CLC Board Meeting
Call to Order
Present: Heidi Fletcher, Leslie Aderhold, Tonya Daher, Andrea Ryan, Linda Bergeman, Morgan Ilgen, Melanie Loring
Absent: Darlene Fink, and Lori McTavish
Attendees: Kosta Dussias, Pat Hunt, Mark Toci, and Brian Rowan
The March, 2006 minutes were presented for review. Linda Bergeman moved to accept the minutes with minor amendments and Leslie Aderhold seconded the motion. The minutes were accepted unanimously.
Business Manager
Report
Kosta passed out an updated budget for review. The Board discussed possible bonuses for staff due to the surplus. This was discussed last year when the salaries for the staff were set based on a decreased enrollment.
Kosta discussed possible renovations for next year (bathrooms, library, room refurbishing, flooring in classrooms and Big Room) in addition to developing a reserve for the roof. These issues will be discussed at the Board meeting in May.
He informed the Board that an additional custodial service was contracted to supplement current cleaning of the school. This company will conduct more major cleaning on Mondays and Tuesdays. The current custodial services will also continue. Several Board members remarked on the improvement seen.
Kosta mentioned that a complete floor stripping and waxing was set for May 20. This date conflicted with the Day of Caring. After discussion, it was agreed to re-schedule the cleaning service and proceed with the Day of Caring as set for May 20. In addition, Kosta reminded the Board that the Day of Caring will be for the afternoon, rather than the entire day.
A new landscaping company was contracted to do the grounds upkeep for the coming year.
ECO Report
Pat informed the Board that there are currently 74 returning students and 16 new students for the 2006-2007 school year. She stated that the school is receiving daily inquiries for enrollment. We are hopeful that there will be full enrollment for the upcoming school year, and possibly a waiting list. The majority of enrollment openings are in the 5th and 6th grade levels.
She provided an update on school testing. The PSSA testing went well and we expect results to be back possibly in July. The Terra Nova testing is scheduled for the first week of May. Parents are encouraged to make sure their children are there for the testing as it is difficult to reschedule.
The school needs to replace the speech clinician vacancy. Erinn Finke is a qualified graduate student who has been located and is interested in the position. The Board discussed the position and Tonya Daher moved for the Board to approve the addition of Erinn Finke as a part-time employee at an hourly wage with no benefits. Linda Bergeman seconded the motion.
Pat mentioned that there are new PA guidelines for school nutrition which will have an impact on the school store, pizza sales and the breakfast bar. Each of these areas will need to comply with the guidelines by omitting certain items and incorporating others.
“Friends of CLC”
Update
No report submitted.
Old Business
None to be discussed.
New Business
Andrea Ryan was asked to confirm if Friends of CLC would handle the arrangements for graduation this year and get back to Pat.
The Board discussed the first day of classes for the 2006-2007 school; however, the first day has yet to be determined. It is projected that the first day will be similar to the past year with the first day coinciding with the majority of school districts we serve.
Peer reviews are set to occur on 4/21. The expectation is that all staff desire to return for the following school year. In addition, Kosta requested the promotion of Amy Riggs to a Co-Lead teacher which is commensurate with her certification. The Board discussed the promotion. Morgan, Linda, and Melanie all noted that the staff was in favor of the promotion. Morgan made a motion to approve the promotion and Andrea seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Mark and Brian discussed the upcoming 8th grade auction, the need for items, and the need to re-visit the 8th grade auction/trip process in upcoming years. The discussion entailed having the trips be tailored more to a learning/educational perspective. This will be discussed more fully in the future by staff.
There was no further business to be presented.
Melanie Loring made a motion
to adjourn the meeting, and Linda Bergeman seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at