GES Board Meeting

July 21, 2004

Approved Minutes

In Attendance: Suzy Schweig, Alan Stone, Barbara Nagle, Nina Simonowicz, Patty Nordahl

Others present: Terry Nagle

Call to Order: 4:30 p.m.

Reading of the Mission:  Alan Stone

Celebration sentences: All

Approval of Agenda

Nina Simonowicz moved to approve the agenda.  Patty Nordahl seconded. Ayes all.

Approval of Minutes

Nina Simonowicz moved to approve the minutes from July 7. Amy Brown seconded. Ayes all.

Treasurer’s report                                                                                                                    

Nina noted that the remaining $30,000 in federal grant money from year one has been received.  She then reviewed bills for payment and moved to approve their payment.  Patty Nordahl seconded.  Ayes all.

Educator’s Report

Amy Brown reported on a conference she and Suzy Schweig attended on multi-age classrooms.  Presenters talked about how to work with multi-age groups and when and how to provide differential education.

New business

Barbara Nagle discussed the planned potluck dinner on July 26.  Nina discussed the importance of pre-planning for major activities and reviewed a preliminary list.  Board members worked to assign responsibility and timelines for each of several items.

Committee Reports

Enrollment – Barbara reported on several students who may have an interest in attending. 

Transportation – Barbara reported on bus maintenance issues.  She also noted she will be be meeting with bus transportation personnel at ISD 166 to discuss plans for the year.

Adjourn

Alan moved to adjourn.  Patty seconded.  Meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.