Great Bay eLearning Charter School Minutes

December 9, 2004 – 4:00 PM

Great Bay eLearning Charter School

 

 

PRESENT:      Arthur L. Hanson, Steve Kossakoski, Lucy Cushman, Linda Henderson, Kent Chamberlin, Ben Hillyard, Tom Wisbey, Peter Stackhouse, and Tony Baldasaro

 

ABSENT:        Roy Morrisette

 

1.   CALL TO ORDER: Meeting was called to order at 4:03 PM by Lucy Cushman followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 

1.1  Introductions: The trustees introduced themselves.

1.2 Nomination of Trustee: None at this time.

 

2.   NON-PUBLIC SESSION: None at this time.

 

3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.1  November 4, 2005: On a motion by Tom Wisbey, seconded by Peter Stackhouse and unanimously voted with no discussion to accept the November 4, 2005 minutes as presented.

 

4.   VISITORS: None

 

5.   BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL

5.1  Financial Report – Nathan Lunney, Treasurer: The financial report was presented (see Attachment #1) and GBeCS Treasurer, Nathan Lunney will be present at the next meeting to update the Trustees.

 

6.   GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: None.

 

7.   SUPERINTENDENT'S/ADMINISTRATION’S REPORT        

7.1  Enrollment Report/Profiles of Student Advocates – Steve: Steve indicated that to date there were approximately 45 applicants, and since the enrollment period has “officially” ended, we will not need to use a lottery system to determine acceptance.  Students who apply after the closing date, will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis.  The ratio of male to female students at this time is two to one.

7.2  Final Summary of Open Houses – Steve: The four fall open houses were superbly attended and the staff had many positive comments from attendees.  The eighth grade open houses will be held this spring for prospective students in the current eighth grade.  It was suggested that we place notification in the Exeter News Letter through Jennifer’s Kinsey’s column, and Tony will speak to the eighth grade faculty to be certain that they understand the charter school.

7.3  Meeting with DOE Roberta Tenney – Steve/Skip: An overview of the meeting with Roberta Tenney, representative from DOE who has oversight of charter schools was given.  Legislation has been filed to further fund charter schools.

 

8.   EMPLOYEES

8.1  Nomination of professional staff: None at this time.

8.2  Support position hiring: None at this time.

 

9.   BOARD REPORTS/ POLICY

9.1  Review of policies, first reading: The trustees had a first reading on the following policies for GBeCS: CHCA - Approval of Handbooks and Directives; DB - Annual Budget; DBB - Fiscal Year; EB - Safety Program; EBBB - Accident Reports; EBBC - First Aide and Emergency Care;  EBCD - Emergency Closings; EEBB - Use of Private Vehicles to Transport Students; EGA - Appropriate and Acceptable Computer, Network and Internet Use; EGAG - Internet File Log Retention; EGAH - E-mail Retention; GBAA - Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence;
GBAA-R - Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence Report Form; GBCD - Criminal Records Check; IGA - Curriculum Development; IMDA - Pledge of Allegiance; JH - Student Absences and Excuses; JH-R - Student Absences and Excuses – Rules; JICD – Student Conduct, Discipline and Due Process; JICD-R – Memorandum of Understanding; JICH – Drug and Alcohol Use by Students; JICI – Dangerous Weapons on School Property; JICK – Pupil Safety and Violence Prevention; JLC – Student Health Services; JLCD – Administering Medicine to Students; JLIA – Supervision of Students; KEB – Public Complaints about School Personnel; KED – Public Complaints about Facilities or Services; and KF – Use of School Facilities.

 

10.  CURRICULUM

10.1 Curriculum planning progress – Steve/Tony: Tony discussed their progress on the curriculum.  The staff is now meeting two times a week in preparation for the opening at the end of January.  He explained the concept of the Personal Fitness Portfolios and will demonstrate the school’s video conferencing ability at the next Trustees’ meeting.   

 

11.  BUILDING AND GROUNDS

11.1 Demonstration of Technology – Steve: Steve had all members present log onto a Thin Client computer and took the group through a demonstration of Linux.

 

12.  PUPIL RELATED MATTERS: None at this time.

 

13.  OLD BUSINESS: None at this time.

 

14.  NEW BUSINESS

14.1 Next Trustees Meeting – January 13, 2005: The Superintendent reminded the Trustees of the change in date for the next meeting.

 

15.  ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Linda Henderson, seconded by Kent Chamberlin and unanimously voted with no discussion to adjourn at 5:00 PM.

 

Respectfully submitted, 

Arthur L. Hanson, Superintendent