Past Board Minutes

November 2006

Members Present:
(Board Members absent marked with *)
Richard Hess (Chair)
Jon Hokanson
Mark Lokhorst (Treasurer)
Henrik Lyder
Patti Quinn
Bob Ruud (Secretary)*
Deana Siekmann
Liesl Taylor*
Beth Wilson*
Sherry Wolfe

(Since Bob Ruud was absent, these minutes were taken by Deana Siekmann.)

Non-Members Present: Randi Shapiro

Parent Forum: There were no non-board parents present.

Meeting called to order by Richard Hess at 6:18 PM.

Previous minutes: 

Under Building Company, delete period at end of line 1 (after consultant).  D. Siekmann was absent.  Under Governance, delete indented paragraph (appears to be from Sept. minutes).

P. Quinn moved, S. Wolfe seconded. Passed.

Governance:

R. Hess will propose a standing agenda for the WLS board to use.  It will feature an area for special items to be tagged on.

Finance:

There was a discussion about the why we look at our finances from a monthly perspective when it can be misleading.  H. Lyder voiced support of continued analysis in that way since it will be our first indication that the budget may be off and is an area of concern.  The Finance committee will pursue.

The student budget is steady although the Middle School is anticipating the loss of 2 students. 

Randi suggested that Board Members consider attending Finance Training on 12/8/06.  She will forward Board Members more information.

Personnel:

Randi continues to search for an early program supervisor.  Instead of advertising, WLS is currently employing Carmen Marshall and Dan O’Brien.  Randi suggested that staff and administration re-evaluate this position.

Curriculum/Programs:  No report.

Building Company:

The Building Company needs to meet to assign positions: CEO, CFO, and Secretary.

Jeff Brinkman is asking for a report from Brandon English about the status of the building deterioration issues.

New Construction:

There is a meeting on 12/4/06 at 7:00 p.m. to evaluate WLS and JMS building needs.  Deb Rathman will be in attendance. 

OSHA:  No report

Facilities:  No Report

Technology:  No report.

Communication/Hospitality/Volunteers:  No report.           

Fundraising: The Fall Festival was a success.  Final profit amount is not available yet.  The committee is preparing for the possibility of a Mindware fundraiser.  The Spring Shindig is set for late April (P. Quinn wasn’t sure of the exact date).  The Sally Foster fundraiser was successful, raising $3500.00. 

R. Shapiro reported that a foundation which has granted money to the school before (and which has requested they not be publicly announced as the donor) invited WLS to apply for additional grant money.  R. Shapiro applied on 11/1/06 and is awaiting a reply.                               

Committees are encouraged to keep an updated binder of planning/events/ records for future committees to access.

WLS Board recognizes and thanks the families who contributed to the delicious lunch for staff on Friday, November 3, the full day of conferences.

Next meeting:  12/18/06 at 6:15 p.m.  Board requested that the secretary ensure the website reflect this date. 

P. Quinn moved to adjourn; M. Lokhorst seconded. Motion carried. Meeting closed at 7:05 p.m.