Charter Schools: Board Governance

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Forward-Thinking Legal Guidance: Board Governance

YM&C attorneys are the leading experts in the organizational and governance structures and options for operating and growing charter schools of all sizes – from stand-alone charter schools to extensive charter networks. We have deep expertise in state and federal legal frameworks that regulate the operations of California charter schools. The firm offers forward-thinking legal guidance on board governance matters, regularly conducting board training sessions that emphasize compliance with open meeting laws, conflict of interest regulations, corporate compliance, guidelines for board decisions on administrative compensation, and best practices.

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Board Governance

OUR SERVICES

  • Open Meeting Laws Compliance
  • Conflict of Interest Law Compliance
  • Executive Compensation Oversight
  • Evaluating Executive Director/Principal
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • Budget Adoption
  • Effective Board Meetings
  • Tailored Policy Creation

Board Governance Team Leaders

Meet the attorneys and team leaders who specialize in this practice area.

Lisa A. Corr, a smiling woman with wavy brown hair, is elegantly dressed in a dark blazer and a necklace. She stands against a plain background, radiating confidence and poise.
Lisa A. Corr
Partner
Leticia V. Ericson, with her long dark hair cascading over a black jacket paired with a red top, smiles warmly at the camera.
Leticia V. Ericson
Associate
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Kaela Haydu
Partner
John C. Lemmo, with short gray hair, dons a dark blazer and light shirt as he smiles warmly at the camera against a plain background.
John C. Lemmo
Partner
Paul C. Minney, a man with grey hair and glasses, is smiling warmly in his blue suit jacket and white shirt against a plain background.
Paul C. Minney
Founder / Partner
A woman with long dark hair, resembling Chastin H. Pierman, wears a navy blazer and white blouse, smiling against a dark background.
Chastin H. Pierman
Partner
Kimberly Rodriguez, with short gray hair, dons a black blazer and white shirt, flashing a warm smile at the camera.
Kimberly Rodriguez
Senior Counsel
A smiling Lee J. Rosenberg, with short curly hair, dons a suit and tie against a plain background.
Lee J. Rosenberg
Partner
Janelle A. Ruley, with short hair and glasses, beams at the camera wearing a patterned top under a dark blazer.
Janelle A. Ruley
Partner
Smiling man in a suit and red tie, facing forward, exuding the confidence of Jerry W. Simmons.
Jerry W. Simmons
Partner
James E. Young, in a purple blazer and white shirt, smiles warmly at the camera against a pristine white background.
James E. Young
Founder / Partner
Francia Orduno
Associate