November 12, 2002

3:00 p.m.

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

Absent: Tracy Quarnstrom

Visitors: Carol Harris, Heide Miller

In the absence of Chair, Tracy Quarnstrom, Sherryl Johnson called the meeting to order at 3:07 p.m.

Roll call was taken. Jason Kerkow, new board member, was welcomed. Swanson made motion to approve minutes of the October 1, 2002 meeting, Sprecher seconded, motion carried.

Miller reviewed the budget and revenue. Johnson explained the Title V Grant expenses. Total expenditures are $86,247.94 from both grant and regular budgets as of November 1, 2002. A copy of the adjusted lease payment schedule was reviewed showing adjustments for July-September because the space was not yet occupied by Wolf Creek. Swanson made motion to approve the detail check register for check #1024-1037 dated 10/31/02 for total amount of $28,474.38, Kerkow seconded, motion passed.

Johnson reviewed the process whereby vote from the Board was taken by e-mail for approval of the Skyward server purchase. Votes: Sherryl Johnson- aye; Jason Kerkow- aye: Randy Sprecher- aye; Brenda Swanson- aye; Tracy Quarnstrom- abstained. Vote passed.

The agreement between TRIO Wolf Creek Distance Learning Charter School #4095 and Chisago Lakes Schools ISD #2144 was discussed. Swanson made motion to wait on approval of the agreement until the next meeting pending finalization by the high school for their services. Sprecher seconded, motion passed.

Policy # 101, 101.1 and 404 were presented for first reading. A few corrections will be made and presented to the Board at the next meeting for approval.

Discussion was held concerning Jan Rhode holding a training session with Wolf Creek. A $500 fee is charged for this service. It was suggested that more information be received about the agenda. Swanson made motion to have Jan Rhode come and go over Phase I & II Training with the Board members, Kerkow seconded, discussion was held, motion passed.

Johnson explained the purpose of Conflict of Interest for Board members. This information was provided by the attorney firm of Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, P.A.

Ken Orwoll is purchasing two printers. One is currently installed. There is a definite need for two, especially during lab hours.

Swanson moved to purchase additional equipment consisting of six tables, twelve chairs and four computers for $6,500 to be installed in the conference room. Kerkow seconded, motion passed.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, December 3, 2002 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room of ISD 2144.

Johnson made a motion that meeting be adjourned, Sprecher seconded the motion, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

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Chair, Tracy Quarnstrom Date