6:33 start

Read mission statement

Minutes for August and September PRT meetings are posted on Website

Treasurer’s Report: see attached

Fund Raising:

School supplies; Larry waiting for corporate to send check

            Entertainment books: see finance report

            Gift Wrap & Chocolates: see finance report

            Bake sale: see finance report

Schwans: This is a program for existing customers.  Schwans will donate a % of each purchase to the school.  Look for a flyer in the near future explaining the program and how you can take advantage of it for CKCS.

Pick’NSave: It’s not too late to sign up to have a % of your purchases come to CKCS

Target:  Target stores have a similar program

Sweatshirt sales are not meant to be another fundraiser.  We have received requests for new shirts, so we are providing the vehicle to purchase.

Events:

            Family Fun Night is November 3, Friday 5:30 to 8:00

This is the same night as the book fair (LMC) and the gift wrap/choc. pick up (Step Room)

Deb R. and Sue G. chairs.  They will have pizza, soda, and cookies, a magician will perform for an hour then do balloon animals.  Games will be setup in the Aux. Gym.  Looking for baby pictures of teachers for a fun game of guessing who’s who.

Deb needs some volunteers.  Passed out a sign up sheet.

Sue G-looking for someone that’s artistic to do posters.

They need a ring toss game also.

Book Fair: includes entire middle school and CKCS in the LMC.  Viewing will be Thursday Nov. 2 and purchases will be Nov. 3 7:30 am-3: 30 pm and during FFN 5:30-8:00. Proceeds will go to LMC.

Fall fund raiser pickup will also be this night 3:00-7:00 

Staff appreciation breakfast went well.  Chairs are Lee B. and Tammy W.  PRT will send thank you.

Puppet theater requested from art teacher has been done.  Thanks!

 Greg update:

Facility: blacktop coming tomorrow, it will take 2-4 days to complete.

Bathrooms: Sinks will be lowered in CKCS area.  They are changing the faucets so they have infrared on/off instead of turning on/off.  The children are having difficulty reaching the turn knobs.  We are waiting to do a final walk thru with contractors.  This should happen soon.

Q: Are buses running on time?

A: getting within 5 minutes of class start times.  Vastly improved.

Q: What about kids waiting at Sugar Creek?  What are we going to do about these kids in bad weather? 

A: New bus schedules should eliminate these problems 

7^th week of school update:  things are running smoothly.  Shared facility has come along very nicely.  Greg spoke with Bill L., reporter from Verona Press.  They are writing a positive article about the school.  We have editing capacity.

 Recess changed from 2 to 1, having a short inside break after Math.  Most children had very little time to eat then they ran outside for recess.  Eliminating the first recess and making the 2^nd longer has helped children take their time eating. 

Q: Could we investigate possibly having recess before lunch?  Another Madison school tried it and found it beneficial for kids.  The 10-minute break the children take is a break for them.  It has also shown that kids who normally wouldn’t play together are playing together.

A: Next year we can plan timing to fit the schedule better.

 Q: Can we take 5 minutes from Math and Reading time to help recess issues?

A: Teachers responded that it’s difficult to get thru lessons already.  Shortening time will hurt the lesson plans. 

 PASS Update: Mary Kay

Introduction of PASS members:

Mary Kay read the CKCS mission statement

The following summarizes the points made by Mary Kay:

            Contract negotiations still focus on the 2 points

            The two points are governance and demographics

            PASS formed subcommittees to address all the points.

            PASS spent the summer talking to parents and getting feedback.

            PASS talked to school board members. 

Greg went to Colorado to see how other charter schools ran and how they went about negotiating their contract.  Each state has different charter school laws.  Wisconsin’s laws are strict.

            Within the 2 points to work on the following has been mentioned;

            Governance:

We are too complex.

Need simpler structure

Duplicity of roles

Not sure of directors role

We are giving off a secretive/exclusive feeling

Demographics:

            Population served is not reflective of districts

            It will be a challenge to balance it

There is a general consensus on the major issues.

We may look at a new way to get leadership positions, possibly with an election process.

 Issues to be tuned are:

            Charter contract is held by parents group or nonprofit corp.

