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GES Board Meeting June 23, 2004 Approved Minutes
In Attendance: Suzy Schweig, Alan Stone, Barbara Nagle, Nina Simonowicz, Patty Nordahl Others present: Terry Nagle, Mica Harju
Call to Order: 4:10 p.m. Reading of the Mission: Barbara Nagle Celebration sentences: All
Approval of Agenda Suzy Schweig moved to approve the agenda. Patty Nordahl seconded. Ayes all. Patty requested a discussion of the student handbook be included on the agenda.
Approval of Minutes Nina Simonowicz moved to approve the minutes from June 9 (and noted that the 6/9/04 minutes should reflect a date of May 26 for approval of previous minutes – not May 12) Alan seconded. Ayes all.
Treasurer’s report Nina reviewed a list of bills for payment. Nina moved to approve the payment. Suzy seconded. Ayes all. Nina reviewed the proposed budget for the 2004-05 school year. The new proposed budget shows a large reduction in transportation and payroll charges as a result of plans to assign transportation responsibilities to ISD-166, as permitted by state law. Parents will be asked if they can carpool on those days when GES is in session and ISD-166 is not.
Educator’s Report
Suzy reported on plans for the summer term. Themes for the term will be environmental exploration and journal writing. Susan Larson Kidd, University of Minnesota – Duluth, is preparing the school’s annual report and needs additional statistical info; i.e. absentee reports, etc. and is planning to present a preliminary report at the July 7 board meeting. Barbara Nagle will arrange for substitute teachers, as needed, and also schedule field trip transportation.
Committee Reports
Food committee – Barbara noted an upcoming committee meeting. There will be a discussion with parents following this board meeting regarding lunches during the summer term. Parents also will be urged to fill-out and return the Free and Reduced Lunch form they will receive in the near future. Completion of this form contributes significantly to the school’s funding. Transportation committee – Nina will discuss this at the parent meeting. Personnel committee – Barbara discussed the director position and noted that applicant interviews are now underway. Facility committee – Alan noted that work has begun on the facility. Work that is not completed by the beginning of the July term will have to be postponed until the August break. Enrollment committee – A new kindergarten student has been enrolled.
Old Business Policy – Revision ideas were discussed regarding the Student Handbook.
New business Resource room clean-up is scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday (6/31). Staff will brainstorm suggestions as to how to best design the resource room to meet evolving needs.
New Year Celebration A potluck dinner is tentatively scheduled for Monday, July 26 from 5:30 – 7:30pm to welcome new families.
Meeting feedback
Adjourn Alan Stone moved to adjourn. Suzy Schweig seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:50pm.
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