Board of Directors Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

June 8, 2006 – Minutes

Called to order at 6:34 pm

Welcome Mr. Halperin

CIS Core Values Read by Beth Thompson-Peace

Present: Rick Halperin, Chair; Charles Hutchison, John Martelle, Mary Kay Murray, Amy White, Diane Abdelrahman, Weimin Yuan, Nimish Bhatt (arrived 8:18)

Absent: Ned McNaughton, John Dainotto

Also: Dee Duncan, Principal; Sandi Vielbaum, Finance Officer; Richard Beall, Director.

Secretary’s Report: Approval of Minutes with unanimous consent

Treasurer’s Report

Summary of expenditures and balance of account

Ms. Vielbaum reported on the status of the CIS financial reports and the nature of the funding for next year.

Committee Reports:

Academic Standards

Mrs. Duncan and Mr. Redmond reported on the most recent activities of the committees which center mainly around the honors level courses, and the definition of the research course. A question has been raised about driver’s education and the teaching of social skills. High school texts are being reviewed. Many forums are discussing the issues and the parent intern coordinator is going to help with this proposal.

Buildings & Grounds

Dr. Beall reported on the status of bids for the parking improvements, approximate cost is $20,000. Improvements to the athletic fields are also under discussion and a number of outside resources have presented themselves to CIS. Mary Kay Murray can also consult on wetland status, etc. for improvements to the trail.

This summer classrooms will undergo cleaning and minor repairs.

Development

In the absence of Cara Viers, Dr. Beall reported that the capital campaign was well under-way and many team meetings have been taking place successfully; plans are being implemented.

Finance

Ms. Vielbaum reported that the committee met and has been working on the budget for 2006-2007.

Parents Association Report - the representatives were not present. However Mrs. Thompson-Peace reported that at their recent meeting the by-laws were approved, with 2 amendments, regarding voting and quorums. The PTSO meetings will need a new location as the multi-purpose room will no longer be available. A social was announced for July, and a new family reception as well.

Teachers Representative Report - Mr. Redmond reported on the progress of the teachers’ activities on ending school. Field days were a success and the end-of-school activities were heralded as successes as well. Mr. Redmond informed board that he will tender his resignation as Teachers’ Representative for the following school year.

Principal’s Report - attached

Director’s Report - attached

Old Business

After-School Clubs and Enrichment proposal

Mrs. Duncan presented the proposal to the board; outlines the difference between clubs (sponsored by teachers) and enrichment activities (which are opportunities brought in by those outside the CIS community);

Motion	Made by	In Favor	Oppose	Abstain	Outcome
To accept the After-school clubs and enrichment policy as recommended by Principal; Amended to state "standard facility fee" will apply for enrichment	Charles Hutchison; John Martelle, 2^nd	7	0	0	carry

Board Policy Manual Committee

The committee is formed to review Board Policy Rick Halperin, John Martelle, Sandy Vielbaum, Richard Beall, Dee Duncan

Director Evaluation Committee – the committee is formed to formed to design the director’s evaluation for the future; Charles Hutchison, Amy White, Sandy Vielbaum

Nomination/election of board officers – nominations closed by unanimous consent.

Officers approved as nominated by unanimous consent:

Chair - Richard Halperin

Co-Chair - Diane Abdelrahman

Treasurer – John Martelle

Secretary – Amy White

New Business

Proposal to institute and "early dismissal" policy – The academic council has put forth a proposal to better insure instructional integrity at CIS. The proposal includes a 1 day unexcused absence for every five unexcused early dismissals.

Motion	Made by	In Favor	Oppose	Abstain	Outcome
To accept the "unexcused early dismissal" policy with the addition of a parent initial when the dismissal is unexcused.	Mary Kay Murray, Charles Hutchison, 2^nd	7	0	0	carry

Site improvement proposals - Dr. Beall discussed the priority to improve an on-campus field for athletic/PE purposes. He requested that monies from the golf tournament be used for the improvement of this permanent addition to the school.

Acadia NorthStar proposal - Ms. Vielbaum discussed with the board the proposal for fiscal advisory services, etc.

Budget – discussed in relation to the proposal previously submitted by the finance committee.

Motion	Made by	In Favor	Oppose	Abstain	Outcome
To accept the budget presented by the finance committee.	Mary Kay Murray, Charles Hutchison, 2^nd	6	0	1	carry

Cancellation of July meeting approved by unanimous consent

Board retreat schedule , to be discussed further at the August meeting.

Open comment period – no responses

Announcements

Next Board of Directors meeting: Thursday, August 10th, 6:30pm, Harrisburg Town Hall.

At the conclusion of the meeting, Weimin Yuan tendered, officially, his resignation from the board.

The Board gratefully acknowledges Mr. Yuan’s service and his family’s offer to donate funds for a sign at the CIS campus.

Adjournment by unanimous consent at 8:52