2021 Winter Board Packet – Horace Mann League of the USA

Lisa Parady	David Berliner (1)
James Harvey	Jeff Charbonneau (3)
Ruben Alejandro	Talisa L. Dixon (3)
Laurie Barron	Bill Mathis(2)
	Martha Bruckner(2)
	Ember Conley (2)
	Linda Darling Hammond (3)
	Martin Brooks (3)
	Virginia Cardenas (2)
	Kevin Riley (1)
	Stan Olson (3)
Jack McKay	Brent Clark (1)

Approval of the 2020 Summer Board Meeting Minutes

See Attachment #1, Page 8.

Updates

Membership States

State	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Alaska	7	5	7	7	6	7	7	13	14	15	9
Alabama	4	4	2	3	4	4	3	4	4	5	3
Arizona	13	13	11	12	12	11	12	13	12	18	15
Arkansas	5	3	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	4	2
California	22	23	19	20	21	20	20	20	20	22	16
Colorado	14	9	6	6	4	4	5	6	7	6	5
Connecticut	10	9	9	8	13	10	13	12	14	15	8
Delaware	1	1	1	2	2	2	0		0
Dist. Columbia	3	4	4	4	4	4	3	3	3	2
Florida	16	17	13	10	9	9	10	10	11	13	5
Georgia	10	7	7	10	13	12	12	13	12	11	5
Hawaii	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Idaho	5	4	4	4	5	4	4	4	5	5	3
Illinois	124	134	125	118	135	121	115	120	114	129	82
Indiana	5	6	3	3	2	1	3	3	3	4	2
Iowa	15	16	13	11	11	15	12	13	12	13	11
Kansas	3	2	2	2	2	3	2	2	2	2	2
Kentucky	1	3	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Louisiana	3	3	3	2	2	1	1	1	0	0	0
Maine	1	1	1	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1
Maryland	14	24	22	20	18	17	11	9	7	7	1
Massachusetts	28	14	13	13	14	14	14	13	13	13	9
Michigan	9	9	7	9	18	16	16	16	16	16	10
Minnesota	8	5	5	5	5	4	5	5	5	5	2
Mississippi	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Missouri	14	7	6	7	7	6	7	6	5	5	3
Montana	3	3	2	3	4	5	10	9	7	7	6
Nebraska	49	34	33	31	32	28	26	30	32	36	30
Nevada	5	5	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	3	3
New Hamp.	3	3	2	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
New Jersey	25	20	18	16	18	15	11	12	12	12	11
New Mexico	5	2	2	2		2	0	2	2	1	1
New York	35	43	35	30	31	32	37	39	40	43	34
N. Carolina	28	44	38	38	37	27	19	19	18	19	14
N. Dakota	1	1	1	0	2	1	0	0	0		1
Ohio	12	11	10	10	11	11	9	8	9	9	1
Oklahoma	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	2	2	2
Oregon	3	3	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0
Pennsylvania	12	9	6	5	6	5	6	6	5	5	4
Puerto Rico							0	0	0		0
Rhode Island							0	0	0		0
S. Carolina	10	5	4	4	4	3	2	2	2	2	2
S. Dakota	4	3	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1
Tennessee	4	5	3	3	2	3	4	4	4	4	1
Texas	40	24	18	17	19	18	14	12	10	10	7
Utah	5	6	5	4	5	5	4	5	5	4	2
Vermont	3	0			0		0	0	0	1	5
Virginia	32	33	28	25	25	24	21	20	19	18	10
Washington	49	51	44	41	46	39	40	43	43	45	33
West Virginia	0	0	0		0		0		0
Wisconsin	12	9	9	8	12	12	15	14	13	14	6
Wyoming	2	2	0		1	1	2	1	1	1	1
Totals	681	644	553	533	583	537	515	532	520	557	374

Financial Update for 2020

Budget Area	Proposed 2020	Actual 2020
Supplies	$ 1,500.00	$ 1,319.04
Postage	$ 1,500.00	$ 1,636.69
Printing	$ 2,500.00	$ 1,053.36
Exec. Dir	$ 20,000.00	$ 11,764.00
IRS – State	$ 4,000.00	$ 4,500.76
Annual Mtg	$ 10,000.00	$ 6,619.12
Summer Bd	$ 5,000.00	$ –
Memberships	$ 1,500.00	$ 1,481.55
Technology	$ 2,000.00	$ 2,072.02
TOTAL	$ 48,000.00	$ 30,446.54



