Thursday, March 27, 12:45 pm – 4:00 pm ET
In Attendance
Diane Capriola
Jenny Cohen
Cynthia Compton
Ray Daniels (ABA CCO)
Allison Hill (ABA CEO)
Brein Lopez
Christina Pascucci-Ciampa
PK Sindwani (ABA CFO)
Raquel Roque
Jessica Stockton Bagnulo
Lisa Swayze
Tegan Tigani
Talia Whyte
Absent
Jake Cumsky-Whitlock
Joy Dallanegra-Sanger (ABA COO)
Holly Weinkauf
12:50 pm ET: Call to Order
Tegan called the meeting to order and reviewed the Board's commitment to antiracism, equity, access, and representation, and our agreement to adhere to Board norms policies.
12:53 pm ET: February Meeting Minutes
Diane moved to approve the February Board meeting minutes and Raquel seconded the motion. The Board approved these minutes by unanimous vote.
12:57 pm ET: Committee Updates
Vendor Review Committee: There are no updates from this committee. Cynthia reminded the Board that according to our planned schedule, the committee will undertake reviews of the portfolio management company and the outside auditor next.
Agenda Committee: Tegan reviewed the dates of upcoming Board meetings.
Finance Committee: Allison highlighted the ESG document from ABA's financial management company, recently distributed to the Board for review.
Documents Committee: The Board acknowledged the work of Jessica, Talia, and Tegan in preparing the Board's response to the Community Forum at Winter Institute that was published in the special Community Forum edition of BTW.
Audit Committee: No additional update at this time. Christina has been added to this committee as a Board member representative, and Tegan requested nominations of additional ABA members to serve on this committee next year.
Nominating Committee: Lisa and Jessica will be the Board members on the Nominating Committee for this next year, and Tegan requested nominations of ABA members to serve on this committee. Allison updated the Board on the current election, in which a voting quorum has been achieved at this time.
Board Pipeline Committee: No update at this time pending Board discussion in today's meeting. Committee will schedule a formal meeting in late April or early May.
1:15 pm ET: Board Appointment Discussion
The Board reviewed candidates for appointment to the Board, and directed Tegan and the Nominating Committee to approach several candidates to gauge interest and timing.
2:31 pm ET: Board Pipeline Review
The Board discussed goals for the pipeline project, added notes to the working document, and brainstormed ways to communicate about Board service with the membership.
3:16 pm ET: Winter Institute Debrief and Follow Up
The Board discussed member linkage initiatives, specifically the Board Office Hours at Winter Institute, and noted member feedback gathered at that event.
4:01 pm ET: Adjournment
Having no other business to conclude, Jessica moved to adjourn the meeting, and Lisa seconded.