GEPA Meeting Notes 9/27 & New Board

Meeting 9/27 at 6:30 at Rocco’s

Meeting was called to order at 6:48 PM by Kristin McNaron, Secretary

Introductions: All in attendance made brief introductions.

Informational Items: We discussed the fact that the GEPA constitution was created in a hasty manner when the group first formed, and that it is in much need of a major revision. The outgoing board, led by Mr. Adeeb Hamzey, worked on draft of a new constitution, but we strongly encourage the new board to complete this work to build a better foundation for the organization.

Nominations: The following nominations were made and accepted:

Chair – Penny Palen

Vice Chair – JD Wright

Treasurer – Jenn Hefner

Secretary – none

Being uncontested, votes were taken by a show of hands, and the new board is accepted. Kristin McNaron has already indicated her term of Secretary will end after September 30, so the organization is in search of nominations for the Secretary position.

Other business: We discussed goals for GEPA in the coming year. These include:

• More proactively presenting our ideas to both boards before budgets are set
• Improving internal communications processes
• Improving our ability to educate public on educational issues
• Working more closely with PTAs
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Next Meeting: Tentatively Monday, October 18^th at the library – Adeeb took the action item to try to reserve the library

The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 PM.