Lake George Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday February 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Directors Present
F. Zuercher (remote), J. Geffre (remote), J. Gilley (remote), J. Kirkland (remote), M. Normandin (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Guests Present
A. Patton (remote), Bobbette Faux (remote), L. Meyer (remote), Leisha Lanz (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
J. Geffre called a meeting of the board of directors of Lake George Charter School to order on Wednesday Feb 17, 2021 at 5:01 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Agenda
F. Zuercher made a motion to approve agenda.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve Previous Board Meeting Minutes
F. Zuercher made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 01-20-21.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
II. Executive Session
A.
Enter Executive Session
M. Normandin made a motion to Enter into Executive Session.
F. Zuercher seconded the motion.
Motion Made at 5:05 - Update from legal Section:24-6-204 (4)(b))
Individuals invited in included the board, the administrator and the school's attorney Brad Miller.
B.
Leave Executive Session
F. Zuercher made a motion to approve the board coming out of executive session.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board came out of executive session at 5:24 pm
III. Administrator Report
A.
Administrator Report
* Bobette - $53,740 in grant funding - some still on going. The playground is now complete.
* Students - Great Kindness Week - many classes continuing kindness thru month of February. Students are bringing in coins to raise for a school in Mexico.
* Academics - Academy students are studying World History - the Holocaust - geared around the book Anne Frank - she was the same age as the students are now.
* Technology class - Learning how to write and correctly format a letter. Some students have sent letters to grandparents and received letters in return.
* 3rd grade has participated in World Read Aloud - authors read their books aloud virtually for classes all around the world to listen to.
* Preschool - learning 10 square math and 3-D community project. She just finished testing 3 yr. old students - label 8 letters with 100% accuracy.
* Professional Development - teacher work day -
Updates from Mr. Lanz - safety & security - No outside doors can be left open. We are not doing Lockdown Drills at this time due to covid. We did walk thru the procedure if we did have a real one.
Curriculum - Leisha led discussion about upcoming needs for curriculum next year - we will need new curriculum for Reading & ELA.
Evaluations for staff
All school read for next year - everyone had input and they decided on a book.
Incoming students mid year - not all teachers on same page.
Webpage - being redesigned by Noel - hoping to have all the policies on the web page.
SPED - discussed their division roles in case management.
Covid-19 - All staff have had the opportunity to get vaccinated thru the district or Lake George Fire Department. As we allow board commitee members into the building, be mindful of covid restrictions and proto calls. We received a large shipment of masks and gloves.
Upcoming Events - Markyda VenRooy is taking videos of each class to make a virtual Spring Program. Can we do a end of year field trip? Individual class field trips? We need something to have a feeling of normalcy. We will have a Field Day this year.
Terra Cycle - a 5th grade student has requested that we look into Terra Cycle (recycling program)
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Lions Pride
Jessie led the discussion - Lion's Pride is looking into purchasing new playground equipment in the spring or summertime for the big kids. They are still working on a grant for the turf. Preschool used Star Playground, so LP is looking into them for big kids. They are also looking into getting new balls and a new storage container for the balls as they are getting weathered when left outside.
B.
Finance
J. Gilley made a motion to Approve December Financials.
F. Zuercher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
BAC
Reviewed Strategic Plan and discussed Parent Satisfaction Survey, which will go out after Spring Break.
D.
Policy Committee
There are a few policies (listed) to be removed from the policy books.
The state is trying to consolidate several related policies into a single policy, so there will likely be more policies to remove in the future.
V. Board Communications
A.
Comments
Jen Geffre wants to focus on 2 things -
1) to improve transparency - not governing in isolation - decisions made for school are done in the public eye
2) community - tapping into our community - involving the community
She listed GOALS -
1) Academic Goals
2) Safety & security
3) Balanced Budget for 21-22
VI. Old Business
A.
Policy 2nd Reading
J. Gilley made a motion to Approve 2nd Policy Readings.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
VII. New Business
A.
Approval add Gloria Watson to Park State accounts
J. Gilley made a motion to Approval add Gloria Watson to Park State accounts.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Policy 1st Reading
F. Zuercher made a motion to Policy 1st Reading.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
Michelle had an issue with BEDH REV- Policy should state Members not Member.
C.
Approval of calendar change for the snow delay on 26 Jan
F. Zuercher made a motion to Approval of calendar change for the snow delay on 26 Jan.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approval to change calendar Virtual Makeup Day 16 Apr
J. Gilley made a motion to Approval to change calendar Virtual Makeup Day 16 Apr.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Approval for Committees
Item was tabled.
VIII. Record of Email Votes
A.
28 Jan - voted to approve Administrator to make decisions regarding enrollment for out-of-county students.
J. Geffre made a motion to 28 Jan - voted to approve Administrator to make decisions regarding enrollment for out-of-county students.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Geffre |
Aye
|
| J. Gilley |
Aye
|
| J. Kirkland |
Absent
|
| M. Normandin |
Aye
|
| F. Zuercher |
Aye
|
IX. Closing Items
A.
March Work Session Items
March Work Session Topic: Academy Plan
B.
Top 3 Communication Items
1) Mill Levy increase information should be coming from Park County RE-2 is the coming months.
2) An at-home-learning/virtual learning day was approved for Apr 16.
3) Preschool playground is complete and will have a grand reopening in April.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
J. Geffre