Parasol Building Training Room 3:30 5:30 PM
1. Call to Order Bill Horn
Chairman Horn called the meeting to order at 3:36 p.m. Present were Bill Horn, Susan Herron, Kathie Goldberg, WCSDs Barbara Price, Harry Haaser, Frank Garrity, Bruce Soli, Shawn Comstock, John Clark, Janey Muccio, Kathy Long, and Kim Warren.
Not Present: Allen Ferris*, Kathleen Watty*, Steve McKibben*, Dianne Severance*, Alana Brown, Mary Blount, Greg McKay, and Sue Hyde *Advised Chair prior to meeting.
2. Proof of notice of meeting or waiver of notice Susan Herron
Secretary Susan Herron attested that the agenda was e-mailed to all members on January 12, 2007 (included in the agenda packet).
3. Approval of Minutes (November 16, 2006) Bill Horn
A motion was made by Harry Haaser to approve the minutes of November 16, 2006 as submitted. The motion was seconded by Frank Garrity, Bruce Soli and Kathie Goldberg. Chairman Horn called for the question and the motion was passed unanimously.
4. Action Item List Review Bill Horn
The action item list was reviewed. Chairman Horn gave an overview of the two fundraisers for education Golf Fore Education and Red, White and Tahoe Blue. Reports were provided by those assigned action items.
5. Treasurers Report Susan Herron
Susan Herron distributed the Treasurers report (in the agenda packet) and Chairman Horn verbally reviewed.
A motion was made by Kathie Goldberg and seconded by Kathy Long to approve the Treasurers Report as submitted. Chairman Horn called for the question and the motion was passed unanimously.
Principal Clark said that $208.16 can be removed from the AVID program to get to a balanced budget.
Four requests for payments were received from IES Dorothy Carol Wilkins $150 Check #2465; Sandi King $270 Check #2466; Candise Humasti $500 Check #2467; and Mike Smith $125 Check #2468
Chairman Horn reported that through Ms. Comstocks efforts (at a birthday party) that $1,445. was raised for the endowment and that the endowment has enjoyed $650 in quarterly earnings.
6. Report of Committees
a. Resources Development Allen Ferris
Chairman Horn reported for Mr. Ferris that Golf Fore Education is confident that we are not going to see a reduction from the monies raised last year because with Montreaux we are forecasting more monies. Further, in 2008, we will need to grow that because Project MANA is bringing a lot to the table. Sierra Nevada College and their food supplier will provide everything except the alcohol for the reception (retail about $6,000; hard costs about $3,000) and that the organizers need to provide serving help for this event. Ms. Comstock reported that Patti Ruhl is on board for the alcohol.
b. Nominations Harry Haaser
Ms. Comstock said that is working on recruiting Ms. Joyce Strotz. Chairman Horn asked Ms. Comstrock to coordinate this with Mr. Haaser.
c. Tutoring Bill Horn
Principal Clark reported that as soon as college gets going again, the tutoring will begin again.
d. Public Information Bruce Soli
Mr. Soli reported that the website looks great with the refreshment. Ms. Long and Mr. Ceragioli deserve all the credit for the refreshment.
7. Unfinished Business Bill Horn
WCSDs Barbara Price stated that she is starting her third year on the board and that the Board is working on honing is governance of the Board of the Trustees with focus in three areas; (1) student achievement; (2) fiscal administration; and (3) ISO certification process (building in a model of continuous improvement). The Board is slowing working on a public platform and right now the focus is on internal. Recently conducted a Board retreat at which it is was determined that a missing piece was getting out to talk to the people thus she appreciates the energy, concern, and care that everyone has here today and that the presentation that was given the other night, spoke volumes to the big picture of the school district. The ISO certification is really helping with getting reporting capacity together; looking to July for installation.
Mr. Haaser asked how can this group support Senator Raggios bill? Ms. Price said that this will be extended to Superintendent Duggan tomorrow. Mr. Haaser said that the school district will mount a campaign to support the legislation and that Senator Raggio has stated that we need to prove the need. Ms. Price said that at a recent breakfast, with the legislators, a presentation was given but what the legislators need are phone calls from their constituents and that showing the needs of the District is key. Mr. Haaser said that the school district is coming up with a list of informational bullet points. Principal Clark said that Superintendent Duggan presented it at a meeting yesterday so a brochure does exist that can be given to parents. Mr. Haaser said that e-mail is a very good way to communicate with the legislators as they do read them. Ms. Goldberg said that there is work being done to get the information to parents via the school district Parents Coordinator. Ms. Price said that on January 23 the External Relations Committee will receive a PowerPoint presentation designed to engage the community. Mr. Haaser to continue his work to keep Ms. Price engaged with the ISAEF team.