            Create an election process,

Including PRT more

Demographics must have solid plan and method.  We will need to continue to talk to district about the timetable for the demographics issue.

Highlight of Governance changes:

                        Single governing entity

                        Governing council

                        Governance not management, let director manager school

Director reports to Superintendent, and owns full day-to-day operations.

 Being managed to an operating plan.

elections constructed and supervised by PRT

More governing positions for parents and teachers

Highlights of Demographics changes:

                        Reflective of district within 5%

                        Use district wide methods of facilitation. A shared responsibility.

                        Fair to incumbent families and to those choosing CKCS

CKCS willing to participate and held accountable to tactics as directed

Summary:

            Unique freedoms the charter gives us are:

                        We can avoid some district policies

We provide for active parent governance example: the math program

                        Fed and State dollars are available for Charter Schools in grants

                        So far we have received over $200,000 federal grants money.

Teachers spoke very strongly in supporting us remaining a Charter School

 PASS needs parents’ feedback

What parents can do?

1.      Give feedback and input

2.      Talk to VASB members with a positive message

3.      Talk to PRT, teachers, Greg, etc.

 Meeting adjourned.

 Next PRT meeting is November 13 6:30-7:30 in LMC.

 Submitted: Karen C. 10/19/00

Minutes November 13, 2000 

6:31 start

Read mission statement 

Treasurer’s Report: see attached

Fund Raisers:

Entertainment books went very well this year.  The company would like an estimate of how many books we plan for next year.  It was discussed on whether we should move the timing of the Ebook to coincide with the Sally Foster fundraiser.  We will consider moving the Ebooks but decided not to have the Sally Foster and the Ebook at the same time.  If anyone has feedback on this year’s event please let us know.

Sally Foster also went very well.  Practically all the boxes were picked up at the Family Fun night event.  The organization of the event was fantastic.  Having the delivery of the Sally Foster items at the Family Fun Night should be considered for the future.  PRT board will send thank you to chairs of this event.

Schwan’s is a very easy fundraisers to administer.  It’s similar to the Target Store program.  Karen will chair the program for now.  A flyer will be sent home to each family on the program.  The flyer is then to be returned to school.  We notify Schwan’s on enrolled customers and they administer funds accordingly to the dollar amount purchase.  Highest amount is 8% for over $150.00 within 4-week period, down to 2% for $50.00 or less purchase within 4 weeks.  Schwan’s send out checks every 4 weeks.

Family Fun Night: all had a great time.  We had a huge turnout.  The Magician being a scheduled event seemed to have kept the event organized and calm.  It was commented that the middle schoolers seem to like to have a role in the event, such as administering the games.  Next year we should plan event similar to this one.  More pizza would have been nice.

Box Tops: Box tops need to be mailed in by 12/01.  Shelly is the chair and needs help collecting and cutting box tops.   

Events:

Stuart Stotz: This storytelling event was sponsored by the PRT.  When the teachers were asked about what type of event they’d like to see visit our school they specified story time.  The fact that is landed on Halloween made seem extra special. 

Theo Darden will be lecturing about bullying in schools and how to deal with such behavior on both ends of this situation.  The CKCS PRT is sponsoring this lecture along with the Sugar Creek PTO and the Country View PO.  The lecture is Wednesday November 15 at 6:30-8:30 at the Verona High School performing arts Center.  Childcare and transportation will be provided.  This lecture isto all the public.  This lecture is free. 

5^th Grade Economics Bazaar: The question was asked on whether all K-5 children are involved.  We think the K-2 kids are invited but we need to verify this.

 Other: The PRT will be purchasing display cases (2) for outside of the CKCS Office.  We’ll display staff pictures and happening events.  The total cost for 2 cases is about $540.00 we aren’t sure if this includes installation.

 Marykay Zimbrick: PASS Update:

Contract renewal was submitted on 10/30, which was timely. 

 Thank you to Leslie Gilbert for making the document look professional. 

 Tuesday it was distributed to the school board members.  CKCS gave copied packets so distribution would be easier and faster.    A copy also went Jon Anderson, District Counsel, and John Schmitt, Charter School liaison. 

