Special Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6510 Zane Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN55429
August 1, 2001
6:30 P.M.

Call to Order A special meeting of the Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, August 1, 2001 in room 6 at Odyssey Charter School. The meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. and facilitated by Tony Spears.

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

Additions to Agenda There are no additions to the agenda dated August 1, 2001.

Acceptance of Agenda A motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Nathan Disch to accept the printed agenda with the above noted addtion. The motion carries unanimously.

Community Comments No community comments were offered at this meeting on Wednesday, August 1, 2001.

Consent Agenda A motion by Nathan Disch, seconded by Lyle Clemmenson, to approve items in the Consent Agenda as follows:

Approval of Minutes

A motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Nathan Disch, to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of July 18, 2001 with due noted changes. The motion carries unanimously.

New Hires

A motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Nathan Disch to approve the hire of Colleen Hagerty as a licensed, middle school teacher for the school year 2001-2002. The motion carries unanimously.

New Business Site Search

An update was given by Lyle Clemmenson and the following options are being explored:

A. Twin City Label – Building south of Odyssey Charter School. 4,000 square feet of office space. They want to sell their building. And they will come to us with a proposal.

B. Old Church Building in Maple Grove – West of Maple Grove Junior High. 4 – 5,000 square feet. They want to sell, but would lease. ~$4,500/month with utilities.

C. Village North - $8.65/square feet

D. MOSK – called, but no information was available

E. Modular Spaces – Thorpe won't allow it.

F. Class C Components – not available yet

Transportation concerns were discussed on the prospective sites.

Space Planning Report

A report was given by Anne Lindgren and Tim Wollenzien

The Secondary students will start, as planned, on August 21 at Odyssey's current site.

It is understood that circumstances are not ideal, but Odyssey is growing and situations will be accomodated. It is suggested that the secondary students interact with the primary students as mentors.

Anne Lindgren has held off on hiring a Secondary teacher until we look at the budget. The vision of the school is to expand the secondary program.

Odyssey's current lease is up in 3 years. For the future, we should look to buy land and build.

Certification of Middle School through elementary – get waivers from state.

Adjournment: Motion by Lyle Clemmenson, seconded by Tim Wollenzien to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. Motion carries.

Next meetings: Special Meeting- Wednesday, August 15, 2001, at 6:30 p.m. at Odyssey Charter School.