Back to Basics Charter School Foundation, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

7PM

 

DRAFT

 

In attendance:  Dr. Lew Kirk, Dr. Terrie Nolinske, Dr. Steve Shivers, Mrs. Margie Lanoue, Mr. Gil Schisler, Ms. Alba Mas, Ms. Lynne Volpe, Mr. Tom Ries, Mr. Gary Hocevar, Mrs. Nancy Hutson, Mr. Scott LaBaw. Absence-excused, Mrs. Lamb, Mr. Medero and Mr. Buford

 

  1. Call to Order – Mr. Schisler called the meeting to order at 7:05PM.

 

  1. Approval of September 13th Meeting Minutes – Dr. Shivers noted that his name (and Mrs. Lanoue also noted her name) was omitted from the minutes.  Dr. Kirk moved that the minutes be approved as amended; Ms. Mas seconded the motion.  The board then voted unanimously to approve the minutes as amended.

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report – Mrs. Hutson presented the report (see attached).

 

  1. Principal’s Report –Mr. Hocevar .

·        School Calendar – Mr. Hocevar stated that TCMS’ calendar is not ready to be discussed or voted upon till the SDHC has approved its calendar.  Although charter schools can elect any calendar they want (with a minimum of 180 instructional days, per State Statute), the FCAT testing needs to match the SDHC.  This vote is not necessary until January.  Potential options were discussed, but a vote on the calendar will be postponed until the SDHC has finalized its calendar and holiday schedule.

 

  1. Faculty Report – Mr. LaBaw did not have any faculty news to report.

 

  1. PRA – Mrs. Margie Lanoue summarized her report and added that Team Tornados raised $56,730.  Please see attached report.

 

  1. MOSI – Dr. Nolinske noted an upcoming event at MOSI:  Future City Competition – schools compete utilizing Sims City software to create virtual cities – she offered that TCMS look into joining the competition; Mr. Hocevar will inform Mrs. Bennett.  Also, currently 13-18 students are in the after school program at MOSI and this program may be continued either at MOSI or TCMS’ new facility if we would like to explore this partnership.

  

  1. Committee Reports

 

a.                   Finance Committee:  Mrs. Hutson noted that the next committee meeting would be held on October 25th at 7:00 pm to discuss the budget for next year.  Mr. Schisler also pointed out the results (summarized pages 41-42) within the attached TCMS - Financial Statements report, performed by Rowlson & Company, P.A. (CPA).  The summary indicated that there were no irregularities noted within the 2006 Financial Statements.

b.                  Development Committee:  Mr. Vinny Medero was not present, so Mrs. Hutson presented a draft TCMS Naming Opportunity Policy to the board for consideration.  Mrs. Lanoue noted that one of the suggested donation amounts, specifically the Maintenance Shed, seemed too high.  All comments should be emailed to the committee prior to next month’s meeting for full board consideration (see attached report).

c.                   Building Committee:  Ms. Mas reported that the engineering plans had been submitted to Hillsborough County – Planning and Growth Management Committee on October 1st.  Their comments are due out by November 6th.  Her complete report is attached; in summary we probably won’t have all of the sign-offs until after the first of the year.

d.                  Transition Committee:  Mr. Schisler reported that they were preparing two charter packages for MOSI’s consideration.  They should be completed soon and will be ready to submit in the near future.  The loan commitment for $3,150,000 was received; the 7-page document was ready for signature.  Mr. Schisler asked for approval to act on behalf of the board and sign the loan commitment document.  Ms. Mas’ motion was seconded by Dr. Shivers, no discussion; approved unanimously.  Mr. Schisler also noted that the Bond Underwriters’ owner and Bill Spivey would attend our next Board meeting.  Once approved this will have to go before the Industrial Development Committee and then the Hillsborough County BOCC for its approval.

 

  1. New Business - Mr. LaBaw announced that on October 19th the Volleyball team would be playing their final game at the Temple Terrace Recreation Center at 3:30 for the JV and 4:00 pm for the varsity.

 

  1. Old Business – none to discuss.

 

  1.  Public Comment – none.

 

  1. Adjournment – Mr. Schisler asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Ms. Mas motioned; Mrs. Hutson seconded the motion.  The board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 pm.

 

Minutes taken by Mr. Thomas Ries

Minutes respectfully submitted by __________________________________________

                                                            Thomas Ries, Board Secretary