The Common Ground Board of Directors
Common Ground is governed by a Board of Directors – volunteer community members who provide oversight and support to the organization so it can fulfill its mission as a community non-profit organization and public charter high school. Board members come from different backgrounds and reflect the rich diversity of our community.
Robert Parker, Co-chair. Retired School Principal & Communications Executive, Email
Alexis Smith, Co-Chair. Executive Director of New Haven Legal Aid, Email
Beth Klingher, Treasurer. Artist & Educator, Email
Terri Snell, Secretary, Email
Kyeen Andersson, Public Health Policy Analyst, Email
Errol C. Saunders II, Doctoral Student, Teachers College, Columbia University; Hopkins School, Email
Charles J. Negaro, Founder and Chairman of Chabaso Bakery, Email
Monica Maccera Filppu, Common Ground’s Executive Director, Email
Peter Ludwig, Tropical Resources Institute at Yale University, Email
Gioia Connell, Roche Dinkaloo and Associates, Email
Carly Osborne, Pootatuch Watershed Association and Go Fish Memorial Fund, Email
Jennifer Burke, Common Ground High School Reading Teacher, Email
Jeff Carter, Owner: The Westmount Group, Email
Abigail Roth, Director of Communication, Medical Education, Yale School of Medicine, Email
Michelle Sepulveda, Dropout Prevention Officer at New Haven Board Of Education, Email
Patience Christopher, Student Representative
Common Ground is Seeking New Board Members
Each year we recruit a class of 3-4 members to serve a 3 year term. Board members are expected to attend monthly public board meetings, contribute to meetings of one of our standing committees (Audit, Development, Finance, Governance, School), and support fundraising efforts (including by contributing to the organization at a level that is personally significant). Board members find that they spend an average of 10 hours a month on board-related tasks and can attend most meetings virtually. If you’re motivated and excited to help Common Ground serve our community and contribute to a just and sustainable world, please email Board chair Bob.Parker@nhep.com with a resume or bio to express your interest.
Common Ground Board of Directors Meeting Schedule 2022-2023
- August 29th
- September 19th (3rd Monday because of Rosh Hashanah)
- October 24th
- November 28th
- December 19th (3rd Monday because of the winter holidays)
- January 30th (5th Monday to allow time for mid year financial projections)
- February 27th
- March 27th
- April 24th
- May 22nd
- June 26th
- Annual meeting June 27th
Board of Directors Meeting Agendas
Common Ground Board Meeting Agenda for May 22, 2023
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Common Ground Board Meeting Agenda for April 24, 2023
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Common Ground Board Meeting Agenda for March 27, 2023
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Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
DRAFT- Common Ground Board of Directors Meeting Minutes: May 22, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: In order to comply with adjusted CT Open Meeting laws, this Zoom meeting will be recorded and posted on the Common Ground website Link to Meeting Recording: Zoom Recording New Haven Ecology Project
Common Ground Board Meeting Agenda for May 22, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: In order to comply with adjusted CT Open Meeting laws, this Zoom meeting will be recorded and posted on the Common Ground website New Haven Ecology Project May 22, 2023 Join Zoom
Common Ground Board of Directors Meeting Minutes: April 24, 2023
PLEASE NOTE: In order to comply with adjusted CT Open Meeting laws, this Zoom meeting will be recorded and posted on the Common Ground website New Haven Ecology Project April 24th, 2023 Zoom Recording