Lake George Charter School

Minutes

Board Meeting

Date and Time

Wednesday May 19, 2021 at 5:00 PM

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Directors Present

F. Zuercher, J. Geffre, J. Gilley, M. Normandin

Directors Absent

None

Guests Present

A. Patton, Gloria Watson, Rick Favinger, Z. Holmes

I. Board Work Session 4:30 PM

A.

Facility Items Prioritization

 Maintenance discussion - Changing light bulbs & fixtures, water storage install, window caulking, crack between glass and window frame in PK, dishwasher for PK, 1 boy urinal not working, roof leak in staff lounge - warranty?? - get 3 bids, water fountain bottle filler needs looked at ( needs flushed- get valves first then have fire dept. flush, sidewalk repair

II. 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 May 19, 2021 at 5:02 PM.

B.

Record Attendance and Guests

C.

Approve Agenda

J. Geffre made a motion to approve agenda.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve meeting minutes from Mar

F. Zuercher made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 03-17-21.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

E.

Approve Meeting Minutes Apr

F. Zuercher made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 04-21-21.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

III. Administrator Report

A.

Administrator Report

Staff News-Big "Thank You" to Lions Pride for all the goodies for Staff Appreciation Week! A thank                     you to The Ponderosa for pizza and salads.
                   Interviews have been taking place for Kindergarten and 4th grade.
Student News-Staff has been busy planning a day of events for our All School Field Trip Day on May                         18th. This will be held on school property. Field Day took place on May19th.
Academics-Preschool held their Preschool Playground Celebration. They also held their Rise Up                     Celebration to honor students moving up a grade level. Preschool students presented a                     virtual concert for their families and their artwork was displayed at the all school Art                     Show. 
Covid - Park County is now on level green - Masks are still required in schools.
Upcoming Events-May 20-last day of school and awards ceremony at 2:30.
                              May 20-following awards ceremony we will celebrate with Mrs. Reimer in honor of                               her retirement and Mrs. Hart as she moves away from our area.

B.

Preschool Director's Update

On May 6th we celebrated the grand re-opening of the playground. An article will be in the Courier soon. Art from the preschool students will be featured at the Art Show. PreKindergarteners will be participating in their own Field Day on May 17. Rise Up ceremony on May 19. Scheduling for the developmental screenings in June has begun.

IV. Committee Reports

A.

Lions Pride

Lions Pride provided $1000 for Discovery Day, $500 for staff appreciation week. They also provided ice cream for field day. They are looking for a president for the upcoming school year.

B.

Finance

Continuing to look at budget. 1) Prop E ( formerly Small Rural ) we are expecting a huge increase from $24K to $100K. 2) ESSER 2  & 3 ( covid funding ) combined amount of $220K - $230K! We are now looking at how to invest the extra money - what are the schools needs?
J. Gilley made a motion to approve March financials.
F. Zuercher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

BAC

They are finishing up the strategic plan. Done for this year and will start again at the begining of the school year.

D.

Policy Committee

1st and 2nd readings from last month, currently working on D section. Would like to put in the handbook that all dogs must be on a leash during car pool.

E.

Development Committee

Had their first meeting this month. They are looking for different funding resources.

F.

Facility Committee

Met with Rick - discussed 2017 report used as baseline - roof, sidewalk, exhaust from boiler, water & flock, septic capacity.

Security - 2015 annual requirement by state Emergency Response Plan.

V. Public Comments

A.

Comments

Parent, Chantel Smith voiced her concerns.
Mrs. Holmes gave her resignation.

VI. Old Business

A.

Policy 2nd Reading

F. Zuercher made a motion to approve 2nd readings.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

VII. New Business

A.

Policy 1st Reading

F. Zuercher made a motion to approve 1st readings.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

B.

Approve Bidding Processes as deemed necessary to Place and Receive Bids.

F. Zuercher made a motion to approve bidding process.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F. Zuercher made a motion to accept the resignation of our administrator Zoe Ann Holmes.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F. Zuercher made a motion to accept resignation of Bob Harms.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

C.

Staff Agreements Approval

F. Zuercher made a motion to approve staff agreements.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.

D.

Approve BAC Strategic Plan

J. Geffre made a motion to approve BAC Strategic Plan.
F. Zuercher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F. Zuercher made a motion to advertise for maintanance position.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
1/4 time - approximately 10 hours per week
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Geffre made a motion to add Susan Bernstetter to board vacancy position.
F. Zuercher seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
Swore in Susan Bernstetter to LGCS Board of Directors
Completed oath of office

VIII. Record of Email Votes

A.

Approval for advertisement/call-for-bids for floor waxing

J. Geffre made a motion to accept floor bids.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Geffre
Aye
M. Normandin
Aye
F. Zuercher
Absent
J. Gilley
Aye

B.

Approval to advertise for open positions (Substitutes, 2 elementary teaching, Nurse and Counselor)

J. Geffre made a motion to to advertising for open positions.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
Roll Call
J. Geffre
Aye
J. Gilley
Aye
F. Zuercher
Absent
M. Normandin
Aye

IX. Closing Items

A.

Jun Work Session Items

B.

Top 3 Communication Items

1) welcoming new board member Susan Bernstetter
2) accepting resignation of Zoe Ann Holmes and Bob Harms
3) new positions

C.

Adjourn Meeting

There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 PM.

Respectfully Submitted,
J. Geffre