2020 Revenues	2020	2020
Revenues	Proposed	Actual
Beg. Balance	$5,000.00	$ 4,500.76
Regular	$25,000.00	$ 19,900.00
Retired	$4,500.00	$ 4,750.00
Annual Mtg	$4,000.00	$ 3,435.00
Donations	$1,000.00	$ 5,300.00
Corporate	$12,000.00	$ 1,250.00
Books/Prints	$100.00	$ –
Total	$51,600.00	$ 39,135.76

Corporate Partnership Status

Current Corporate Partners

Student Impact Consulting by Ruben Alejandro
The Achievement initiative by Matt Krise
Artemis Connections by Christy Johnson
School Leadership LLC. By Charles Fowler
Pending: Scantron via Christy Johnson

Strategic Plan Status

It is suggested that each officer and director provide a minimum of six, but not more than eight potential members. These would-be professional colleagues who you are able to personally contact about becoming a member of the League before a letter of nominations is sent to them by the Executive Director. About a week after the nomination letter is sent to the six to eight potential members, you would then follow-up with a phone call about any questions the potential might have about the League.
Recruitment of Corporate Partners. One new partner and one potential to a co-host for the Annual Meeting. The proposal was to have each officer and director provide at least one contact person to a potential corporate partner.
Advocacy campaign for Public Education. The topic needs volunteers to have an articulated objective and desired outcomes.
Online Presence of the League’s Activities. The topic needs volunteers to have an articulated objective and desired outcomes.
Special Publication of topics of interest. The topic needs volunteers to have an articulated objective and desired outcomes.
Collaboration with “like-minded” Associations.The topic needs volunteers to have an articulated objective and desired outcomes.

100^th University Book

David Berliner is co-editing with Carl Hermanns, have undertaken the editing of a book celebrating Horace Mann’s major contributions to the creation of today’s public systems and educating America’s students. The book will be released at the end of 2021, in time for our centennial celebration.

“Public Education: The Cornerstone of American Democracy” will be edited by Berliner and Hermanns and published by Teachers College Press. Outstanding scholars in education are providing articles about Horace Mann’s contribution and legacy to today’s public schools, “the cornerstone of every community and to our democracy.” Authors are Michael W. Apple, Bill Ayers, David C. Berliner, Martin Brooks, Jacqueline Grennon Brooks, Carol Burris, Prudence Carter, Carol D. Lee, Deborah Meier, Edward Fiske, Peter Greene, James Harvey, Julian Vasquez Heilig, Jack Jennings, David F. Labaree, Helen Ladd, Martin Lipton, William Mathis, H. Richard Milner, Sonia Nieto, Jeannie Oakes, D. C. Phillips, Jeanne M. Powers, Diane Ravitch, Mike Rose, Peter Smagorinsky, Joshua P. Starr, Mark Weber, Kevin Welner, and Ken Zeichner.

Media Presence Status

The HML Post is the primary link for engagement of members. The email newsletter is designed to update members with recent research in education and leadership. The newsletter is sent to over 500 members and potential members.

Action needed

Should the Board adopt the Membership Recruitment Proposal?

It is suggested that each officer and director provide a minimum of six, but not more than eight potential members. These would be professional colleagues who you are able to personally contact about becoming a member of the League before a letter of nominations is sent to them by the Executive Director. About a week after the nomination letter is sent to the six to eight potential members, you would then follow-up with a phone call about any questions the potential might have about the League.

Should the Board adopt the Corporate Partner Proposal?

It is suggested that each Board Member provide one corporate contact within the next three months. The contact names are to be sent to the Executive Director, who will follow-up with the contact to obtain further information about whom to contact about a future partnership with the League.

Should the Board adopt a Virtual Quarterly Board Meeting Schedule Proposal?

1st Quarter, Thursday, February 18th (Winter Meeting)

2nd Quarter, Thursday, May 6^th

3rd Quarter, Thursday, August 5th

4th Quarter, Thursday, November 4th

Should the Board Adopt the Updated Strategic Plan Priorities?

Moved by Laurie Barron, seconded by Ruben Alejandro

Should there be a committee appointed to respond to Federal funds to private school children or schools?

It has been proposed that a committee be formed to deal with Federal funds directed to privates schools or children attending private schools. This committee may have the primary purpose of filljng briefs at the Federal court level on behalf and in collaboration with other like-minded organizations and associations. Suggested members might be:

Julie Underwood, Past President and former NSBA Legal Counsel

David Berliner, Current HML Board Member

Bill Mathis, Current HML Board Member (proposed chair)

Linda Darling Hammmond, Current HML Board Member

Diane Ravitch, Past awardee of the HML

Joshua Starr, Execcutive Director, Phi delta Kapp

David

Laurie Barron

Should the proposed 2021 Revenue and Expenditures be Approved?

