Corporation Discussion Notes
Monday, January 14, 2008

Members Present: Martessa Conover, Karen Podell, Suzanne Amiss, Karen Bontrager, Julia Fry, Stephanie Foster, Wayne Shipe, Jan Kienholz, Marcie Durbin

Administrators Present: Mark Keen, Rick Phillips, Nick Verhoff, Kevin Scanlon, Ed Mendoza, Chris Baldwin, Susie Borgnini, Todd Lambert, Scott Williams, Robin Lynch, Joe Montalone, Lynn Schemel

Item One: Calendar

WCTA brought forth our concerns regarding several proposed Professional Development dates. September 26^th, whole day PD & November 3^rd, ½ day PD were the two with the most concerns. Administration listened to our concerns and reasons for these concerns and is considering these concerns.

Item Two: Roth IRA

Rick Phillips explained that this new benefit option is going forth to school board for approval.

Item Three: Safe Haven Grant

This $5173.00 grant provides support for families to utilize our student support programs. This year the funds are allocated for WWES.

Item Four: Personnel

Dr. Keen hopes to identify all of 08-09 staff needs by February discussion.

Item Five: Other Items

A: Ongoing High School Grade Turn-Around Time

H.S. discussion team leaders are currently working with administration to make immediate arrangements for trimester 2. Further discussion will continue regarding 08-09 schedule/time frame.

B:  Federal Email Regulations

Todd Lambert explained the new federal regulations concerning archiving email. Our district will be archiving email for three years. It was suggested this is a good time to remember that email documents are considered accessible following proper protocol.

Item Six:  Baldridge Award Update