Clarksville Charter School

Minutes

Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Date and Time

Thursday February 25, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99211506364

Meeting ID: 992 1150 6364
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Directors Present

Emily Allen (remote), Kathleen Burwell-Callero (remote), Kelley Laliberte (remote), Keri Dalebout (remote), Lisa Jobe (remote)

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

Darlington Ahaiwe (remote), Jenell Sherman (remote), Kathy Fagundo (remote)

I. Opening Items

A.

Record Attendance

B.

Call the Meeting to Order

Emily Allen called a meeting of the board of directors of Clarksville Charter School to order on Thursday Feb 25, 2021 at 7:04 PM.

C.

Approval of the Agenda (p. 1-3)

Emily Allen made a motion to approve the agenda.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye

D.

Public Comments

Tammi Lasater made a public comment regarding being a Cottonwood family with a Clarksville teacher. Tammi wanted to know if the school had community connections and a lending library.

E.

Executive Director's Report (p. 4-14)

Jenell Sherman presented the Executive Director's Report.

F.

Approve Minutes (p. 15-21)

Emily Allen made a motion to approve the minutes from Regular Scheduled Board Meeting on 01-28-21.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye

II. Finance

A.

January Financials & 2nd Interim Report (p. 22-48)

Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the January Financials & 2nd Interim Report as presented by Darlington Ahaiwe.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board discussed the financials, budget, and had a discussion regarding instructional funds allocation.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye

B.

Budget Considerations for 2021-2022 School Year (p. 49-60)

Darlington Ahaiwe presented budget considerations for 2021-2022 school year.

C.

2021-2022 Staff Contracts (p. 61-103)

Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Staff Contracts.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye

D.

2021-2022 Compensation Policy (p.104-112)

Keri Dalebout made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Compensation Policy.
Kathleen Burwell-Callero seconded the motion.
Lisa Jobe noted that she would abstain solely because she wanted to review the percentage of increase before approving.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Lisa Jobe
Abstain
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye

III. Academic Excellence

A.

Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy & Grievance Procedures (p. 113-125)

Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy & Grievance Procedures.
Kathleen Burwell-Callero seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye

B.

Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Students Policy (126-132)

Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to approve the Transgender & Gender Nonconforming Students Policy.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye

C.

Anti-Harassment / Discrimination / Intimidation / Bullying / Retaliation Policy (p. 133-139)

Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the Anti-Harassment / Discrimination / Intimidation / Bullying / Retaliation Policy.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye

IV. Operations

A.

Notice of Non-Discrimination (p. 140-142)

Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to approve the Notice of Non-Discrimination.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye

B.

Comprehensive Safety Plan 2021-2022 (p. 143-246)

Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the Comprehensive Safety Plan 2021-2022.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye

C.

2021-2022 Enrollment Dates (p. 247-248)

Keri Dalebout made a motion to approve the 2021-2022 Enrollment Dates of March 22 - April 9.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye

D.

Auditor Selection (p. 249-291)

Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to approve the contract with Wilkinson for audit services.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye

E.

Board Resolution - Withdraw Relationship From ThinkSuite (p. 292-293)

Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the board resolution - Withdraw Relationship From ThinkSuite.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye

F.

Board Resoluition - Withdraw Membership From CharterSAFE Joint Powers Authority (p. 294-295)

Lisa Jobe made a motion to approve the board resoluition - Withdraw Membership From CharterSAFE Joint Powers Authority.
Kelley Laliberte seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye

G.

CSO Board Member Nomination (p. 296-298)

Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to approve Robert McGuire to serve on the CSO Board to represent Clarksville Charter School.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye

V. Governance

A.

Board Self Evaluation (p. 299-317)

Kathleen Burwell-Callero made a motion to approve the Board Self Evaluation.
Lisa Jobe seconded the motion.
Emily Allen explained that items from the CSDC self evaluation are included in the Clarksville self evaluation. Each board member would complete the form individually and then the board will discuss at a board meeting. The Board discussed setting yearly goals for the Board improvement.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Emily Allen
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye

B.

Board Adhoc Commitee: Budget and Finance (p. 318-324)

Lisa Jobe made a motion to create a working group to have The Board involved in the budgeting process with Emily Allen as the representative.
Keri Dalebout seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Emily Allen
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye

VI. Closing Items

A.

Board of Director's Comments & Requests

Emily Allen asked if the board would like to adjust the meeting time. Lisa Jobe mentioned starting at 6:30pm might be better. 

 

Lisa Jobe mentioned that it would be best for families to know funds information prior to open enrollment.

 

Keri Dalebout inquired about the WASC committee stating that the school mission statement might not be aligned.

 

Emily Allen inquired about when The Board will get Academy logins. Katie Royer is working to get that access.

 

Lisa Jobe inquired about when the next sign-up will be for JHVA & HSVA.

 

The Board discussed experiences with NHS & NJHS.

B.

Announcement of Next Regular Scheduled Board Meeting

Next meeting is March 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m

C.

Adjourn Meeting

Lisa Jobe made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:50pm.
Emily Allen seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
Emily Allen
Aye
Kathleen Burwell-Callero
Aye
Kelley Laliberte
Aye
Keri Dalebout
Aye
Lisa Jobe
Aye
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
Emily Allen