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Great Expectations School Board Meeting Approved Minutes
In Attendance: Suzy Schweig, Patty Nordahl, Kathryn Nelson-Pedersen, Alan Stone, Barbara Nagle, Nina Simonowicz, Tom Resek
Others Present: Terry Nagle
4:05 p.m. Call to Order
Reading of the Mission: Kathryn Nelson-Pedersen
Approval of Agenda: Alan Stone moved to approve the agenda. Suzy Schweig seconded. Ayes all.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of minutes was postponed.
Treasurer’s Report
Nina presented a list of bills for payment. Nina moved approval of their payment, Patty Nordahl seconded. Ayes all. Nina reviewed the purchase order process and process for receiving packages.
Board Update
Barbara noted the creation of a short survey to be handed out to board members regarding the qualities and characteristics of GES and primary responsibilities of the board. Survey results will be compiled and reported on at the Feb. 22.
Strategic Planning:
Mike Link visit –
The board discussed the comments and recommendations made by Mike Link (executive director, Audubon Center of the North Woods) as a result of his recent visit to GES as head of the school’s sponsoring organization. Patty has taken responsibility for making certain Mike receives the minutes from the school board meeting and Tom Resek volunteered to serve as the liaison with the Audubon Center.
High School –
The board discussed the current study regarding the starting of a high school curriculum at GES and the process and timetable for presenting a recommendation to parents and the board. A decision regarding high school curriculum is scheduled for late March.
Enrollment
Tom discussed the printing of a new brochure to be handed-out at the parent meeting on Feb. 22. He also discussed the value of purchasing a laser printer to handle future brochure and other quality printing needs.
The board also discussed the planned new student/parent/community luncheon on the 22nd and the evening potluck open house.
Technology
Nina handed out some questions regarding technology at GES and asked staff members to respond by Feb. 18th.
Educator’s Report
Kathryn said the middle school students are considering the creation of a school store and will bring a proposal to the board.
A science fair is planned for late May/early June. Portfolio night is set for June 9.
Adjourn Alan moved to adjourn. Tom seconded. Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
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