Feb 16th, 2010

Board of Trustees Meeting
February 16, 2010
Minutes

Those present: Paige Turner, Robin Gibson, Cassandra Denmark, Terrye Howell, Joyce Otte, Patrick Cain, Laurncille Anderson, Chairman David Ullman and Superintendent Jesse Jackson.

I. CALL TO ORDER

Chairman David Ullman called the February 16, 2010 Board of Trustees Board Meeting to order at 5:30 PM at the Lake Wales Charter Schools’ Central Office.

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Chairman Ullman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (January 19, 2010)

Chairman Ullman called for any corrections, additions or deletions to the January 19, 2010 Board of Trustees Board Meeting minutes. There being none he called for a motion to approve. Motion to approve made by Joyce Otte with a second my Terrye Howell. Motion passed unanimously.

III. SCHEDULED PERSON’S ADDRESSING THE BOARD (none)

IV. RECOGNITIONS

Chairman Ullman and Superintendent Jackson Present

A. Polk County Family Week Student Art Contest
3rd Place K-2 Division: Sarah Fish, Kindergarten, Babson Park Elementary
2nd Place 3-5 Division: Cory Christian, 5th grade, Babson Park Elementary

V. FINANCIAL REPORT

CFO Brian Fisher asked if there were any further questions regarding the financial report as it was presented at the February 16, 2010 Board of Trustees Work Session. There were none.

VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

A. BUDGET RESOLUTION #02-2010
Superintendent Jackson recommended approval of Budget Resolution #02-2010 as distributed and discussed at the February 16, 2010 Board of Trustees Work Session. Motion to approve by Patrick Cain with a second by Joyce Otte. Motion passed unanimously.

B. OUT-OF-FIELD TEACHERS

Superintendent Jackson recommended approval of the out-of-field teacher lists from each school as presented at the February 16, 2010 Board of Trustees Work Session. Motion to approve by Robin Gibson with a second by Joyce Otte. Motion passed unanimously.

C. PERSONNEL CHANGES

Superintendent Jackson recommended approval of the Personnel Changes as distributed and discussed at the February 16 2010 Board of Trustees Work Session. Motion to approve by Joyce Otte with second by Terrye Howell. Motion passed unanimously.

D. 2010-2011 SCHOOL CALENDAR

Superintendent Jackson recommended approval to adopt the 2010-2011 School Calendar as developed and approved by the Polk County School Board on January 26, 2010. LWCS uses the PCSB school calendar due to contract for transportation services. Motion to approve by Joyce Otte with second by Terrye Howell. Motion passed unanimously.

E. NEXT WORK SESSION AND BOARD MEETING

The March Board of Trustee Work Session and Board Meeting will be on Monday, March 15, 2010 at the LWCS Central Office. The Work Session will begin at 3:30 PM and the Board Meeting will begin at 5:00 PM or immediately following Work Session.

F. PRINCIPALS REPORTS: This section was moved from the Work Session due to time constraints.

Hillcrest: Principal Damien Moses stated that Hillcrest will be hosting a 5K run/walk around Lake Wailes and ending at Hillcrest Elementary. FCAT writes went well and getting ready for the remaining FCAT testing. The family that lost their home due to a fire was very impressed and grateful for the amount of support shown to them during their time of need.
LWHS: Principal Clark Berry informed the Trustees that he would be attending a showcase in Palm Beach County for career academies. He will be looking into a culinary and early childhood academy as well as other areas. The building of the cafeteria has been accelerated. With the K-Support units in the elementary schools the addition of the early childhood academy will help bring up the preschool curriculum throughout the community and build towards making these children kindergarten ready. LWHS’s ROTC is doing tutoring at Bok Academy. Eight students have been accepted to University of Florida. Eight football players have been named to the all-state football team. Seventy-eight students were accepted to Polk State College and Warner University when they came to the LWHS campus. He wanted to thank Cassandra Denmark, Frances McMichael, Paula Alford and Eugene Kendrick for the work they were doing with the Young Leaders groups.

Dale R. Fair Babson Park: Assistant Principal Elizabeth Tyler noted that the Young Leaders came to their school and did an outstanding presentation to their students. They will be starting a program like the LWHS Young Leaders program for their 5th graders.
Janie Howard Wilson: Principal Beverly Lynne stated that their school was preparing for FCAT testing like all the other schools. The FastForward program is in the computer lab and it is exciting to see the results. Promethean boards are being installed at their school.
Polk Avenue: Principal Gail Quam noted that Polk Avenue participated in the first E-Team competition in 15 years and made it to the finals in some areas. Polk Avenue had 100% participation for the 4th grade Florida Writes. School staff voted 100% to participate in the “Leader in Me” a program with Steven Covey that applies to a school campus. They are very excited about starting this program and to see the difference it will make on their campus.

Bok Academy: Principal Donna Dunson informed Trustees that a one-way private road through the campus has been secured. The new building has been painted inside. The University of Wisconsin music students visited and played for the Bok students. They performance was amazing and the students enjoyed them. ROTC is tutoring at Bok and doing a fabulous job. Twelve Bok students made all county strings. There will be a formal dedication in March for the flags out front of Bok Academy. Saturday is “Bok at the Moon” with bar-b-que and hot dogs from 4:00 – 7:00 PM.

VIII. CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman Ullman commended the schools on the hard work going into getting everyone ready for the FCAT. He was encouraged by the report given by the University of Miami group on the future of our K-Support units. This program, as stated by this group, is the only one in the state and very possibly the nation. The Miami University presenters noted that this is a program which would be an excellent model for other districts and states to follow. He is excited about the future of this program.

IX. TRUSTEES REPORTS

Paige Turner: informed the Trustees that Laurncille Anderson won her division in the recent YMCA 5K run. Ms. Turner sat in on the Young Leaders presentation at Babson Park Elementary and was very impressed with their presentation. She attended Polk Avenue and the “Leader in Me” presentation to staff. She noted she was very impressed with this program and getting parents involved. Lots of students are talking about Bok Academy and the great thing is that parents are talking about what a “perfect fit” Bok is for their student.

Robin Gibson: Mr. Gibson talked about the new direction he saw the LWCS Foundation taking. A direction to be a support for schools with the community leaders that are prepared and available to help schools when the need arises. He will be strategically going to some of the major employers of the community to request that they or someone within their organization serve on the Foundation Board. This will get these employers more involved in the schools to let them know what our students need to know to be prepared to enter the business world when they graduate. Mr. Gibson stated that more and more colleges and universities are capping their undergraduate numbers and moving towards graduate studies. Community colleges are now moving to becoming our four-year colleges. He feels our the high schools, therefore, must move forward to fill the two-year college area with more dual enrollment capabilities. The Foundation will plan another campaign in a year or two once the economy is back on the move.

Patrick Cain: Mr. Cain spoke on vocational avenues for our students. He informed Trustees that Principal Dunson had shared with him an IBCC program for the high school. He felt that we should be competitive enough to go for this.

Laurncille Anderson: Ms. Anderson took her fifth grade students to visit Bok Academy and they were very impressed. She thanked Bok Academy for their hospitality.

X. OTHER BUSINESS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

A. PERSONS ADDRESSING THE BOARD NOT ON THE AGENDA:

Gregory Hannie: Mr. Hannie address the Trustees regarding a “case study” he had provided for their review and comment. He asked when he could expect a response or if the Board would be responding. Chairman Ullman noted that he would be reviewing the study and would be speaking to the Superintendent. He would definitely be responding to Mr. Hannie’s report.
With their being no further business for the good of the order the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted:

Sue C. Medders, Corporate Secretary

Board Approved: March 15, 2010