School Board Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Wednesday, November 16, 2005
6:00 P.M.

Members in attendance: Rochelle Barclay, Susan Dougherty, John Sedey, Lori Bona, Julie Turner, Mike Auld, and Steve Skramstad. Judy Hinck attended as an ex officio member. Motions passed unanimously unless otherwise noted.

1. Call to order and roll call at 6:10 P.M.
    
2. Lori moved and Susan seconded to accept agenda. Voted on and passed.
    
3. Lori moved and Rochelle seconded to accept October minutes. Voted on and passed.
    
4. Committee Reports:
    
   1. Facilities – The possibility of purchasing this building was discussed. Jessica Driscoll reported in the committee’s discussion with Norm Chaffee it was estimated we could purchase this building for a cost of $270,114 per year plus maintenance. We are currently paying $379,500 annually. Jessica will contact Mr. Chaffee with questions from the Board.
       
   2. Technology – Did not report.
       
   3. CAC – Mike said they are working on the next fundraiser.
       
   4. School Improvement – John said they discussed the Annual Report, the school’s goals, Q Comp, and parent attendance at project nights.
       
   5. Human Resource – Rochelle said the committee discussed changing the dental plan for employees.
       
   6. Finance – Lori presented current financial information, and it appears our fund balance is in good shape.
       
   7. Marketing – Steve and Judy reported the committee is developing marketing plans.
       
5. Judy presented the Director’s Report. Enrollment is at 181 students, and we have applied to receive a Walton Grant.
    
6. Rochelle moved and Mike seconded to accept the Consent Agenda. It was voted on and passed. It included: payment of bills, including payroll; Ana Markowski contracted as an interpreter; and accepting an ATK Foundation gift of $336.
    
7. Julie Turner was elected and Steve Skramstad was re-elected to the Board last month as reviewed by board members. Lori moved and Mike seconded to accept the results of the election and request the ballots destroyed. Voted on and passed.
    
8. Election of officers was postponed to the December meeting due to the absence of board members. Committee assignments were as follows:

   Facilities – Julie
   Marketing – Steve
   CAC – Mike
   School Improvement – John
   Technology – Dave
   Human Resources – Rochelle
   Finance – Lori, Harry

9. Lori moved and Mike seconded to add Lori Semmelink as a check signer. Voted on and passed.
    
10. Julie moved and Lori seconded to change the board meeting from December 21 to December 14 due to the holiday season. Also, there will be Board training on December 7. Voted on and passed.
     
11. Julie moved and Mike seconded to adjourn at 9:03. Voted on and passed.