Museum School Site Council Meeting––Wednesday, November 8^th, 2006
(Rescheduled from Tuesday, November 7^th – Election Night)

The meeting was called to order at 5:45 p.m with brief introductions.

1. School Site Council Constitution – Vote for Ratification of revised Constitution

A proposed revision of the Museum School –School Site/Parent Council Constitution was presented and discussed at the October 3^rd, 2006 School Site Council Meeting. The new draft of the Constitution more openly defines membership of the Council to all parents. A copy of the old and new drafts have been available in the office since the previous meeting.

The new constitution was read by Phil to be discussed and ratified. An amendment was made by Karen Lamphere to add at least one community member. It shall read: Membership in the Council shall be open to all parents and staff with one community member, up to two, with a minimum of four parent representatives, the school principal, and 2 staff members

Lois moved to ratify the constitution with the amendment. Karen seconded the motion.
The motion was passed unanimously.

2. School Site Council – Election for Officer Positions

Nominees

President

Karen Lamphere

Vice President

Phil Beaumont

Treasurer

Julissa Cabrerra

Gingerlily Lowe – Brisby

Secretary

Jayne Marie Mitchell

Tanya Hellingson

A brief discussion about the election for Officer Positions.

Lois moved that the slate of officers be approved with the positions of Treasurer being shared and the Secretary position also shared. The motion was seconded by Karen. A vote was taken and passed unanimously.

3. Budget Overview

- Revised budget

- Special Education Encroachment Increase from $465 per child to $573 per child.

- Endowment search for rent in new space - $5000 per month

Revised budget:A discussion led by Phil regarding the budget. Special Education Encroachment has increased from $465 per child to $573 per child. It will be approximately $8,000.00.

Endowment search: In the new building the Museum will be wanting $5,000 per month for our rent space for the Museum School. Hopefully the annual campaign team will be looking for the rent endowment as well as our yearly deficit. It was discussed to have representation at the board meetings. The concern is that we need parents and staff at the board meetings as well as having members on the board so we have a voice.

4. Friends and Family Night

- Schedule of Events

- Volunteer Coordination

- Last minute items

- Friends and Family Night:
Things are coming along for the event. We have many items for the silent auction and baskets on the tables. We will be using Phil Bucks for meals and tickets will be sold for drinks, desserts, and games. Discussion continued with ideas for the balloon walk, toy prizes, and miscellaneous items. Lois will be making signs ahead of time. Shannon will be buying balloons. We will also have a cake/treat walk. We will be asking for donations. Raul is looking into getting a popcorn machine. People will be trying to get pizzas donated for the evening.

5. Middle School Update

- The Board of the Children’s Museum and Museum Staff have decided to wait beyond the next school year to pursue a Museum Middle School

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Other Business- No other business.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:00.