Northfield School of Arts and Technology
School Board Meeting Minutes
October 13, 2011
1. Call meeting to order at 6:39pm.
2. Verify Quorum: Tammy Prichard, Tim Goodwin, Chris Bashor, Jake Roberts, Maria Musachio, Jan Rohwer. Also attending: Ryan Krominga, Lori Urke, Rebecca McMullen
3. Motion to approve Agenda: Tim Goodwin, second Jan Rohwer, approved unanimously.
4. Motion to approve Minutes of September 15, 2011, Tim Goodwin, second Jake Roberts, approved unanimously
5. Motion to approve Minutes of September 28, 2011: Tim Goodwin, second Jake Roberts, approved unanimously.
6. Speaker's Corner: Lori Urke thanked ARTech for the opportunity to present a lesson as a Community Expert, and let us know she has received an award for her work.
7. Consent Agenda: None
8. Reports
(a) Financial Report: Rebecca McMullen reported that the financial audit, completed Sept. 22nd, went well and no problems were brought to her attention by the auditor. Review of the revised 2012 budget detailed adjustments that reflect changes in financial balances. Fund balance for the current budget is $27,375 which is on track to meet the Board's mandated fund balance requirement for 2012. Motion to approve the revised budget: Chris Bashor, second Jan Rohwer, approved unanimously.
(b) Director Report: Annual Report, authored by director Ryan Krominga, presented to the Board. The Annual Report was presented to the Northfield School Board last Mon. The annual report highlights ARTech's educational program, student demographics, school finances, and MCA and Graduation Standards test statistics.
(c) Chair Report: None
(d) Committee Reports: Art Committee has not met yet this year. Committee will be recruiting new members now. The committee would like to focus on writing a grant called "Arts Learning", offered through the MN State Arts Board. The grant would fund an Artist in Residence program and is due Sept. 2012.
(e) Student Report: None
9. Discussion and Action Items:
(a) Motion by Tim Goodwin to certify election results from Oct. 4th that elected Anne Klawiter/teacher to a 2 year term, Sheri Acosta/parent to a 3 year term, Laura Stelter/community member to a 3 year terms to the ARTech School Board, second Jan Rohwer, approved unanimously.
(b) Self-Study discussion led by Ryan Krominga, director. ARTech will be applying for renewal of their charter during this school year. A request was made for board members to assist with staff interviews, information gathering, and report writing. Anne Klawiter, Sheri Acosta, Olivia Paulson and Tim Goodwin volunteered to assist with this process.
(c) Name change discussion led by Anne Klawiter. The name ARTech may not clearly reflect what we do well. We might find a name that improves our ability to market ourselves more effectively and that will improve our recognition in this community. Motion to charge Anne Klawiter with bringing discussion of a name change to the ARTech staff and to report back to the Board at November Board meeting, second Chris Bashor, approved unanimously.
(d) New Board members Sheri Acosta, Anne Klawiter, and Laura Stelter are welcomed as newly elected ARTech School Board members. Olivia Paulsen is welcomed as a non-voting student representative. Than you to Maria Musachio, Chris Bashor, and Lisa Malecha who will be retiring from the Board this month.
10. Announcements:
(a) 11th grade PSAT – October 12
(b) No School October 20-21 – Education MN Conference
(c) Presentation Night – October 27 at 6:30 pm
(d) No School, teacher work day – October 28
(e) Early Release for Conferences – November 3
(f) Thanks-Give – November 18
(g) Next Board Meeting – November 10
11. Motion to adjourn Jan Rohwer , second Maria Musachio, approved unanimously.
Adjourn at 8:47
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Northfield School of Arts and Technology
School Board Monthly Meeting Agenda
October 13, 2011
6:30 pm
ARTech at 1719 Cannon Road, Northfield
1. Call meeting to order
2. Verify Quorum
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve Minutes of September 15, 2011
5. Approve Minutes of September 28, 2011
6. 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.
7. Consent Agenda: None
8. Reports
(a) Financial Report
(b) Director Report: Annual Report
(c) Chair Report: None
(d) Committee Reports: Art Committee
(e) Student Report: None
9. Discussion and Action Items:
(a) Certify election results
(b) Self-study discussion
(c) Name change discussion
(d) New member orientation & board manuals
10. Announcements:
(a) 11th grade PSAT – October 12
(b) No School (Education Minnesota) – October 20 - 21
(c) Presentation Night – October 27 at 6:30 pm
(d) No School – October 28
(e) Early Release for Conferences – November 3
(f) Next Board Meeting – November 10
(g) Thanks-Give – November 18
11. Adjourn
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