01.19.04
Present: Hatcher, Schaefer, Adair (Loudon absent)
McCoy,
The meeting opened with prayer at 4:05pm
Minutes from 12-15-03 were approved by email. It was noted that the public board meeting on 01-05-04 was cancelled due to school building closure.
The minutes are to reflect that, over email exchange, the board approved a 7% tuition and increase and the teacher discount increase (to 30%/15%) for the 2004-5 school year.
Committee Update -
Sports Committee - First Sports committee discussion group went swimmingly. Sub-committees established and SME's (subject matter experts ) will brief the board at a hearing the last week in February for those board members who can attend. They will give an apology for interscholastic sports, suggestions for detailed policy and outline costs involved in hosting various teams.
Facility Committee - The FC will meet on January 23d.
Financials - The bookkeeper is unable to get the monthly financials to us by the third Monday meeting. Motion (SS/DH) - The monthly financials will be provided the first Monday board meeting of the second month. When prepared, the financials will be forwarded to the board prior to that meeting. Passed (3-0).
Board Calendar -
Review and revise Five-Year Goals - Chairman to prepare with Development Director
Establish Goals for the Next Year - Board will develop following the five-year revisal.
Music Position/Paper - Much discussion about the philosophy and pragmatics of increasing the music program ensued. We love what we see going on and want to see more in the music program. However we are unsure about how 'more' fits into our overall plan (other subjects), the time scheduling (already busy), and our ACCS requirements for accreditation.
Motion (DH/SS) - To recieve Mr. Erb's proposal into the minutes. Passed 3-0.
Motion (DH/SS) - Assign DH to research the impact of making such an increase-decision in light of other curricular goals and our pursuit of ACCS accreditation. Report back to the board the third Monday of February. Practically speaking, this means there will be no substantial change in the 2004-5 school year. Passed - 3-0.
Letter to PCCS from the Board - Steve will get the letter out in the mail by the end of the week.
Follow up Meeting with Secondary School - March Meeting to be scheduled by and pending Administrator approval. We will include the parents of sixth graders in this meeting.
Vision Meetings - Next meetings on Tues/Thurs (1/27 and 1/29) from 3-4pm.
John Hull - Case Statement Questions - The chairman requested that we answer the questions Mr. Hull has requested by this Friday.
The meeting closed in prayer at approximately 6:00pm
02.02.04
All Board Present - Adair, Schaefer, Loudon, Hatcher
The meeting opened in prayer at 5:00 AM
The meeting moved into executive session.
The Board returned to open session at 6:45 AM
Mr. McCoy was present.
Philosophy Committee - Schaefer will chair. He will investigate how Philosophy Committees have served other school boards, mandates given, and general parameters. Tentatively looking at monthly 3 hour meetings and regular reports to the Board.
Mr. Erb was invited to the meeting to answer questions on his recommendation on music at PCCS.
Discussion continued with Mr. Erb about how 'core' music is to be in a Classical Christian school that seeks ACCS accreditation. Determined to continue the discussion. Budgetary and time-constraints are an issue, as are philosophical concerns. We will have a vision meeting at the end of February and discuss the idea of modifying the music program. Mr. Erb will assist in presenting the proposal.
Closed in prayer at 7:30.
Respectfully submitted,
David Hatcher
Secretary
02.16.04
All Board Members (Adair, Schaefer, Loudon, Hatcher) Present
Minutes for 2-02-04 were approved via email.
The Board moved to executive session for the remainder of the meeting.