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CORE KNOWLEDGE CHARTER SCHOOL GOVERNING COUNCIL March 12, 2001 The regular meeting of the Core Knowledge Charter School Governing Council was held on March 12, 2001 at Badger Ridge/Core Knowledge LMC. Notice requirements were met and a quorum was present. Governing Council members in attendance: Eric Bayler, Leslie Gilbert, Jessica Monk, Chris Uelmen, Amy Willson, Bill Lemberg and Marykay Zimbrick. President Marykay Zimbrick called the meeting to order and the mission statement was read. No
Audience Participation
AnnouncementsWritten announcements were reviewed. Announcements were sent by e-mail with the agenda. Amy Willson asked about the meeting time for the committee evaluating staffing needs in the office. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m. Ingrid Beamsley passed out lottery numbers based on March 8 lottery at the Central Office. Eric Bayler asked about the process of Middle School discipline. Bill Lemberg asked for future announcement regarding the charter school contract. Marykay Zimbrick reported that the contract was signed and will take effect July 1, 2001. Bill Lemberg asked for a listing of changes between the first contract and the second. Marykay will prepare a one page executive document for staff and governing council members. Consent AgendaJessica Monk motioned to approve 2/12/01 minutes. Seconded by Amy Willson. Approved. Leslie Gilbert motioned that CKCS not hold classes for K-8 on June 11th for the snow day makeup – per the charter school’s exemption. Seconded by Amy. Ramona Gasser reported that the minutes for the entire school year are reviewed for both middle school and elementary school. If minutes are met, no classes will take place June 11. Ramona also asked about state aid regarding no classes on June 11. Marykay reported that charters are exempt. The motion was approved. Leslie Gilbert motioned that CKCS obtain a membership in the WCSA (Wisconsin Charter School Association) and attend the annual conference in May in Oshkosh. Seconded by Amy Willson. It was clarified that mileage is paid by CKCS. Motion approved. Bill Lemberg abstained. Budget ReportIngrid Beamsley passed out the budget summary.
There is money still available in the personal budget because the
substitute caller is a district employee this year and the school does not have
to pay this cost from the Operating Budget. Liaison
Reports
Badger Ridge Site Council – Pat Krantz reported that a program,
Chances vs. Choices, for middle school would occur April 25.
Pat also reported on the sharing of tutorial supervision with CKCS.
Marykay reported that Greg Anderson would be talking with John Berge
about the issue. Bill Lemberg
reported that there are 80 CKCS students in the common school tutorials.
In CKCS 7th grade there are 18 BRMS students supervised by
CKCS teachers in two quarters. Eric Bayler asked Governing Council to discuss shared facilities and scheduling in April. It was also asked that Chris Uelmen and Greg Anderson become more involved with the 8th grade awards and promotions and have an administration discussion on the subject. This includes information going home to parents. Badger Ridge Representative – No report. DWEF – Eric Bayler reported that the topic is Plan of Operations and creating a new template. The goal is to have all documents the same when the School Board receives the packet from each school. The template will be for the 2001-2002 school year. Parent Round Table –
Pat Rohrer reported that she worked with Gregg Mowen to prepare paper
work for nominations into the new transition.
There is no election date set, but will most likely take place the first
part of May. Nominations are due
April 5. Teacher Representative – Jessica asked to change the title to staff liaison. A current concern is the small ice river on the playground. The playground will be worse once it begins to thaw. There are still no basketball hoops on the playground. There is a concern to have these items addressed as soon as possible and not delayed. The art room is still an issue. There are no sinks available for kindergarten and 1st grade in the art room. Marykay reported that Greg would be asked to address these issues as a priority. Pat Krantz reported that the playground is not safe.
Old BusinessEric Bayler motioned to have Ramona Gasser as an additional governing council teacher representative. Seconded by Leslie Gilbert. Approved. Bill Lemberg abstained. Amy Willson reported that Chris Murphy has an amount for next year’s budget. Chris will call CKCS to set up a time to discuss the budget. Marykay asked that the proposal for an additional curriculum coordinator go to vote in 48 hours. Expense would be approximately $26,735. It is a necessity to continue with a quality education. Eric motioned to pay to approve the payment of teachers for International Night. Seconded by Amy. The cost would be 17 teachers (12 K-5 teachers, 4 related art teachers and curriculum coordinator) at $35 each teacher (per VAEA contract for elementary school holiday music program teacher chaperone). The total cost would be $595. Approved. Bill Lemberg abstained. Marykay reported on the additional payment to the art teacher for moving time. There were 16 hours at the beginning of the school year, 8 hours of arbitration with Mary Ann Ford, and 16 hours to move to Room 502. Marykay will clarify with Greg the hours in August and September. The 24 hours for the second semester move would be approximately $477.18. Chris Uelmen motioned to pay the 24 hours to Jean Schoeffler. Seconded by Jessica Monk. Amy Willson mentioned that CKCS would need to be more deliberate on overtime payment next year. Motion approved. Bill Lemberg abstained. New BusinessDue to Spring Break, the Parent Round Table will meet April 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the LMC. The Governing Council will meet April 9 at 6:30 p.m. There will be no additional meetings at this time. A retreat might be looked into to discuss items. Marykay reported that the activity fund would be used for student use and community relations. Amy and Ingrid will come up with a policy for the fund. Gregg Mowen has asked for a copy of the CKCS policy. Amy Willson is looking into an overtime policy. Curriculum CommitteeChris Uelmen reported that 4th grade testing is done. The suggested science textbook will be brought to Governing Council in April. Math committee is working together. Several math textbooks were ordered for review. The committee is looking at a new math series. The report card committee has already met once. Spanish will be added to the related arts report card. The committee discussed an option to look for software to accommodate CKCS report cards. A concern is that related art teachers do not have contact with parents. Grades 2-5 previewed software with Bill Lemberg. Alpha smarts are in with the laser printer. The school is returning to emphasizing core virtues on a three-year cycle. March’s virtue is compassion. A question is about summer school for students who fail. Chris will look at notes. The next CKCS Governing Council meeting will be on Monday, April 9, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. at BR/CKCS LMC.
Meeting adjourned. Ingrid Beamsley Program Support Manager Sitemap |
