School Board Meeting Minutes

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Work Session
Odyssey Charter School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
May 6, 2003
4:30 P.M.

Call to Order                        The meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m.

Roll Call                                The following board members were present: Jeni Holm, Rick Fletcher, John Sedey, Kari Mitchell, Janice Sandberg, Steve Skramstad, David Rand and Susan Dougherty. Ex parte members Mary Beth Frank and Ed Kossmann were also present.

Acceptance of Agenda        NA

Approval of Minutes            NA

Community Comments       NA

Consent Agenda                  NA

Old Business                    NA

New Business         Finance

Judith Darling presented the attached financial information. She gave a presentation on the financial condition of Odyssey and she explained how to read the financial statements the board will be receiving from Designs for Learning.

Lunch Program

Food service options were discussed. Several different options are available to Odyssey. There are other catering services available, and Janice Sandberg stated she is considering some other proposals.

Transportation

Transportation costs were discussed, as costs will be going up for next school year. Transportation options such as charging for bus service and utilizing Osseo bussing in a different way were discussed.

Balanced budget

Janice Sandburg asked Ed Kossmann to bring a balanced budget to the next regular board meeting.

Adjournment:            The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Next meetings:       Regular meeting to be held Wednesday, May 21st  at 6:30pm.