2026-04-13 20:00:16 schultmc [item 1, Opening] 2026-04-13 20:00:16 schultmc Welcome to today's Software in the Public Interest Board Meeting, which 2026-04-13 20:00:16 schultmc is now called to order. Today's agenda can be found on the web at: 2026-04-13 20:00:16 schultmc https://www.spi-inc.org/meetings/agendas/2026/2026-04-13/ 2026-04-13 20:00:17 schultmc [item 2, Roll Call] 2026-04-13 20:00:19 schultmc Directors, please state your name 2026-04-13 20:00:21 fsf Forrest Fleming 2026-04-13 20:00:22 schultmc Guests, please /msg your names to fungi if you wish your attendance to be 2026-04-13 20:00:24 schultmc recorded in the minutes of this meeting. 2026-04-13 20:00:27 schultmc . 2026-04-13 20:00:29 fungi Jeremy Stanley 2026-04-13 20:00:29 schultmc fungi, do we have any regrets? 2026-04-13 20:00:32 schultmc Michael Schultheiss 2026-04-13 20:00:35 fungi jconway sent regrets last week 2026-04-13 20:00:37 mappx Katie McMillan 2026-04-13 20:01:25 borden Borden Rhodes 2026-04-13 20:01:47 schultmc Jesusalva[m]: ping 2026-04-13 20:01:49 Jesusalva[m] Jonatas L Nogueira 2026-04-13 20:02:06 schultmc That's quorum - we can move on, others may join if they're available 2026-04-13 20:02:23 schultmc [item 3, President's Report] 2026-04-13 20:02:24 schultmc I am continuing to assist with the treasury team to ensure timely processing 2026-04-13 20:02:24 schultmc of payments and reimbursements. We are also working with to prepare for 2026-04-13 20:02:24 schultmc the auditing of our 2025 financial documents and federal and New York State 2026-04-13 20:02:24 schultmc filings. 2026-04-13 20:02:26 schultmc 2026-04-13 20:02:28 schultmc [item 4, Vice President's Report] 2026-04-13 20:02:31 schultmc Jesusalva[m]: Anything to add? 2026-04-13 20:02:33 schultmc . 2026-04-13 20:03:25 milan Milan Kupcevic 2026-04-13 20:03:58 Gauthier_KERVYN Hello everyone. 2026-04-13 20:04:22 Jesusalva[m] No, sorry 2026-04-13 20:04:30 schultmc [item 5, Treasurer's Report] 2026-04-13 20:04:30 schultmc zumbi is unavailable. 2026-04-13 20:04:30 schultmc . 2026-04-13 20:04:30 schultmc The treasury team is continuing to process reimbursements and payments. If 2026-04-13 20:04:30 schultmc there is an urgent need (i.e. other than NET 30) please let 2026-04-13 20:04:33 schultmc treasurer@rt.spi-inc.org know 2026-04-13 20:04:38 mappx Hello Gauthier! (this is Katie) 2026-04-13 20:04:40 schultmc [item 6, Secretary's report] 2026-04-13 20:04:42 schultmc fungi? 2026-04-13 20:04:44 fungi I have finally recorded 2026 Conflict of Interest declarations from all directors, thanks again to all of you for your patience and diligence! 2026-04-13 20:04:46 fungi EOF 2026-04-13 20:05:05 schultmc [item 7, Outstanding minutes] 2026-04-13 20:05:05 schultmc The minutes for 2026-03-09 are outstanding. They may be 2026-04-13 20:05:05 schultmc reviewed at: 2026-04-13 20:05:06 schultmc https://www.spi-inc.org/meetings/minutes/2026/2026-03-09/ 2026-04-13 20:05:27 fungi fsf: do you want to call the votes today or shall i? 2026-04-13 20:05:34 fsf I can, no problem 2026-04-13 20:05:51 fsf Voting started, 7 people (borden,fsf,fungi,jesusalva[m],mappx,milan,schultmc) allowed to vote on Accept meeting minutes for Monday 9 March 2026. - You may vote yes/no/abstain only, type !vote $yourchoice now. 2026-04-13 20:05:58 fungi !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:05:59 milan !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:06:00 fsf !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:06:02 schultmc !vote abstain 2026-04-13 20:06:05 mappx !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:06:06 borden !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:06:24 Jesusalva[m] !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:06:31 fsf Current voting results for "Accept meeting minutes for Monday 9 March 2026": Yes: 6, No: 0, Abstain: 1, Missing: 0 () 2026-04-13 20:06:34 fsf Voting for "Accept meeting minutes for Monday 9 March 2026" closed. 2026-04-13 20:06:38 schultmc [item 8, Items up for discussion] 2026-04-13 20:06:38 schultmc [item 8.1, Resolution 2026-04-13.kam.1 Z-Anatomy as an associated project] 2026-04-13 20:06:40 schultmc mappx?! 