Helix High School
Charter Governing Board
Minutes
November 17, 2003
Board Members Present: Ed Aceves, Peggy Crabtree, Lori Free-Trout, Court Levy, Leslie Messier, Robin Peterson, Richard Sutton
Student Representatives Present: Michelle Kitson, James Proudfoot
Other Representatives Present: Principal, Douglas Smith
President Levy with a quorum of Board Members present, called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2003, in the Library at Helix Charter High School. The Board immediately adjourned to executive (closed) session.
A. The Board met in executive (closed) session to discuss litigation/potential;
B. Negotiation: GEA, CSEA, SEIU
C. Employee Matters
A. Call to Order
B. Public Report of Action Taken (if any in Closed Session)
President Levy reported there was no action taken in closed session.
A. Approval of Minutes of September 15, 2003, October 20, 2003, and November 5, 2003, (special meeting).
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Sutton the board approved the minutes with corrections noted.
B. Approval of Agenda
On motion of Member Levy, seconded by member Messier the board approved the agenda.
A. Financial
1. Summary of Unrestricted Expenses
2. Summary of Restricted Expenses
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Aceves the board approved both the unrestricted and restricted expense budgets presented by Royce Walkenhorst.
Member Sutton inquired if summer school funding was cost effective. Dr. Smith said he would report back on that inquiry.
B. Business
1. Approval of Contract with Vickie Velasco (Veteran’s Day)
On motion of Member Crabtree, seconded by Member Messier the board approved Ms. Velasco contract to assist with the Veteran’s Day celebration.
2. Approval of Carl Perkins Application
On motion of Free-Trout, Seconded by Member Crabtree the board approved the Carl Perkins Application.
3. Approval of Nancy Von Langen-Scott’s Contract (eRate)
On motion of Member Aceves, seconded by Member Free-Trout the board approved Ms. Langen-Scott’s contract.
4. Approval of Reorganizing and Numbering Policies
On motion of Member Sutton, seconded by Member Crabtree the board approved reorganizing and numbering our Charter Policies.
5. Approval of Board Policy (BP 1100.1) Regular & Special Meetings
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Crabtree the board approved
Policy BP 1100.l “Regular and Special School Board Meetings”.
6. Approval of Board Policy BP 1100.2 Meeting Agendas and Supporting Information
On motion of Member Crabtree, seconded by Member Peterson the board approved BP 1100.2
7. Approval and Recommendation by the Sub Committee of Funding and Finance on the Stadium Turf
On motion of Member Free-Trout, seconded by Member Crabtree the board would like this item brought back to the December meeting for action. It was recommend by the sub committee of funding and finance to the stadium. (Leslie Messier, Court Levy, Damon Chase and Ed Aceves) consult if cost over runs occur.
C. Student Representatives Report
Michelle Kitson spoke on the Homecoming game and dance. And the new ASB advisor and how his efforts are fresh and positive.
James Proudfoot spoke on Senior Project Proposals and the addition of 5th period being favorable. In addition he spoke on the lunch ladies being hard working who deserve respect.
D. Principal’s Report
Dr. Smith shared a percentage breakdown on D/F’s from quarter one 2002 and quarter one 2003 this is something that will continue to be tracked in order to do a better job of academic success.
VI. Communication on
Items Not on the Agenda
A. Board Communication
Member Free-Trout stated she had attended the Homecoming dance and kudos to Mr. Wenham for a fine job.
B. Public Input
There was none at this time.
VII. Adjournment – 6:05 p.m.