Back to Basics Charter School Foundation, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

6PM

TCMS

 

In attendance:  Mrs. Kristine Bennett, Dr. Lew Kirk, Kelly Jo Lamb, Esq., Mr. Gil Schisler, Mr. Gary Hocevar, Mrs. Nancy Hutson, Dr. Steve Shivers, Ms. Alba Mas, Mr. Thomas Ries , Ms. Lynne Volpe and Mrs. Jackie Zebos.

 

  1. Call to Order – Mr. Schisler called the meeting to order at 6:00PM by welcoming Mrs. Jackie Zebos, newest member of the Back to Basics Charter School Foundation, Inc.

 

  1. Approval of the July 11, 2007 board minutes – Mr. Schisler asked for a motion to approve the board minutes as written.  The motion was introduced by Ms. Lamb and seconded by Mrs. Hutson.  The board voted unanimously to approve the minutes as written.

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report – Mr. Schisler reported to the board that the financial statements would be mailed to each board member.  He also reported that from this point on, the P & L would be “embedded” in the balance sheet in order to be incompliance with the Hillsborough County School District.

 

  1. Principal’s Report – Mr. Hocevar is very pleased with the energy level shown by the faculty.  Mrs. Bennett reported that they were working on helping the new faculty members understand the culture and climate of the school. New handbooks were provided to the facility.  The emphasis was on helping all faculty to be calm and comfortable on the first day of school.

 

  1. Faculty Report – Mrs. Turner wanted to thank Mrs. Morris for contacting the Woodmont Center in order to host preplanning for the faculty and staff.  She also wished to acknowledge Mr. Jim Lucier, PRA president, for the great support teachers received during preplanning.

 

  1. PRA – Mrs. Lanoue was not present at the meeting, so Mrs. Melissa Khare, past president of the PRA, represented her. (see attached report).  Also, the Back to Basics Bash was moved from Friday, March 28 to Saturday, March 29 at TCMS.

 

  1. Committee Reports –

 

    1. Development – Mr. Medero reported that they would meet on August 15. He has met with Victor Crist, who has recommended that TCMS resubmit the request for state funding for a community center.
    2. Nominating Committee – with the addition of Mrs. Jackie Zebos, the board is now complete. 
    3. Transition – Mr. Schisler reported that the Hillsborough County School District is the new subtenant at MOSI.  He also reported that TCMS would be entering into an agreement with Florida Gas Transition  that will allow the company to use the easement for a fee of $8,500.  TCMS also received permission to place the fence 20’ from the bank of the Bypass Canal.
    4. Building -  Ms. Mas reported that the parking lot would be paved on August 12 and that the recent rains had hindered the project timeline. 

 

  1. New Business – none

 

  1. Old Business - none

 

  1. Public Comment – none

 

  1. Adjournment – Mr. Schisler asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting; the motion was introduced by Ms. Lamb and seconded by Mr. Medero.

 

The board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 6:35PM

 

 

Minutes take by Helen Ratcliffe

 

Minutes supplemented by Thomas Ries

 

 

Minutes respectfully submitted by ____________________________________________

                                                            Thomas Ries, Board Secretary                    Date