UP Academy Charter Schools of Boston and Dorchester Meeting

1

Public Comment

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N/A

4:00-4:05 PM

2

Review Agenda and Goals of Retreat

Retreat Agenda

Beth

Review agenda and goals

4:05-4:20 PM

3

Network Update

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Nicole / Veronica

Review updates on network priorities and initiatives that will impact Board work and inform a vision for the Board in the future

4:20-4:50 PM

4

Aligning on the Future Vision for the Board

N/A

Marci

Align on a future vision for the Board, including the Board’s role in strengthening district relationships

4:50-5:30 PM

Summary of Results on Board Goals

Complete Board Survey

Review results on Board goals for SY2016-2017

Review results of Board survey

6

Break Out Groups and Share Out

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Beth / Nicole

In small groups, reflect on key questions related to the results from the SY16-17 school year and related to improving board effectiveness going forward, in light of the vision for the Board discussed in the first half of the meeting.

Break out groups will be finalized based on survey results, but may include topics such as:

• Excellence of academic program
• Human capital and school leader pipeline
• School culture and discipline systems
• Financial management and key principles

6:05-7:20 PM

6

Board Governance and Commitments

N/A

Marci / Barbara

Review update from Governance Committee and share any feedback on how to improve the functioning of the Board

Reflect on personal commitments to the Board for the upcoming year

7:20-7:50 PM

7

Wrap UP & Next Steps

N/A

Beth

Close meeting and align on next steps

7:50-8:00 PM