Jon Anderson will review the document then let Dr. Mowen know if he has questions. 

The closed-door school board meeting was cancelled due to an agenda error.  The closed meeting is rescheduled for 11/16.  The Superintendent did give an update on the contract. Dr. Mowen has pointed out that the CKCS children are learning and progressing, which is the important thing to be considered.  

 Dr. Mowen told the school board that he always checks with legal on any contract.  However, this delays our process by 2 weeks.  He asked for the board members to submit questions before the meeting.  We hope to also get copied on these notes. 

 11/20 is the next step with a full board hearing.  We strongly urge parents to attend.   At this time we can have people who haven’t’ contacted board to now speak on behalf of CKCS.  We have given them many letters but more and different parents can only help.  The press has also been good for us.   

Attending on our panel are PASS members and Greg Anderson, Greg will respond to academic questions and PASS will respond to governing questions.  .  Hopefully we’ll then know when they will vote. 

 12/4 will probably be the vote.  It may be an additional information session, which then hopefully puts the vote two weeks later. 

 Expect to see information coming home in backpacks. 

 PASS has hired Foley and Lardner as it’s attorney.  Foley and Lardner have expertise is charter school law, which has been helpful for our renewal process.  Our council will verify with the district counsel when and how we get information. 

Greg Update:

November we’ll be recognizing certain K-8 academic achievers nominated by the teachers.  We have about 7 students to honor at the 11/20 school board meeting.   

Building update:  bid accepted for infrared faucets in bathrooms.  Each faucet costs $467.00.  At this time we are not lowering sinks, but are working on installing permanent stools.

There will be a snow fence installed north of sidewalk.  This is due to Hwy M being torn up in the spring. 

There is a basketball hoop bid out.  We are also checking on a tetherball.

 Swimming is starting.  It runs from Nov. 27-Jan 19.  We’ll be shuttling the children to the natatorium.  This is a district expense. 

We have officially had our first snow fall so warm clothing; boots, hats, snow pants and gloves will be required for outside recess.

 There is a concern that the CKCS wing is so far from other classes that some children may get lost.  Staff is watching the traffic in the halls and timing it so the little ones aren’t in too much traffic.   

Dropping off and picking up of children whose parents are driving has created some scary situations.  Greg will be setting up cones to direct traffic.  Parents should not move up too far to stay out of bus traffic.  Waiting in parking lot is the most helpful.

There have been a lot of bus changes.  The staff is working very hard to make each route effective.  There are only a very small number of rural students who have to do transfer.

 Parent teacher conferences are coming.  Please send any comments or questions to Greg.  So far the abbreviation list paper that went home in each report card has been well received.   

Question:  Can conference time be extended to 30 minutes?  Some parents’ feel it’s just not enough time.  The time is part of the teacher contract so it may not change.  We’ll investigate further. 

Meeting adjourned 7:44.

 Next PRT meeting is December 11 6:30-7:30 in LMC.

 Submitted by: Karen Christianson 11/17/00

Minutes January 8, 2001

 

6:05 start

Read mission statement

 

Treasurer’s Report: See detailed report in CKCS office

Introductions

Consent Agenda: Reviewed November PRT Minutes. No December meeting due to snow

 

Greg Update:

Greg handed out topics to discuss page.

A.M. arrivals:

            If children arrive after 7:45am bell they should get a late pass.

            If parents drop children off please drop off at door #2

            If bus is late still get pass.  It helps to keep track of students.

Dismissal:

            There are still a few safety issues.

            Dismissal is 2:35PM.  Students exit from door #2.

            It is important that students wait by door #2 if parents are late.

Some students are playing in the snow or playground.  It’s hard to keep track of who is responsible for these students.

Students should not play on playground or in the snow.

If parents are late picking up students we will take students to the office.

Parents please call Peg at 845-4130 if you’re going to be late.

           

 Buses are running much better even with the weather and the driver    

turnover. 

If anyone has comments or questions please call Greg.

Code Red:

Code Red is an exercise that all schools do to prepare for the horrible event of an intruder in the school.

