Special Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center, MN55429
July 31, 2002
6:30 P.M.
Call to Order A regular meeting of the Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors was held on Wednesday, July 31st, 2002 in the media center at Odyssey Charter School. The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
Roll Call The following Board members were present: Nathan Disch, Lyle Clemenson, Rick Wolf, Steph Dess, Karen Johnson and Lori Bona.
Additions to Agenda An addition regarding correspondence from Tim Wollenzien was added under New Business on the agenda dated July 31st, 2002.
Acceptance of Agenda A motion by Lori Bona, seconded by Lyle Clemenson, to accept the printed agenda. The motion carries unanimously.
Approval of Minutes A motion by Rick Wolf, seconded by Lyle Clemenson, to accept the minutes of the regular board meeting. The motion carries unanimously.
Community Comments There were no comments from the community.
Consent Agenda Motion by Karen Johnson, seconded by Rick Wolf, to accept the attached consent agenda. Decision is made to place an advertisement in the Sun Post to thank those volunteers who helped with the move to the new building. Motion carries unanimously.
Spotlight On Odyssey The board was shown the video created the previous school year with students in Ms. Dess’ classroom and others in the 3-4-5 level. The video is part of the Big Picture project, which shares views of schools around the world.
Old Business Lease Update for 6510 Building- Excell Academy signed their sublease papers today. Thorpe Reality must now approve the lease. Lyle pointed out that Odyssey must be recognized in Excell’s insurance. Steph wants to make sure Excell staff are informed of procedures for reducing pest numbers.
The remaining Odyssey space can be used as further Odyssey instructional space, or it could be leased to another party. SAGE has not made any further contact with Odyssey regarding the space. Imani is still pursuing the space.
Odyssey is planning to grow enrollment to support the added space at the Noble building and potentially use the remaining space at the Zane building as well.
Motion by Karen Johnson, seconded by Lyle Clemenson, to return correspondence to SAGE requiring a one year lease. The motion carries unanimously.
Motion by Karen Johnson, seconded by Steph Dess, to allow administration to explore instructional opportunities for the Zane building.
Suggestion by Lyle Clemenson that Odyssey keeps Osseo School District informed of Odyssey’s financial situation should cash flow become minimal.
New Business Finance Report- Mary Beth Frank, business manager, presented the attached financial report.
Motion by Karen Johnson, seconded by Lyle Clemenson, to transfer $7,357 from the general fund to cover food service expenses for the 01-02 SY.
Mary Beth Frank reported the line of credit was used to maintain a fund balance for June. She also reported that BFI will provide waste disposal service at the Noble building. In addition, she reported that food service would continue to be provided by Fair Oaks for the 2003-2003 school year.
Administrative Report- Anne Lindgren, Executive Director/Superintendent, presented the Administrative report. She introduced Associate Principal, Ed Kossmann as well. She reported enrollment is at 227, with a targeted final number of 275. Staffing is near complete. An Open House will be held on August 22nd.
She also reported that MACS is beginning an accountability project, of which Odyssey will be a part. Anne recommends further self evaluation of Odyssey.
Lyle wishes to begin a conversation around ending at 8th grade or moving to 9th grade, and creating a system to aid families during the transition.
Motion by Karen Johnson, seconded by Steph Dess, to accept the resignation of Tim Wollenzien. Motion passed unanimously.
Subcommittees met prior to the regularly scheduled meeting to set dates and times for their meetings:
Human Resources Committee:
Lori Bona, Marc Hunter, Karen Johnson, Rick Wolf, Mary Beth Frank (staff)
Regularly scheduled meetings @ 5:30 PM the 3rd Wednesday of every month, prior to the regularly schedule Board meetings
Areas of consideration: Employee salaries and benefits, hiring policies and practices, evaluation of the executive director
Educational Program Committee:
Stephanie Dess, Nathan Disch, Ed Kossmann (staff)
Regularly scheduled meetings to be determined
Areas of consideration: curriculum development and review, student discipline policy, facilities use for programming
Finance:
Jeni Holm, Stephanie Dess, Lyle Clemenson,
Mary Beth Frank (staff)
Regularly scheduled meetings @ 7:30 AM the 3rd Tuesday of every month prior to the regularly scheduled Board meeting
Areas of consideration: fiscal oversight, budget development and oversight, purchasing oversight, leases and contracts
Items for agenda Election of new officers
For next meeting: Nomination committee assignment for November Board elections
Adjournment: Meeting adjourned @ 8:35 PM
Next meetings: Next Regular meeting is Wednesday, August 21st, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. at Odyssey Charter School.