CKCS GOVERNING COUNCIL MINUTES

July 22nd, 2002 7:30 pm-9: 40pm

BADGER RIDGE/CKCS LMC

Members in attendance: Joyce Price, Susan Butler, Bridget Rabb, Rob Cramer, Sandy Eskrich, Janine Domoracki, Celeste Matsushima, Gary Shmerler, Robert McNallie. Members absent: Chris Uelmen , Michael Kosorok, Joe Mc Shane. Others in attendance: Ingrid Beamsley, Pat Krantz, Marykay Zimbrick, Laila Tabrizi, Kathy Schaefer, Jean Mescher. Please Note, due to a schedule conflict Bill Conzemius could not attend.

I. READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT – Gary Shmerler

II. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – None

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS

A. Calendar/ Contact Update :

1. Communication initiative group met tonight at 6pm in the BRMS/CKCS LMC. Their next meeting will be at 6pm on 8/12/02 and in the same location.

B. “Parking Lot” –none.

C. Enrollment - Ingrid gave out an updated report. We gained two 2^nd graders but still havengs at the 2^nd, 3^rd and Middle School levels.

D. Introduction of new Director – Robert McNallie.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

A. E – vote confirmations: None

B. A motion was made by Joyce Price to pass the July 8^th meeting minutes— a second to the motion was made--passed.

V. BOARD ISSUES

A. Middle School Survey: The results of the Middle School Survey done by the VASB were handed out and reviewed by the council. This survey was sent to 19 families and there were 13 respondents. The overall results seemed to indicate that the reasons for families exiting the program after 5^th grade were primarily social or logistical ones. There were many positive comments regarding the instructional aspects of CKCS. It was pointed out that the main issue involves a misconception on the part of the public, and the new director can play a large role in communicating what CKCS does to the general public.

VI. LIAISON & COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Committee Reports: None

B. PRT Report: None

C. Liaisons: No reports

VII. Old Business – none.

VIII. New Business :

A. The importance of projecting CKCS as a k-8 program was emphasized. In order to start this process and in hopes of filling some of the middle school enrollment spots yet it was suggested that CKCS hold an informationalhouse on 8/8/02. Ingrid and Bob will work out the details and invite staff to participate. Celeste will compose an announcement to be published in the Verona Press and other local publications. Janine made a motion to carry out this suggestion, Celeste 2^nd the motion—passed.

B. Another suggestion was made to hold an informational session in October for new

incoming 6^th graders (similar to the kindergartenhouse).

IX. Next regularly scheduled meeting is August 12^nd at 7:30 p.m.