Connecting Waters Charter School

Agenda

Parent Council Meeting

The mission of the Waterford Unified School district, in partnership with our community, is to provide a safe, respectful, “child-first” learning environment through an articulated, integrated, and motivating curriculum while practicing solid educational principles, strategies, and technologies that develop life-long learners who are accountable, responsible, contributing members of society.

We believe that: Every child is unique; A sense of humor contributes to a healthy life; Education empowers a society; Knowledge empowers; Obstacles are an opportunity for growth: the family environment has a profound impact on children.

We believe in: Respecting yourself and others; providing and supporting a safe, comfortable environment; a supportive environment to enhance individual potential and opportunity.

Tuesday

6:00 p.m.-Discussion Conference Center

6:30 p.m.-Regular Meeting 219 N. Reinway

December 10, 2002 Waterford, CA 95386

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

4. ROLL CALL

5. CONSENT CALENDAR

Approval of Minutes

1. September 10, 2002

2. October 15, 2002

3. October 22, 2002

6. EDUSOFT PRESENTATION

Jose Aldaco WUSD 5^th grade teacher

7. HEARING OF THE PUBLIC

Members of the public may be heard on any item. A person addressing the Council will be limited to 3 minutes, unless the Site Administrator grants a longer period of time. Comments by members of the public on an item on the agenda will only be allowed during consideration of the item by the Council.

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Accreditation Report

B. Curriculum Report

C. Attendance Report

D. Learning Center Reports

1. Manteca Learning Center

2. Modesto Learning Center

E. High School Graduation Report

F. School Colors & Mascot

G. Yearbook update

H. CWCS Mission Statement Report

9. DIRECTOR’S REPORT

10. BUDGET PRESENTATION

Cathy Philpott PCN Controller

11. BUDGET DISCUSSION

There will be a fifteen minute time limit on this discussion.

12. ACTION ITEMS

A. Approval of 80% Budget

Recommendation: Motion to approve 80% 2002-2003 budget.

B. Approval of 100% Budget.

Recommendation: Motion to approve 100% 2002-2003 budget.

C. Approval of a conflict of interest policy and procedure.

Recommendation: Motion to approve conflict of interest policy and procedure.

D. Approval to open a separate checking account for fund raising purposes.

Recommendation: Motion to approve opening a separate checking account for fund raising purposes.

This is needed to insure that monies from fund raisers are kept separate from the general account.

E. Approval to have Loie Varner and designated council member to be signers for the checking account for fund raising purposes.

Recommendation: Motion to approve Loie Varner and designated council member to be signers for the checking account for fund raising purposes.

F. Approval to create a fund raiser committee.

Recommendation: Motion to approve the creation of a fund raiser committee.

This is needed to insure that fund raiser monies are used for their intended purpose.

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. ADJOURN

Note: Times listed are an estimation and may vary depending on discretion of the Council.

NEXT REGULAR PARENT COUNCIL MEETING: March 11, 2003

This agenda was posted at least 72 hours at the IEM, Inc. Offices, 1166 Broadway Ste. Q, Placerville, CA, Waterford Unified School District, 12420 Bentley, Waterford, CA. It was also posted at Connecting Waters Charter School, 219 Reinway Ave., Waterford, CA.