The Board of Directors is the policy-making and long range planning body of the school. The Board also oversees the budget and supervises the work of the Executive Director.
According to charter school law and the Bylaws of Community of Peace Academy, three teachers, three parents and three community members sit on the Board of Directors. All Directors serve three-year terms. The Board meets monthly and committee work is also required of Directors.
The Executive Director is hired and supervised by the Board, and is a permanent non-voting member.
Board of Directors |
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| Name | Title | Member Type |
Term Expiration |
| Jennifer Baker | Chair | Teacher | June 2022 |
| Pamella Stommes | Director | Community Member | June 2020 |
| Director | Teacher | June 2021 | |
| Anna Schick | Director | Community Member | June 2022 |
| Lillian Sanchez | Director | Parent | June 2021 |
| Charley Swanson | Director | Parent | June 2020 |
| Orobosa Ero | Director | Parent | June 2021 |
| Director | Teacher | June 2021 | |
| Vice Chair | Community Member | June 2022 | |
| Non-voting Members | |||
| David Núñez | Executive Director | ||
| Cara Quinn | Leadership Consultant | ||
Election Process
Elections are run according to the Bylaws of Community of Peace Academy and in compliance with laws governing non-profit charter school boards in the State of Minnesota. All teachers and parent/mentors are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors and receive notice of openings each year. Teachers and parents who are interested in serving on the Board are asked to submit their names and a brief statement of intent to the Board Nominating Committee by April 1st.
Board Meetings
Board meetings are open meetings; parents and members of the public are welcome to attend. Meeting dates are published on the school calendar and on the school website. As a rule, Board meetings are held from 6:00pm-8:00pm in the Community of Peace Academy Conference Room on the second Monday of each month, August through June. Board meeting minutes are published on the school website following Board approval.
The Community of Peace Academy website is the official notice board for District #4015. All notices regarding official Board business will be posted here.
Board Meeting Minutes
| 2019-2020 | |||
| Aug 12, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | |
| Nov 11, 2019 | Dec 9, 2019 | Jan 13, 2020 | |
| Feb 10, 2020 | March 9, 2020 | April 13, 2020 | |
| May 11, 2020 | June 8, 2020 | ||
Board Committees
Board committees are working committees. They are advisory committees to the Board and as such may influence policy. The Executive Director and at least one Board Member sits on all Board committees. Members of the leadership team and outside consultants with expertise in specific areas may also sit on Board Committees. Board Committees include the Finance Committee, the Schoolwide Program Oversight Committee, and the Facility/Health & Safety Committee.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is charged with ensuring the long-term financial well-being of the school. The Finance Committee meets monthly to review the school’s financial reports and to advise the Board regarding all financial matters, including but not limited to salary, wages and benefits. The Finance Committee also reviews all budget updates and is the body that votes on individual teacher salary negotiations. In 2019-2020 the work of the Finance Committee will include financial planning and oversight for the facility addition.
Meeting Schedule
The Finance Committee meets 5:00 p.m. in the CPA Conference room on the last Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise specified .
| 2019-2020 Meeting Schedule and Meeting Minutes | |||
| Sept 25, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 (cancelled) | |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Jan 29, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 | |
| March 25, 2020 | April 29, 2020 | May 27, 2020 | |
Schoolwide Program Oversight Committee
The Oversight Committee provides feedback on state and federal education programs and initiatives, including but not limited to Teacher Evaluation, Title I School Wide Plan, the World’s Best Workforce and Q-Comp. In 2019-2020, priorities for this committee will include updating the Q-Comp plan, Teacher Performance System for Certified Staff and approving modifications to the Teacher Performance System for Special Educators.
Meeting Schedule
The Oversight Committee meets at 5:00 p.m. in the CPA Conference room on the first Monday of each month, unless otherwise specified.
| 2019-2020 Meeting Schedule and Meeting Minutes | |||
| Sept 16, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | Nov 11, 2019 | |
| Dec 9, 2019 | Jan 13, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 | |
| March 9, 2020 | April 13, 2020 | May 11, 2020 | |
Facility/Health & Safety Committee
The Facility/Health and Safety Committee oversees the care and maintenance of our buildings and grounds, and health and safety procedures to ensure the well-being of our students and staff.
Meeting Schedule
The Facility/Health&Safety Committee meets at 7:00 a.m. in the CPA Conference room on the first Thursday of each month, unless otherwise specified.
| 2019-2020 Meeting Schedule and Meeting Minutes | |||
| Oct 3, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 | |
| Jan 9, 2019 | Feb 6, 2020 | March 5, 2020 | |
| April 9, 2020 | May 7, 2020 | ||
Building Company Members/Minutes
The Community of Peace Building Company (the Building Company) is a Minnesota nonprofit organization classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, that owns the CPA school building and leases it to the Academy, in accordance with MN Statutes 124E.13 Subd. 3, 7a. Affiliated nonprofit building corporation.
Building Company Members |
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| Ex-Officio Member: | Cara Quinn Leadership Consultant |
| Ex-Officio Member: | David Núñez Executive Director |
| Member: | Bonnie Johnson District Business Manager |
| Treasurer: | Tim McGowan High School Principal |
| President: | Jeremy Harvey Parent |
Building Company Meeting Minutes
2019-2020
2018-2019