8. New Business
a. Approval of Budgets Bill Horn
Ms. Goldberg made a motion to accept the budget as presented. Ms. Muccio seconded the motion. Chairman Horn called for the question and the motion was unanimously passed.
Principal Garrity said that there was some debate about the tutoring rate ($20 or $30) and that the current rate is $30/hour for certified teachers who are doing tutoring, this wouldnt affect college tutoring, and that $20/hour for in kind is fine. The $30/hour rate was further defined as tutoring being done at the schools by certified teachers during after school hours.
Mr. Haaser made a motion to raise the tutoring rate for certified teachers to $30 per hour effective January 22, 2007. Principal Garrity seconded the motion. Chairman Horn called for the question and the motion was passed unanimously.
b. Contribution to Parasol Community Collaboration Bill Horn (from Golf Fore Education)
Chairman Horn said that he needs permission to go to the Golf Fore Education Organizing Committee to ask them to donate $1,500 to the Parasol Community Collaboration (PCC) to support their operating fund.
Mr. Haaser asked if ISAEF was now more formally invested. Chairman Horn said yes, as we have a representative (one of the principals) going to the meetings. Further, ISAEF is in good standing and we have no dues payment because it was paid by an anonymous donor. Principal Garrity asked if $1,500 was the maximum to be paid. Chairman Horn said yes and that we have done it before; last year to the Boys & Girls Club in Lee Denmarks name. Mr. Haaser asked if we were going to do this every year or just for this year. Chairman Horn said it could be done either way and that we can revisit at the next meeting. Mr. Haaser said that he was in favor of it because the PCC is starting to raise funds for non-profits and that this would make a statement that the school community supports its mission. Chairman Horn confirmed that this would be a statement of support. Principal Garrity asked that this be delayed until the next meeting. Ms. Comstock requested that more information be provided about the PCC.
9. Additional Business and Presentations as approved All
a. NLT Chamber Letter Steve McKibben
Chairman Horn referenced page 9 in the packet and stated that the principals need to work with the Chamber to nominate a teacher and that Headmaster McKibben has volunteered to coordinate the effort.
Principal Garrity advised that the Going Away Party date would be June 14 and the Welcome Back Party date would be August 17 and the Executive Committee would take on the task of getting a motivational speaker for the Welcome Back Party. These dates are dependent upon snow days.
10. Adjournment Bill Horn
The general meeting of the ISAEF Committee was adjourned at 4:39 p.m.
Next General ISAEF Meeting is March 15, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. at the Parasol Building Meiling Training Room Action Item List
Date and Number Action Item Responsible Party Due Date To Whom Status 09/22/06-05 Start looking at opportunities, both grants and individuals, for these events (GFE and RWTB). Harry Haaser TBD All May want to hook up with other communities of our size a lot of resources are out on the Internet, doing research 09/22/06-06 Meet, prior to the next Executive Committee, regarding the brochure. Bruce Soli, Sue Hyde Harry Haaser Executive Committee Proof being worked, Allen Ferris to be involved, proof by next week coming from e-mail. Narrowing to 7 or 8 bullets on the brochure. 09/22/06-09 Discuss the golf and/or ski card fundraising idea Bruce Soli Harry Haaser TBD All Worth pursuing with WCSD Education Foundation need some connections, asked Barbara Price for assistance, Fred Boyd is the Chair of the Foundation, split suggested based on course locations 01/18/07-01 Follow up on the National School District meeting in San Francisco, April 2007 Barbara Price 01/18/07-02 Raggio legislation Barbara Price and Harry Haaser Keep us in the loop on the communication aspect and how to be involved.
Completed Action Items
Date and Number Action Item Responsible Party Due Date To Whom Status 09/22/06-02 Two (2) volunteers per school help with Golf Fore Education event. John Clark Frank Garrity Kathleen Watty 10/22/06 Allen Ferris Shawn Comstock Representatives have been identified. 09/22/06-03 List of sponsors for the Jog-A-Thon Kathie Goldberg 10/19/06 Allen Ferris Complete 09/22/06-04 The funds for the PE teacher be included as unfunded item on the budget. Sue Hyde 10/19/06 Budget Complete 09/22/06-07 Talk to Wayne McClelland about doing the webpage. Harry Haaser Before 10/19/06 Executive Committee Guy wants to continue to assist 09/22/06-08 Call Guy Ceragioli about getting the files, codes, etc. for someone else to take over the webpage. Kathy Long Before 10/19/06 Executive Committee Contact made codes received 09/22/06-10 Try and attend the Brown Bag Lunch and WCSD Board Meeting on November 8, 2006 Harry Haaser 11/8/2006 All Complete
