MINUTES FROM JANUARY 22, 2007

The Minnewaska Community School Board met on January 22^nd, 2007 at 7:00 pm at the Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce.

President Lara Amundson called the meeting to order at 7:00.  Board members present were Lara Amundson, Nancy Rapp, Kurt Amundson, Mike Scott, Steve Dinsmore, Kurt Swensrud, Ernie Watson, Robin Trott and Darin Pederson.  Board members absent were ValRae Boe and Vanessa Larson.  Dyanne Parsons, Angie Scott, Virgil Amundson, Shannon Andreason, Dee Johnson, Kris Goracke, and Jane Swalbach were also present.

A motion was made by Kurt Amundson and second by Robin to accept the agenda.  Motion carried

The minutes of the December regular meeting were read.  A motion was made by Ernie and second by Robin to accept the minutes as read.  Motion carried.

The treasurer’s report was given.  The current balance is 66,716.00.  A motion was made by Kurt Swensrud and second by Kurt Amundson to accept the report as given.  Motion carried.

Dyanne Parsons gave her start up coordinators report:

-         Dyanne reported which curriculum companies have sent samples and which ones she is still waiting for.  The 40 developmental assets may need to be supplemented with a manners curriculum, which she is still looking into.

-         5 teacher applications have been received.

-         A public meeting will be held after the lease is finalized on the building.

-         There is the opportunity for board training on February 6^th, 8^th, and or 10^th for board chairs, clerks, and treasurers.

-         Dyanne has completed the tasks and timeline and has implemented the changes needed to gear it to our school.

Old Business:

-         The facilities committee has met with Bill Schlueter, the owner of the Minnewaska Hospital building.  He is interested in allowing us to rent the facility for one year.  The committee also has had John Ryberg and Jon Kohler visit the facility and is currently in contact with them during the finalizing of the lease agreement. 

New Business:

-         The school has and will continue to receive donations from the community and therefore forming a foundation was discussed.  Nancy and Dyanne will contact West Central Initiative and ask if a foundation could be created under the Starbuck Community Fund.  If this is possible, more information will be received for next months meeting to approve moving this forward.

-         A list of volunteers has been created.  Numerous people have come forward to help in any way they can.  We will use them extensively during the mass mailing that will be done before the public meeting.

-         The ad for teachers will need to be placed in March and the hiring completed by the end of May, this is per the timeline.    

The next regular meeting date will be February 26^th at 7:00pm at the chamber office.

A motion was made by Steve and seconded by Mike to adjourn the meeting.  The motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 8:00pm.