Regular Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6510 Zane Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN55429
May 16, 2001
6:30 P.M.

Call to Order A regular meeting of the Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, May 16, 2001 in the "Z" room at Odyssey Charter School. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. and facilitated by Jeni Holm.

Roll Call The following Board members were present: Jeni Holm, Tim Wollenzien and Lyle Clemmenson. Absent Board members were Tony Spears and Nathan Disch.

Additions to Agenda There are no additions to the agenda for the meeting of May 16, 2001.

Acceptance of Agenda A motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Tim Wollenzien to accept the printed agenda. The motion carries unanimously.

Community Comments No community comments were offered at this meeting on Wednesday, May 16, 2001.

Consent Agenda A motion by Tim Wollenzien,seconded byLyle Clemmenson, to approve items in the Consent Agenda as follows:

Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 2001

A motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Tim Wollenzien, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 18, 2001with noted change. The motion carries.

Approval and signatures of staff salary agreements

Old Business Board Elections

Board elections of officers and committee assignments) will be talbled to the next meeting due to Board absentees.

School Calendar

A motion was made by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Tim Wollenzien to approve the 2001-2002 school year calendar. Motion carries.

Site Relocation

A motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Tim Wollenzien, to continue searching for a site for Secondary Program's relocation. Motion carries.

New Business Financial Committee work

Mary Beth Frank gave and overview of expenses so the Committee can come up with a more realistic budget. More expenses will be teacher salaries, new Secondary site. Our cash flow will cover our projected enrollment.

It is the recommendation of the Board of Directors that Mary Beth Frank continue to gather bids for the June 30 audit. It is duly noted that the Board need to move on the decision of selecting an Auditing Firm.

Administrative Report

Anne Lindgren explained Charter school funding, Lease Aid, and the action that is taking place in the legislature, to the Board. Anne also informed the Board that there will be Parent Informational meetings taking place to familiarize new families with Odyssey's mission and to discuss the relocation of the Secondary Program. Mrs. Lindgren also brought forth, to the Board, the idea of offering kindergarten students the opportunity to join the 1-2 classroom on June 1, 4, 8, 11 and strengthen their socialization skills that will be needed for the transition into classroom next year.

Student Drivers

Anne Lindgren brought forth a first reading of a draft, made by Rick Fletcher, a policy for students who drive personal vehicles to school The policy will include consequences for absent/tardy students. Mrs. Lindgren will call to check on disclaimer and liability issues. The Board directed the draft to be revised by Rick Fletcher and the Secondary staff and to forward a second draft to the Board.

Identification of Special Education Director relationship with MACS

A motion by Tim Wollenzien, seconded by Lyle Clemmenson, to approve the agreement with MACS, with the condition we are sure that Odyssey can terminate the relationship at any time. Tony Spears to sign agreement at a later date. Motion carries.

Statement of Assurances for SPED

A motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Tim Wollenzien, to authorize Anne Lindgren to sign the Statement of Assuranes. Motion carries.

Adjournment: Motion by Lyle Clememson, seconded by Tim Wollenzien to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. Motion carries.

Next meetings: Next Regular meeting is Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. At Odyssey Charter School.