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Board Meeting Minutes: February 17, 2020

Present: Chairperson Magi McEntire, Janon Swink, Ann Taddeo, Rhianon Collins, Lloyd Worth, Clint Blackhurst, Peggy Jarrett, Ashley Suttergren, Joan Kniss, Juan Luna, Julie Stewart

Guests: Michelle Rice and Vanessa Comacho from Brighton High School

  1. Chairperson Magi called the meeting to order at 11:30.
  2. Everyone introduced him/herself.
  3. Approval of the agenda with the revision of moving the discussion of Brighton High School’s Unified funding request to the beginning of the meeting.  Motion made by Peggy with a second by Janon.  Motion passed unanimously.
  4. Presentations by Michelle Rice and Vanessa Comacho
    1. Michelle Rice, one of the sponsors of the Unified soccer team, would like to have funding in the amount of $750 to provide warmup clothing for the athletes. Questions were asked, and it was decided that we need more specifics as far as how much each jacket will cost. Michelle will research the costs and get back to us with specific amounts.
    1. Vanessa Comacho, one of the sponsors of Brighton High School’s Sources of Strength group, asked for “the max amount allowed” to support student mentorships and activities through the national Sources of Strength initiative. With this request we also asked for more specifics as to the amount needed and how it will be spent.
  5. Minutes from January 2020. Several edits were suggested:
    1. Spelling of Rhianon was corrected.
    1. Under IV d. “…Also all requests (rather than request)…”
    1. Under V. a.  i. By-laws (rather than Bylaws)
    1. Under V. a. ii. The sentence “We need a form for follow-up reporting.” Will be move to under Funding Policy Guidelines
    1. Under V.d. The sentence will read “For the 2021 City Funding and Youth Funding application process…”

Motion to approve as corrected by Janon with a second by Lloyd. Motion passed unanimously.

  • Old Business
    • Officer Elections
      • Treasurer- Joan moved that Janon be re-elected. Second by Magi. Motion passed unanimously.
      • Secretary- Lloyd moved that Joan be re-elected with a second by Clint. Motion passed unanimously.
    • By-Laws Update
      • Director Attendance- It was decided to remove the 24 hour notice in advance of an absence. However, the chair needs to be notified. 
      • Fundraising- The money raised will go to grants or outside agencies since we are no longer sponsoring scholarships.
    • 2020 Fundraisers
      • Disc Golf- No new information
      • Karaoke – No new information
  • New Business- General announcements
    • Brighton Unified will be recognized as a National Banner School for Special Olympics North America.  This banner presentation is scheduled for February 19.
    • Unified Showdown Basketball Game will be held March 4.
    • See Magi about “big check” presentations.
  • Next Meeting- Motion made by Joan with a second by Ann to cancel the March meeting.  Motion passed unanimously.
  • Adjournment- Motion made by Magi with a second by Lloyd. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Joan Kniss Secretary