COURTYARD SCHOOL

Board Meeting Minutes

November 14, 2007

Meeting called to order (7:00 pm)

I – Roll Call/Attendance

Board Members Present–, Franco Garcia, Connie Sanders Emerson, Amy Halloran, Paul Nolfo, Marc Porter, Julie Sauls

Board Members Absent – Chris Carter

Staff Members Present – Marci Lane, Principal/Executive Director, Robert DeOliviera (EDC Leader) Kristi Muroako, Jamie Foreman

Community Members Present – Katherine Shulke, Jennifer West-LeClerc, May Otow, Corey Brown, Amy Hinchee, Alicia Lindsey, Rene & Marlita Clymer-Engelhart, Ben Denison, Gretchen Johnson, Craig & Sue Parker, Carla Andalis, Beth Robbins, Jonas Austin, Tamarin Austin, Kelly Ratliff

OPEN SESSION

II – Meeting Agenda Review and Changes – none submitted

III – Minutes Review and Adoption –

Marc Moved that the minutes be adopted

Julie seconded.

Unanimous vote

IV – Chair’s Report: Franco Garcia, Board Vice-Chairman

Vice-chairman noted the absence of the Chair due to personal reasons and welcomed the community to the meeting explained the agenda and the sign in sheet and that there would be a time for public comment as noted on the agenda. He asked that in light of recent events that the board would ask for people to be respectful and courteous with their comments. Also explained the role of the board and the fiduciary duty the board has.

V – Principal’s Report: Marcie Lane

Report is attached.

VI – Junior Kinder Pilot Program

Ongoing discussion regarding the pilot program and a presentation will be made concerning the pros and cons and also estimated revenue and expenses for the program.

VII – PTO Report

Report is attached.

In addition, Katherine announced new PTO officers:

Katherine Schulke, President

Kathleen Poe, Vice-president

Melanie Haage, Secretary

Brent Walthall, Treasurer

and also that the PTO had approved $2,000 for the marketing Committee.

VIII– Development Committee Report

Evening Out - Invitations were printed and would be mailed out.

Bowling Event announced for March 3, 2008, from 6-8 pm at Country Club Lanes located at 2600 Watt Avenue.

Jogathon fundraising continues to grow and is the biggest ever.

Year end contribution letters will be mailed out as well.

IV – Facilities Committee Report –

Marc Porter – Facilities Committee Member.

Work continues on the gym and system moves closer to completion.

Franco Garcia – Facilities Committee Member

Franco answered questions regarding the status of the kitchen.

XI – Public Comment

Amy Hinchee, Marlita Clymer Engelhart, Kaylee, Jennifer West, Ms. Kristi, Mr. Rob, Tamarin Austin, Renee Clymer Engelhart, and Marlita Engelhart, Paul Nolfo, Jennifer West, Corey Brown, Sue Parker, Mr. Rob, Tamarin Austin, Kelly & Paul, Katherine Paul Nolfo,

Adjourned at 9:00 pm

New Board members nomination and approval: the Board nominated and approved the following two new members to the board:

Corey Brown – Julie Moved, Connie seconded vote was unanimous

Jacob Appelsmith – Connie Moved Amy seconded vote was unanimous