Vacaville Christian Schools
Minutes
Board Meeting - May 16, 2017
Date and Time
Tuesday May 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Location
821 Marshall Rd., High School Room 202
Directors Present
A. Grafals, A. Kennedy, B. Craig, B. Pazdel, D. Martian, S. Jacobs
Directors Absent
M. Alexander
Non Voting Members Present
P. Harrell
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
D. Martian recorded the attendance.
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
S. Jacobs called a meeting of the board of directors of Vacaville Christian Schools to order on Tuesday May 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM.
C.
Devotion
B. Pazdel presented tonight's devotion, "All Part Of A Greater Whole".
Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 4:9, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 3 John 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:10
Scripture references: Ecclesiastes 4:9, 1 Peter 4:10-11, 3 John 1:8, 1 Corinthians 1:10
D.
Open Floor
Guests present:
Irma Alvarado, Manny Alvarado, Bridgette Grabowski, Seth Jamel, JoAnne Redican and Brenda Vincent
Introductions took place.
B. Grabowski discussed community awards received by our students, the status of the personnel investigation, plans for recognition of Mrs. Fogh's years of service to VCS, AP Capstone program, Partnership Committee timeline and who will be involved, Student Life Committee.
B. Grabowski, I. Alvarado, M. Alvarado and B. Vincent discussed concerns and enforcement of VCS dress code.
S. Jamel discussed resolution of safety concerns presented at the April 27, 2017 Board meeting.
Guests listed above left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Irma Alvarado, Manny Alvarado, Bridgette Grabowski, Seth Jamel, JoAnne Redican and Brenda Vincent
Introductions took place.
B. Grabowski discussed community awards received by our students, the status of the personnel investigation, plans for recognition of Mrs. Fogh's years of service to VCS, AP Capstone program, Partnership Committee timeline and who will be involved, Student Life Committee.
B. Grabowski, I. Alvarado, M. Alvarado and B. Vincent discussed concerns and enforcement of VCS dress code.
S. Jamel discussed resolution of safety concerns presented at the April 27, 2017 Board meeting.
Guests listed above left the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
E.
Semi-Annual Student Council presentation
Student Council members joined the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Members present: Skylar DePaul, Adam Grabowski, Michael Logoteta and Matthew Wong
The Student Council members were introduced by Matthew Wong, Senior Class President. The Council presentation reviewed:
There was a question and answer time.
The Board thanked the Council members for their presentation and their hard work during the 2016-2017 school year.
Members present: Skylar DePaul, Adam Grabowski, Michael Logoteta and Matthew Wong
The Student Council members were introduced by Matthew Wong, Senior Class President. The Council presentation reviewed:
- Goals and activities for the school year (dances, retreat, school unity)
- Favorite part of the school year (Student Life Committee)
- Plans to expand membership within the Student Council (Student Athletic Representative, Student Life Committee Representative)
There was a question and answer time.
The Board thanked the Council members for their presentation and their hard work during the 2016-2017 school year.
F.
Approve April 27, 2017 Board Minutes
B. Craig made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 27, 2017 Board Meeting. Board Meeting - April 27, 2017 on 04-27-17.
A. Kennedy seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Committee Reports
A.
Advancement/Marketing
P. Harrell reviewed the following:
- May 2nd Summit Action Plan.
- Parent involvement survey.
- Church involvement program.
- "One Program" for 2017-1018 Middle School and High School Bible classes.
B.
Board Development
All Board members are encouraged to attend the events listed under the Board Attendance Calendar.
B. Craig made a motion to adopt revisions to Policy 200.19, Board Conflict of Interest and Code of Conduct as presented.
B. Pazdel seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Finance
B. Craig reviewed the financial and enrollment reports discussed at the May 16, 2017 Finance Committee Meeting.
D.
Executive
S. Jacobs reviewed items of discussion at the May 5, 2017 Executive Committee meeting:
Next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2017, 12:00 p.m. in the Head of School's office.
Next Executive Committee meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2017, 12:00 p.m. in the Head of School's office.
E.
Head of School
P. Harrell will ensure all Board members are aware of the plans to recognize J. Fogh's many years of service to VCS.
P. Harrell presented his 2017 summer vacation schedule to the Board for consideration. The Board acknowledged and approved June 26, 2017 - July 28, 2017. P. Harrell will continue to be available via cell phone, e-mail, etc. during this time period, as has been done in the past.
P. Harrell will present future summer vacation plans for approval annually at the December Board meeting.
P. Harrell presented his 2017 summer vacation schedule to the Board for consideration. The Board acknowledged and approved June 26, 2017 - July 28, 2017. P. Harrell will continue to be available via cell phone, e-mail, etc. during this time period, as has been done in the past.
P. Harrell will present future summer vacation plans for approval annually at the December Board meeting.
III. New Business
A.
Officer Nominations - Call To Prayer
D. Martian presented the nominees for the upcoming Officer election to be conducted at the June 20, 2017 Board meeting and requested all members have a time of prayer prior to the vote.
Nominees: Chairman - S. Jacobs, Vice-Chairman - B. Pazdel, Treasurer - B. Craig, Secretary - D. Martian.
Nominees: Chairman - S. Jacobs, Vice-Chairman - B. Pazdel, Treasurer - B. Craig, Secretary - D. Martian.
P. Harrell left.
IV. Executive Session
A.
Items Discussed
- July 18, 2017 Board meeting - the Board agreed this will be a closed Board meeting.
- "Plant the seed" approach for community outreach.
V. Closing Items
A.
Next Board Meeting
June 20,2017
Devotion - S. Jacobs
Devotion - S. Jacobs
B.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 9:35 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
S. Jacobs