BOARD INFORMATION
Board of Trustees
Susan Samueli, Vice Chair
Board Co-Chair & Vice President, The Samueli Foundation
Click here to read bioElizabeth Dorn Parker, Treasurer
Foundation Development Specialist, Orange Coast College Foundation
Click here to read bioSusamma (Susan) Barua, Ph.D.,
Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Cal State Fullerton
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Board meetings are open to the public. If you wish to speak at a Board meeting, please refer to the "Public Comment Procedures" section of the Board Policies and Procedures (see "Board Documents" link above). To address the board, please see the "Request to Address the board" form which can also be found in the Board Policies and Procedures document. The public can request meeting materials, and Samueli Academy will provide them when the materials are distributed to the majority of the Board.
Next Meeting
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM
As a precautionary measure due to the Coronavirus, on-going Board and Committee meetings will take place via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8695868415?pwd=cTRTU0dFTzN6QWpwTHl3RytVZ3lyQT09
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Agenda: https://samueliacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/01-26-21-Board-Agenda.pdf
Future Meetings
- Tuesday, February 23, 2021
- Tuesday, March 23, 2021
- Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- Tuesday, May 25, 2021
- Tuesday, June 22, 2021
Board Documents:
- EPA Board Resolution
- Statement of Purpose/Mission/Vision
- Meetings of the Board of Trustees
- Public Comment Procedures
- Whistleblower Policy
- Board Governance Standards
- Board of Trustees Member Orientation Procedure
- Board of Trustees Responsibilities
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- Samueli Academy Appeal Policy
- Chair of Board - Job Description
- Vice Chair of Board - Job Description
- Secretary of Board - Job Description
- Treasurer of Board - Job Description
- Executive Director - Job Description
- CFO - Job Description
- Head of School - Job Description
- Academic Committee Responsblts
- Finance Committee Responsibilities
- Fiscal Policies and Procedures
- Governance Committee Responsblts
- Nominating Process for the BOT
- Election of Officers
- Performance Evaluation Process
- Audit Committee Responsibilities
- Board of Trustees Nomination Form
- Employee Performance Eval Form
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form
- Board Member Agreement
- Request to Address the Board
- Bylaws
- Professional Boundaries Policy
- Política de límites profesionales
ACADEMIC COMMITTEE
The purpose of the this Committee is to assist in the development of the school curriculum and review the academic results of the students.
Patricia Janda,
Community Philanthropist
Susan Barua,
Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Cal State Fullerton
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Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
4:00 PM
As a precautionary measure due to the Coronavirus, ongoing Board and Committee meetings will be taking place via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/8695868415?pwd=cTRTU0dFTzN6QWpwTHl3RytVZ3lyQT09
Or
Dial: (415) 762-9988
Enter meeting ID: 869-586-8415 (followed by #)
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Enter Numeric Password: 094310
Agenda: coming soon
Future Meetings
- Tuesday, March 16, 2021
- Tuesday, April 20, 2021
- Tuesday, June 15, 2021
AUDIT COMMITTEE
The purpose of this Committee is to evaluate and hire an independent public accounting firm that has the appropriate qualifications to conduct the annual independent audit of the financial books and records of the Corporation. This committee will review the annual independent audit reports and present them to the Board for approval. This committee will also be responsible for administration of the Corporation's Conflict of Interest Policy.
Elizabeth Dorn Parker,
Foundation Development Specialist,
Orange Coast College Foundation






Next Meeting
To be announced
Via zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81693015445?pwd=ZWFpRXRJZUVTT2ZFV0V3TlNObDhoUT09
Meeting ID: 816 9301 5445
Passcode: 641547
+16699009128,,81693015445#
Agenda: To be announced
Future Meetings
- coming soon
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The purpose of this Committee is to monitor and update the organization's financial policies and procedures and, for financial items, ensure compliance with the Brown Act and any State and Federal laws and regulations. They will also regularly review Samueli Academy's financial statements, cash flow and review the annual operating budget and present that information to the Board.
Elizabeth Dorn Parker, Chair
Foundation Development
Specialist, Orange Coast College
Foundation
Kevin Tiber,
Senior Vice President and COO,
Farmers and Merchants Trust
Company
Jeff Bloom,
Executive Vice President and Director,
Comerica Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Group
Click here to read bioJohn Fogarty,






Next Meeting
Friday, February 12, 2021
8:00 AM
As a precautionary measure due to the Coronavirus, on-going Board and Committee meetings will take place via teleconference: Toll Free Number : 866-802-3408 Participant – 6969890#
Agenda: coming soon
Future Meetings
- Friday, March 12, 2021
- Friday, April 9, 2021
- Friday, May 14, 2021
- Friday, June 11, 2021
GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
The purpose of this Committee is the development and oversight of Board membership, selection policies and procedures, screening potential Board candidates, preparation of a slate of proposed officers and Trustees, orientation, training and oversight of legal and governance issues in accordance with Samueli Academy bylaws as well as established Board of Trustees policies and procedures.






Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
4:00 PM
As a precautionary measure due to the Coronavirus, ongoing Board and Committee meetings will be taking place via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/8695868415?pwd=cTRTU0dFTzN6QWpwTHl3RytVZ3lyQT09
Or
Dial: (415) 762-9988
Enter meeting ID: 869-586-8415 (followed by #)
Press # to skip participant ID
Enter Numeric Password: 094310
Agenda: coming soon
Future Meetings
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021
- Tuesday, April 6, 2021
- Tuesday, May 4, 2021
- Tuesday, June 1, 2021



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