Back to Basics Charter School Foundation, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, November 8, 2006

7PM

 

 

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, Mrs. Lamb, Mr. Medero and Mr. Buford.  Absence-excused, Mr. Scott LaBaw

 

  1. Call to Order – Mr. Schisler welcomed all and called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm.

 

  1. Approval of October 11th Meeting Minutes – No edits so Dr. Shivers moved that the minutes be approved as drafted, Ms. Hutson seconded the motion.  The board then voted unanimously to approve the minutes.

 

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

 

  1. Principal’s Report –Mr. Hocevar

·        Commissioner Winn’s visit went very well; thanked Mr. Buford for coordinating.  He also noted the two upcoming meetings for early December:  4th Town Hall Meeting at MOSI for current students and on the 5th for all prospective student applicants.  Letters had been sent to all interested parties.  Mr. Hocevar also mentioned that the new facility could have a summer program for study skills and transition of new students.

 

  1. Faculty Report – Mr. LaBaw not available (D.C. field trip) – no report.

 

  1. PRA – Mrs. Margie Lanoue summarized her report and emphasized the Spring Auction theme is “Cruising into Our New Port” with the major raffle item: a cruise valued at $8,000 for four.  Tickets will be made available for sale soon (please see attached report).

 

  1. MOSI – Dr. Nolinske had no report.

 

  1. Committee Reports

 

a.                   Finance Committee:  Mrs. Hutson noted that the tax returns are posted on the website.

b.                  Development Committee:  Mr. Vinny Medero noted that TCMS received a $15K donation form the Moore Foundation and that a ‘Thank You’ note from the board was going to be drafted.  No official comments were received concerning the proposed TCMS Naming Opportunity Policy; to be discussed further under Old Business (see attached report). Next meeting will be held on November 15th at 6:00 pm.

c.                   Building Committee:  Ms. Mas reported that they are awaiting comments from the county (co. was to reply by the 6th- no letter yet).  King Engineering will attend the scheduled DRC meeting (11/16) concerning water and sewer issues.

d.                  Transition Committee:  Mr. Schisler reported that they had met with the Industrial Development Authority that had some basic questions, which were addressed.  Motion passed (6:1) for Mercantile Loan.  County wanted rating of AA or AAA for the credit backed bond issue:  for insurance variance, next meeting is scheduled for first week in December.  Mr. Schisler asked for approval to act on behalf of the board and sign the closing documents this Friday at 1:00 pm.  Mrs. Lamb’s motion was seconded by Ms. Mas, no discussion; approved unanimously.  Authorization text to be signed by the board secretary.  He also noted that the $49K impact was waived (school facility), but the County’s fees (water and sewer fees- $625 plus $250) were necessary to proceed.  The City of Temple Terrace’s annexation request must be addressed and it was suggested that we proceed with filing the application.  Ms. Mas motioned accordingly, seconded by Mr. Medero, all approved.  Mr. Schisler also noted that preliminary packages for two different schools, interested in the MOSI facility, should be ready within one month.

 

  1. New Business – FTE projection for 2007-2008 was 528 students with an average of 22/classroom.  Ms. Mas moved to approve, seconded by Ms.Volpe; all approved.

 

  1. Old Business –Naming Opportunity Policy is now an action item; since no further comments and as recommended by the subcommittee; Ms. Mas motioned to adopt as drafted (with the descriptor “shed” being replaced by facility), seconded by Mrs. Hutson; all approved.

 

  1.  Public Comment – none.

 

  1. Adjournment – Mr. Schisler asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Ms. Mas motioned; Mrs. Lamb seconded the motion, approved unanimously.

 

 

Minutes taken by Mr. Thomas Ries

 

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by __________________________________________

                                                            Thomas Ries, Board Secretary