Proposed Revenue for 2021

2020 Revenues	2020	2020	Proposed 2021
Revenues	Proposed	Actual	Proposed
Beg. Balance	$5,000.00	$ 4,500.76	$3,443.58
Regular	$25,000.00	$ 19,900.00	$21,000.00
Retired	$4,500.00	$ 4,750.00	$6,000.00
Annuall Mtg	$4,000.00	$ 3,435.00	$0.00
Donations	$1,000.00	$ 5,300.00	$2,000.00
Corporate	$12,000.00	$ 1,250.00	$2,000.00
Books/Prints	$100.00	$	$0.00
Total	$51,600.00	$ 39,135.76	$34,443.58

Proposed Expenditure for 2021

Budget Area	Proposed 2020	Actual 2020	Proposed 2021
Supplies	$ 1,500.00	$ 1,319.04	$1,500.00
Postage	$ 1,500.00	$ 1,636.69	$1,500.00
Printing	$ 2,500.00	$ 1,053.36	$1,500.00
Exec. Dir	$ 20,000.00	$ 11,764.00	$20,000.00
IRS – State	$ 4,000.00	$ 4,500.76	$4,000.00
Annual Mtg	$ 10,000.00	$ 6,619.12	$500.00
Summer Bd	$ 5,000.00	$	$1,500.00
Memberships	$ 1,500.00	$ 1,481.55	$1,000.00
Technology	$ 2,000.00	$ 2,072.02	$2,000.00
TOTAL	$ 48,000.00	$ 30,446.54	$33,500.00

Proposed Ending Balance: $ $943.58

Attachment # 1. Minutes of the 2020 Summer Board Meeting

2020 Summer Board Meeting

Minutes of the 2020 Summer Virtual Board Meeting

Saturday, June 13, 2020.

Meeting called to order at 8:03 am, Pacific Time by President Lisa Parady

Present: Lisa Parady, James Harvey, Ruben Alejandro, David Berliner, Martin Brooks, Martha Bruckner, Virginia Cardenas, Beth Houf, Bill Mathis, Kevin Riley, and Jack McKay

Guest: Patricia Trejo

Artemis: Christy Johnson, Jessica Oman, Ben Early, Mark Carlsen

The feedback on our work is essential to moving forward towards a sustainable model for the League. We are going to dedicate this week to look into membership management software & membership tactics in other organizations across the spectrum of education and beyond.

Hypothesis so far (6/15/2020):

We believe that the Horace Mann League has an honorable legacy that should be carried on for the betterment of public education. While the league currently experiences sizable financial setbacks, these limitations can be eliminated with the right steps going forward.

Questions for you:

Management Software: Our three leading contenders for the needs of HML are Personify, Patreon& Qgiv. Do you have any familiarity with these options or have any other systems you are familiar with that you want us to look into?

Progress from last week:

Board Meeting
- Great opportunity to get feedback from the board
- Presented our findings and the recommendations that we will pursue
Financials
- Took a close look at the financials & determined some areas for consideration moving forward.
  - Corporate donations
  - Postage & printing
  - Time spent on Database management

Priorities this week:

Database management software
- Finding an inexpensive system to manage member emails & collect dues.
- Compare usability across software
- Consider costs associated with each system & the benefits over manual management.
Follow up 1:1s
- Scheduling 1:1 calls with board members for this week & into the next couple weeks to give space for individual discussion and feedback.

We are confident that there are measures that the Horace Mann League can take to preserve its historic prowess through a financially stable structure.

Minutes: Winter and Annual Meeting, February 15-16, 2020, San Diego

Motion by Ruben Alejandro, second by James Harvey to approve the 2020 Winter Board and 2020 Annual meeting. Passed

Strategic Planning Workshop, led by Christy Johnson, President of Artemis Connections.

Highlights:

Mission and Vision: Tabled to await the outcome of the strategic planning process.
Horace Mann League Anniversary Book – David Berliner. To date, twelve chapters have already been submitted. Berliner is the lead editor. To be published in 2022. On schedule. Chapters are 8 to 25 pages. Not necessarily research-based – more essay style, beliefs, opinions, the essence of public schools.
Corporate Partnerships – Jack McKay. Reviewed past and present corporate partners. Current partners are K-12 Insight, School Impact Consulting, School Leadership LLC, and Artemis Consulting.
Horace Mann Director’s Handbook – Jack McKay. Handbook updated to include officers, directors, legal documents, history, etc.
Communications and Engagement – Jack McKay. Reviewed current activities that include the HML Post, the HML Website, the HML Blog, The HML Twitter page, and the HML Flip Flipboard magazine.
The HML – NSR Infograph – James Harvey reviewed the design and printing cost implications.
Collaboration with AASA – Lisa Parady reported on conversations with the Executive leadership about working together to promote and schedule luncheons.
2020 Financial Report – Jack McKay reported that Revenues were on schedule, but some concern about projected membership dues. Expenditures were, year-to-date at 42% of anticipated expenditures for the 2020 fiscal year.

