NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the ASPIRA Board of Directors will hold their Annual meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 6:30 PM at ASPIRA Business and Finance High School, 2989 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60618. The Agenda of Matters to be Considered at this meeting is set forth.

Members of the Public: If you wish to address the Board, please join the meeting promptly at 6:30 pm and register with the board secretary.

Agenda

1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of the Agenda
4. Approval of June 26, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes
5. Public Comment
6. Chairman Report
7. CEO Lopez Report
8. Finance Committee / Treasurer’s Report
9. Standing Committees Reports
10. Board Member Term Renewal of Director Rosemary Lugo-Gross

Motion to renew Director Rosemary Lugo-Gross’ appointment to the ASPIRA Board of Directors for a two-year term

11. Board Member Term Renewal of Director Luis Martinez

Motion to renew Director Luis Martinez’ appointment to the ASPIRA Board of Directors for a two-year term

12. Motion to Enter Closed Session – The Board of Directors will conduct a closed session to consider the following subjects:

a. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors, specific volunteers, or legal counsel for ASPIRA. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(1)
b. The selection of a person to fill a public office, or the discipline, performance or removal of the occupant of a public office. 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(3)

13. Return to Open Session
14. Action to accept resignation of Board Member/Officer, Dr. Armen Alvarez

Motion to accept Dr. Armen Alvarez’s resignation from the Chairperson position and from the Board of Directors, effective August 19, 2024.

15. Election of Officers

a. Election of Chairperson
b. Election of Vice-Chairperson for Programs
c. Election of Vice-Chairperson for Personnel
d. Election of Vice-Chairperson for Development
e. Election of Treasurer
f. Election of Secretary

16. Adjournment