May 19, 2003
Special School Board Meeting Minutes
In Attendance:
Board :: Barb Nagle, Suzy Schweig, Nina Simonowicz, Tom Dwyer,
Patty Nordahl
Others :: Deb Dwyer & Terry Nagle
3:05 Call to Order
by Barb Nagle
Welcome, and reading of mission by Nina Simonowicz.
3:07 Approval of Agenda
Motion: Tom Dwyer moved to approve
agenda; Patty Nordahl seconded; ayes all.
3:08 Approval of Minutes
Motion: Tom Dwyer moved to approve
April 7 minutes; Nina Simonowicz seconded; ayes all.
3:10 Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Tom Dwyer distributed a financial report showing
$124,314 in the GES federal grant still available (out of
an original total of $140,000). He also reported that all
but a very small amount of the $10,000 Walton grant received
earlier in the year had been spent.
Motion: Nina Simonowicz moved
to approve the treasurer's report; Suzy Schweig seconded;
ayes all.
3:25 Committee Report
1) Enrollment (Nina Simonowicz)
Nina presented a job description for enrollment committee
members.
2) Policies (Patty Nordahl)
Patty discussed the creation of a dress code for GES and said
she would
seek parent and student input.
3) Facility & Grounds (Tom Dwyer)
Tom said he hoped to have a report at the next board meeting
(May 27).
4) Personnel (Deb Dwyer, Suzy Schweig)
Deb presented a job description for the Administrative Assistant
position. Asked for board review and response by May 23. Also
discussed was the development of an At-Will employment agreement.
The board also discussed the Special Ed position.
4:20 Old Business
Curriculum Coordinator Report (Suzy Schweig)
Interim Director Report (Deb Dwyer)
Deb reported on state legislative activity and its possible
impact on ISD #4100 (GES).
GES is establishing a new Post Office Box number -- #310 to
accommodate an increased volume of mail.
Deb also reported on a variety of grant applications and their
status.
GES is awaiting response on some insurance questions.
4:40
4:40 New Business
The board reviewed a new 2003-2004 school year calendar that
allows additional time for teachers to meet with parents.
Motion: Suzy Schweig moved to
approve the revised school year calendar; Patty Nordahl seconded;
ayes all.
4:50 Announcements
Barb Nagle volunteered to help plan the June family event
for GES parents and students. She will seek volunteers.
Suzy presented information about Responsive Classroom training.
A five-day workshop session will be held in the Twin Cities
from July 14 to 18. GES plans to have all four teachers attend
this session, if possible.
The board also discussed other workshops and training sessions,
including a MN Department of Education session in July and
will prioritize the importance of these meetings.
Next meeting is Tuesday, May 27, 4-5:30 p.m. at the Community
Center in Grand Marais.
5:05 Meeting Feedback
Board members discussed the meeting.
5:10 Adjourned
Motion: Nina Simonowicz moved
to adjourn; Suzy Schweig seconded; ayes all.
Respectfully submitted, Nina A Simonowicz
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