ACS Board Meeting Minutes
January 14, 2013 6:30 pm
Board Present: Jennifer Boatright, Michal Herrington, Kim Mabry, Adam Cormican, Carlos Leon, Jon Church, Sal Aquino
Interested Parties: Debbie Church, Gaye Hiller, Pam Young, Cindy Rieckhoff, Brent & Lisa Cloud
I.) Opening: 45 min
1.) Open in prayer
2.) Secretary's Report: Michal Herrington
3.) Minutes from November 26, 2012
Motion to approve minutes with no changes
Sal Aquino
Second: Kim Mabry
Approved
4.) Treasurer's Report: Jon Church
Motion to approve report
Adam Cormican
Second: Kim Mabry
Approved
5.) Principal's Report - Debra Church
Christmas Program - thanks to Mrs. Sparks & Mrs. Leon
Fundraising Dinner
Grossed 12k - distributed as 1) teacher bonuses, 2) drama dept, 3) for the purchase of an AED (committee formed regarding this purchase)
JC/question - any ideas for use of additional funds?
DC/possible security system items (camera, door lock system, etc.)
KM/2-way communication between buildings would be good
Teacher In-service - Jan. 3rd, Hwy Patrolman Brian Daniel spoke on school safety
Upcoming events
CL/re: school safety - Maplewood is installing a new phone system which will have a panic button
JC/ACS could pay for additional cost to place in each room
II.) Open Discussion
1.) Thank you note from teachers for Christmas bonus
2.) Lisa Cloud/StuCo would like to ask permission to play fun dance songs in addition to Christian music at the Father/Daughter dance. Lisa will approve each song prior to the dance. Also looking for a person to run the sound/music.
JC/What is the cost to attend?
LC/Will be a charge but it's not set yet; many details not confirmed as of yet.
Motion to approve use of music as requested with Lisa Cloud's approval
Kim Mabry
Second: Jon Church
Approved
3.) DC/forgot to mention in her report...teacher change: Rusty Thomas resigned, Amy Furrey took his place (will give testimony next meeting)
4.) Kids left in the ROC without adult supervision; JB will try to find someone for Wednesdays; re: practice days - students need to know that they must leave unless arrangements are made with an adult and administration is informed; AD and Coaches need to be responsible to inform students.
III.) Old Business
1.) IRS - JC/no conversation yet; will follow-up
JB/need to be persistent
2.) Policy Review - 1010 Board of Director Duties (only change was re: audit)
1110 Board of Director Board Minutes (no change)
Motion to approve these two policies
Jon Church
Second: Sal Aquino
Approved
IV.) New Business
1.) Family contacts - no issues
2.) Academic Policies - Pam Young
3.) General discussion of several policies; changes are pending; she will bring them back to the Board for approval
4.) Minimum Wage increase - DC/because of the increase in minimum wage, we need to address the change in pay necessary to comply. Discussion regarding impact on budget - minimal impact. Only five teachers earn less than new minimum.
Motion to raise base pay for each teacher to $7.35/hour and adjust the pay scale percentages accordingly.
Jon Church
Second: Adam Cormican
Approved
5.) CR/Boys' basketball team voted to go to the national tournament. Both girls and boys will go to the regional tournament (Oklahoma City; miss Friday only). All parents on-board for both tournaments.
6.) MUST have new AD for next year; wants to train someone now before handing off. CR will not be AD next year.
V.) Next meeting: February 25, 2013 @ 6:30
Motion to adjourn
Carlos Leon
Second: Kim Mabry
Approved