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CKCS GOVERNING COUNCIL MINUTES
September24th, 2003 6:30 pm-9:00pm
King James Community Center
Members in attendance: Gary Shmerler, Bob McNallie, Celeste Matsushima, Pennae Fawcett, Ed Burnham, Laila Tabrizi, Laura Schultz, Chris Uelmen, Michael Kosorok, Members absent: Whitney Schorr, Joe McShane Others: Ian Gaylor, Pat Krantz
- READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT—Gary Shmerler
CKCS will be a public education option for parents and teachers in the Verona Area School District where students will develop strong learning skills and a broad base of knowledge through the use of proven educational materials and programs, in a safe and structured environment.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (10 Min)--None
III. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND BRIEF AGENDA ITEMS (10 Min)
- Calendar/Contact Update and future meeting dates: Next regular GC meeting 10/13/03.
B. "Parking lot" for items not on the agenda-new business: the possibility of hiring a consultant to train the new 60% EEN teacher in the methods of DI was discussed. Chris Uelmen volunteered to seek out such a consultant and present GC at a future time with estimates for the services. This needs to be done in a timely fashion so as to get the new teacher up to speed.
C. Enrollment update and new family inquiries: k-5 total: 238 students; 6-8 total: 117 students. Total: 355 students. There arengs in 1st, 3rd and 4th grade as well asngs left in 6th,7th and 8th grade.
D. Review and approval of previous meetings minutes:
- Motion to approve 9/8/03 minutes with the discussed changes made by Laura Schultz, seconded by Chris Uelmen. Vote: Unanimous. Minutes approved.
F. Hiring recommendations and approvals for 2003/4 school year:
- Special Ed 60 % (district hire): Deb O’Brien
- Long Term Substitute( to cover for Mrs. Klitzsch –Anderson who is on medical leave): On behalf of the hiring committee Bob McNallie recommends Diana Morgan for the position of Long Term Substitute, seconded by Michael Kosorok. Vote: Unanimous.
- MS Curriculum Coordinator: Position to be posted indefinitely.
IV. BUDGET UPDATE AND DISCUSSION (20 Min):
A. Complete Budget Review:
- Budget was reviewed.
- A budget meeting was held with Gary, Ed, Bill Conzemius, Chris Murphy and John Schmidt: based on the information obtained at the meeting Gary will be putting together several budget scenarios for the GC to look over. These will be incentive models that may involve more risk taking but with a higher yield of per student allocations. This item will be addressed again at a future meeting.
V BOARD ISSUES (80 Min)
- Director Update: Hiring and enrollment covered above.
- Mentoring committee will meet on 9/29/03.
- MS Curriculum Coordinator Committee: met to discuss the responsibilities of the position, to prioritize responsibilities and to develop a contingency plan in the event a Coordinator can’t be found.
B. BRMS/CKCS Working Agreement Final Draft Approval: Changes were suggested previously were reviewed and modified. Bob will finalize. Michael Kosorok made a motion to approve the working agreement with the modifications mentioned, seconded by Chris Uelmen. Vote: Unanimous
C. Middle School update.
D. Review of Management plan, shared services and partnership
Services.
- Work to begin process of setting 2003-04 Goals.
Note that C, D, and E above were not covered due to time issues.
VI. LIASON & COMMITTEE REPORTS (15 Min)--None
- Inititiatve committee reports:
- Other Committee Reports- Executive, Hiring, Budget, Curriculum
- Liaison- CKCS-BR/DWEF/Teacher liaison/BR update
VII OLD BUSINESS (5 min)--None
VIII NEW BUSINESS (5 Min)--None
XI. NEXT REGULAR MEETING
A. 10/13/03 at 7:30 pm-LMC.
MEETING OFFICIALLY ADJOURNED
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