Northfield School of Arts and Technology
School Board Monthly Meeting Agenda
August 11, 2011
6:30 pm
ARTech at 1719 Cannon Road, Northfield
1. Call meeting to order at 6:43pm
2. Verify Quorum
PRESENT: Jake Roberts, Chris Bashor, Tammy Prichard, Jan Rohwer,Lisa Malecha, Janine Nelson
Additionally present: Rebecca McMullen (Business Manager), Ryan Krominga (Director)
3. Approve Agenda
Motion to approve: Janine Nelson
Second: Jan Rohwer
Motion passed: unanimous
4. Approve Minutes of June 9, 2011
Motion to approve: Jan Rohwer
Second: Chris Bashor
Motion passed: unanimous
5. Speaker's Corner: This is an opportunity for community members to address the ARTech School Board on subjects related to the school. Please limit comments to three minutes.
None
6. Consent Agenda: None
7. Reports
(a) Financial Report (see attached MN Dept of Ed State Aids Payment Schedule)
Rebecca presented the table, discussed the new payment schedule that was past during the special session of the state legislature. Holdback has moved from 30 to 40%. Rebecca believes that the new payment structure will benefit us in light of how we manage our finances. She also showed us a spreadsheet laying out month–by-month projections to illustrate that we will need to use the line of credit less.
(b) School Director Report (Report attached)
Review of current enrollment status, table on the report, 126 currently enrolled. After August 1st the director choose to over enroll a few grade levels (7th, 8th, 10th). Staff return August 25th. High school staff have been reviewing MN education standards to prepare for contract renewal. Handbook reviews occurring. New hire for high school math/advisor, Lindsey Nibbe. Have posted for a part-time Spanish and a full-time paraprofessional. Reviewed building status, slow start due to permit process as it relates to the government shutdown. Working with the construction company to help with attempting to minimize the impact on students when school starts. Ryan will bring a timeline to the next board meeting regarding to the renewal process. Authorizer will be out more frequently as a result of changes in Charter School Law.
(c) Chair Report (Report attached)
Board training, board member recruitment, policy committee, board committee involvement, board survey, and board retreat (check for dates).
(d) Committee Reports: None
(e) Student Report: None, will need a new student representative. Thanks to Ginger Coleman for her year of service to the board and her role for the students at ARTech.
8. Discussion and Action Items:
(a) Approve contract for Advisor/Math, Lindsey Nibbe, first year teacher working with Scott in Red.
Motion to approve: Lisa Malecha
Second: Jake Roberts
Motion passed: unanimous
(b) Formation of Policy Committee
Motion by Jan Rohwer that a policy committee be formed by the board.
Second: Janine Nelson
Motion passed: unanimous
(c) First Reading of Board Term by Laws Change; The term of office for parents and community members is 3 years. The term of office for licensed employees of the school is 2 years.
Discussion – hoping this will help with staff involvement on the board. Staff are more able to step in with their knowledge as an employee of the school.
(d) Approve Election Notice (see attached)
Motion to approve: Janine Nelson
Second: Jan Rohwer
Motion passed: unanimous
(e) Motion by Lisa Malecha to move the September meeting from the current September 8th date to the September 15th.
Second: Janine Nelson
Discussion regarding having only one meeting in August – review when setting calendar.
Motion passed: unanimous
(f) Lisa shared information regarding the Charter School Law Conference, see Lisa for details and copies of information if interested.
9. Announcements:
(a) New Student and Parent Orientation – August 23
(b) Next Meeting – August 25, 2011
(c) Goal Setting Conferences – August 29 - 31
(d) Family Picnic – September 1
(e) First Day of School – September 6
(f) Funding for Promise Fellow, ARTorg is willing to pay $3,000 toward this position. Lisa will be work with Ryan, Dave (from ARTorg), Zach Pruitt and others to create a draft of a plan.
(g) National Charter School Conference June of 2012 in Minnesota.
10. Adjourn at 8:14pm
Motion to approve: Jan Rohwer
Second: Janine Nelson
Motion passed: unanimous
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