2026-04-13 20:07:31 mappx Yes, the resolution is: 2026-04-13 20:07:32 mappx WHEREAS 2026-04-13 20:07:32 mappx 1. Z-Anatomy is a substantial and significant Free Software project. It is CC-BY-SA 4.0 licensed, and is a collaborative 3D Atlas of human and veterinary anatomy which includes the following features: 2026-04-13 20:07:32 mappx -comparative anatomy modules 2026-04-13 20:07:33 mappx -interactive educational tools 2026-04-13 20:07:35 mappx -multilingual terminology 2026-04-13 20:07:37 mappx -partnerships (VetAgro Sup in France and the University of Montréal currently) 2026-04-13 20:07:48 mappx 2. The Z-Anatomy developers would like SPI's support and assistance in the following areas: 2026-04-13 20:07:50 mappx Accepting Donations and Holding Funds: 2026-04-13 20:07:50 mappx -Managing donations and earmarked funds for project expenses (eg. Server costs, development) 2026-04-13 20:07:50 mappx -Ensuring compliance with CC-BY-SA 4.0 and donor intent 2026-04-13 20:07:52 mappx Paying for Project Expenses: 2026-04-13 20:08:01 mappx -Utilizing SPI’s Pay for Project Expenses service to fund predefined work packages (eg. 3D modeling, definitions writing, app/website development) via contractor agreements or reimbursements 2026-04-13 20:08:04 mappx Holding Intangible Assets: 2026-04-13 20:08:06 mappx -Transfer and protection of domain names (eg. Z-anatomy.com) and trademarks 2026-04-13 20:08:13 mappx Accounting and Auditing: 2026-04-13 20:08:15 mappx -Handling fund tracking, reimbursements, and financial reporting 2026-04-13 20:08:17 mappx -Providing regular updates on project funds/expenses 2026-04-13 20:08:19 mappx Legal Assistance: 2026-04-13 20:08:21 mappx -Access to SPI-vetted contract templates for engaging contractors (eg. For 3D modelling or development work) with final approval and execution authority retained by the project liaison to ensure alignment with Z-Anatomy’s goals and open source principles 2026-04-13 20:08:32 mappx -Support for trademark registration and legal reviews, with all decisions regarding project name, domain, and intellectual property remaining under the project liaison’s control 2026-04-13 20:08:35 mappx THE SPI BOARD RESOLVES THAT 2026-04-13 20:08:37 mappx 3. Z-Anatomy is formally invited to become an SPI Associated Project, according 2026-04-13 20:08:44 mappx to the SPI Framework for Associated Projects (https://www.spi-inc.org/corporate/resolutions/2004/2004-08-10.iwj.1/), SPI Resolution 2004-08-10.iwj.1 2026-04-13 20:08:49 mappx 4. Gauthier Kervyn is recognised by SPI as the authoritative decision maker and SPI liaison for Z-Anatomy. Gauthier is the Founder and Technical Lead. Replacement of the project liaison requires Gauthier Kervyn’s explicit written consent. The replacement process is as follows: 2026-04-13 20:08:51 mappx Interim liaison: 2026-04-13 20:09:00 mappx -Colline Brassard (VetAgro Sup) or Christophe Céleste (University of Montréal) 2026-04-13 20:09:02 mappx Permanent changes: 2026-04-13 20:09:04 mappx -Require consensus among core contributors (technical team and academic partners) 2026-04-13 20:09:06 mappx Documentation: 2026-04-13 20:09:13 mappx -Decision will be recorded and communicated to SPI/board 2026-04-13 20:09:15 mappx 5. If the last known SPI liaison for Z-Anatomy is missing in action, and no new 2026-04-13 20:09:17 mappx SPI liaison is appointed for two consecutive years, the associated project is 2026-04-13 20:09:19 mappx deemed defunct. 2026-04-13 20:09:21 mappx 6. In such a circumstance, the SPI Board will, in its good-faith discretion, 2026-04-13 20:09:30 mappx proceed as follows: the Board will identify one or more other SPI associated 2026-04-13 20:09:32 mappx projects or 501(c)(3) charities which can accept the project's assets and 2026-04-13 20:09:34 mappx use them for a similar purpose, and transfer the assets to the identified 2026-04-13 20:09:36 mappx destination or destinations as feasible. Assets for which no such transfer 2026-04-13 20:09:43 mappx can be arranged within a reasonable time will become part of the SPI general 2026-04-13 20:09:45 mappx fund. 2026-04-13 20:09:47 mappx 7. This invitation will lapse, if not accepted, 60 days after it is approved by 2026-04-13 20:09:49 mappx the SPI Board. 