HCMI Board Meeting March 17, 2021
Present:
- Scott MacPherson, ED
- Jennifer Myszkowski (President)
- Patty Norris Lubold
- Carey Baker (Vice-President)
- Denis Luzuriaga (Clerk)
- Al Williams (Treasurer)
- Mike Hines
Not present:
- None
Call to order: 6:36 p.m.
Agenda — March 17, 2021
Acceptance of prior meeting minutes – February 17, 2021
- Motion to accept minutes: Mike
- Second: Patty
- Vote: Unanimous
Discussion of Social Media Use Policy for staff
- Motion to accept Social Media Use Policy for staff: Al
- Second: Patty
- Vote: Unanimous
- It was established that a separate Social Media Use Policy should be created specifically for the Board of Directors. The Editorial Committee will meet prior to the next Board meeting to draft a policy.
Comments during Director’s report:
- The board pretty much unanimously agrees that as an organization, we need to be firm about our legal and moral role as relates to dealings with other groups. If, for instance, an elected official or a government body makes certain demands of us that we not only feel uncomfortable with, but know that it goes against our articles of organization and/or by-laws, we should definitely push back gently, but firmly, and clearly explain our stance.
- Motion to accept Strategic Plan: Patty
- Second: Mike
- Vote: Unanimous
Old business:
- News/editorial calendar update
- Results of radio station research
- E.D. had a follow-up conversation with HCC. He spoke a little bit about what a potential agreement between both parties would look like.
Standing items for discussion:
- COVID response
- Building
- How do we combat systemic racism within our org and the wider community?
- Membership check-in
- See-Click-Fix audit
- Annual hearing
- We discussed how to proceed on this matter. The Mayor of Holyoke is leaving office on March 26 and the Superintendent is on extended leave. These are the principals who need to be present at this meeting with the E.D.
- Personnel check-in
New business:
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- Schedule next meeting – Wed., April 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Adjourn
- Motion to adjourn: Al
- Second: Carey
- Vote: Unanimous
Adjourn 7:49 pm
