Connecting Waters Charter School

219 N. Reinway Ave.

Waterford, CA 95386

Parent Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

UNADOPTED MINUTES

1. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:41 pm, 219 N. Reinway Ave., Waterford, CA.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Approval of Agenda

David Harris requested that we move the action item (9.A.) forward in the agenda to immediately after the hearing of the public. It was agreed upon by all in attendance.

4. Roll Call

The parent council members present where Jeff Bradshaw, Denise Davis, Caroline Elness, Carla Shryock, Laura Harker, David Harris, Tim Harris, Olga Kiehl, Paula Langley, Denise Lindvall, Pat Nesbitt, Denise Norton, Lori Porter, Kerri Saarloos, Debra Siam, Sheila Sisco, Lita Theodore, Tina Troglione, and Toni Wirkkala.

5. Consent Calendar

Approval of Minutes

1. Unapproved Minutes of March 8, 2005 were reviewed and approved. Denise Davis motioned to approve the March 8, 2005 minutes. It was seconded by Denise Norton. There was an unanimous vote to approve the March 8, 2005 minutes.

6. Hearing of the Public

None

7. Information Items

Accreditation / WASC Report

The report was given to the parent council for review. Sherri Nelson, the Executive Director informed the council that the decision about our accreditation term should be received by June and the Parent Council member would be informed of the outcome.

Assessment Report

The report was given to the parent council for review.

Attendance Report

The report was given to the parent council for review.

CWCS 2005-2006 School Calendar

The report was given to the parent council for review. Sherri Nelson mentioned that the calendar printed in this report had a few changes to the CAHSEE testing and that the updated version was already on the website.

General Budget Report

The report was given to the parent council for review. Randy Gaschler, the IEM President, clarified items on the budget for the 2005-2006 school year and announced that the Learning Center cost for the 2005-2006 school year have been included in the budget.

Education Services Division Report

The report was given to the parent council for review.

ES Support Division Report

The report was given to the parent council for review.

Graduation Reports

1. Eighth Grade Graduation

2. High School Graduation

Both reports were given to the parent council for review. Sherri Nelson, the Executive Director, mentioned that next year our office would also be sending out the graduation participation forms to all of the potential graduates for the 2005-2006 school year, along with having the ES’s giving them the information. This should better inform the student of the upcoming event. Sherri Nelson, the Executive Director, thanked Lori Porter for her volunteering time to spend helping with graduation diplomas and tickets. She also thanked Mary Vinnedge for all of her work and dedication in organizing and coordinating both graduations. Sherri Nelson also asked for volunteers to help with the diploma distribution for the graduations. Sheila Sisco volunteered for the Eighth Grade Graduation and Debbie Siam volunteered for the High School Graduation.

I. Group Education Activity Report

The report was given to the parent council for review. Sherri Nelson, the Executive Director thanked Denise Lindvall & Julie Hilbert for their endless efforts in all of the hours of hard work in coordinating all of the Group Activities. It was agreed that next year the coordinators will include a service fee to cover their expenses.

J. Guidance Department Report

The report was given to the parent council for review. David Harris asked for a show of hands of who had utilized the Guidance Department. Five of the Parent Council Members raised their hands.

K. Learning Center Report

1. Ceres/Modesto Learning Center

The report was given to the parent council for review.

2. Manteca Learning Center

The report was given to the parent council for review.

3. Learning Centers Budget

This was discussed during the budget report.

L. Parent Council Ballot

The report was given to the parent council for review.

M. Survey Report

The report was given to the parent council for review. Sherri Nelson, the Executive Director, informed the parent council that the items with the most importance would be the priority of the school. One of these would be to increase the High School student classes. Pat Nesbitt mentioned she would like to see sports opportunities for our students. David Harris, the Parent Council President, was urged by other parent council members to consider coaching basketball in the future. Sherri Nelson will research this possibility.

N. Treasurers Report

The report was given to the parent council for review.

Vendor Report

The report was given to the parent council for review.

8. Director’s Report

The report was given to the parent council for review and Sherri Nelson, the Executive Director, reviewed the information page for A Plus.

9. Action Items

Motion to approve the Connecting Waters budget for the 2005-2006 school year.

Randy Gaschler made some explanatory comments on the budget and answered Parents Council questions. Denise Davis motioned to approve the budget for 2005-2006 school year and seconded by Denise Norton. There was an unanimous vote to approve the budget for 2005-2006 school year.

10. Discussion Items

A. End of the Year Picnic- Caroline Elness informed all present that for the San Joaquin County area, the Picnic would be on May 20, 2005, at the Colony Park at noon. Everyone should bring a lunch and share in some fun and relaxation. Sheila Sisco informed all present that she would not be able to coordinate a picnic for the Stanislaus County due to a scheduling conflict.

B. Committee Sign ups

Sign ups will be mailed or emailed at a later date.

11. COUNCIL COMMENTS

12. ADJOURN

The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 pm.

The next Parent Council Meeting: September 13, 2005, 6:30pm, 219 N. Reinway Ave., Waterford, CA 95386