Lake George Charter School
Minutes
Board Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday January 19, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Topic: LGCS Brd Mtg - Jan 2022
Time: Jan 19, 2022 04:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Time: Jan 19, 2022 04:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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Directors Present
F. Zuercher (remote), J. Geffre (remote), J. Gilley (remote), M. Normandin (remote), S. Bernstetter (remote)
Directors Absent
None
Ex Officio Members Present
L. Wade (remote)
Non Voting Members Present
L. Wade (remote)
Guests Present
Bobette Faux (remote), K. Snare (remote), Noel Sawyer (remote), T. Townsend (remote)
I. Board Work Session 4:30 PM
A.
Budget approval
The Budget was discussed. There were questions about the change in money budgeted for salaries, and the continuation of the Virtual Village stipend.
Money from the Mill Levy is already coming in.
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 Jan 19, 2022 at 5:00 PM.
B.
Record Attendance and Guests
C.
Approve Agenda
S. Bernstetter made a motion to Approve the Agenda for the January 2022 Board Meeting.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
Under New Business, add the Virtual learning days for January 17-20.
D.
Approve previous meeting minutes - Nov 2021
F. Zuercher made a motion to approve the minutes from Board Meeting on 11-17-21.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Personnel Changes
J. Gilley made a motion to Approve the Personnel Changes as listed below.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
Rachel Mahnke is now the long term sub in the 2nd grade
Kristen White is the part-time para in the 1st grade.
Nicole Bretag is helping in the kitchen.
Bobette Faux turned in her resignation, effective February 3, 2022
III. Administrator Report
A.
Administrator Report
See attached.
B.
Preschool Director's Update
See attached
IV. Committee Reports
A.
Lions Pride
There was not a Lion's Pride representative present.
B.
Finance
The Finance Committee has been working on pay schedule comparisons with other local school districts.
J. Gilley made a motion to Approve the financials for November 2021 (Revenue and Expense in one report).
S. Bernstetter seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee has not met recently
D.
Security & Facility
They have cleaned out the outside storage closet to be used as the Maintenance Office.
Based on the results from the Radon testing, the air movement in the school has been improved.
Looking into getting the kiln running, and moving it so everyone can have access to it.
E.
Development Committee
Working on a grant to focus on STEM and adding a Makerspace to the school.
F.
BAC
BAC will meet next week
V. Board Communications
A.
Comments
Jen Geffre thanked all the volunteers who put in many hours working on all the different committees, to better the school.
VI. Public Comments
A.
Comments
One community member and a couple of parents voiced their concerns and questions about staff turnover.
Jen Geffre explained that this is a personnel matter and cannot be discussed with the public.
Parents also asked about COVID protocols. The Health Task Force will address these concerns and communicate weekly to staff and families regarding our current situation.
VII. Old Business
A.
Policy - Second Reading
J. Geffre made a motion to Approve the second reading of the below listed policies.
J. Gilley 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
VIII. New Business
A.
Policy - First read
There were no First Read Policies this month.
B.
Approve Virtual Learning Days
J. Gilley made a motion to Approve the Virtual Learning Days of December 2-9 (5 days) and January 17-20 (4 days).
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
C.
2021-2022 Budget Approval
J. Geffre made a motion to Approve the 2021-2022 Budget.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
D.
Health Task Force
S. Bernstetter made a motion to Establish the Health Task Force for a period of one year.
J. Geffre seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
E.
Change to Board Meeting Calendar
S. Bernstetter made a motion to Change the Board Meeting Calendar to the third Tuesday of the month, beginning in February 2022.
J. Gilley seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
F.
Audit Results
There was only 1 item in question, and Gloria Watson has already resolved it.
IX. Executive Session
A.
Enter Executive Session
J. Gilley made a motion to Enter into Executive Session at 6:17 pm.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
Personnel Matter, Administrator evaluation planning, per C.R.S. 24-6-402 (f) (I)
B.
Exit Executive Session
S. Bernstetter made a motion to Exit Executive Session at 6:30 pm.
M. Normandin seconded the motion.
The board VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
X. Closing Items
A.
February Work Session Items
TBD
B.
Top 3 Communication Items
Adoption of Budget
Board Meeting change of day
Health Task Force
Resignation of Preschool Director, position has been posted.
C.
Adjourn Meeting
M. Normandin made a motion to Adjourn the 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 6:36 PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
K. Snare