Executive Committee meeting will be called for January to discuss expansion.

S. Wilson noted Legacy Park opening Friday, November 22 at 11am.

SPS score raised 8 points since previous year. 

Looking forward to annual Gala.

Staff seeking additional professional development and graduate/professional degrees.

Tier 3 Financial Disclosure document due by May 31, 2020. Annual Ethics Training due December 31, 2019.
 

No meeting in November. Kudos on SPS increase. Next meeting Tuesday, December 10th 6pm. Agenda item to explore correlation between approval of increased spending and SPS score change.
 

A. Berger confirmed that language was clarified in Pupil Progression Plan, no major changes.

Welcomed new committee member, P. Manson. 

Working capital down slightly due to accounts payable falling at end of month. Student count down from projected 520 to actual 458.

Budget for 2019-2020 school year based on 470 students. 

SCTG grant is included in revised budget at a prorated amount assuming all positions filled by Dec. 1. Draw down of funds is completed as expenses are incurred. Some funding for staff positions, other funds for professional services (training).

$400,000 line of credit from Whitney Bank is usually renewed annually. New offer is good for five years.

Variable rate (prime + 1.25%). IHSNO has never used the line of credit, but best business practice to maintain. Initiation fee for line of credit will not be paid annually, but once at beginning of 5-year agreement. 

No Facilities meeting in November. Ticket system shows improvements in response time and number of tickets. OPSB came for a pre-bid meeting, developing a scope of work for waterproofing basement and installing sump pump. Next meeting at 5:30pm Tuesday, December 3rd.

Add interview of Dr. Medford to December agenda. Additional recruitment efforts taking place. All officer positions nearing term ends, two board members nearing term limit. 

No meeting in November. Next meeting on Monday, December 3 at 6:30pm.

State requires that schools share a list of maximum possible fees to be charged to students, and use of the fees. Explanation of uniform policy and other fee policies must be available on website and in student handbook. A fee waiver process must be in place for students in need. These policies already existed at IHSNO.

IHSNO does not ask individual students for financial information, but receives Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) data directly from the state (direct certification) on the percentage of students that qualify for public assistance.

GNOCCS attorneys questions: Are bullets OR or AND qualifiers? Add "provided by" in last sentence?

Requirement from the State based on Act 274 that requires all school districts create a Special Education Advisory Council to the Superintendent/Head of School made up of 25% SPED teachers and paraprofessionals, 50% parents, and  25% other interested stakeholders; must meet 3 times within an academic school year with end of year reporting to the state.

Development committee meeting Monday, November 18th. Updates on school visits and open house results; less money spent on mass media/billboards, more time spent on direct contacts. All board members, please follow social media and re-share school information.

Gala tickets go on sale November 30th. Sponsorship packet for board members and corporate contacts. Patron party 6-7pm. Discount tickets for staff and alumni. In-kind gifts of auction items welcome.

Upcoming meeting for development of HOS Evaluation Dashboard.

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