Lake George Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday November 17, 2021 at 4:30 PM
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Directors Present
F. Zuercher, J. Geffre, J. Gilley, M. Normandin, S. Bernstetter
Directors Absent
None
Directors who arrived after the meeting opened
J. Gilley
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Wade
Non Voting Members Present
L. Wade
Guests Present
Bobette Faux, David Bretag, Julie M. Gilley, K. Snare, Rick Favinger, T. Townsend, Tonia Montgomery
I. Board Work Session 4:30 PM
A.
Larry Waters- water system
Larry discussed state testing regulations and options for improving our water system. The current drought is the worst since 2002 and there is always the possibility of our well running dry. The school could install a 1500 gallon tank in the building for backup water. Calcium and Maganese are what makes the water hard. We could soften the water but then it will eat away at the copper pipes.
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 Nov 17, 2021 at 5:15 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Agenda
S. Bernstetter made a motion to approve the November 2021 agenda.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Approve previous meeting minutes - Oct 2021
J. Geffre made a motion to approve the minutes from October 2021 Board Meeting on 10-20-21.
S. Bernstetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED to approve the motion.
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| F. Zuercher |
Abstain
|
| J. Geffre |
Aye
|
| S. Bernstetter |
Aye
|
| M. Normandin |
Aye
|
| J. Gilley |
Absent
|
E.
Personnel Changes
F. Zuercher made a motion to approve Personnel Changes.
S. Bernstetter seconded the motion.
Adding Lee Mahnke as the full-time Maintenance/Custodial employee
III. Administrator Report
A.
Administrator Report
See attached
B.
Preschool Director's Update
See attached
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Lions Pride
The Halloween Carnival had a lower turnout this year, still made over $5000.
They have purchased a display cabinet for the front foyer and plan to purchase a storage cabinet to keep all the LP merchandise. Would like to buy a new shed also.
Food Drive.
Parents have complained to David Bretag that they are not getting the emails from the school sent out through Alma.
B.
Finance
F. Zuercher made a motion to approve the financials for October 2021.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Policy Committee
First Read policies are under New Business
D.
Security & Facility
See attached
E.
Development Committee
Discussed Grants
F.
BAC
Universal Improvement Plan
Strategic Plan
V. Board Communications
A.
Comments
There was discussion about changing the day and possibly the time of future Board Meetings.
Move it to the 3rd Tuesday, and keep it at the same time of 5:00, work session at 4:30.
Will add to the January agenda to have it voted on.
Does the school want to keep paying the fee to have Zoom? Yes, in case we need it.
J. Gilley arrived at 5:54 PM.
VI. Public Comments
A.
Mill Levy
It Passed!!!
This will mean approximately $225,000 for the school this year. The ongoing annual payment amount will be dependent on enrollment.
B.
Comments
N/A
VII. Old Business
A.
Policy - Second Reading
N/A
VIII. New Business
A.
Policy - First read
S. Bernstetter made a motion to approve the first reading of the below policies.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
GCCAA Rev. 6, Staff Annual Leave
EBCC Rev. 2, Bomb Threats
DD-E, Grants and Special Projects Application Approval Form
JICI Rev. 2, Weapons in School
DEA Rev. 2, Funds from Local Tax Sources
B.
Approval of Service Contracts
N/A
C.
Approve Virtual Learning Day
J. Gilley made a motion to approve the Virtual Learning Day on November 11, 2021.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
2021-2022 Budget Review
See attached draft
E.
2021 LGCS Charter Board Election
New/Returning Board members sworn in.
Jen Geffre
Julie A. Gilley
Susan Bernstetter
F.
Board Officer Selection
Jen Geffre - President
Fred Zuercher - Vice President
Julie A. Gilley - Secretary/Treasurer
IX. Closing Items
A.
January Work Session Items
Budget
B.
Top 3 Communication Items
Mill Levy
New Hire
Awards Ceremony
Veteran's Day Assembly
Toy Drive
C.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Normandin made a motion to adjourn the meeting.
F. Zuercher 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 6:25 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Snare
Documents used during the meeting
- Administrative Report Nov 21 (1).pdf
- Board Report 1121.docx
- Preschool.docx
- LGCS P&L 103121.pdf
- 1636489415438_LGCS Pd Bills by Vendors October 2021.pdf
- 2021_11_10_finance_committee_meeting_minutes.pdf
- LGCS P&L 063021 Rev 111221.pdf
- 2021-10-26 Policy Commit. Min.docx
- 2021-10-27 BAC Minutes (2).docx
- GCCAA Rev. 6, Staff Annual Leave.docx
- EBCC Rev. 2, Bomb Threats (1).docx
- DD-E, Grants and Special Projects Application Approval Form.docx
- JICI Rev. 2, Weapons in School.docx
- DEA Rev. 2, Funds from Local Tax Sources.docx
- Budget Draft 2021-22 Rev 111221.pdf