The Genesee Community Charter School

The Genesee Community Charter School

Board of Trustee Meeting Minutes

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Members Present: Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie, Michelle Erklenz-Watts, Michele Hannagan, MarciaJoy, Harry Pierre-Philippe, Martin Presberg, Mark Schiesser, Bridget Shumway, AnnMarieSpinney, Tracy Walker, Lisa Wing

Members Absent: Stacey Cicero-Ryan,William Gargan,Alexis Stubbe

Legal Counsel: George DesMarteau

Bridget Shumway called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Bridget commented that the NYS Ed Dept. visit went smoothly.

Minutes

Motion 141112.1

Upon motion of Marcia Joy, and duly seconded by Harry Pierre-Philippe,

RESOLVED, that the minutes of the October 8, 2014 meeting of the Board of Trustees be and the same hereby are approved as presented with all noted corrections.

Voting in the Affirmative: Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie, Michelle Erklenz-Watts, MicheleHannagan, MarciaJoy, Harry Pierre-Philippe, Martin Presberg, Mark Schiesser, BridgetShumway, AnnMarieSpinney, Tracy Walker, Lisa Wing

Voting in the Negative: None

Members Absent: Stacey Cicero-Ryan,William Gargan,Alexis Stubbe

Motion 141112.1 passed 11 to 0

Teacher Presentation

The Kindergarten Teachers Melissa Fredericks and Kerri Gonzales shared how to work with our youngest students to teach them structure, routines, and the beginning concepts of community.

IRS Form 990

Motion 141112.2

Upon motion of Michele Hannagan, and duly seconded by Marcia Joy

RESOLVED, that the School’s Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, having been presented and reviewed, is hereby approved for filing.

Voting in the Affirmative: Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie, Michelle Erklenz-Watts, MicheleHannagan, MarciaJoy, Harry Pierre-Philippe, Martin Presberg, Mark Schiesser, BridgetShumway, AnnMarieSpinney, Tracy Walker, Lisa Wing

Voting in the Negative: None

Members Absent: Stacey Cicero-Ryan,William Gargan,Alexis Stubbe

Motion 141112.2 passed 11 to 0

School Leader Report

Lisa went to Washington, DC to accept the School’s Blue Ribbon award.
(We are only the 4th charter school in NYS to receive this award)

The site seminar went well. There were only 40 attendees (24 from EL registration). This number is lower than in the past.

The NYS ED Dept. visit, part of the charter renewal process, went well. They had no significant questions or concerns.

Lisa shared two samples of Expedition plans to show the breadth and depth of the planning and how they incorporate the Common Core standards.

6th Grade is studying issues related to food sustainability. This is an effort toward Green Ribbon School status. Students are learning about ancient foodways, foods' global footprint, and ways to encourage both healthy and sustainable food production and consumption. They will travel to Virginia Beach for the National Green Schools Conference in March.

Financial

The budget and balance sheets, as of September 30, 2014, were reviewed and discussed. There were no major concerns noted.

Fund-Raising – we have raised in excess of $300,000 to date in our capital campaign

Rent – We are currently paying RMSC $22/sq. ft for our space. Comparable space in the community is renting for $9/sq ft. Discussions regarding this discrepancy are currently underway.

Board Meeting Date

There are numerous conflicts on the scheduled Board meeting on December 10, 2014. Since there is little pressing business it was suggested that the December meeting be cancelled rather than trying to reschedule during the busy holiday season.

Motion 141112.3

Upon motion of Lisa Wing, and duly seconded by Marcia Joy

RESOLVED, that the meeting of this Board scheduled for December 10, 2014 be cancelled.

Voting in the Affirmative: Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie, Michelle Erklenz-Watts, Michele Hannagan, MarciaJoy, Harry Pierre-Philippe, Martin Presberg, Mark Schiesser, Bridget Shumway, AnnMarieSpinney, Tracy Walker, Lisa Wing

Voting in the Negative: None

Members Absent: Stacey Cicero-Ryan,William Gargan,Alexis Stubbe

Motion 141112.3 passed 11 to 0

Motion to Adjourn

Motion 141112.4

Upon motion of Lisa Wing, and duly seconded by Marcia Joy

RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned.

Voting in the Affirmative: Kathleen DaBoll-Lavoie, Michelle Erklenz-Watts, Michele Hannagan, MarciaJoy, Harry Pierre-Philippe, Martin Presberg, Mark Schiesser, Bridget Shumway, AnnMarieSpinney, Tracy Walker, Lisa Wing

Voting in the Negative: None

Members Absent: Stacey Cicero-Ryan,William Gargan,Alexis Stubbe

Motion 141112.4 passed 11 to 0

Respectfully Submitted,

Tracy Walker - Board Secretary

Board Minutes 11/12/2014