Mr. Berge declares Code Red over the intercom system. 

Teachers have instructed children what to do.

The goal is to get children in a safe place out of harms way. 

Doors are locked and lights are out.  Greg will look into whether we need emergency lighting or not.

The administration patrols the halls and doors for compliance. 

The goal is to have this completed in 5-10 minutes.

There is no script for the teachers.

There have been a few calls from parents concerning rumors of a true intruder.  To assure better communication Greg will tell more teachers so they expect the exercise.

Q: What do you do with children that are outside?

A: We need to focus on this area and come up with an answer. 

 

Q: What happens if children are in hall?

A: Staff is instructed to bring children into classroom they are closest to.

 

Some discussion about the process of this exercise.

 

Discipline Plan:

            The next Courier will summarize plan as an attachment.

            We missed the Student Handbook due date.

Directors Office location:

Comments from teachers have mentioned Greg is too far from the classroom happenings.  

Greg is going to have a trial run of 1-2 months to change his office location to Room 300, Lee Ann Dillis’ space, in the AM.

The main concern would be to not take away from any reading group space. 

Lee Ann and Greg would swap places in the AM and then Greg would have his office back in the afternoon for confidential parent meetings and taking calls.

This is an opportunity for Greg to get closer to the classroom action.

Logistics could be done quickly and easily.  All the phone and computer jacks are already in place. 

Q: Would kids being disciplined be around reading groups?

A: No, these kids would be taken to an unused space and me monitored by Greg or staff.

Greg thinks it would be nice to have a space for kids that do require a detention time.

The detention times are intermittent, but it would be nice to have a plan in place in case we need it.

Q: Do you see yourself being in classroom more?

A: Not really.  It would just be nicer to be closer to the action in case the teachers need him.  The distance today does find Greg too far away.  This is only an experiment.

 

Facility Update:

            Accommodations are being done for Room 502 Art room.

            Last Friday plumber sketched out the custom cabinets and sink plan.

They reviewed a dimensional drawing with Jean Schoeffler, our Art teacher.

            Demolition will start in about 2 weeks.

Unfortunately it may take 4-6 weeks for completion.  The custom cabinets take the long time.  It does, however, benefit us to stake a permanent room for art. 

Starting in 2^nd semester Room 502 will be available from 10:00am-2: 45pm for art.

 They will be sharing time with several foreign language classes.

In the mean time Jean can use Room 500 for storing art supplies, Temporary shelving will be available.

 

The automatic faucets are now installed.  The faucets run on battery so a few glitches may be realized until we work out the kinks.

 

The permanent step-ups are also installed in CK wing, related arts area, and in front by gym.  The step is made out of the fabricated lumber, which is to be very sturdy and durable.

 

            The bathrooms are compliant with ADA code.

 

            Q: Is there soap dispensers and paper towels?

A: Yes, in CK wing but not is middle school area.  The middle schoolers use paper towels to back up toilets.  These areas have hot air fans for drying hands.

Lunch Room:

We have instituted new lunchroom rules.  Mainly to cut down on noise volume and get some more control in the room.  The children have assigned seating.  If they continue to behave they get to sit where they chose. 

 

Playground:

            Basketball hoops and tetherballs will be available in spring.

            Kids are having fun sledding.  Pat is organizing the sledding schedule.

 

Hiring Committee 2001-02:

Currently there is a state funded Sage position  This is  a ½ time teacher position funded to keep class size down.  We     posted it and are reviewing candidates.  Chris Uelman will work with K-1 teachers to determine how to best use this position.

 

Also, there is follow up for the 7^th grade Science instructor.  Next Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 7:00 Greg is meeting with several teachers and hopefully some parent volunteers to discuss this.  The focus is middle school science.  The meeting is in the conference room.

 

Q: Have we discussed an assistant for Chris Uelman?

A: No, this is a Governing Council and Budget Committee topic.

 

Q: Indoor recess may happen more frequently with all this snow.  Can we investigate a better plan then watching 20 minutes of a 2-hour video?

