Northfield School of Arts and Technology
School Board Monthly Meeting
November 11, 2010
6:30 pm
ARTech at 1719 Cannon Road, Northfield
1. Call meeting to order at 6:40 pm
2. Verified a quorum: Present were Tim Goodwin, Chris B. Tam Prichard, Maria Musachio, Janine Nelson, Lisa Malecha, Jan Rohwer
Additionally present: Simon Tyler (director), Rebecca McMullen (business manager), Ginger Coleman (student representative)
3. Janine N. moved to approve agenda, second by Chris B., approved unanimously.
4. Approve Minutes of October 14, 2010
5. Speaker's Corner: No speakers.
6. Consent Agenda: None
7. Elect School Board Officers: Maria Musachio was nominated for Secretary to the board. Moved to approve appointment by Lisa M., seconded by Tim G., approved unanimously.
8. Reports
(a) Finance Committee and Financial Report presented by Janine N.:
Bank reconciliation report, Grants and fundraising review, annual and upcoming financial due dates, Expenditure/Revenue report, board Expenditures Comparison report, cash flow report, discussion of expenses.
(b) Board Chair Report by Tam Prichard:
Strategic Planning committees: chairs of committees named, Paula Forbes is available as a consultant and for Board Training, Board training for new Board members must be arranged., recommendation to revise the Board Action Calendar.
(c) School Director Report by Simon Tyler:
i. Enrollment and Waiting Lists
ii. Curricular Initiatives
iii. Staffing Updates: Tami Kasch-Flugum will return from family leave on 11/15/10.
iv. Building Status: Gas leak required building evacuation Nov. 9th.
v. External Relations (Northfield School District, MDE, community, etc.)
vi. Professional Development
vii. Status of Academic and Non-Academic Goals
(d) Committee Report:
Arts Committee and Facilities Committee by Jan Rohwer: Arts committee wrote a proposal for an artist in residence, a pilot program for 4th quarter.
Facilities Committee is working on building lease negotiation with landlord. Board has been updated on landlord’s proposal of $14per sq. ft. for existing bldg. and $9/sq. ft. for expansion. Consultant recommended $11/sq. ft. as a going market rate. Board encourages the Facilities Committee to negotiate with the landlord for a lease.
9. Discussion and Action Items:
10.
(a) Transfer of names for as a signer for checks from Joe Pahr to Lisa Malecha.
Maria Musachio moved that Lisa Malecha become a signer for school’s bank account, and that Joe Pahr be removed as signer for school’s bank account.
Janine Nelson seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
(b) Director Evaluation – Communications Committee will come up with a director evaluation process to be used in the spring.
11. Announcements:
(a) Open House: November 14, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
(b) Conferences: November 15 – 16
(c) Thanks-Give!: November 19 at 7:00 pm
(d) Students are not in attendance on conference days 11/15 and 11/16.
12. Motion to Adjourn by Jan R., seconded by Lisa M., passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03pm
Submitted by Maria Musachio
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