Voting Board of Directors

Summary of Mi Primer Bitcoin’s Board voting from May 2023 up to date:

May 31, 2023

  • Removal of 3 inactive board members.

August 9, 2023

  • Focus on long-term problem-solving strategies by the board.
  • Initiatives started in the education department and tooling.
  • Teacher training and Github open-sourcing process initiated.
  • Discussion of Open-house event, later becoming the first Unconference on Nov 6th, 2023 in El Salvador.

September 6, 2023

  • Training of 150 teachers from the Ministry of education was announced.
  • Approval for the International Expansion department.
  • Budget approval for the Unconference Nov 2023.
  • Discussion on long-term sustainability and future planning.

October 6, 2023

  • Implementation of a new organizational chart.
  • Approval of logistics and budget for the graduation in Usulutan.
  • Addition of new curriculum elements.
  • Discussion and approval for MPB showcase week in November, including Bitcoin adoption.

October 16, 2023

  • Review and approval of Data Analysis proposal for the education department.
  • Vacation policy vote and approval.
  • Updates to the Node Network encouraging Bitcoin education.

November 1, 2023

  • Discussion and approval of bilingual staff incentive starting January 2024.

November 15, 2023

  • Review and approval of proposed personnel changes.
  • Discussion and approval for a yearly full team retreat.

December 1, 2023

  • Votes for the vision for international expansion of the Unconference.
  • Board approval of three vision statements for Mi Primer Bitcoin moving forward.

December 13, 2023

  • Review and approval of financial plan and forecast for 2024.
  • Approval of MPB initiatives & programs for 2024, including Bitcoin-only policy.
  • Decision to provide year-end bonus "aguinaldo" to team members.

January 3, 2023

  • Approval for standardizing operating procedures for major processes.
  • Approval for Constructive Criticism Sessions among the board members:
    • Board emphasizes mitigating deviation from the vision.
    • Focus on problem-solving, team building, and communication.
  • Bitcoin Atlantis 2024 and MPB Unconference in Madeira:
    • Board review and approved with the COO to have weekly meetings to organize the Unconference with the team involved to help.
    • Board discussion and approval with the COO of the team members from MPB to travel, help with the organization and attend in person.
  • 2024 Calendar:
    • Approval for Reyna Chicas as interim Teacher Lead for Q1 2024.
    • Reviewed of the 2024 Calendar events with the COO and Teacher lead for approval. Team reviews and discusses event participation.