CLC Board Meeting – May 19, 2004

Present: Heidi Fletcher, Barbara Bliss , Morgan Ilgen, Denise Kochersperger, and Linda Bergeman, Darlene Fink, and John Tucker

Absent: Beth Shirey

Attendees: Kosta Dussias, Pat Hunt, Tanya Pakutz Greenland

The Board meeting was called to order at 7:15 P.M.

Executive Session started at 7:15 and ended 7:50 p.m. to discuss legal issues and for a brief educational presentation by the school’s attorney.

Review minutes of the previous meeting. The minutes from the Board meeting of April 26, 2004 were presented for review. Linda moved to approve the minutes. John Tucker seconded the approval. The motion was approved unanimously.

Old Business: None at this time.

Facilities Committee: No new report.

Personnel Committee: No new report.

Governance Committee: No new report.

Fundraising Committee: No new report.

Library Committee: No new report.

Nominating Committee: Tanya Pakutz Greenland and Leigh Ann Soles have indicated an interest in serving on the Board. A letter will go home to parents asking for those interested in serving on the Board to respond.

Reports:

Business Manager Report

Kosta presented a revised budget for the next school year. The bottom line of the budget did not print on the copies; but Kosta reviewed the numbers with the Board. CSRD foundation has given initial approval for a renewed grant of $50,000 for the 2003-2004 school year. The money must be used by September 30, 2004. Kosta indicated that all funds will be spent on computers and technology upgrades/equipment for the teachers, administrative staff, and students.

There is currently no budget item for replacement of flooring; however, the expectation is that it will be replaced. The item will be added once the surplus in the budget is determined at the end of June. Kosta also explained that one of the school’s loans will be paid off in September with a savings of $14,000 in annual payments.

A question was raised regarding janitorial staff. No determination has been made yet. It was suggested that the school carpets need well cleaned and the entryway, foyer, hallways and kitchen flooring need replaced.

The Board requested that the staff schedule dates for Back to School nights and at least two Days of Caring so the Board may plan for them. Pat asked for the Board to assist the staff on Back to School nights.

The Board discussed parental commitment to the school. The Board was interested in what the staff thinks parent service to the school should be and what needs does the staff anticipate.

Barbara Bliss motioned that the tentative budget be approved, that Kosta be authorized to make the budgeted offers to staff and be granted the authority to negotiate contracts, if necessary, within the constraints of the budget. John Tucker seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

ECO Report

Pat reported that the opening for a special education teacher has been advertised. Resumes will be accepted through Friday, May 28. She also anticipates additional advertising may be necessary to fill this position.

The SC writing testing has been completed.

Pat reviewed upcoming CLC calendar items. The Girls in Science/Technology workshop will be held on Sunday, May 23, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Casino Night will be held on Friday, May 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Parents will need to accompany students attending these events.

Pat is in the process of completing teacher evaluations and beginning to work on the annual report.

New Business

Barbara Bliss requested identification of committee heads and a review of the Board schedule for the next year, along with a calendar of events to be established. These actions were tabled until the next scheduled Board meeting.

As there was no further business before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00. The next meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2004 at 5:30.