A: PRT will create a mini-commitee to talk to aids and assess what we need for better-planned activities for indoor recess.  Hopscotch, jacks, board games were mentioned.  Possibly a cart that can easily be moved that holds such activities.

 

PASS UPDATE: Marykay

PASS board received school board proposal on 12/21, but didn’t formally meet to discuss it until after the holiday break.  It was confusing to understand whom the school board was negotiating with.  The proposal does not refer or mention PASS even though PASS has been the entity that has been negotiating with the school board for the past 7 months.

To get this clarification Nye Pelton, PASS member, will read a letter at tonight’s school board meeting asking them for clarification on this subject plus to please send a written response within 7 days.  The request for 7 days written notice is to keep things moving.  Again, the confusion is around ‘who  owns the charter for CKCS’.  Hopefully the VASB will make this clarification soon.

 

If parents have not read the PASS proposal to the VASB it is available in Peg’s office.  The response from the VASB can be obtained calling any PASS member.  Greg Anderson also has a copy.

 

If anyone has any questions you are urged to call or write to a school board member.  The school board President is Gregg Miller, 2816 White Crossing, Verona WI 53593, phone 845-8433. 

 

Pat Rohrer, President PRT and Marykay Zimbrick, President of PASS will be organizing parent informational sessions in addition to the monthly PRT meetings.

 

More PRT information:

This Thursday PR is sponsoring an art experience for the whole school.  A renaissance artist from Chicago will be demonstration this period art.  He will be using student models to help with demonstration.

 

Science Fair is at end of month, beginning January 30 and running for 4 days.

There will be a hands on exhibit in the Music room.  The exhibit comes from the Discovery Museum in Rockford.

 

Eric Bayler, 277-0778, has been the CKCS representative for the District Wide Education Forum.  The DWEF meets once a month usually on Monday nights.  Eric’s schedule will not allow him to continue this role.  He would like someone to volunteer to represent CKCS at this forum.  He emphasized that there is no homework involved just listening and learning.

 

It was announced that Scott Bukolt, is running for a VASB seat.  If anyone is interested in helping Scott please call him.

Meeting adjourned 7:20.

 

Next PRT meeting is February 12, 2001 6:30-7:30 in LMC.

Submitted by: Karen Christianson 01/15/01

 

February 12, 2001

Minutes

 

Introductions

Minutes approved by PRT for January

T report

-Paid Kitt Reutter Foss grant (Opera presentation 1:30-2:30 in Step Room)

-Teachers not using mini grant dollars, so Pat will send letter reminding them of this resource

From Greg via Peggy:

          -Peggy will send out update on Greg’s condition

PASS Board

          -Contract renewed

Events:

-Science Fair booklet went out, due back this Friday , March 16 is Science Fair

          -Book Fair will coincide with Science Fair

-International night April 27, looking for ideas and volunteers,

we will have food and the spring program this night

 

Indoor recess carts:

          -2 carts K-2 and 3-5, games, cards, cars, puzzles, movies

 

Parent survey:

          -Send to all parents by next week

          -explains all activities of PRT

-tried to narrow down so we can tailor the PRT to meet the needs of parents/students/school

 

Next mtg: 3/12/01 6:30-7:30

 

Minutes written by M.K. Zimbrick; submitted by KC 3/1/01

 

 

March 12, 2001

The meeting was called to order at 6:36 and the mission statement was read.

Treasurer’s report- final invoice for Family Fun Night  paid $9.87

                                                Start up expenses have been used to purchase materials for the indoor recess carts by Dawn Gold and Carolyn Pelton.  Some receipts have not been turned in yet.

                                Film & developing expense-$16.92

                                Mini-Grants- $81.34 for books for Mrs. Price’s reading group

                                Checking  $771.59

                                Savings   $10,256.81

                                Total accounts $11,028.40

School update-

Two public hearings will be held regarding the possible change of CKCS start time to 8:30.  The Governing Council has sent a letter to the transportation committee citing their concerns.  At letter informing the CKCS parents of these meetings will also be sent out.  The meetings are as follows:

1.        At Badger Ridge Middle School- Monday, March 26^th, 2001 from 7-9 P.M.

2.        At Savannah Oaks Middle School- Wednesday, March 28^th, 2001 from 7-9 P.M.

·         Construction will begin on Highway M and Cross Country road as soon as the weather changes.  This will also change the parking lot flow because the North entrance will be blocked off.  A Map will be distributed to parents ASAP when available.

