CLC Board Meeting Minutes
3/23/2000 8:30 p.m.

Attending: MJ Hogan, Theresa Shay, George Baumer, Vivian Baumer, Bob Zook, Malena, Diane Lehman, Jessie Lehman, Jesse Fetterman, Paul Fetterman, Kyle Peck, Mark Toci, Glenn Johnson, Josephine Pirrone, Brian Rowan, and Sean Powers.


• Approval of minutes

The minutes were read and approved as written.

• Personnel
• After School Program Director

Brian has served as the after school program director as well as full time teaching assistant. Concerns were expressed regarding the extensive use of his time during the school day and after. Questions were raised regarding the students’ use of time during this time after school. There is a strong need to acquire personnel to help organize and supervise this after school time. The school has tried extensively to hire additional staff. The faculty, in the interest of the safety of students, has asked to limit the activities that are offered during this time. The board gave its approval for this decision. Continued attempts will be made to recruit after school help. The faculty will continue to work to find a productive working solution for this time period. The group recommended that

Administrative Responsibilities - discussion / information

The CLC faculty sees a shift taking place regarding administrative responsibilities. MJ has taken on many of the financial and management tasks. Josephine has been taking more responsibilities as chief administrative officer. Kyle has been focusing more on research and accountability. The faculty has been discussing the assumption of administrative responsibilities by staff in a manner that addresses both the needs of the CLC but is conscious of teacher burnout.

Finally, Kyle read a letter of resignation from the CLC Board Community Representative, Cynthia Potter. In addition, Bob Zook, in the event of beginning work full time in the Pittsburgh area, announced his resignation as Parent Representative as well. The vacancy of these positions will be announced as soon as possible.

• Financial

• The monthly budget report was reviewed and discussion was held.


• Policy Manual

• Attendance policy

The SCASD Attendance policy was reviewed as well as a draft for a CLC policy regarding school attendance. Discussion of both policies ensued. Some language changes were recommended and these changes will be made. The board agreed to accept the policy with these changes made.

• Other business

Dr. David Popp is writing a grant for the CLC. This involves a thinking skills curriculum that focuses on the development of and use of computer supported intentional learning enviroments. The board will be informed of any updates.

Collaboration among charter schools in the area was brought up by Vivian and discussed by the group. A monthly meeting of representatives from each of these schools takes place. MJ, Josephine and Kyle have been attending these meetings.

• Next Regular Board Meeting: 4/27/2000