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January 27, 2003
School Board Meeting Minutes


In Attendance:

Board Members :: Barbara Nagle, Suzy Schweig, Nina Simonowicz, Tom Dwyer, Patty Nordahl
Others :: Deb Dwyer, Terry Nagle, Dr Norm Chaffee, Mary Sanders

4:00 Call to Order

by Barb Nagle
welcome & reading of mission / introductions~Dr Chaffee & Mary Sanders

4:02 Approval of Agenda

Motion: Tom moved to approve agenda with the amendment of moving B&G Committee report to item #1; Nina seconded; ayes all.

4:03 Committee Reports

1) Building & Grounds :: Tom Dwyer
Dr Chaffee & Tom Dwyer presented information concerning our proposal for federal loan guarantee relevant to the facility.

4:10 Approval of Minutes

Motion: Tom moved to table minutes; Nina seconded; ayes all.

4:12 Treasurer's Report :: Tom Dwyer
none
Motion: Nina moved to accept treasurer's report; Suzy seconded; ayes all.


4:14 Committee Reports

1) Enrollment ::
Nina Simonowicz reported on progress of committee. Grand Portage has requested a presentation. 2) Building & Grounds ::
Tom Dwyer reported the search for sites continues. Suggested looking at a building company which may require a separate 501(c)3.

4:20 Old Business

1) Resource Coordinator's Report :: Deb Dwyer
~Working draft of proposed Service Learning federal egislation has been announced.
~MACS Conference Feb 27-28 & Mar 1 (pre-registration by Feb 14 for Suzy & Deb) 2) Curriculum Coordinator's Report :: Suzy Schweig
~Discussed Responsive Classroom training and possible grant opportunity
~Reported on a contact made by a school counselor who would like to provide assistance in school counseling options (and things like Behavior Guidelines, Responsive Classroom, etc).
(Board gratefully accepted Terry's offer to head up grantwriting)

4:37 New Business

Hiring Process
Suzy reported on a meeting she & Deb had with Dr Larson-Kidd concerning the hiring process.

4:48 Announcements

1) January 28 Community Meeting Agenda
Barb presented the agenda. Board discussed what needs to be done for preparations. 2) Board/Sponsor Retreat Agenda (Jan 30 - Feb 1)
Barb will send agendas via email. 3) February Board Meetings - tabled 4) Other
Mary Sanders, an ISD 166 School Board member and the board of Great Expectations School discussed ways to start the process of how the two entities might collaborate.

5:35 Adjourned

Motion: Tom moved to adjourn, Patty seconded; ayes all.

 

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