·         The hiring committee is proceeding with a search for a 7^th Grade teacher (for the expanded class next year.)  The posting will close soon and the committee hopes to have a candidate soon.

·         The lottery for kindergarten and otherCKCS student positions for 2001-02 was conducted last week.  There are still a fewngs in first and seventh grade.

P.A.S.S. update-

·         P.A.S.S. delivered the signed contract to Gregg Miller today.

Parent Round Table Events

·         The Science Fair and Share will take place March 16 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. in the Auxiliary Gym and Step Room.  The experiments will be set up on table Friday during the day so that classrooms may view them.  There are approximately 120 experiments that will be presented.  Food will also be available at the event.

·         The Book Fair will take place simultaneously to the Science Fair.  Viewing and purchasing for all BRMS and CKCS Middle School students will occur on Wednesday.  Viewing for CKCS elementary students on Thursday and purchasing on Friday.

·         The Spring Program and International Night are planned for Friday, April 27.  Volunteers are needed!

Results of the Parent Round Table Fundraising and Event Survey were shared.  A table of the collated results is not yet ready.  Eric Bayler commented that maybe next year, the PRT should consider another night besides Friday night for events.  Patti Kermicle stated that Friday nights were convenient and allowed parents to attend.  She felt a weeknight is difficult to have events for elementary aged children because it disrupts bedtime routines.  Parents also had comments on the survey regarding the timing of fundraisers (there were a lot at the beginning of the year.)

Many parents commented on the survey that they were unaware of the different items that the fundraising dollars were used to purchase (Student Assistance Fund, Cultural Arts, Mini-Grants).  It was noted that the PRT should do a better job of publicizing their assistance (even though it is noted in the Courier, and the Student Handbook).

 

Recruitment is proceeding for P.A.S.S. and the Governing Council Parent volunteers.  The Parent round Table is sending out a letter to each parent describing the positions available.  Hopefully, the forms will be sent back in April.  Elections will occur in May if more people request positions than there are spots available.  Notices will also be put in the Verona Press, and the Fitchburg Star.

 

The next meeting will be changed to April 2, 2001 from 6:30-7:30 P.M. in the LMC at CKCS due to Spring Break.  The meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.

Submitted by Sandy Hoel            

 

Meeting April 2, 2001

 

Read mission statement

 

Treasurer’s report:  (on file with Peggy in office)

            -We took cash instead of vouchers from Bookfair this time

-Expenses paid this month were for display cases, African dance event, film and developing, and the expenses for the Science Fair

School update:

            -Roadwork begins April 9 instead of April 2

            -Greg not here tonight

PASS:

            -Doing well interviewing 7^th grade science teacher

            -Decision is this Wednesday

            -Posted 1 year job for Susan Cramer’s leave

            -Finalizing FTE

-Next year we will have health room aid.  Central Office should provide Aid for us.

-Greg and John S. doing teacher evaluations, it was questioned why John S. is doing teacher evaluations.  Ask Greg?

-Shared services meeting to be held with Dr. Mowen.  This meeting is to determine next years shared services and who pays and to be assured we get what we paid for.  It has not been clearly written down who gets what for what.

-Secretarial overtime was discussed.  There is no OT pay.  The work hours are 7:15-3:45. That’s it.  We are about $3,600.00 over budget this year on paid overtime.  We plan to take a closer look at job responsibilities and descriptions to make sure we are prepared for next year.

-Money from fund raising to go for helping buy books and things that don’t make budget was discussed.  How does the PRT feel about helping defray these costs? Increased workbook fee was mentioned. It was asked that we think about other possible funding sources.

Events:

-Science Fair: Feed back encouraged.  We’d like to see more teachers involved.  We had a good turnout, about 200 people.  100 projects.  We discussed possibly revamping for next year.  We need to charge more for food.

