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Great Expectations School Board Meeting Approved Minutes
In Attendance: Barbara Nagle, Suzy Schweig, Patty Nordahl, Nina Simonowicz, Tom Resek, Amy Brown, Susan Miller
Others Present: Jeri Person, Terry Nagle
4:05 p.m. Call to Order
Reading of the Mission: Terry Nagle
Celebration sentences: All
Approval of Agenda: Nina moved to approve the agenda Patty seconded Ayes all
Approval of Minutes: Tom moved to approve the minutes from the board meeting on April 27th, Patty 2nd , Ayes all
Treasurer’s Report: Nina Simonowicz moved to approve the bills as presented. Patty seconded Ayes all. Nina moved to use the MN Charter School Project to provide GES with a special education director again next year. Susan seconded it. The price has gone up by $500.00 Ayes all Insurance : Nina moved to work again next year with TC Fields and Co. for all our insurance needs such as board liability insurance, property/computer insurance, any auto we might have, and any other liability insurance including worker’s comp. Patty’s conversations with this company have revealed that this company currently insures 26 charter schools. Tom seconded Ayes all.
Personnel: Barbara reported that we have a great number of applicants for the K-2 position and that we have 3 good candidates for the part time director. Suzy has spoken twice with one of them. The personnel committee will continue to write letters and set up interviews
Strategic Planning: Facility: Discussion on strategic planning for our immediate and summer facility needs. Educators will meet next week with a prioritized consensus of our facilities needs.
Enrollment: Tom reported that enrollment is still heavy in the Wolves classroom. We do have a new inquiry for the Wolves classroom, visiting June 2nd. Nina reported the WADM’s still needed. Jeri discussed the upcoming JOM awards and suggested GES attend this important event. Patty made a motion to cap total enrollment for the 05-06 school year at 51 students. Amy seconded it. Discussion followed regarding waiting lists and lottery. Ayes all Ensuing discussion to cap enrollment in each classroom and the different possibilities for capping each .
Suzy made a motion to cap enrollment in each classroom at 17. Bear Cubs=17, Wolves=17, Otters=17, Susan Miller seconded Ayes 6 opposed 1.
Barbara recommended a letter needs to be sent to current families to confirm which students will be returning next year for the sake of our planning needs. Self addressed, stamped envelopes will be included with the letter.
Transportation: Board members (other than teachers) need to set a date with parents and guardians to brainstorm ideas for August transportation of students.
New Business: Parents need to be surveyed about what worked well and what still needs work. A time needs to be set aside to meet with parents and give them feedback and open discussion. We are looking at the day of June 3rd during the already scheduled hot lunch at school -12:30 parent meeting. June 8th is the alternative date.
Educator’s Report: Suzy said the educators need more time for preparation and ongoing communication. In next year’s calendar we need more time for progress reports and staff development So minor calendar changes will be coming soon.
Educators need to pick a day in June for a retreat. Teachers need to give Nina a proposal that is an ideal of what they need and then finance committee will decide what can be given.
Meeting Adjourned: 6:51pm
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