Sep 21st, 2009

Board of Trustees Meeting
September 21, 2009
Minutes

Those members present: Paige Turner, Robin Gibson, Joyce Otte, Terrye Howell, Pat Cain, Laurncille Ander5son, Chairman David Ullman and Superintendent Jackson

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman David Ullman called the September 21, 2009 Board of Trustees Meeting to order at the Lake Wales Charter Schools Central Office at 5:00 PM.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Ullman asked for corrections or additions to the August 17, 2009 Board of Trustees minutes. There being no one, he called for a motion to approve. Motion to approve by Terrye Howell, second by Paige Turner, motion passed.

III. RECOGNITIONS

At this time the Chairman and Superintendent Jackson stepped to the front for recognitions. Ms. Joyce Otte read the recommendations.

A. Five Star Schools –
Schools receive recognition as a Five Star School for their community service and community involvement efforts by including family, volunteers, school advisory councils and business partners. Schools compiled and submitted portfolios documenting and quantifying community service work and activities from the 2008-2009 school year for this prestigious school award. There were 31 schools recognized in Polk County.

Those recognized from the Lake Wales Charter Schools are:
Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary for 12 years.
Hillcrest Elementary for 9 years
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary for 12 years.

B. PRISM Awards –
PRISM stands for Promoting Regional Improvement in Science and Math. The PRISM Project is a 10-7ear effort focusing on the critical areas of math and science achievement. Its goal is to make schools the best in the country in math and science education. The PRISM Project is a non-profit partnership of educational institutions, businesses and community organizations “working together to prepare a globally competitive workforce of the future through research, education and community collaboration,” and is made up of eight Central Florida counties – including Polk.
Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 21, 2009

Of the 28 teachers who received this honor district-wide, five teachers were from LWCS. These teachers were honored on September 17 with PRSIM Awards at the Polk County Exemplary Math and Science Teacher Award Ceremony. They each received a crystal clock and $500 for their classrooms.

Jason Brewer – fifth grade teacher from Dale R. Fair Babson Park Elementary
Holly Madore – fourth grade teacher from Janie Howard Wilson Elementary
Nicole McClain – intermediate Science teacher at Janie Howard Wilson Elementary
Anna Powell – math resource teacher at Hillcrest Elementary
Leanne Thrift – sixth grade earth/space science at Edward Bok Academy

IV. PERSONS ADDRESSING THE BOARD

There were no person(s) addressing the Board

V. FINANCIAL REPORT

Mr. Fisher asked if there were any further questions about the financial report that was presented at the September 21, 2009 Board of Trustees Work Session. There being non, Pat Cain made a motion to accept the financials as distributed and discussed with a second by Terrye Howell. Motion passed unanimously.

VI. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. 2009 AUDIT REPORT
Superintendent Jackson recommended acceptance of the 2009 Audit Report as distributed and discussed at the September 21, 2009 Board of Trustees Work Session. Motion to approve made by Terrye Howell with a second by Paige Turner. Motion passed unanimously.

B. LWHS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Superintendent Jackson recommended approval of LWHS’s School Improvement Plan as distributed and discussed at the September 21, 2009 Board of Trustees Work Session. Motion to approve made by Terrye Howell with a second by Paige Turner. Motion passed unanimously.

C. OPTIONS FOR DISCHARGING THE CUMULATIVE DEFICIT BALANCE AT DALE R. FAIR BABSON PARK ELEMENTARY
The options were presented to the Trustees for consideration and discussion at the September 21, 2009 Board of Trustees Work Session. Motion to accept option #6A & B upon receiving the “Memo of Understanding” from the Polk County School Board. The “Memo of Understanding” must say they will hold LWCS harmless for future debts. Motion to accept as stated by Terrye Howell with a second by Robin Gibson. Motion passed unanimously. Mr. Jackson, Mr. Fisher and Mr. Gibson will work together to establish the letter to the PCSB.

Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 21, 2009

D. PERSONNEL CHANGES
Superintendent Jackson recommended approval of the Personnel Changes as distributed and discussed at the September 21, 2009 Board of Trustees Board Work Session and the noted change of name. Motion to approve by Terrye Howell with second by Paige Turner. Motion passed unanimously.

E. NEXT WORK SESSION AND BOARD MEETING
The October Board of Trustees Work Session and Board Meeting will be on October 19, 2009 at the LWCS Central Office. The Work Session will begin at 3:30 P and the Board Meeting will begin at 5:00 PM.

VII. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman Ullman thanked Pat Cain and the Alumni organization for their commitment to the LWHS Teachers Hall of Fame.

Mr. Ullman requested that the Trustees continue to keep in touch with the schools they were assigned to and/or touch base with the principals.

VIII. TRUSTEES REPORTS

Laurncille Anderson noted that she had visited Polk Avenue Elementary for their back to school and night and they did a great job and it was very enjoyable.

Pat Cain stated that he had made a Bok Academy and he was very excited about what was going on there.

Joyce Otte visited Janie Howard Wilson Elementary and was very impressed with the teachers and staff there.

Terrye Howell noted that she had not visited her school (LWHS) yet but would in the very near future. Her teaching position prohibits her from attending daytime activities.

Robin Gibson attended LWHS opening ceremonies and applauded their leadership team for the commitment to the system and Babson Park’s deficit.

Paige Turner noted that she enjoyed the visit to Hillcrest and with the “Hawks.” She also attended the LWHS pep rally and enjoyed watching the teachers interact with the students. She shared with the Board that she had spoken to a teacher who shared how serious the entire staff was at LWHS to bring up their grade next year. Ms. Turner stated that she felt as a Board it was their duty to LWHS to make sure the community understands and is aware of the great school LWHS is.

Ms. Turner reminded the Principals and Board about the YMCA’s annual Corporate Cup event to be held in October.

Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda September 21, 2009

Mr. Ullman said a special thank you to the schools and their staff. He noted that the student numbers are looking good and he appreciates all that they do.

IX. OTHER BUSINESS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER.

With there being no further business for the good of the order the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted by:

Sue C. Medders, Corporate Secretary

Board Approved: October 19, 2009