Governance/School Site Council Minutes

November 9, 2007

Attending: Mike Metcalf, Rosemary Metcalf, Kathleen Heekin, Julie Jeanseau, Lizbeth Price, Steve Turner, Julissa Cabrera, Jacquie Kennedy, Erik Aker, Shannon Jarrell, Gingerlily Lowe, Phil Beaumont, Holly Evans, Tanya Opsal, Jayne Marie Setaro, Ira Kinkead, Andrea Nicodemus, Carol Schwenke, Tina Pavolilio, Selena Cuevas, Carol Shwenke

I. Approval of minutes
Motion to approve -Lizbeth
2^nd- Mike
Motion carries

II. Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve Mike
2^nd Jackie
Motion carries

III. Directors Report

a. Budget Review
This year due to lost of students in the normal attrition, and because we did not recruit this year in light of our situation during the last fall quarter, we are currently operating at a $60,000 deficit (instead of the expected $30,000.00)

Phil explored a complement of next year going to 150 students.
Next year governor is proposing 6% revenue cut, and lost of 4% COLA, with last year's salary raise in the district to get closer to par with the rest of the county-- amounts to ~15% less.

Deficit next year will be ~$70.00 with increase.

Discussion of ideas:
-King Chavez, 501c3,
-we have received quite a few applications for k, 1, 2 –interest for next year
-Benefits of going 501c3 include our buyback services - $34,000 if we do our own payroll, SB740 will pay 75% of rental cost,
-Need to have a long term strategy team
-Going k-6 provides a continuity of program and students being nurtured in our program from kinder. K,1,2 needs to have their classes on ground level. Outdoor space is tight, however Phil talked to across the street and we can use their playground.
-Parking lot construction for senior living community has been put off.

b. Facelift

c. Museum School Options

i. Location
We visited NTC in January, $1.50/sq ft
Downtown does not look like there is much available
We did not apply for prop 39, so that is not an available option now.
This location works for now until construction in parking lot begins

ii. Charter Amendments
Discussion to make amendments to our charter so that we can go k-6 next year.

iii. Renewal Options
Director’s recommendations

d. Safe School Plan – Due February 15^th, 2008

i. Parent, staff review

e. CCDC Presentation – Wednesday, January 30^th
Phil will make presentation to CCDC to let them know what is happening.
~ 2:00 Item #22, Jim will try to attend with Phil.

IV. Approval to expand the charter to grade levels K-8
Discussion
Motion by Mike Metcalf
2^nd by Julie
Motion carries unanimously

V. Charter Amendment Team

a. Staff, parents and charter support staff
Erik, Mike, Gingerlily, Phil, Trish

VI. Early Learning Program Development

a. Staff, parents, outside consultation: Joan, Julie, Jacquie, and staff members will meet February, March, April

VII. Hiring Team

a. Discussion of who is on team and process. Many comments that the staff should be primary team in order to maintain vision and also recognizing the importance of the team in day to day operation of the school. How to involve parents in the process to be most effective. Tabled selection of team members. Phil will post in the charter consortium for k, 1, 2 teaching positions and Aides. Discussed level of experience and also budget consideration.

VIII. Governance Bylaws Revision

a. Schedule a review and revision for amendment to the charter

IX. Year Round Schedule

a. Discussion-No compelling plans to change back to traditional now. With addition of k-6 also may alleviate families who are dealing with different schedules.

X. Friends of the Museum School Update

a. Corvette Diner Fundraiser Weds, Jan 30^th

b. Carwash Feb 10^th

c. Casbah band event

d. Asian Story Theater & May 2^nd Giri Nata

XI. Special Meeting - Friday, February 8^th, 4:10 for review and approval of amendments prior to submission to district, and Approve Safe Plan

XII. Other business

XIII. Adjourn