School Board Meeting Minutes

Regular Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
6:00 P.M.

Members in attendance: Mike Auld, Lori Bona, Rochelle Gredvig, Dave Rand, Steve Skramstad and Julie Turner. Judy Hinck attended as an ex officio member. Community members in attendance: Lorrie Semmelink, Norm Chaffee, Bruce Lindgren, Ellen McVeigh, Antonio Smith and Dennis Hoogeveen.

1. Call to order and roll call at 6:02 P.M.
    
2. Dave moved and Julie seconded to accept the agenda. Voted on and passed.
    
3. Dave moved and Steve seconded to accept the January minutes. Voted on and passed.
    
4. Community comment: none
    
5. Presentations and Special Reports
    
   1. Dennis Hoogeveen presented the audit. He said it was clean in an unqualified opinion. He stated that we were doing what we need to do to remain viable.
       
   2. Norm Chaffee brought his partner Bruce Lindgren to the meeting, as well as the attorney they use, Ellen Veigh. Norm requested to be added to the board's agenda each month. Norm stated that we need to implement the 501C3. He also said that he has discussed our project with his colleagues and they agree that it pears to be feasible. He indicated that the 501C3 would need to obtain a separate insurance policy for liability.
       
6. Director's Report: Judy stated that there would be a new student attending Odyssey beginning on March 1st, 2006. The Winter Carnival was a success, raising about $3,000. A new detention policy for middle school students has been implemented.
    
7. Committee Reports
    
   1. Human Resources: Rochelle reported that the committee has been evaluating the Q-Comp pay scale and has drafted a proposed scale for Odyssey to use if we are accepted.
       
   2. Facilities: Mike reported that the committee is working on completing the forms for establishing the 501C3. The 501C3 has been named the Odyssey Community Foundation. They are also creating a list of items that need to be repaired in the building.
       
   3. Technology: Dave reported that the meeting was small again, with 2 people in attendance. He said they looked for computer furniture, ordered computers and that they need volunteers to help with installing the new computers next Tuesday.
       
   4. Community Action: Julie reported that the committee is preparing for the Chili/soup cook off and science fair. They are trying to get volunteers to bring soup in and are considering offering them a special lunch or something as an incentive.
       
   5. School Improvement: The meeting was rescheduled for tomorrow.
       
   6. Recruitment and Marketing: Steve reported that they have chosen pictures of students to put on the postcards. They will also be mailing out postcards and holding an open house.
       
   7. Finance: Lori presented the financial report. We discussed the planned budget and year to date spending. Mike moved and Steve seconded to accept the January financials.
       
8. Dave moved and Steve seconded to accept the Consent Agenda.
    
   1. Payment of bills, including payroll.
       
   2. Gifts for the silent auction.
       
9. Old Business
    
   1. Board Vacancy: We decided that the board member applications will be due at the next regular board meeting.
       
10. New Business
     
    1. Judy presented a letter to the board stating that she does not intend to reapply for the director position for next year.
        
    2. Mike moved and Julie seconded to appoint Norm Chaffee as Odyssey's official agent to enter into negotiations with the Osseo School District regarding the possible purchase of the current building.
        
    3. A working session is scheduled for March 2nd, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. to discuss finding a new director.
        
11. Dave moved and Mike seconded to adjourn at 9:00 P.M. It was voted on and passed.