March 22, 2011

Post date: Jan 26, 2012 5:9:52 PM

Members Present:

Maureen Conlon, Anne Scott, Joy Smith, Carl Weymann, and David Yeager

Members Absent:

Ana Bello

Ava Mason

Staff Members Present:

Cinda Doughty

Guests:

Dawna Halama

Pam Fritz

Paul Maglio

Board Clerk:

Carol Hill

I. Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm.

II.Approval of the Agenda

Scott motioned to approve the agenda with moving ites VII.c. to after approval of Board Meeting Minutes.  Weymann Seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

III.Accept Resignation of Nereyda Cabrera for Board Office #3 in Accordance with Darnall Charter School Resolution #5 2009-2010

Smith motioned to approve the resignation of Nereyda Cabrera for Board Office #3 in accordance of Darnall Charter School resolution #5 2009-2010. Weymann seconded

In favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

IV.Introduction of Perspective Board Members

1. Paul Maglio

Maglio introduced himself to the Board.

V.Public Comment

Any person may address the Board concerning any item on the agenda and may, at the discretion of the Board, be granted five (5) minutes to make a presentation to the Board at the time a specific item is under discussion.  Prior to the opening of the meeting, this form should be completed and given to the Chairperson of the Board.  Additional time may be granted if circumstances permit.  The total time per agenda item devoted to presentations to the Board shall be determined based on the number of speakers wishing to address the board.  However, this time will not exceed one-half (1/2) hour unless additional time is granted by the Board.  All presentations shall be heard by the Board prior to the formal discussion of the agenda topic under consideration.

   Weymann spoke to Board regarding VII. h. DCTA Negotiation Update.

VI.Approval of Board Meeting Minutes

a.     February 22nd Board Meeting Minutes – Draft

Weymann motioned to approve the February 22nd Board Meeting Minutes with noted changes.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

VII.Business Oversight – Discussion/Action

c.     Director Hiring Process Update

Halama and Fritz updated the Board on the Director Hiring Process.

a.     Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual

Morgan shared the Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual with the Board.

b.     Projected Budget for 2011-2012

Doughty and Morgan shared with the Board the Projected Budget for 2011-2012.

• 1. Director Job Description 2011-2012

Weymann motioned to approve adding a line item regarding Special Education to the Director job description.  Smith seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

• 1. CCSA Conference Information Report

Conlon, Doughty, Scott, Smith, Weymann and Yeager shared with the Board information they received from attending the CCSA conference.

• 1. Elect Vice-Chair

Smith motioned to elect Conlon as Vice-Chair.  Weymann seconded.

In Favor: Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: Conlon

Absent: Bello and Mason

• 1. Discuss Board Opening and Approve Designated Parent/Community Office

Yeager motioned to designated Office #3 as a Parent opening.  Scott seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

• 1. DCTA Negotiation Update

Yeager motioned to enter contract negotiations with DCTA for 2011-2012 school year to discuss adding 2 Professional Days to the 2011-2012 calendar and other potential items to be determined at the May Board meeting.  Conlon Seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello, Mason, Smith, and Weymann

• 1. 2011-2012 School Calendar

Weymann motioned to approve the 2011-2012 school calendar pending SDUSD approving their calendar.  Smith seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

VIII.Consent Calendar

a.                      Check Registry for February

Weymann motioned to appove the check registry for February.  Smith seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

b.                     Pay-scale Coding Correction

Weymann motioned to approve the pay-scale coding correction.  Smith seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason

IX.Academic Oversight – Discussion/Action

a.             Special Education Update

Doughty updated the Board on the Special Education Program.

X.Summary of Actions from Meeting

Ø  Develop confidentiality form for application screeners

Ø  Develop form for interviewer back ground check

Ø  Director hiring process changes

Ø  Director personnel update

Ø  Look into Protective Index

Ø  Update the Director Survey to match new changes to job descriptions

Ø  Look into Form 700

Ø   

XI.Roundtable

~ Into Closed Session @ 7:14 pm ~

XII.Closed Session

a.             Arbitration

b.            Personnel

c.             DCTA

~ Back into Open Session @ 8:10 pm~

XIII.Adjournment

Conlon motioned to adjourn at 9:20 pm.  Weymann seconded.

In Favor: Conlon, Scott, Smith, Weymann, and Yeager

Opposed: None

Abstained: None

Absent: Bello and Mason