Special Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center, MN55429
October 28, 2002
6:00 P.M.

Call to Order A special meeting of the Odyssey Charter School Board of Directors was held on Monday, October 28, 2002 in the media center at Odyssey Charter School. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. and was facilitated by Karen Johnson.

Roll Call The following Board members were present: Steph Dess, Karen Johnson, Rick Wolf, Jeni Holm, Nathan Disch, Lori Bona, and Lyle Clemenson.

Additions to Agenda None

Acceptance of Agenda Motion by Steph Dess, seconded by Rick Wolf, to accept the agenda dated Monday, October 28, 2002. Motion carries.

Acceptance of Minutes None

Community Comments None

Consent Agenda None

Old Business Issues of the executive director:

There was discussion of personnel issues. The Human Resources Team worked

on an evaluation for the executive director. It was determined the board would look at the evaluation but would not move on it.

Jeni Holm asked how Anne Lindgren would like to proceed with the meeting and Anne replied that she would give a report to the full board in an open meeting. It was determined the meeting would remain open.

The board reviewed the performance evaluation presented by the Human Resources team and found it to be user friendly. It was suggested the evaluation be used twice a year. The Human Resources team will bring the evaluation to the next board meeting so the board can vote on it.

Anne Lindgren stated she did an evaluation on herself and Ed Kossmann. The summary comments included communication not being safe, clear or available, roles of executive director not being well defined or understood. She went on to say no clear problems became defined from the evaluations, but there is a morale problem at the school. She stated there is a lack of trust and support of the leadership of the organization.

There was discussion about Anne Lindgren’s role. Anne Lindgren stated she feels no support from the school, staff or board. She went on to discuss ways for her to transition away from her role as executive director. She would like to finish the trimester, help with the expansion grant, help with the annual report to Osseo in December, and finish up other items that are in process.

There was discussion about what areas were confusing. Those areas include teamwork, instructional direction, communication, and what the role of executive director is and what the staff expects it to be.

Rick Wolf stated people aren’t accepting Anne Lindgren’s new job description and this sets up Anne and Ed Kossmann for failure. He went on to say Odyssey needs buy in by the board, staff and families in order to keep going with the vision. He added that he feels Anne Lindgren is valued and people want her at Odyssey more.

Lyle Clemenson seconded the statement by Rick Wolf, and reiterated the board must fully support the leadership of the school. He added that Anne Lindgren and the staff do a great job at Odyssey. He added that if you have a problem you settle it individually and not at the board level.

Anne Lindgren stated she would like a transitional procedure established.

Motion by Karen Johnson, seconded by Steph Dess, to establish a committee to work on the transition process. There was discussion about the incoming board member and when the transition process should start. It was determined the board should start the process right away. Motion carries.

Steph Dess, Rick Wolf and Lori Bona volunteered to help on the transition committee.

New Business None

Adjournment: Motion by Rick Wolf, seconded by Jeni Holm, to adjourn at 7:05 p.m.