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New Haven Ecology Project
Board Meeting Agenda
April 25, 2022
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Welcome
Executive Session to discuss attorney-client privileged communications regarding board function and legal responsibilities
Public Comment (5:45) (two minutes per person for a total time limit of 30 minutes, or by email; see instructions below) Sign up for Public Participation HERE
Business Requiring Approval (6:05)
Invoices Needing Approval
- Corporate Systems Consulting $8,990.00- 10 new staff laptops, $3600 of this will be reimbursed by the USAC Emergency Connectivity Fund Money that we were awarded.
- Cedar Structure’s $22,0000 with a deposit of $4,000- Custom cedar pavilion adjacent to Harvest Pavilion, payment will be held until we have a signed confirmation from the City of New Haven for CDBG Funds
Minutes of the March Board Meeting
Board Resolution for the CDBG application
Executive Director Report (6:10) (Monica and Cherry)
- SY 2022-2023 CGHS Program
- Receipt of and action on recommendations for nonrenewal of nontenured teaching contracts
Audit Committee (6:30) (Deloris)
The Audit Committee has not met this month as there is no need to meet this time of year.
Building Committee (6:30) (Bev)
The building committee met on April 20th to discuss the proposal from Svigals to design an overflow parking lot off Springside Ave and determine next steps. The building committee has no asks of the board at this time and will meet again on May 18th to discuss further. Building Committee inquiries can be made to Bev Greene
Development Committee Report (6:35) (Audrey)
The Development Committee will meet next week to discuss the Great Give, happening May 4th. All board members should now be prepped and ready to reach out broadly to their networks to give. Aurora has created fundraising profiles for the Board, provided training, and is sending frequent reminders regarding outreach plans. We are on track towards our goal of 100% board participation. The Committee would like to celebrate the outpouring of students, teachers and staff participating in Rock to Rock 2022!
Finance Committee Report (6:50) (Beth)
The Finance Committee met on April 20th to review budget vs actuals as of March 31st with projections for the EOY and discuss ongoing progress on the FY 23 budget. Please direct questions to Treasurer Beth.Klingher@nhep.com
Governance Committee Report (6:50) (Bob)
The April meeting of the Governance Committee was postponed to April 28th at 12:00 Noon. Questions can be directed to bob.parker@nhep.com.
School Committee Report (6:55) (Monica)
The School Committee did not meet in April as there were no agenda items
New Business (7:00)
Executive Session
Adjourn (7:30)
Next Meeting: Monday, May 23rd
Public Comment:
In order to comply with adjusted Connecticut Open Meeting laws, any member of the public wishing to participate in the meeting must sign up on the Public Participation Sign-up Document. Sign-ups for Public Participation will open at 5 pm on the last business day before the meeting (Friday, April 22nd) and will close at 5:00 pm on the day of the meeting (Monday, April 25th). Public Participation is limited to 2 minutes per person up to 30 total minutes. Anyone wishing to make a statement to the board can also submit testimony in writing to Bob.Parker@nhep.com by 5:00 pm on the day of the meeting. All submitted documents will be included in the publicly shared meeting minutes.
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