ms O’Dwyer then began the formal business of the meeting, introducing the Special Meeting as Board Retreat, with a focus on defining the role of Trustees and establishing a vision and goals for the School moving forward. She informed the Board that this would be the first session of a two to three session retreat to be completed over the coming weeks.
Ms. O’Dwyer then proceeded to share with Trustees a presentation she had prepared. The outline of her presentation is attached. There was extensive discussion among the Trustees about the various roles of the Board.
Ms O’Dwyer outlined the process for continued Board Retreat sessions including Board and Committee Evaluations, and Board and Committee Goal Seating introductions. She explained it was her intent for the Board to continue effort in these areas at upcoming sessions of the Board Retreat. There was limited discussion among Trustees about how we will achieve this in future sessions.
Action Item: Invite Essex County District Attorney’s Office to visit the Board to provide a primer on the Open Meeting Law and address specific questions from Trustees. Dr. Argenziano volunteer to follow up with the District Attorney.
The Board agreed that October 11, 2007 would be next session of the Retreat.
The Chair adjourned the meeting at 9:40.
Respectfully Submitted
John T. McEnaney
Clerk
MCCPS Board of Trustees
INSERT MS O'DWYER'S PRESENTATION HERE
