Past Board Minutes

October 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*

Non-Members Present: Randi Shapiro

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

Meeting called to order by Richard Hess at 6:20 PM.

Minutes from the September meeting were read. Henrik made a motion to accept the minutes. Liesl seconded. All approved.

Finance: Randi distributed the report documents. The current income is slightly above expense on the fiscal year.

There was a proposal to accept a Fund Balance and Deficit Budget Policy (see attached).  Mark made a motion to accept the proposal as stated. Beth seconded. All approved.

Grant: Beth described a technology grant that she would like to apply for, on behalf of the school. The grant is for $1500, and it would be spent on educational hardware or software. The board voiced support for applying for the grant.

Governance:

Board Member to be added (parent): There was confirmation and brief discussion regarding the open position. All members were encouraged to think of parents who would be willing to serve.

Fundraising: No report.

Personnel: Randi reported that the search continues for a supervisor of before-school care. The program is being covered by staff stepping in, at this point.

Curriculum/Programs: Conferences are coming up soon. They are scheduled for November 3 and 4, and in the following week, for the most part.

Building Company: Randi gave an update on the status of the moisture damage to the floor. A consultant was called to do an inspection and is in the process of writing a report.

Siding: Henrik reported that the manufacturer is supposed to be coming out to inspect damage in the siding due to water absorption.

John Nielsen, engaged as our building project Owner’s Representative, had come out and inspected the situation. His take was that it was an installation or product defect problem. The case is now pending inspection by the manufacturer. 

Building Project: The committee will schedule a meeting before the end of the year.

OSHA: No report.

Fundraising: Fall Festival is coming up October 27. There are games and a book fair.

Technology: Henrik and Bob reported that there are two important projects underway: We have a SonicWall unit in place as our content filter and firewall, and it needs upgrading; that is underway (there will be a $300+ cost for that). Also, we are updating/converting the old Linux system on a hard drive which we haven’t been using, and will begin to use it as a file server for back-up, primarily.

Communication/Hospitality/Volunteers: No report.

Calendar Review: Routine items reviewed. Note pending confirmation of Building Project Committee and Board Member Manual Review meetings.

Confirmation of date and time of next meeting: November 20, 2006. Note: Bob will be absent and Beth will take the minutes.

Mark made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Patti seconded. All approved.

Respectfully submitted by Bob Ruud, Board Secretary. These minutes are distributed electronically to board members who have email, on paper to those who don’t. A paper copy is filed in the master file in Bob’s office. A copy is also available in the WLS office.