Board Members Attending: Winnie Bolinsky, Kyle Peck, Brian Rowan, Jalynn Woleslagle, Peter Swan

Community Members Attending: Pat Zimmerman, Jean Morrow, Mark Toci, Denise Kochersperger, Kosta Dussias, John Sepp, Janice Ascolese, Cindy Way

I. Call to Order

At 7:01 PM, Kyle called the meeting to order.

II. Development Proposal

John presented plans for the subdivision planned for the lots adjacent to CLC. The plan includes 30 duplexes (60 units). The property line goes through the existing parking lot. The plan includes a storm water basin, which needs underground piping to remove the collected water. They are requesting an easement, since ideally the piping would run through CLC's property. Kyle asked how deep the basin would be. It will be 5 feet deep with graded sides and a flat bottom. The surface will be grass. Mark asked what would happen if the easement was not approved. The piping would take a different route that would require more materials and therefore, more expense. The construction of the drainage system will take place this summer. The duplexes will be built over a time period. There will not be a playground or park in the new development, since Ferguson is willing to take money to improve existing parks instead of having additional open space in the new development. The plan has not yet been presented to Ferguson Township. There is concern as to whether or not CLC's buses will be able to enter the remaining parking lot. Pete is concerned that CLC would be giving up an easement (parking lot) and also be allowing the developer to use CLC's land for their drainage system. Pete also mentioned the possibility of having the developer buy our land and CLC looking at other options. The duplexes will be condominiums. Pete suggested having both sides discuss these items among themselves and getting back together. Kyle asked how much green space is normal for a development. John said it is a sliding scale and he will bring the numbers to the next meeting. CLC is concerned with the loss of play area for our students and the likelihood of the children from the new duplexes using CLC property for their play area. Kosta has a copy of the blueprint and John will leave one more copy for us. John will report our concerns to Galen and get back to us. Janice will call Ferguson Township to inquire as to when the development proposal will be presented.

III. Open Discussion

None at this time.

IV. Routine Approvals

A. Approval of the Minutes

Corrections: Page 2 IV. CFO/Finance Committee Report Change to . . will be a three person committee

Brian moved and Pete seconded to approve the February 27th, 2003 CLC Board Meeting Minutes, as amended. The motion was approved.

B. Budget Review

Kosta put the last two years' revenues and expenditures onto the budget sheet. Kosta is concerned with the carry over amounts from the previous two years. The last column is the projected income and expenses. Kosta believes that we will have a surplus at the end of this year. We had budgeted a deficit at the beginning of the year. Denise asked about the account for Mark and Denise's class. Kosta said that it is not in this report, since it is a separate account. Janice asked about this year's CSRD grant. The amount in the budget is from last year's grant. At the end of this year there is a projected balance of $25,348.78 and the carry over from last year. The accountant said this is around $28,000. Lynn and Jalynn's team's revenue is in this report, because they do not have a separate account, as do Mark and Denise's team.

V. CFO / Finance Committee Report

In the future the budget review will be included in the CFO/Finance Committee Report. Pete reported that the first finance committee meeting took place on Sunday, March 21st. Pete and Kosta attended.

Kosta gave copies of all the bills that have been paid this year, through March 20th, to Brian (secretary).

Jalynn asked if we had heard from Huntingdon. We have not. Kosta will send them a letter this week stating that if we do not hear from them we will report the situation to their school board.

VI. Communications

Pat received an e-mail from Linda Feltman stating that she will donate a case of 1 liter bottles of water for our emergency readiness supplies. Thank you Linda.

VII. Action Items

A. Board Representative Minimum Term Length

This topic was brought up at the last meeting. Winnie suggested that if someone is elected for a term of less than 6 months, then they would automatically serve the following term. This requires a change of our current bylaws. Brian stated that this will provide more consistency. Brian will draft the change. Kosta suggested a two-year alternating term. Kyle likes the idea of an annual election. Brian will also draft a policy for the alternate parent representative.

B. Professional Conduct Policy

This topic will be discussed at the next staff meeting. Brian moved and Pete seconded to table this discussion until the next board meeting. The motion passed.

C. Grievance Policy

This topic will be discussed at the next staff meeting. Brian moved and Pete seconded to table this discussion until the next board meeting. The motion passed.