-BookFair: Maggie McCardell chaired event. Generally, we wished others in Middle School got more involved. We talked to Scholastic to get better Middle School books. 

-International Night:  Karen C. said we are on schedule for April 27 event.  We need volunteers.

-TV turnoff week: April 30-May 3, It was discussed if the recognition should be individual or classroom.  The group agreed that the classroom or team recognition would mean more.  Think about whether we do this next year or not.

 

Governing Council and PASS Election:  We’d like more nominations.

 

Transition committee: MK Zimbrick talking with consultant. Discussions continue.

 

Next year:

-It was decided to do 2 book fairs that correspond with an event.  Possibly spring event with other book fair.

            -Please think about several questions for next year? 

                        -Do we have too many events?

                        -Do we like doing events on Friday?

                        -Do we consider family scheduling enough?

                        -Should we combine Art Fair and Science Fair?

Adjourned 7:39

 

Minutes written and submitted by Karen Christianson 5/14/01

 

May 14, 2001

 

6:32 meeting begins

 

Mission statement is read

 

Introductions

 

Pass on consent agenda because we just received last months minutes.

 

T report: A copy is on file with Peg in CKCS office

            Gail reviewed proposed budget.  Budget is still in DRAFT form.

 

School update:  Greg Anderson

            -Road construction progressing slowly

            -We will on have the one entrance into school

-Board has voted and the later start time is a done deal, concerns remain about childcare, lunch time management, will consider reinstating AM recess. 

            -Staff has expressed interest in having AM recess reinstated.

-The major emphasis continues to be the maintenance of the academic structure of our program.

            -Related arts will continue with Mon-Thurs schedule.

-Space issue remains, but talks with John Berge are continuing.  The goal remains to keep all Middle Schoolers in own wing.  Details will follow.

 

Office area will be reorganized.  We need more square footage to run CKCS program.  This also includes how to house DT kids.

 

Playground equipment:  Photos passed around showing small area for children to play.  A possible hazard with the blacktop edge and the dirt turns to mud very quickly with any moisture.  We formed a small committee to review playground regulations, review what other Verona schools have, and propose a new solution or CKCS children.  Karen Christianson and Pat McCormack will start the investigation and ask for help as needed.  Pat Krantz suggested asking Country View their process fro getting playground equipment.

 

Jason Maag, CKCS gym teacher is working to get our kids into large gym and not always Aux. Gym. 

 

Indoor recess:  About 20 days out of school year children are inside for recess.  Classroom usage seems to work best for children but coverage is issue.  This needs further discussion. 

 

Q:  Is there a target date for scheduling and space issues? A: End of month

 

Teacher evaluations:  We are a bit behind but Greg is doing them all himself.

 

Summer school: Chris Uelmen is getting it going.

 

PASS Update:

We have a signed copy of contract.  Copies are available in office and will be on website.

 

International Night:  Fine time, may change time every other year so people that preferred day event are considered. 

 

Staff appreciation:  went very well

TV turn off week: Culvers donated free ice cream

 

Governing Council and PASS elections:

80 ballots out of 206 returned, which is 39%.  This is disappointing involvement.  Question was asked how we could get involvement rate higher.  Possibly have ballots at “spring event”.  Let us know if you have any ideas.  It was commented that the bios on each candidate was well done.  The terms of members is staggered over next 2 years,

 

PRT needs volunteers.  Volunteer list coming home tomorrow in backpack express.

 

PRT budget discussed.

Governing Council asked if PRT could pay for AV media plus Weekly Reader.  We decided book fair monies would go directly for this cause.

 

Fall fundraiser:  Sally Foster will be primary fundraiser.  We need to emphasize that this is our primary fund raiser and we wont be asking parents for any other major fund raiser.  We wont be doing Entertainment Books next year. 

 

Student Assist Fund:  PRT gives to school for families who need help during difficult times.  This has included many different things.  It was asked to see what and how the district pays for these types of things, particularly alternate transportation.  What is the district policy on these unique situations?

 

Next PRT meeting is June 11, 2001 6:30-7:30

 

Adjourned 7:37pm

 

Minutes written and submitted by Karen Christianson