October 28, 2003

3:00 p.m.

Board members present: Dr. Sherryl Johnson, Jason Kerkow, Heidi Neff, Tracy Quarnstrom, Brenda Swanson

Visitors: Carol Harris; Heide Miller, Director of Business Services ISD 2144; Amanda Brett, Learning Manager; Dr. Cheryl Lange, Lange Consultants; Rod Haenke, MACS; Nikki Gunderson, student; Danielle Dibble, student; Orleen Haseltine, parent

1. Chair Quarnstrom called the meeting to order at 3:05 p.m. Roll call was taken. The guests introduced themselves. Swanson moved to approve the agenda with the additions, Neff seconded the motion, motion carried.

2. Swanson moved to approve the minutes of September 25, 2003 as written, Neff seconded, motion carried.

3. No one was present for open forum.

4. Miller gave a report on the 2003-04 budget. The school is in good shape financially. The payroll cash balance as of October 31, 2003 is $122,951.83.

Johnson made a motion to approve payment of detailed register check #1166-1175 totaling $2,368.33 as submitted. Swanson seconded the motion, motion carried.

Old Business:

5A. Cheryl Lange, Consultant, gave a summary description of the Annual Accountability Report 2002-03. This report meets the needs of TWCDLCS and MN Department of Education.

5B. The Title V 2002-03 Summary Report was reviewed. Swanson made a motion to approve the Federal Title V 2002-03 Summary Report, Neff seconded, motion carried.

5C. The Board Composition and Voting Procedures proposal was discussed. It was recommended that the Chisago Lakes Schools member be changed to read “Chisago Lakes Schools sponsor appointed member – voting status.” Discussion was held as to what election procedure to follow for the new Board. It was the consensus of the board that ballots should be mailed about December 22, 2003 to parents of Wolf Creek students. Swanson made a motion to approve the revised Board Composition with sponsor-appointed member and change to one parent. Kerkow seconded the motion, motion carried.

5D. Swanson and Brett sent a letter to parents informing them the Profile of Learning was repealed. Twenty-six credits are required for graduation, but there are no longer Graduation Standard requirements. There were three notifications – letter, newsletter and website.

New Business:

6A. Quarnstrom presented the Skyward proposal received from Ken Orwoll. Cost is $2,000 in conversions and services (a one time cost) and $8,000 a year for hosting. Johnson made a motion to accept Orwoll’s proposal, Swanson seconded, motion approved.

6B. The 2003-04 budget report was tabled until the meeting on December 2, 2003.

6C. Johnson reviewed the Title V 2003-04 $150,000 grant application.

6D/E. Swanson made a motion to adopt Policy 528- Student Parental/Family/Marital Nondiscrimination and Policy 529- Notification to Staff Re: Violent Students. Kerkow seconded the motion, motion carried.

7A. Some 12+ seniors have graduated. Enrollment is currently in mid 60’s.

Discussion was held whether Wolf Creek students should graduate and receive Chisago Lakes diploma or have their own graduation. The goal is to remain the same at this time since WC students participate in other Chisago Lakes District senior activities.

7B. Quarnstrom will present more information at a later date on the K-12 MN On-line Learning Alliance.

7C. Quarnstrom, Swanson and Brett plan to attend the MACS conference, “Building Strong and Effective Charter School Boards”, December 5 and 6, 2003.

The next TRIO Wolf Creek board meeting will be Tuesday, December 2, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chisago Lakes District Office Board Room.

Johnson moved that meeting be adjourned, Neff seconded the motion, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

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Chair, Tracy Quarnstrom Date