2026-04-13 20:09:52 fungi (a draft is also linked from the agenda if anyone wants to see a formatted version) 2026-04-13 20:10:09 mappx Yes, sorry for the wall of text 2026-04-13 20:10:34 fsf If there are no questions, I'll begin the vote 2026-04-13 20:10:43 fungi i have none 2026-04-13 20:11:09 fsf Voting started, 7 people (borden,fsf,fungi,jesusalva[m],mappx,milan,schultmc) allowed to vote on Resolution 2026-04-13.kam.1 (Z-Anatomy as an associated project). - You may vote yes/no/abstain only, type !vote $yourchoice now. 2026-04-13 20:11:12 schultmc !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:11:13 fsf !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:11:13 borden !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:11:27 milan !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:11:31 fungi !vote yes 2026-04-13 20:11:52 mappx !vote yes (if I'm permitted to vote on this) 2026-04-13 20:11:57 fungi you are 2026-04-13 20:12:03 mappx okay, thank you 2026-04-13 20:12:26 Gauthier_KERVYN Thank you for considering/accepting my application, There is a real need for assistance to open source projects like Z-Anatomy. 2026-04-13 20:12:29 fungi sponsoring an application is not in and of itself a conflict of interest, that we've ever determined 2026-04-13 20:12:43 fungi Jesusalva[m]? 2026-04-13 20:14:12 fungi seems like we've either lost Jesusalva[m] or the matrix/oftc bridge is lagging hard again 2026-04-13 20:14:16 fsf Current voting results for "Resolution 2026-04-13.kam.1 (Z-Anatomy as an associated project)": Yes: 5, No: 0, Abstain: 0, Missing: 2 ( jesusalva[m] mappx ) 2026-04-13 20:14:19 fsf Voting for "Resolution 2026-04-13.kam.1 (Z-Anatomy as an associated project)" closed. 2026-04-13 20:14:27 fungi mappx voted yes 2026-04-13 20:14:36 fungi i'll amend the results to reflect that 2026-04-13 20:14:38 Jesusalva[m] Sorry, I was mia 2026-04-13 20:14:46 Jesusalva[m] I am favorable to the resolution 2026-04-13 20:14:52 fungi i can include your vote in the minutes as well then, thanks 2026-04-13 20:15:12 schultmc [item 9, Any other business] 2026-04-13 20:15:14 schultmc Anything to discuss? 2026-04-13 20:15:27 fungi i didn't have anything new 2026-04-13 20:15:40 Jesusalva[m] fungi: No, we don't consider application sponsoring as a CoI, even when being the liaison for it 2026-04-13 20:15:56 Jesusalva[m] In future, it might be worthwhile revisiting this policy 2026-04-13 20:16:10 Jesusalva[m] As it does allow some risks 2026-04-13 20:16:37 Jesusalva[m] (when the application sponsor is affiliated with the sponsored project) 2026-04-13 20:16:54 fungi i would consider abstaining if sponsoring as a liaison or similarly affiliated, but not if merely an unaffiliated board sponsor 2026-04-13 20:16:54 Jesusalva[m] Even if not a conflict of interest, it has a bias risk 2026-04-13 20:17:10 Gauthier_KERVYN Wonderful. I have had today another discussion about the diffusive effect of the CCBYSA4.0 3D model of human anatomy on an app that can be developed specifically for it. I believe that in such case, the 'Share alike' part of the license also affects the software. 2026-04-13 20:17:20 Jesusalva[m] And speaking in risks, m_rabelo submitted the RACI chart and risk analysis document 2026-04-13 20:17:30 Jesusalva[m] I didn't had the time to look through all of them 2026-04-13 20:17:51 fungi Perdu mentioned prior to the meeting that he has some followup comments to those documents he hasn't submitted yet 2026-04-13 20:19:37 schultmc [item 10, Next board meeting] 2026-04-13 20:19:37 schultmc The next board meeting is scheduled for: May 11, 2026 at 2000 UTC. 2026-04-13 20:19:38 schultmc Any objections? 2026-04-13 20:19:44 schultmc works for me 2026-04-13 20:19:46 fungi i'll be around, wfm 2026-04-13 20:19:55 mappx wfm 2026-04-13 20:19:55 milan wfm 2026-04-13 20:20:01 m_rabelo If you find it more interesting, we can talk via email, Git, or Signal. 2026-04-13 20:20:23 fsf no objections here