The Cannon River STEM School: November 24, 2008
Name / Responsibility / emailP / Shannon Arbuckle / Director / Shannon <>
A / Gary Engstrom / Secretary /
P / Erica Zweifel / Chair / 'Erica Zweifel ' <
P / Catherine McBride / Director /
P / Laura Geissler / Director /
P / Penny Kelly / Director /
A / Steve Dess / Sponsor Rep /
Call to order, 4:38 p.m by Erica
Agenda
1)Motion: Laura Geissler moved, Penny Kelly second: to let Rob Hardy, prospective board member participate in discussions as he wished. Motion carries
2)Motion: Catherine McBride, moved, Penny Kelly second: To approve minutes as submitted. Motion carries.
3)Public comment period – none
4)Training Reports:
a)MN Department of Education Report – Laura Geissler
i)Information: Three Documents were compiled and presented by Laura
(a)CharterSchool Development
(b)CharterSchool Admissions Policy
(c) CharterSchool Curriculum Development
ii)Laura Geissler agrees to delegate and organize policy development. Laura will work with Gary Engstrom and Penny Kelly on Procurement Policy.
b)Audobon Training - Erica Zweifel
i)Information: Highlights included: Strategic Board Planning and Evaluation, Networking, Grant opportunities, Nature Walk
5)Committee Reports
a)Budget
i)Information: Penny Kelly provided a federal grant overview and revenue/expenditure form.
ii)Information: Penny Kelly set up a meeting to explore a contract service for financial outsourcing with Mike Pocrnich of Beltz, Kes, Darling & Associates on Monday, Dec 1st at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend
iii)Information: 501c3 status: Gary is working on this. Laura will communicate with him on needed policies.
b)Facilities
i)Information: Lease for office has not yet been signed and we do not have a mailbox key at this time
ii)Information: Meet onsite in Dundas this Tuesday morning at 10:45with Bob Engstrom. All board members welcome.
c)Hiring
i)Information: Contract with Kevin is ready but we do not have E&O insurance yet. Catherine McBride contacted Northfield Insurance but has not heard back. Insurance may be available through MSBA.
ii)Motion: Shannon Arbuckle moved, and Catherine McBride second: join MSBA. Motion carries.
iii)Action: Penny Kelley will call to join MSBA right away and get E&O insurance through them.
6)Intern Report - None
7)Application Report – None
8)Board Sponsor Report - None
9)December 6th Open House
a)Motion: Laura Geissler moved, and Shannon Arbuckle second: ask Sil to design a program for the children at the open house for payment of $300. Motion carries.
b)InformationLaura Geissler will edit posters and send them to Shannon Arbuckle. Shannon will print and put up posters. Rob Hardy will write notice for Northfield.org. Shannon Arbuckle will write press release for local newspapers. Erica Zweifel will send out stolafextra and release to interested families.
10)Announcements
a)Motion: Erica Zweifel moved and Catherine second: Add Rob Hardy to the CRSS Board. Motion carries.
b)Information: Laura Geissler suggested that in the future we spend some time defining our individual board roles.
11)Next Meeting : December 6th following the open house at Just Foods Coop meeting room.
12)Motion: Catherine moved and Penny second: Adjourn meeting
Respectfully submitted,
Shannon Arbuckle