Prairie Creek Community School
Monthly Board Meeting Minutes
September 14, 2010
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Tricia Ferrett |
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Bonnie Jean Flom |
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Paul Hager |
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Caroline Jones |
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Also in attendance: Marianne Moser, Community Council Chair; Keith Johnson, Chief Financial Officer.
Public Comment
Susan Kesselring, a K/1 teacher at PCCS, expressed her support for a letter that seven teachers (including the speaker) sent to the Board regarding the salary freeze and the new professional development schedule.
Director’s Contract
By consensus, the Board approved a Director’s contract for the 2010-11 year. Aside from the duration of the contract, the terms of the agreement did not change from last year.
Approve Minutes
The June minutes were approved with corrections.
Filling Board Vacancy
By consensus, the Board chose Jeanné Avery to fill the position on the Board left vacant by Mary Ellingboe’s resignation.
Additional Board Officers
By consensus, the open vice-chair position was filled by Cynthia. Cynthia will also perform the duties of secretary, filling the spot left open by Mary’s resignation.
(The positions of Chair & Treasurer were filled at the June meeting.)
Committee Chair Selection
Finance Committee--Paul, Chair.
- This committee consists of Paul, Mike, Keith (ex officio), Caroline (ex officio), and Ona (business manager).
Nominations Committee--David, Chair.
- Caroline will serve on this committee, as well as two parents to be chosen from the community.
- The committee plans to consider possible changes to the process by which Board members are elected.
Buildings and Grounds--Dean will continue as Chair.
Policy Committee--Cynthia, Chair.
- Michael will serve on the committee.
Educational Resource Committee--David will continue as Chair; Jeanné, Co-chair
- Additional teachers will be asked to serve on this committee, and Bonnie Jean will attend meetings.
Development Committee--Tricia, Chair.
- Community members will be asked to join this committee.
Outreach Committee--Bonnie Jean, chair.
- Marianne will serve on this committee.
Committee chairs were asked to meet with Caroline “in the near future” to discuss plans for the committee’s work this year.
Treasurer’s Report
Keith reported on the school’s financial status. A copy of his report is attachedl
Director’s Report
- The picnic was a good success.
- Currently planning Curriculum Night; striving for attendance by 100 families.
- The school is full at 180 students.
- Annual Report due to the state and authorizer on 9/30; office is currently working on it.
- Contract with Northfield School District is up for renewal this year; will be a significant project. School will undergo a self-evaluation in connection with renewing the contract.
- Northfield School District is currently in the process of applying to be approved as an authorizer for future contracts.
- As a standard practice under our charter, Caroline will reporting to the Northfield School District at its 10/25 meeting.
- Amy Haslett-Marroquin has stepped in to cover Mary’s room, with help from Elizabeth Treat.
- Good support for teachers in place: K/1 teachers have 15 hours of support a week. Rachel Geffers assists with 4/5.
- Special Ed is fully staffed with returning staff and with Laura Medwetz as leader.
- Extended Day: Natalie is now in charge. Margaret is helping her and also covering Wednesday mornings.
- A school representative will need to attend a meeting of the Eureka township regarding our conditional use permit at some point this year.
Response to Teacher’s Letter
- The Board expressed to the teachers present how hard the group worked to find a solution to the problems presented by Northfield School District implementing a late start on Wednesdays.
- The Board received clarification of the “furlough” option requested in the letter and decided that this issue should be addressed later, when teacher salaries are next considered and when more is known about the State’s financial situation.
- The Board received the message that some teachers feel they should have better access to Board meeting agendas. They will be put on the electronic distribution list (if not already on it) and Laura and Jeanné will keep teachers informed.
Schedule Change / Next Meeting
Board meetings will now be held on the third Monday of each month. The next meeting, however, is scheduled for October 25th, 7:00 p.m. in the Stage Meeting Room.
Adjourned: 9:15 p.m.
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