CKCS GOVERNING COUNCIL MINUTES

July 8th, 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, Chris Uelmen   Members absent Michael Kosorok, Joe Mc Shane.  Others in attendance: Ingrid Beamsley, Tricia Kermicle, Pat Krantz, and Kathy Pielage   

 

I.            READING OF THE MISSION STATEMENT – Gary Shmerler

 

II.            AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION – Janine Domoracki read a letter from Lynn Schweber re: Math concerns.

            Pat Krantz expressed concern re: draft of Outreach Vision 2002.

 

III.            ANNOUNCEMENTS -

A.     Calendar/ Contact Update –2002 WI Summer Conference of effective Instruction – Several CKCS teachers presented.

*  Possible dates for full GC/PASS training retreat Sept 21, 02, Sept 28, 02, or Oct. 12, 02.  From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gary’s office.

*  Gary S. mentioned the hiring of a new Director Robert J. McNallie, some of his previous experiences in the field of education include, but are not limited to: Elementary Principal; Director of Special Education; and developer of a charter school.  July 22, 2002 will be his first day on the job. Newsletter to be sent out to all GC families announcing all the new hires, including the new Director and the upcoming playground build.

*  Update your email addresses and make sure everyone is included.

*  Communication Partnership meeting will be Thursday in the Library Room A at 7 p.m.

B.     “Parking Lot” –none.

C.    Enrollment  - Ingrid gave an oral report.  Stillngs at the 2nd, 3rd and Middle School levels.

D.    Introduction of New Director – Robert McNallie.

 

IV.            CONSENT AGENDA    

A.      E – votes New Hires:

Michelle Teteak – Guidance

Kristine Stamp – MS Teacher

Jenny Meyer – MS Teacher

B.      Rob moved to approve minutes from May 13th Minutes –Joyce 2nd passed.

Joyce moved to approve the minutes from the June 10th meeting.  Susan Butler made an amendment to the last paragraph.  Joyce moved to approve as amended.  Rob 2nd.  Passed.

 

V.          BOARD ISSUES

A.      Election of Officers

President – Joyce nominated Gary.  Rob 2nd.  Approved.

Vice President – Gary nominated Joe McShane.  Rob 2nd.  Approved.

Secretary – Bridget nominated Celeste Matsushima.  Gary 2nd.  Approved.

Treasurer – Susan nominated Rob.  Gary 2nd.  Approved.

K, 1,2 representative will be Bridget

3,4,5 will be Michael Klos

6,7,8 will be Susan Butler.

B.  Budget Update – Ingrid handed out a report 2002/2003, Kathy P. noted that PRT had paid for the periodicals EL listed as $1000., but it still appeared as a budget item.  Correction made.  In addition, $7,500 for summer school was not included so the actual total deficit should be $32, 684 instead of $25, 184.  In the Summary Sheet dated 6/30/02 the positive balance of $18, 929 will be kept in a fund balance and applied to teacher’s salaries for the 01-02 school year contracts.

B.      Board Initiatives Update –

Communications – Susan Butler, Gary, Janine.

Grants, Budgeting – Michael Kosorok, Rob Cramer

Demographics, Community Outreach – Celeste, Michael

Academic, Curriculum – Joyce, Chris, Celeste, Joe.  Chris U. will head it up.

BR/CK Working Agreement – Gary handed out a letter he’d sent to John Berge and John Berge’s response.  It is Gary opinion that this Initiative is no longer needed.  Bridget had signed up for the BR/CK Working Agreement Initiative.  Sandy Eskrich reported that she met with John and discussed some of his concerns.  It is difficult when CK doesn’t have teacher representation for events.  Sandy felt it was necessary to have ongoing dialogue and perhaps the BR/CK Working Agreement Initiative was necessary.

D.  Middle School Survey – VASB directed B. Conzemius to conduct survey.  Done.  B. Conzemius wants to meet with CKCS GC to discuss results, pending VASB approval.  Possible date – 7/22/01 at 7:30 p.m.

 

VI.            LIAISON & COMMITTEE REPORTS

A.      Hiring Committee – see e vote confirmations above.

Executive Committee – did not meet.

Outreach – PASS approved funding subject to some conditions.  No one applied.

B.    PRT Report – Playground Update – Build date is August 3, 02.  Kathy P. wants help with pre and post build publicity.  Ingrid said she’d contact the press.  Summer newsletter will include information re: the build.

  - Elementary school age parents asked at PRT why the school wasn’t doing Muffin/Mom, Donuts/Dad yearly.  Cost and time were deciding factors in changing the event to every other year.

            - Fundraiser re: picture frames if GC is interested.

            -E newsletter – send information to Sara McCormick

 

C.   Liaisons –no reports.

 

VII.       Old Business – none.

 

VIII.       New Business – Barbara Hack has prepared the first draft of the CKCS Family Handbook.  Check over calendars, etc. make edits and get them back to Barbara. 

 

       

            Next meeting is tentatively scheduled for July 22nd at 7:30 p.m. 

 

         

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