Vista charter school

VISTA CHARTER SCHOOL

Pioneering an Individualized - Alternative Approach to Learning
1810 St. Mary’s Drive [phone]

PO Box 10,000 [phone] fax

Montrose, CO 81402 www.vistacharter.org

BJ Brown ’17 Linda Lake ’16 Russ Stone ’18 Scott Stryker ’18 Brent Wareham ’16

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Vista Charter School Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

9-21-2016

Vista Charter School Library

Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m.

Minutes

BOARD MEMBERS Russ Stone-2018, President

PRESENT

Scott Stryker-2018

BJ Brown-2017, Vice President

Linda Lake-2016, Secretary-Treasurer

BOARD MEMBERS Brent Wareham – 2016

ABSENT
OTHERS PRESENT Beth Sass, Administrator

Rhonda Smith, Admin. Asst.

Angelique Chavez, teacher

Stacia Goza, Re-engagement Coordinator

CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by President, Russ Stone, at 4:00 p.m.

CONSENT AGENDA Minutes/ Agenda: August 24, 2016 minutes were

ITEMS approved as presented.

PRINCIPALS REPORT The Board received the Principal’s Report in advance.
FINANCIALS Linda Lake reported on the financial status.


DISCUSSION ITEMS Stacia Goza shared information about drop out students she is tracking to re-engage them into one of our schools. She shared reports of how many contacts she’s made and plans for October.

Angelique Chavez shared data and information from a student survey that all Vista students took when registering for this school year. The survey asked questions about why a student might drop out or decide to remain in school. Ms. Chavez also shared about her Phoenix Program for Expelled and at risk students.

ACTION ITEMS A motion was made by Scott Stryker to approve a starting wage for non-licensed staff to be raised to $15.00 per hour and adjusting steps accordingly. BJ Brown seconded the motion. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Linda Lake to approve the payment of the Superior Alarm bill for the addition of control panels on interior doors in the amount of $8984.00 paid from Capital Construction Grant money. BJ Brown seconded the motion. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Scott Stryker to approve the payment of the C.A.M. Electric bill for outside lighting to be paid from the Capital Construction Grant in the amount of $5875.00. BJ Brown seconded the motion. Motion passed.
A motion was made by BJ Brown to appoint Linda Lake and Brent Wareham to another term as board members. Scott Stryker seconded the motion. Motion passed.
A motion was made by BJ Brown to appoint Scott Stryker board president. Linda Lake seconded the motion. Motion passed.
A motion was made by BJ Brown to appoint Linda Lake treasure. Scott Stryker seconded the motion. Motion passed.
A motion was made by Russ Stone to appoint BJ Brown as board vice president. Linda Lake seconded the motion. Motion passed.

OTHER BUSINESS Scott Stryker offered to host a gathering for Vista board members and staff at his home on October 6. The board members went over Beth Sass’ evaluation.

ADJOURN BJ Brown made a motion to adjourn, Linda Lake seconded the motion. Motion passed and meeting adjourned at 5:41.

NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be October 19, 2016 - 4:00 p.m.