Regular Meeting
Odyssey Charter School
6201 Noble Ave. N.
Brooklyn Center, MN55429
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
6:00 P.M.

Members in attendance: Mike Auld, Lori Bona, Dave Rand, John Sedey, and Heather Wincek. Jim Redfield attended as an ex officio member.

1. Call to order and roll call at 6:02 P.M.
   
2. John moved and Heather seconded to accept the agenda with no additions. Voted on and passed.
   
3. Dave moved and John seconded to accept the July minutes with no amendments. Voted on and passed.
   
4. Community comment: None
   
5. Presentations and Special Reports
   
   1. Odyssey Charter Foundation (OCF): Mike Auld resigned from the OCF board. Jim Redfield is preparing a report for the lenders regarding Odyssey's finances. Jim reported that, in general, the Foundation is "moving along" in its business. The Foundation has also been exploring a contingency plan in case the current facility is sold to another party.
      
   2. Director’s Report: Jim attended a meeting of superintendents regarding the Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) initiative sponsored by Minnesota Department of Education. He reported that, among other things, this initiative will require that all 8th grade students complete an algebra course, beginning in 2013. He stated that Odyssey should begin preparing now.
      
      Jim mentioned the School-wide Systems for Student Success initiative and that money and training is available to help improve systems for student success, including discipline.
      
      Jim presented a letter to parents introducing himself, mentioning new school hours, and the upcoming open house. Lori recommended adding bold to emphasize the new times and the open house.
      
      Other items of interest: Current enrollment is 198 students; Jim is now full-time at Odyssey; a new sign has been added to the front door.
      
6. Committee Reports
   1. Human Resources: Rochelle was absent from the board meeting and could not report.
      
   2. Facilities: Jessica Driscoll, who is currently chair of the Odyssey Charter Foundation, expressed interest in filling the vacant staff position on the Odyssey Charter School board. As such, Mike Auld resigned from his position on the OCF board to prevent having more than one OCS board member on the OCF board.
      
   3. Technology: The committee did not meet this month. Zach Fox, the new Technology Coordinator, is rapidly coming up to speed and resolving various issues left over when Dave departed the position. Dave and Zach need to coordinate committee meetings.
      
   4. Community Action: Jim reported that Shelly Auld met with him regarding the event calendar for the upcoming school year. Mike Auld volunteered to represent the board on the CAC.
      
   5. School Improvement: No report.
      
   6. Recruitment and Marketing: No report.
      
   7. Finance: The Finance Committee is focusing on wrapping up finances for the last school year and preparing for the new school year. The committee reviewed the approved 2006-07 budget and has no recommended changes.
      
      John moved that the board approve a proposal to hire Ellen Barlow (EAB Business Services) as a consultant to 1) assist Lorrie Semmelink with year-end reporting, 2) assist Lorrie with audit preparation, 3) teach Lorrie these processes, and 4) assist with tuition billing. The proposed contact would not exceed $3,000. Dave seconded the motion. Voted on and passed.
      
7. Financial report: Lorrie Semmelink is immersed in year-end reporting and audit preparation and was unable to provide current financials for the meeting.
   
8. John moved and Mike seconded to accept the Consent Agenda:
   
   1. Payment of bills, including payroll
      
   2. Personnel action
      
      1. Licensed (elections)
         
         • Social Studies and Special Education letters of assignment are in the works for these
           
      2. Non-Licensed (resignations)
         
         • Emily Stull .4 FTE General Art Teacher
           
   3. Contracts for service: These include shared teaching positions
      
9. Old Business
   
   1. Last month Jessica Driscoll expressed interest in serving on the Odyssey Charter School board and completed the required form. Dave moved and Heather seconded to appoint Jessica Driscoll to fill the vacant Staff seat on the board, to serve until the next scheduled annual meeting and election this November.
      
10. New Business
    
    1. Odyssey Charter Foundation: John moved and Dave seconded to 1) accept Mike's resignation as the school board representative to the Odyssey Charter Foundation representative and 2) appoint Jessica Driscoll as the school board representative to the OCF.
       
    2. Board Elections: Heather Wincek volunteered to chair the ad hoc Election Committee.
       
11. Heather moved and Mike seconded to adjourn at 6:55 P.M. Voted on and passed.