CORE KNOWLEDGE CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING COUNCIL

August 14, 2000

The regular meeting of the Core Knowledge Charter School Governing Council was held on August 14, 2000 at Badger Ridge/Core Knowledge LMC. Notice requirements were met and a quorum was present. Governing Council members in attendance: Greg Anderson, Eric Bayler, Leslie Gilbert, Amy Willson and Marykay Zimbrick. The meeting was called to order by President Marykay Zimbrick and the mission statement was read. The minutes were approved as read.

Audience Participation

Wendy Schultz mentioned that the math discussion previous to the Governing Council was excellent.

Budget Report

There is no budget update at this time. A summary will be brought to the September meeting.

Consent Agenda Items

The consent items were approved. Items included July minutes; Badger Ridge representatives on Governing Council; use of old report cards without Spanish for elementary school till the supply is used up; and confirmation of electronic vote to approve Janine Domoracki as middle school teacher.

Liaison Reports

Round Table – Greg Anderson reported first on extra (activity) funds for CKCS will come from the elementary school pictures. Leslie Gilbert moved to place an additional $2 on picture packages and $1 on individual pictures. Seconded by Greg. Approved.

Sandy Hoel reported on fundraisers for the fall school year. She also reported that Parent Round Table would provide lunch for teachers on the first day all teachers report.

Middle School Site Council – The middle school site council has not met yet.

Mission Statement

Marykay reported that the language in the mission statement needs to be confirmed. The current mission statement read at governing council meetings will continue to be used and not the one on the brochure, until further review. Eric Bayler motioned to refer the mission statement review to the governance committee on P.A.S.S. Seconded by Amy Willson. Approved.

Middle School Withdrawals and New Admissions

Greg reported that John Schmitt is sending a letter on August 15 to 6^th grade students on the waiting list from 3/31/00. The letter invites these students to CKCS this one time due to 6^th grade students from Fitchburg attending their neighborhood Savanna Oaks Middle School. The parents need to respond by August 18. John will call all parents until a response is received.

Student Handbook

The draft of the family handbook was passed out to governing council members for review. The handbook will go to print August 17. Any corrections need to be given to Peg by August 16. The discipline policy was also distributed. Greg gave an overview and asked for input on a broad scope. The teachers will review the policy during staff development the first days back.

Middle School Math Curriculum

Eric Bayler reported that he is working with Chris to discuss the new math curriculum. They will meet with Linda Christensen and Jim Guy to discuss placement testing, etc.

Hiring

Greg reported that Janine Domoracki has wonderful reviews. He also reported that there are three finalists for Instructional Assistants.

Staff Back to School Orientation

The orientation schedule for the staff’s first days back to school was distributed.

The next CKCS Governing Council meeting will be on Monday, September 11, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. at Badger Ridge/CKCS LMC.

Meeting adjourned.

Ingrid Beamsley

Program Support Manager

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