Call to order: 6:04 p.m.
Secretary’s Report/Approval of the Minutes: Approved.
Approval of the Agenda: added Hamline contract due June 30, 2010.
Space-Realtors: Jerry Driessen and Joe Hughes from CBRE reported to the board about efforts to find a new space for Avalon school. CBRE is a firm that helps schools and non-profits find appropriate spaces. Carrie reported that, after visiting a number of spaces, CBRE helped see more clearly what we don’t want. We agreed that we wanted to stay close to our current location. We are aiming to save 10%-20% in our lease by having slightly less square feet and because of favorable market circumstances.
Accountability: The Board received and purused a copy of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law.
Approve New Board Member: unanimous approval of Nora Whalen as the new board member, replacing Carrie Bakken.
Finance
Treasurer’s Report: In spite of the governor’s unallotment, our finances continue to be healthy. The Reconciliation Worksheet balanced to the penny!
Wire Transfer: The following wire transfers were approved.
1082010 1/31/2010 Wells Fargo $345.00
1122010 1/31/2010 Wells Fargo $66.41
1142010 1/31/2010 Wells Fargo $35,636.99
1152010 1/13/2010 PERA $686.65
1282010 1/31/2010 Wells Fargo $37,308.63
1312010 1/27/2010 PERA $799.65
11420102 1/31/2010 Wells Fargo $300.62
12820102 1/31/2010 Wells Fargo $88.11
13120101 1/28/2010 Wells Fargo S690.00
State Compliance/Policies-Board Training. Skip reported a phone call he made to the state regarding training. There are none scheduled as the state looks for a vendor.
Old Business
Board Elections: Two people have expressed interest. Regina will post on the website. Bios will be sent out 15 days before the election and the community will be notified. Election will be at the annual meeting.
Annual Meeting will be March 5, 2010
Bylaws: Carrie reported on the proposed changes that will be forwarded to the community for approval on March 5th at the annual meeting.
New Business:
Community Groups: The issue of community groups using Avalon space after hours came up. The board agreed that we are not willing to take up the issue now, but perhaps in the future.
Enrollment Update/PSEO. Enrollment now at 182 and we are still waiting for the state report on PSEO.
Review Strategic Planning Goals/Updates: It was agreed that the board would report to the community on each of the following goals. The person(s) assigned follow each statement.
Facilities- determine our future space needs and create an action plan. Dawn
Staff Development-review staff evaluation process and more professional development in the areas relating to our school goals; reading, diversity sensitivity, and technology.Monessa
Technology-website effectively being used and constantly updated. Improve computer and technology literacy for students and staff. Regina
Student Achievement-lowering the number of students achieving below 25% on either the reading or math MAP test. Jo
Walter will report on finances; Skip and Nora will prepare the ballot.
Adjourned: 7:19 p.m.
Next Meeting: March 9, 2010