Connecting Waters Charter School

12420 Bentley Street

Waterford, CA 95386

    

Parent Council Meeting

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

 

ADOPTED MINUTES

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:48 pm, at the Moon School Cafeteria, 319 N. Reinway Ave., Waterford, CA. by Ron Mayo, Council President.

 

2. Pledge of Allegiance

 

3. Approval of Agenda

Sharyle Bloudoff motioned to approve the agenda. It was seconded by Kathy Bowman. There was a unanimous vote to approve the agenda.

 

4. Roll Call

The parent council members present were, Lisa Avila, Sharyle Bloudoff, Kathy Bowman, April Cavanaugh, Caroline Elness, Heather Gilchrist, Laura Harker, Kathy Jaworski, Bonnie Johansson, Blake LeBaron, Denise Lindvall, Ron Mayo, Ronda Melendez, Melanie Oneth, Holly Sink, Eva Stice, Tina Troglione, Toni Wirkkala, and Angela Yee.

 

Absent parent council members were Mary Ayala, Darin Buttram, Kim Lewis, Joannie Netzler, Laura Ortega, Deborah Partin, Sakinah Sabri, Michelle Sicari, and Cynthia Soince.

 

5. Election of Officers / Committee Members

1.  Ronda Melendez, Ron Mayo, Caroline Elness, Lisa Avila, Laura Harker were chosen to serve on the Suspension and Expulsion Committee. Heather Gilcrest volunteered as an alternate. Sharyle Bloudoff motioned this action, Kathy Jaworski seconded.

 

IEM Staff were introduced. Barb Jackson, Human Resources and Susie Clark, Operations Coordinator.

 

6. Consent Calendar

Approval of Minutes

1. Unapproved Minutes of the September 11, 2007 meeting were reviewed and approved. Denise Lindvall motioned to approve the September 11, 2007 minutes. It was seconded by Angela Yee. There was a unanimous vote to approve the September 11, 2007 minutes.

 

7. Hearing of the Public

No discussion by the public.

 

8. Information Items

A. Assessment Report

No discussion.

 

B. Attendance Report

No discussion.

 

C. Cash Flow Report

No discussion.

 

D. Curriculum Report

No discussion.

 

E. ES Support Report

No discussion.

 

F. Graduation Report

Due on December 13, 2007.

 

G. Guidance Department Report

No discussion.

 

H. Learning Center Report

No discussion.

 

I. Literacy Specialist Report

No discussion.

 

J. Math Specialist Report

No discussion.

 

K. Parent Support Report

No discussion.

 

L. Treasurers Report

Went over details as outlined in report.

 

M. Vendor Report

No discussion.

 

9. Director’s Report

The Directors Report was reviewed by Mrs. Nelson.

 

10. Discussion Items

A. Fundraisers. DNA child ID/fingerprint kit for children, $6.00 each could sell for $10.00. Monster cookies $1.00 - $1.50 each with a possible 50% profit or frozen cookies (tubs of dough) are possible options. Toni Wirkkala suggested special cookies that are cold, not frozen and last in the refrigerator up to 6 months. Heather Gilcrist suggested raffle tickets with vendors to donate prizes at our Open House. See’s Candy is also a fundraising possibility.

 

B. Open House Committee. Open House to be held Tuesday, March 4th, 2008. This will be held in the Multi-Purpose Room at Waterford High School. Lisa Avila, Toni Wirkkala, and April Cavanaugh volunteered to help with this committee. Children will be asked to display science fair projects, talent, art projects and there will be many of activities for all ages.

 

11. Council Comments

 

A. Space Shuttle

Blake LeBaron visited the space shuttle in Florida. It was suggested that an exact replica of the space shuttle could be set up. To accommodate the replica, a space of 12x26 would be needed. The cost would be $12,000 each year for 3 years. It was suggested to possibly enlist several sponsors. A math or science teacher would be needed to help implement the project.

 

13. Adjourn

The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm. Caroline Elness motioned to adjourn and seconded by April Cavanaugh. There was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

 

The next Parent Council Meeting: Our regularly scheduled meeting is March 11, 2008.