Lake George Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday October 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM
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Directors Present
J. Geffre, J. Gilley, M. Normandin, S. Bernstetter
Directors Absent
F. Zuercher
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Wade
Non Voting Members Present
L. Wade
Guests Present
Bobette Faux, Julia M Gilley, K. Snare, Rick Favinger, T. Townsend, Tonia Montgomery
I. Board Work Session 4:30 PM
A.
Update from Larry Waters
Larry Waters was unable to attend, so Rick Favinger gave an update on water issues, as well as facility.
We know the water is safe to drink, but don't know exactly what's in it. It has high PH.
Radon tests have been conducted and sent in for interpretation. The hot water issue has been fixed. Parking lot lights are working but may need to check the timer for when they turn on/off. Septic has some problems, may by sewer line or venting issue. We are nearing the end of life expectancy for some things in this building.
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 Oct 20, 2021 at 5:02 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Agenda
J. Gilley made a motion to approve the agenda.
S. Bernstetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve previous meeting minutes - Sep 2021
J. Geffre made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 09-15-21.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
Susan Bernstetter mentioned that in the record of email votes, her name was misspelled.
This will be corrected
E.
Personnel Changes
M. Normandin made a motion to approve the personnel changes.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
Termination/Resignation:
Katherine Pollock
New Hires:
Sara Obregon (paraprofessional)
Kathy Dixon (1/2 teacher - PE-STEM)
Rachel Mahnke (1/2 paraprofessional)
Bianca McCune (1/2 teacher - Academy)
Change Position/Hours:
Ronika Swinhart (Kindergarten to 3rd Grade)
Ann Wallace (3rd Grade to Kindergarten)
Felicia Davila (Academy) - part time
III. Administrator Report
A.
Administrator Report
Attaced
B.
Preschool Director's Update
Attached
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Lions Pride
Getting ready for the Halloween Carnival. Purchased a bounce house/velcro wall. School insurance will cover it. Still need a lot more volunteers and candy.
Would like to purchase a shed, and to make the playground ADA accessible.
B.
Finance
S. Bernstetter made a motion to approve financials for August and September (Revenue and Expense in one report).
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Policy Committee
D.
Security & Facility
Tonia is working on an inventory of all the radios. There will be school safe radio training coming up sometime soon.
E.
Development Committee
Working on getting grants. Would like send the Academy to Sanborn STEM camp. We also could use a lot more science equipment.
F.
BAC
V. Board Communications
A.
New Colorado Law - Payment for Board Members
J. Geffre made a motion to decline payment for Board members.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
This will be an annual vote beginning in January 2023
B.
Comments
Reminder to everyone of Cheryl Kutz' memorial service. Discussion of maybe have a student award in her name.
VI. Public Comments
A.
Mill Levy
The Mill Levy is on the November ballot.
B.
Comments
VII. Old Business
A.
Approval of Emergency Response Plan
M. Normandin made a motion to approve the Emergency Response Plan.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
B.
Policy - Second Reading
J. Gilley made a motion to approve the second reading of policies.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
DB Rev2 - Annual Budget
DBGA Rev2 - Budget Referendum
DBJ Rev2 - Budget Transfers
VIII. New Business
A.
Policy - First read
N/A
B.
Approval of Service Contracts
S. Bernstetter made a motion to approve snow removal contract to Peak Landscape, pending contract additions as discussed.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Approval of Increase to Substitute Pay
J. Gilley made a motion to approval of increase to Substitute Pay.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
2021 LGCS Charter Board Election
CANCELLATION OF ELECTION
LAKE GEORGE CHARTER SCHOOL
CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD
October 20, 2021
On October 20, 2021 the Charter Board will cancel the upcoming election scheduled for November 16, 2021. Three positions were open for the upcoming election and three people filed letters of intent by the October 14th deadline. Since there were no opponents for the election, the Board will (according to policy) cancel the election and declare the candidates elected. The candidates will be sworn in at the November Charter Board meeting on November 17, 2021.
The Board members to be seated will be Jennifer Geffre, Julie A. Gilley and Susan Bernstetter (returning Board Members). Please offer Jennifer, Julie and Susan your congratulations when you see them.
E.
Approval of Facilities Budget Requests
IX. Record of Email Votes
A.
Approval of 2021-2022 Calendar changes
J. Geffre made a motion to approve the changes made to the 2021-2022 school calendar.
S. Bernstetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| J. Geffre |
Aye
|
| F. Zuercher |
Absent
|
| S. Bernstetter |
Aye
|
| J. Gilley |
Aye
|
| M. Normandin |
Aye
|
X. Executive Session
A.
Personnel
S. Bernstetter made a motion to enter Executive Session at 6:51.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
Dr. Wade was invited in.
J. Geffre made a motion to Exit Executive Session at 8:05.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
Fred Zuercher joined the executive session at 7:45
S. Bernstetter made a motion to approve long-term substitute pay to $135 per day.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Gilley made a motion to approve staff rate changes.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
J. Gilley made a motion to approve budget allocation up to $4000.00.
S. Bernstetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
XI. Closing Items
A.
Oct Work Session Items
This will be for the November work session.
Ask Larry Waters to join, along with Rick Favinger and Tonia Montgomery to discuss the water.
B.
Top 3 Communication Items
Welcome new staff members
Available positions: SPED-PT, Maintenance/Custodial-FT, 5th Grade Teacher
Approval of Emergency Response Plan.
Lions Pride - Halloween Carnival, still need volunteers and candy
C.
Adjourn Meeting
S. Bernstetter made a motion to adjourn meeting.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Snare