Board of Directors

Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc.

May 26, 2015

Minutes

ATTENDANCE

Officers and DirectorsSTAFF

Tom Levengood, ChairPaul Galloway, Principal

Myra Choate, Vice ChairLinda Brand, Recorder

Ron McDonough, TreasureGuest

Linda Wilson, DirectorLori Meggison

  1. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Levengood at 3:15 PM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015.
  2. A motion was made by Mr. McDonough, seconded by Mrs. Wilson and carried to approve the April 28th board minutes and the amendment of item (c) on page 2 under Principal’s Report to read Sandra Ford.
  1. Old Business:
  1. Mr. Galloway introduced Lori Meggison as the parent elected voting board member.
  2. Sarah Peace was voted by the staff to be the teacher liaison on the board.
  3. Teacher evaluations have been completed and sent down town.
  4. During the next school year, complimentary breakfast will be available to all students at the Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, however all parents will be required to completethe forms necessary to participate in the free and reduced lunch program.
  5. The newer computer server has been order and will be installed as soon as school is out.
  1. Principal’s Report:
  1. Mr. Galloway informed the board that Mrs. Carol Bartz tenderedher resignation. Thanked her for her many years of good service to MSAS.
  2. Mr. Galloway asked the board for a motion to approve the process of acquiring a new ESE Teacher. A Motion was then made by Linda Wilson, seconded by Myra Choate and carried.
  3. Because of Mrs. Jolly’s busy schedule, the dedication of the building in her honor has been postponed until the upcoming school year.
  4. Mr. Galloway and Mrs. Chioffe continue to working with Mrs. Edna Bailey from Oasis on transportation for the food service program. Oasis is considering the purchase a van to provide the transportation needed for the transport of the food and the return of the equipment for sanitization. The cost has not been work out with Mrs. Bailey yet, but should be minimal. MSAS is in the process of purchasing a hot box, plates, ice maker and refrigerator.
  5. Mr. Galloway, Mrs. Bartz, and Mrs. Brand met with the school board with the list of possible retentions for next year. The county’s policy for this school year is that all students in the elementary level will be promoted with the exception of the 3rd grade students who did not pass the Reading Portfolio test. NO exceptions will be made to hold back other students regardless of grades or attendance.
  6. The SAT Test was given to all 1st and 2nd grade students to set a benchmark for where they stand academically.
  7. Mr. Galloway asked the board to make a formal motion for Miriam Jolly to continue as the CEO for Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. Tom Levengood made the motion, seconded by Ron McDonough, and carried. Miriam Jolly will remain the CEO of Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc.
  8. Manatee School of Arts and Sciences, Inc. is in the process of purchasing the required curriculum by the county for the 2015-2016 school year. The school has purchased the Scholastic Social Studies and Science program. Science Fusion was ordered for 6th grade during the past year and will continue to be used. The 6th grade “Reading Wonders”still needs to be purchased.“Go Math” is being used by the county and we are hope to tie into the use of this program with the county in the near future.
  9. Kurt will be working with Mr. Galloway on putting together the required Road Maps.
  10. Academic plan to be voted on in the summer when the data has been released.
  11. Mr. Galloway approved the purchase of signs to be purchased and posted within the community to advertise the school in hopes this will to increase enrollment for the upcoming school year. Class Size Amendment states we can have 18-Kg, 1st grade, 2nd, and3rd grade students per class and 21 students in each 4th, and 5th grade class. He was unsure of the student ratio for 6th grade.
  12. The last masterpiece showcase will be this Friday at 9:00 AM.
  1. Treasure’s Report:
  1. Negative results from the previous month was due to insurance expense
  2. P&L $11,700 profit in April
  3. $5,000 was clean up items from negative numbers
  4. Year to Date $3,000 profit
  5. All other items are inline
  6. Capital Outlay books will be updated as soon as funds are available
  7. Katherine is on top of things and is preparing for the audit
  8. Motion was made by Myra Choate, seconded by Linda Wilson ad carried to accept the Treasure’s Report as presented
  1. General Discussion:
  1. Ron inquired as to whether Katherine will be returning next year if her niece and nephew leave. Mr. Galloway will investigate this to determine what her status will be.
  2. Linda Wilson inquired as to whether any one researches the curriculum before the County adopts it. Mr. Levengood explained the state recommends the publishers and that each district selects ultimately selects their curriculum after reviewing the states recommendations.
  3. Mr. Galloway informed the board that is was possible that our Speech and Language person might be leaving. Mrs. Brand suggested that Mr. Galloway check with Children’s Therapy Associates since they are our providers for OT services and they offer speech services.
  4. Mr. Levengood welcomed Mrs. Meggison and explained that all board meetings are public meetings but some of the discussions may be confidential regarding staff, student, and parent names. Mr. Levengood briefly reviewed the Sunshine law.
  5. Mr. Galloway thanked the board for their service and wished those leaving the board well. Mr. Levengood, Mrs. Choate, and Mr. Morlock resigned their positions on the board.
  1. No Public Discussion: None
  2. Mr. Levengood called for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 4:15 PM.The motion was made by Linda Wilson, seconded by Myra Choate and carried.
  3. The first meeting of the Board of Directors for the 2015-2016 will be announced at a later date when the academic school calendar for 2015-2016 is published.

Respectfully Submitted

Linda Brand

Recorder

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