D. Appointment of Board Treasurer

Pete reported that currently Kosta is the board treasurer and finance manager. It might be better to have two people serving in these two positions. Kosta officially resigned as board treasurer. Kosta will submit a letter stating his resignation. Brian moved to accept Kosta's resignation as board treasurer and Jalynn seconded. The motion was approved. Jalynn nominated Peter Swan to be board treasurer and Winnie seconded the nomination. The motion passed.

E. Insurance Coverage

Winnie has looked over our current insurance policy. At this time, CLC does not have employee practices liability insurance. We cannot get this type of policy until we have a formal, approved CLC employee handbook. A handbook will be worked on this summer. Winnie proposed increasing our liability insurance by $1 million, with a commercial umbrella policy, at a maximum cost of $750, at this time. Then, we can review our policies and shop for the best rate. Pete moved to authorize the cost of $750 to purchase the additional policies. Jalynn seconded and the motion was approved.

VIII. Information / Discussion Items

A. Decision Making Model Update

The CLC staff met on March 18th to begin a decision making model. The staff is currently working independently on filling in a matrix that shares their views on which person or group should be responsible for making sure that decisions are reached, and carried out, in a variety of areas. Having an outside facilitator was viewed very positively by the staff. We will try to arrange to have a second meeting, with a facilitator on our next in-service date, April 25th. Janice asked if the staff is set on having the same facilitator or if it is possible to have someone else donate her/his time. The staff will decide this, as well as whether to have a full or half day meeting on the 25th. Thank you to all of the parents who donated delicious food for the staff to enjoy.

B. State of Emergency Readiness Update

Cindy shared that the Emergency Readiness Committee had their first meeting on Thursday, March 20th. The committee addressed two main areas: the building area that would be used if we needed to stay at CLC and gathering supplies in the event that we are here. Jonathan and his math group have been calculating amounts of food, plastic, and duct tape. Pete sent an e-mail to parents requesting comfort bags for each student. A letter will also go home in this Friday's folder. We are planning to store the water under the stage and the bags and food in the stage closets. We will also be asking parents for donations of food supplies. We will be asking each class to donate one or two particular food items. Pete has received several items of correspondence from parents that are resistant to this plan. Pete has relayed that while CLC will probably never need this plan, it will be a good plan for our community. These recommendations have come from state and federal organizations. The board thanked the committee for their time and work.

C. Field Trip Constraints

Winnie stated that with the current events in Iraq and concerns about terrorism, most school districts have restricted field trips into the I-95 corridor, the beltway between New York and Washington D.C. Winnie recommended that we do not sanction any field trips into this high-risk corridor, until events have settled. Janice will get us the new Boy Scout policy related to this. Jalynn shared an e-mail from Kelly asking us to review each field trip, case by case, instead of a blanket policy. Several people stated concerns about CLC's responsibility for the safety of our students, with the current climate. Pete asked us to tie the policy to the government's alert system. Denise and Mark would like the parents to have input on this issue. Pete made a motion that during high security alerts, field trips to the corridor between New York and Washington D.C. only be taken with board approval. Winnie seconded. The motion passed.

D. Personnel for 2003-2004

Kyle stated that items that relate to personnel performance should only be discussed in executive session, but items related to personnel planning on returning next year, might be discussed in the open session. Pete is concerned with using names of individuals in open session. Mark and Denise have been asked questions by numerous parents about whole-school issues, and they do not know how to respond to these parents. Brian suggested having these parents attend the board meetings and raise their concerns during the open discussion portion of the meetings. Pete sent an e-mail to parents on Tuesday asking for parent input, and he has received little response. Related to personnel for next year, Kyle stated that the environment for charter schools has changed with the "No Child Left Behind" law and new regulations for teacher certification. Some of the freedoms that charter schools were afforded are no longer afforded to them. In regards to staffing for next year, a form has been sent to all staff for them to complete indicating whether they are planning on returning or not. The Board will review the forms that have already been returned in Executive Session. Individuals may disclose their intentions for next year in a manner that is comfortable for them and professional.

IX. Other Business

None at this time.

X. Adjournment

At 9:32 PM, Brian moved and Pete seconded to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed.

Next Meeting: Thursday, April 24th, 2003 7:00 p.m.

XI. Executive Session