Regular Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6510 Zane Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN55429
August 15, 2001
6:30 P.M.
Call to Order A regular meeting of the Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, August 15, 2001 in room 19 at Odyssey Charter School. The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. and facilitated by Tony Spears.
Roll Call The following Board members were present: Tim Wollenzien, Tony Spears and Jeni Holm. Absent Board Members include Nathan Disch and Lyle Clemmenson.
Additions to Agenda There are no additions to the agenda dated August 15, 2001.
Acceptance of Agenda A motion by Jeni Holm, 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, August 1, 2001.
Consent Agenda A motion by Jeni Holm, seconded by Tim Wollenzien, to approve items in the Consent Agenda as follows:
Approval of Minutes
A motion by Tim Wollenzien, seconded by Jeni Holm, to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 1, 2001. The motion carries unanimously.
New Hires
A motion by Jeni Holm, seconded by Tim Wollenzien, to approve the hire of Janelle Sternberg as a Secondary Science and Spanish instructor and Ana Teodorescu as a Secondary math instructor for the school year 2001-2002. The motion carries unanimously.
New Business Finance Team Report - Benefits
A report was given by Mary Beth Frank about employee health benefits. It was noted that premiums would increase by 7%. It was recommended to the that Odyssey will cover individual
employee premiums at 100% with the employee paying the additional costs for family coverage.
It is noted that as of October 1st, an employee must work at least 35 hours/week to receive benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability.
A motion by Jeni Holm, seconded by Tim Wollenzien, that Odyssey cover employee benefits at 100% with the employee incurring any additional costs for family and dependent coverage. Motion carries.
It is also suggested by Mary Beth Frank that the Finance Team meet every third Tuesday of the month at 7:30a.m.at Odyssey in the Conference Room.
It is noted by the Finance Team that the Secondary Program needs to do fundraising to help generate funds to maintain program.
Administrative Report
A report was given by Anne Lindgren, Executive Director
Anne Lindgren suggests to the Board that her position as Executive Director be reconfigured so that she may act as a liaison between the different committees.
The Leadership Team's members are: Jeni Holm, Marilyn Thompson, Rick Fletcher, Anne Lindgren, and Stephanie Dess.
The Strategic Planning committee wants the Leadership Team to develop a task force so that parents are informed of the happenings at Odyssey.
The Secondary Program has hired 2 new teachers. Because of the late hire, Secondary is requesting a later start date for students (August 27th)
Adjournment: Motion by Jeni Holm, seconded by Tim Wollenzien to adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Motion carries.
Next meetings: Wednesday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Odyssey Charter School.