Back to Basics Charter School Foundation, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

TCMS Cafeteria

6PM

 

 

In attendance:  Kelly Jo Lamb, Esq., Thomas Ries, Dr. Steve Shivers, Ms. Jackie Zebos, Gary Hocevar, Ms. Margie Lanoue, Mr. Vinny Medero, Dr. Lew Kirk and Ms. Alba Mas

 

Excused absences:  Ms. Lynne Volpe, Ms. Kristine Bennett, Ms. Judith Turner, Ms. Nancy Hutson, and Mr. Gil Schisler.

 

  1. Call to Order – the meeting was called to order by Kelly Jo Lamb, Board Vice President, at 6:02PM.

 

  1. Approval of the October 10, 2007 Board Minutes -  Kelly Jo Lamb, Esq. asked for a  motion to approve the minutes.  Dr. Shivers motioned that the minutes be approved as written; the motion was seconded by Ms. Margie Lanoue.  The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as written.

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report – both Ms. Hutson and Mr. Schisler are out of town and were not able to prepare the report .  It will be presented at the December board meeting.

 

  1. Principal’s Report – Mr. Hocevar reported that it had been an interesting month.  Two representatives from the PRA volunteered to assist with the development and tabulation of the first quarter’s quality check, which will be e-mail to all TCMS families.  Mr. Hocevar was also very happy to report that almost 100% of TCMS families are able to receive information on-line.

 

Mr. Hocevar requested that Dr. Shivers share information about the National Blue Ribbon Award of Excellence presentation, as he had just returned from attending the event in Washington, DC.  He presented Mr. Hocevar with the plaque and the banner, which will be displayed in the school hallway.

 

Mrs. Ratcliffe gave a brief presentation, per Mr. Hocevar’s request, regarding plans to market the school to the community.  A parent purchased a software program (Lottery Solutions) for TCMS that will randomly select students for the lottery.  Dr. Kirk requested that the school’s attorney review the program to see if it can be used.

 

  1. Faculty Report – Ms. Turner was attending the Washington, DC trip and was not available to give the faculty report.

 

  1. PRA Report – Ms. Lanoue (see attached)

 

  1. Committee Reports -

 

·        Finance – Mr. Medero reported that he toured the school with Sen. Victor Crist who was a guest at the Blue Ribbon Award visit from Dr. Anne Hancock.  Sen. Crist will be donating seven computers to the school.

 

·        Building – Ms. Mas reported that the CO’s had been issued for landscaping, irrigation and engineering.  She also said that the rezoning had been approved to removed plants and to build the outdoor café.

 

·        Transition – Mr. Schisler was not present.

 

  1. New Business – none

 

9.   Old Business - none

 

10.   Public Comment – Mr. Medero inquired why TCMS does not participate in the Great American Teach In.  Mr. Hocevar said he would discuss with Mrs. Bennett for next school year.

 

11.      Adjournment – Kelly Jo Lamb asked for a motion to adjourn; a motion was introduced by Ms. Mas, and was seconded by Dr. Shivers.  The board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:30PM.

 

Minutes taken by Helen Ratcliffe

 

Minutes supplemented by Thomas Ries, Board Secretary

 

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by:____________________________________________

                                                            Thomas Ries, Board Secretary                     Date