GES Board Meeting

August 11, 2004

Approved Minutes

In Attendance:  Alan Stone, Barbara Nagle, Nina Simonowicz, Amy Brown, Patty Nordahl

Others present: Terry Nagle, Lisa Foster

Call to Order: 4:05 p.m.

Reading of the Mission:  Alan Stone

Celebration sentences: All

Approval of Agenda

Nina Simonowicz moved to approve the agenda with the addition of putting public relations under committee reports.  Patty Nordahl seconded. Ayes all.

Approval of Minutes

Nina moved to approve the minutes from July 21.  Patty seconded. Ayes all.

Treasurer’s report                                                                                                                    

Nina noted the need to write a draft of the federal grant this week.  

Educator’s Report

Following a conversation with our middle school teacher, Patty noted a contact she made with the firm that provides the MAP test to see if we also could test students to determine their baseline understanding of science.  Additional discussion among board members centered on student assessment tools and reporting to parents.  Educators will present the assessment plan for the 2004-05 school year in September.

Amy Brown talked about the benefits/philosophy regarding homework. There will be additional discussion about student homework and communication on this topic with parents.  Amy and Suzy Schweig also have been working on the math curriculum and will be using a new curriculum in 2004-05. 

There also was discussion regarding what needs there would be for volunteers in the next learning block.

New business

Barbara Nagle discussed the qualifications of and interview with Lisa Foster for the GES director position.  The personnel committee unanimously recommends she be hired as the school’s director.  Barbara recommended Lisa be hired as director beginning August 16, 2004. Patty seconded. Ayes all.

Barbara also noted plans to conduct an interview(s) for the science teacher position.

Committee Reports

Finance –

Nina Simonowicz reviewed bills for payment and moved to approve their payment. Alan Stone seconded. Ayes all. Nina discussed that potential funding sources of Microsoft and PILT are not currently available.

Enrollment –

Barbara Nagle gave an update on enrollment including new student enrollees.

Transportation –

GES has received the AM bus routes from ISD #166. ISD #166 will notify students of route times and locations. A late bus will be available at 5:30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays

Policy –

No report.

Building and Grounds –

Kennedys have asked for an update on any remaining building issues.

Food –

Barbara will contact the committee for an update.

Technology-

The board identified the need for an evaluation of our technology and the need to find a solution for our tech problems.

PR-

The board discussed ways to maintain and increase the ongoing presence of GES in our community.

Adjourn

Barbara Nagle moved to adjourn. Alan Stone seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 6:48 pm.