Horace Mann League Membership Report – Jack McKay

The state membership:

AK 15	HI 1	MI 16	NM 1	TN 4
AL 5	IA 13	MN 5	NV 3	TX 10
AR 4	ID 5	MO 5	NY 44	UT 4
AZ 18	IL 139	MS 1	OH 8	VA 17
CA 22	IN 5	MT 7	OK 1	VT 2
CO 6	KS 2	NC 20	OK 2	WA 47
Ct 15	KY 3	ND 1	OR 1	WI 14
DC 2	MA 13	NE 37	PA 5	WY 1
FL 13	MD 7	NH 4	SC 2
GA 11	ME 1	NJ 13	SD 1

Horace Mann League Recruitment Brochure – Jack McKay

Briefly reviewed with a suggestion to display the diversity of the board and membership.

Horace Mann League Recruitment and New Member packet – Jack McKay

The contents of packets were reviewed.

Action Items

Executive Director Transition – Lisa Parady. Place on hold pending the results of the strategic planning process. No action.
Dues Structure – Ruben Alejandro.

Motion by Ruben Alejandro, second by James Harvey to set the following dues structure for “Regular Annual Membership” be $125.00; and
Annual “Retired and Graduate Student” be $75.00. Passed

Motion by Martha Bruckner, second by James Harvey to set the “Life-Time” membership at $1,000. Passed

Corporate Partnerships – Lisa Parady. Renewed recommendation that each officer and director identify one lead person that represents a possible corporate partner. Through the lead person, the officer or director explains the possible partnership options. The Executive Director will then follow-up with the corporate representative to set up the agreement. Suggested corporate partners: Aramark, School Innovation and Achievement, DBC Publishing, Corwin Publishing, Routledge, Lifetouch Photos, Edgenuity, Scholastic and Curriculum Advantage.

A sub-committee on Corporate Partnerships to formed to deal with corporate partners (Kevin Riley, Bill Mathis, and all officers) Recommendations to be sent to Lisa and Jack

2021 Annual Meeting – Lisa Parady. Reviewed options of in-person and virtual, depending on AASA plans. Suggestions were to have a virtual meeting next February with a $30. , Should be prepared for having a regular luncheon on Friday of the AASA Conference.
Speakers at the Annual Meeting – Lisa Parady. Decided on two speakers with a follow-up panel discussion. Business meeting to follow luncheon. The following were suggested with the list and biographical information sent to each officer and director to be prioritized. Consideration is to be given to diversity.
1. HML Educator and Friend of Education: Dr. Joshua Starr PDK, (1^st) Consuelo Castilll Kickbush, Ted Dintersmith, Pasi Sahlberg, Joel Westheimer, and Rev. William Barber.
2. HML Friend of the League Award Suggested were James Harvey and Kathleen Hurley and Linda Darling Hammond.

The Executive Director will create a ballot for officers and directors.

Marketing the Annual Meeting – Lisa Parady. Tabled pending the decision to be virtual or in person.
Vice President Nomination – Lisa Parady. The following were nominated to serve as Vice President for the 2021-2022 year: Brent Clark, Kevin Riley, Bill Mathis. The Executive Director will create a ballot for officers and directors.
Nomination for Reappointed Directors for a three-year term:
1. Linda Darling Hammond and Martin Brooks
Nomination for new directors – Lisa Parady. The following were suggested for nomination:

Patricia Trejo (FL),
Carla Santorno, Supt (WA),
Zandra Galvan (CA),
Gregory Hutchings (VA),
Morcease Beasley (GA),
Jeanne Collins, Supt (VT),
Jimmy Casas, Author (

The Executive Director will create a ballot for officers and directors. A brief background of professional experience will be developed for each person.

Recruitment of New Members.

Motion by James Harvey, seconded by Ruben Alejandro to restate the need for each officer and director to provide a minimum of five names, each year, of potential new members. Passed.

Suggestions for the betterment of the League:
Quarterly meetings – brief meetings – Ruben
Annual Donation – Kevin
Leadership in public education – Virginia
Virus implication and Horace Mann – Bill
Focus on Diversity – Eric
Focus on teachers and the classroom in Post – David
Methods of defending public education – David
Consider brochure redesign – Lisa
Celebrity endorsement connections – Lisa
Meeting Adjourned at 11:45 am Pacific Time

Welcome by President, Lisa Parady