Strategy
Board-level strategic priorities, checkpoints, and decision windows.
FY2026 Operating Mandate
Board-approved strategic guardrails
These guardrails represent the boundaries the board has set for organizational decision-making. Any action that would exceed these limits requires board vote.
- Reserve Floor
- 3 months operating expenses
- Reserve Ceiling
- 6 months operating expenses
- Program Ratio Target
- ≥ 75% program expenses
- Growth Constraint
- No more than 25% YoY expansion
- Geographic Scope
- West Virginia only through FY2026
- Pilot Authorization
- Board approval required for new programs
Strategic execution
High-priority board action items
- Complete annual COI disclosures for all board members
HIGH · Due Apr 15, 2026, 12:00 AM · James Whitaker · OPEN - Recruit candidate for Finance/Investment/Risk board seat
HIGH · Due Jun 1, 2026, 12:00 AM · Margaret Chen · IN_PROGRESS - Submit IRS Form 990 extension request
URGENT · Due Mar 15, 2026, 12:00 AM · Patricia Alvarez · OPEN
Strategic calendar
Upcoming decision windows
- Inaugural Board Meeting
Jan 15, 2026, 11:00 PM · Full Board - Finance Committee Q1 Review
Feb 20, 2026, 11:00 PM · Finance, Audit & Risk Committee - Q2 Pilot Review
Go/No-Go decision on program expansion - FY2027 Planning Window
Strategic plan refresh begins June 2026 - Sponsorship Narrative Lock
Board-approved before Q2 outreach
Institutional commitments
Board resolutions shaping strategy
| Number | Title | Status | FOR | AGAINST | ABSTAIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RES-2026-001 | Adoption of Bylaws | APPROVED | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| RES-2026-002 | Appointment of Initial Officers | APPROVED | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| RES-2026-003 | Adoption of Conflict of Interest Policy | APPROVED | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| RES-2026-004 | Approval of FY2026 Annual Operating Budget | APPROVED | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| RES-2026-005 | Authorization of Bank Account Signatories | APPROVED | 6 | 0 | 0 |