MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Location: file:///C:/CE7B2E07/VCSMAY242010MEETING.htm Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset="us-ascii" THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OF

VANCE CHARTER SCHOOL

MINUTES

OF

MAY MEETING=

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The Board of Directors of Vance Charter School held its monthly meeting on Monday May 24th 2010. The following members w= ere present and constituted a quorum:

 

Jill Pike, Chairperson=             &nb= sp;           &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   Cydne Sharpe

Janet Gruchacz, Vice Chair= person        &= nbsp;            Michael Johnson

Pat Olmert, Treasurer        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;     Gina Harris       =

Jay Andrews, Secretary=             &nb= sp;            =            Karen Bobbitt

Susan Johnson, Faculty Representative      &n= bsp;       Tom Betts

Clem Seifert &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p; Bill Sattterwhite

 

Also present was Principal Sean Connolly.

 

WELCOME

Jill Pike called the meeting to order at 7:30p.m.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was none.

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Cydne Sharpe made a motion= to approve the minutes of the April meeting.

Mike Johnson seconded. The motion carried.

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Principal Sean Connolly reported that EOG testing ende= d last week and the preliminary scores indicated a passing rate in the high 80R= 17;s percentage wise. He stated that after retests that number should reach the 90’s. He proudly reported that there were four students who achieved perfect scores in math.

Mr. Connolly reported that all of the Leandro funds ha= d been spent.

Mr. Connolly then made a recommendation to hire Mike McCutcheon to teach art.

Cydne made a motion to hir= e Mr. McCutcheon to teach art at the state salary scale. The motion died for lack= of a second.

Cydne then made a motion t= o go into closed session to discuss personnel issues. Karen Bobbitt seconded. La= ter Cydne made a motion to come out of closed session. Ka= ren seconded. With nothing to report, the meeting continued.

Mr. Connolly stated that he has placed an ad in the Ne= ws & Observer for a middle school language arts, middle school math teacher, and a part time special education assistant. An interview with a candidate for the math position is scheduled later this we= ek. Most of the contracts for next year have been signed. The school has receiv= ed a significant donation of science equipment from the family of the late Donna Capps. Donna was an outstanding teacher for Vance County who died in a car accident last year.

The Board received an invitation to a retirement party= for Mrs. Washington and Ms. Torena.

A handout was presented describing the need for a part= time reading specialist.

Mr. Connolly also presented information about a smart = board grant that would provide approximately 62% in savings toward the purchase of three smart boards. The total cost would be around $8,000.

The contract with Arcadia Northst= ar is coming due. They are requesting a three year extension.  Pat Olmert made a recommendation to accept a three year contract with Arcadia Northstar. Tom Betts seconded. The motion passed. Pat= then made a recommendation to accept a one year contract with Patrick Donahue as= a grant writer. Gina seconded. The motion passed.

 

LONG RANGE PLANNING

No report

 

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

No report

 

STUDENT RECRUITMENT

Bill Satterwhite reported that the web site is being u= pdated to reflect the new changes and other information concerning enrollment for = next year.

 

BUILDING AND GROUNDS

Mr. Connolly stated there are a lot of small repairs n= eeded to be done over the summer.

He asked about getting bids for the repairs. It was recommended that at least two bids be taken.  Tom Betts reported that the lease = price for the space up front was $6.66 per square foot. Tom recommended that we negotiate the terms of the HVAC maintenance if we decide to lease. At 1800 square feet, there should be enough room for two classrooms, an office and = an additional bathroom.  Tom made= a recommendation to pursue further negotiation of the lease and upon satisfac= tory terms, sign it at a later date.

 

POLICY AND PERSONNEL

No report

 

PERFORMANCE

No report

 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

No report

 

OLD BUSINESS

Jill reminded the Board that two new Board members wil= l be selected by the Board at the June meeting as well as officers for then next year. If you have candidates of interest have their information ready next meeting.

Audit bids were received from Bill Stark and Winston, Williams, Creech, and Evans.  = Tom  made= a motion to have Jill sign a contract with Winston, Williams, Creech, and Eva= ns. Clem Seifert seconded.  The mo= tion passed.

Jay Andrews reported that V= ance Granville Community College has offered to donate approximately 400 chairs to = Vance Charter School as they are refurbishing several areas of the college. He is meeting with Matt Williams, CFO of VGCC to arrange for delivery.

On behalf of the Board, Cydne wanted to thank Peggy Pegram for stepping in and taking charge of testing f= or this year. She did an outstanding job. Peggy has offered to continue as Tes= ting Coordinator for next year. Mr. Connolly recommended that Peggy Pegram conti= nue as Testing Coordinator next year at a salary of $6,000. Cydne made a motion to hire Peggy Pegram as testing coordinator for next year at a salary of $6,000. Karen seconded. The motion is passed.

Mike Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Tom seconded. T= he meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

Jay Andrews, Secretary