Connecting
Parent Council Meeting
ADOPTED MINUTES
1. Call to Order
The meeting was
called to order at
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Roll Call
There were 16 parent council members present.
4. Election of
Officers
1. The Parent Council President was elected. There were three nominations. The new Parent Council President then began to facilitate the meeting.
2. The Parent Council Treasurer was elected. There was one nomination.
5. Consent Calendar
Approval of Minutes
1. Unapproved
Minutes of
2. Unapproved
Minutes of
3. Unapproved
Minutes of
5. Hearing of the
Public
One parent council member wanted to know who she would call for high school questions. The President of IEM, said that she should call high school guidance.
6. Information Items
A. Accreditation
Report
The CWCS Director gave a summary of the written report. She stated that the recommendations came out of the discussion with WASC. It was stated that the accreditation process usually takes approximately three years, but she would like to do it in 2 years.
B. Attendance Report
It was mentioned that with such a large enrollment in 9th – 12th grades that we should have more high school activities. One of the parent council members said we needed a way that we could communicate to the families with high school students to inform them of activities and to get ideas for activities. The President of IEM stated that IEM would create a message board for the high school students and families. It was stated that we would like this for all students.
C. ES Support Report
The ES Support report was reviewed.
D. Education Services Report
The Education Services Report was reviewed.
E. Survey Report
The CWCS
Director stated that the suggestions and comments on the survey report were
compiled from the answers on the CWCS Parent Survey. One of the parent council
members asked if there was a plan to streamline the process for vendors to be
paid. The President of IEM stated that the problem with vendor payments this
year was the result of the state’s system for funding of new schools. One of
our future parent council members stated that there is a need for a learning
center in the
F. Fundraising Report
The CWCS Director gave a summary of the fundraising report. She made special note of the generous support of a couple of parent council members, which enabled us to pay for diploma covers.
G.
A written learning center report concerning summer hours of operation was reviewed.
H. Graduation Report
The graduation
report was reviewed. It was stated that both the 8th and 12th
grade graduations were very much appreciated by those who attended. It was also
stated that the 12th grade graduation was on the front page of the
May 27th
7. Director’s Report
The CWCS Director summarized the director report. Many dates for upcoming events for the 2003-2004 school year noted.
8. Presentation of the CWCS 2003-2004 Budget
The President of IEM, explained the proposed budget. One of the parent council members wanted to know why the budget needed to be approved now and not later. The President of IEM stated that the WUSD wanted each of their schools to submit and approve a budget for next school year at this time. One of the parent council members had some concerns with the budgeting for Edusoft. The President of IEM explained that no student would be compelled to use the Edusoft program even if the school would purchase the program. The Edusoft program would be available to those students who wanted to participate.
9. Action Items
A. One of the parent council members motioned to approve the Connecting Waters budget for the 2003-2004 school year. The motion was seconded by another parent council member. All in attendance voted unanimously to approve.
B. One of the parent council members motioned to approve an additional signer for the fundraising account. The motion was seconded by another parent council member. All in attendance voted unanimously to approve.
10. Council Comments
None
11. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at
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