Cottonwood Valley Charter School

Governing Council

February 13, 2002

 

I.          Call meeting to order                                                            5 minutes                   Mary

 

II.          Pledge of Allegiance                                                            5 minutes                   All

 

III.         Ascertain quorum                                                                  5 minutes                   Mary

            Present—Norm Reid, Keith Elder, Jeanne Gacanich, Frances Deters,

Dolores Griego, Mary Dwyer

 

IV.        Reading and Approval of Agenda                                      10 minutes                 All

            Motion to approve agenda.  All Ayes

 

V.        Approve minutes of 1/9 & 12/12                                         10 minutes                 Jill

            Minutes are not available-tabled until next meeting

 

VI.        Department Reports                                                

            A.        Administrator’s Report                                             20 minutes                 Dolores

 

Dolores reported 110 students.  We are getting lots of kindergarten and seventh grade applicants.  Lujan Building goes to Planning & Zoning February 20th, then to City Council on March 4th. The discipline policy is being worked on.  The policy is not changing-just the punishments.  Next meeting will be February 19th at CVCS.  Dolores would like a matrix with everything documented.  Student Council is sponsoring Readers Across America on March 1st.  VIP’s from community will come in and read during the day.  Three teachers will attend the Core Knowledge Training in Nashville, March 7-9.  Nancy, Dawn, and Lilian.  March 29 deadline for new students.  We need to send out a letter of intent for all current students.

 

B.        Student Council Report                                            5 minutes                   Sohaib

Sohaib Soliman reported on a proposed Student Council fundraiser dance at the Lujan Building.  The March 1st reading program will kick off with Mrs. Tripp reading a Dr. Seuss book at morning flag.  Sixth graders will read to K/1 and Fourth & Fifth will bring books they love to share.

 

C.  Business Report                                                 10 minutes                 Mary Cox

Mary talked about the hiring of MPower and Domingo Sanchez’ help.  Domingo has started new P.O. system.  Mary has spent days sorting and organizing.  Domingo will write all the checks with Mary D. and Dolores signing.  Mary Cox will be petty cash custodian.  $100 petty cash will be available.  Mary will work on developing a procedure manual.  SUG number from the state-$571,000.00.  Don’t lose money when the year rolls over.  Dolores reported $15,000 for Title I.  $14,000 Federal money for special ed.  Title IV-$6,000.

 

VII.  Correspondence & Announcements

            A.  Personnel Law Class

            Dolores will attend.  Any other board member?  Maybe Mary.

 

VII.       Old Business                                                            

            A.  Lunch Program

 

Jill reported statements are going out tomorrow.  Jeanne said the contract is coming from Dave @ Chartwells.  We need this contract to finish our application for Federal funds.

 

B.  Task Force

Task Force is recommending seventh grade.  Add fifth classroom building and open one classroom for special ed/library.  No split classes 2002-2003 school year.  A vote was taken about adding seventh grade.  All ayes.  Discussed requirements for a seventh grade teacher.

 

C.  Legislative Issues

Asked for $400,000.  No news.  No negative Charter School Legislation.

 

D.  Gifted Program

Cheryl stated that Jay will have an IEP workshop with gifted student’s parents February 27, 7:00pm, at the school.  Robin will be invited to come.

 

E.  Wireless Internet

No news.  Glen is getting a bid on installation.

 

F.  Blinds for classrooms

These will be purchased at a later date.

 

VIII.  New Business

A.  Full day kindergarten

 

Frances asked about funding for full day kindergarten.  Robin says Charter Schools may not qualify but CVCS would offer full day kindergarten with half-day funding.

 

B.  Spring Budget Workshop

 

Dolores and Mary will go.  State Department of Education will put it on.  $45.00 per person.  CVCS will pay with Federal Training Money.

 

C.  Parent Work Day

 

Jeanne told Sohaib to report to Student Council that the parents will work on covering the ramp area.  Two security lights are going to be added at a price of $12/month (each).

 

D.  Science Club

 

Jeanne mentioned the Science Club.  Chandra Majumdar’s husband may lead club.  How do we get MESA started for the seventh grade?

 

E.  Julia Calbert-Baca’s resignation

 

Julia resigned for health reasons.  The Governing Council needs to recruit another council member.

 

F.  MPower

 

Contract with MPower for bookkeeping services.  Motion to approve final contract with MPower for $11,917.58 for services through June 30, 2002.  ($1986.26 monthly).  A vote was taken.  All ayes.

 

IX.  Public Forum

           

Keith Elder reported that he was embarrassed by a teacher blowing her whistle at the Roundhouse.  Jeanne said that next year we can’t take picket signs to the Roundhouse.  Signs must be handheld.  Amanda Gallegos said the teachers need more notice for field trips.  Glen complained that it was in the newsletter before the teachers were notified.  Mary Dwyer said that was not a board issue.

 

X.  Executive session

            A.  Personnel matters

XI.  Public Session

           

Ed Ericksen, Eva Greenwood, and Margaret Raatz were approved as substitutes.  John Savadra was approved at a substitute custodian.

XII.  Adjourn