January 7, 2003

1:00 p.m.

Board members present: Dr. Sherryl Johnson, Jason Kerkow, Tracy Quarnstrom, Randy Sprecher, Brenda Swanson

Visitors: Carol Harris, Heide Miller, Jan Rhode

Chair, Tracy Quarnstrom, called the meeting to order at 1:08 p.m.

Roll call was taken. Chair Quarnstrom called for approval of the agenda. Johnson requested “Bills payment plan” under New Business be moved to Consideration of Claims and Accounts to accommodate Miller’s time. Johnson moved to accept approval of the agenda as amended, Kerkow seconded, motion passed.

Johnson moved to approve minutes of December 3, 2002 meeting, Sprecher seconded, motion passed.

Miller reported on revenue and expenditures for the Title V grant for each Project to date. Johnson is checking on transferring funds from one project to another to accommodate some expenditures. Swanson made motion to pay bills for check number 1066-1071 in the amount of $10,294.90. Kerkow seconded, motion carried.

Quarnstrom made motion that Chisago Lakes Director of Business Services and Director of TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School can sign contracts for TWCDLC within constraints of the budget, Kerkow seconded, motion carried.

Regular bill paying procedure

Discussion was held regarding holding payment of bills until approved by the board. Quarnstrom made motion that a listing of all bills be submitted to the board for approval at each board meeting but hand payables will be paid as needed with approval of the Chisago Lakes Director of Business Services and Director of TWCDLC. Sprecher seconded the motion, motion passed.

Each board member filled out a Criminal Background Check. If one is already on file, it need not be submitted again.

Johnson moved to accept Policy # 201, 203 and 204 with amendment on 204. Kerkow seconded the motion, motion passed.

Board minutes distribution plan

Swanson made motion that board minutes be posted after approval on official publishing web site. Johnson seconded, motion passed.

Johnson made motion to approve additional time of one-half hour for Jason Kerkow to tutor students in preparation for Basic Standards Tests. Quarnstrom seconded, motion passed.

The MN Association of Alternative Programs Conference presentation was modified as a result of Swanson not attending the conference. Johnson moved to approve attendance at conference for Quarnstrom and Vitali, Sprecher seconded, motion carried.

Swanson inquired if there is an Internet/computer usage policy in place. Plan is to bring sample to next board meeting.

The next meeting will be Wednesday, February 5, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room of ISD 2144.

Johnson moved that meeting be adjourned, Swanson seconded the motion, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 1:53 p.m.

The board then went into training session with Jan Rhode from MSBA.

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Chair, Tracy Quarnstrom Date