Minutes – October 28, 2009

October 28, 2009 6:00pm


 Procedural Items:

1. Welcome/Call to Order : Chair Naomi Swinton called the meeting to order at 6:04PM

 2. Establish quorum ; Quorum established

 3. In attendance: Director Cindy McLeod; Governing Council members Chris Cudia, Naomi Swinton, Pat Leahan, Kim Kirkpatrick, Diane Moore, Diana Whitten; Guests Fiona Whitten, Stephanie Owens, and Bryn Anderson. (Excused: Caroline Garduño-Lopez) (Absent: Student reps. Cat Leger, Marisol Meyer, and Jaibo Bailey)

 4. Approval of agenda : Motion by Chris, second by Diana, all approved, motion passed

 5. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Diana, second by Kim, all approved, motion passed

 6. Confirm date of next regular meeting: THURSDAY, Nov. 19th, 2009, 5:30-8PM (ARRIVE at 5:30 PM FOR BUDGET DISCUSSION)


 Public Comments, Student and Amigos Reports:

7. Honoring Steve Flores: We had a moment of silence in memory of our friend and Governing Council member, Steve Flores, who passed away on Oct. 19th, 2009. We shared great memories and exchanged sweet stories about him. Steve was fondly remembered, the family was acknowledged, and the RGS GC wants to remember Steve in some way and will find out what’s in the best interest of the family.

 8. Presentation by Expeditionary Learning School Designer Stephanie Owens:

She handed out a very informative packet (Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound Design Principles; Expeditionary Learning Core Practice Benchmarks; Implementation review letter from 2009 — RGS for Ecology and the Arts). Diana volunteered to thoroughly review the packet prior to the next GC meeting, and the rest of the GC will review the materials.

 9. Director’s Report (see attached) Cindy McLeod

 10. Amigos de Rio Gallinas Report: Fall Harvest Festival was a success; made approx. $1200 for the school, and it was fun. The next event is selling Dean’s Beans. Also, Tue. Feb. 2nd event, an Irish step dance trio is available to perform at Ilfeld, along w/a silent auction. The actual date is not yet “fixed.”

11. Student Representatives: All were absent; Pat will contact each of them to let them know the protocol for being excused from GC monthly meetings. RGS student, Fiona Whitten, was in attendance, so she was asked to give a report. She talked of some of the current projects students are working on.

 

Executive Session: none needed

 

Action Items

12. BAR

Budget transfers

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 53330 1010 $8,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 51100 1010 $25,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 51300 1010 $1,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 52111 1010 $3,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 52112 1010 $1,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 52210 1010 $3,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 52220 1010 $1,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 52311 1010 $1,000

75250 1000 55915 1010 to 75250 1000 51000 1010 $12,029

Motion by Kim, Second by Diane, all approved, motion passed

 

Contract services to professional dev

Contract services to teachers grade 1-12

Contract services to add. comp

Contract services to ed retirement

Contract services to retiree health

Contract services to FICA

Contract services to Medicare

Contract services to Health and Medical

Contract services to salaries expense

 

71000 1000 51300 1010 to 71000 1000 52710 (additional compensation to workers comp $7,000

71000 1000 51300 1010 to 71000 1000 51100 (additional compensation into special ed) $50

Motion by Kim, Second by Naomi, all approved, motion passed

 

13. BAR

Instructional materials 12,844.43

Library 5,960.00

Motion by Diana, second by Kim, all in favor, motion passed

 

14. Approval of EPSS (Educational Plan for Student Success):

Motion by Kim, second by Diana, all in favor, motion passed

 

15. Approve modifications to the bylaws:

Motion by Pat, Second by Chris, all approved, motion passed

 

Old Business:

16. Governing Council Training, Nov. 14th 2009 in Albuquerque:

Naomi will register us and we will plan rides/carpooling via email

 17. Outstanding Items from Previous Meeting (Review minutes)

 

New Business

18. Review End of Year Calendar of Events (see website)

 19. Discussion of “Charter School University” Book Section 1: “A New Kind of Accountability.”

Some members don’t yet have their books, but they’ve been ordered and can be picked up in Renay’s office. This item will be on next month’s agenda.

 20. For next month’s meeting, arrive at 5:30 PM Thursday, Nov. 19th for budget discussion

 

Adjournment

21. Motion by Kim, second by Diana, all approved, motion passed

Meeting adjourned 8:00 PM