Members present:  Ron Wilkins, Stephanie Hardin, Eric Wells, Linda Snyder, Susan Harton, Gregg Goode, Zurie Gill-Deyton, Tara Calton, Stephanie Cole-Higgins and Lewis Freeman

Members absent:  Pam McKeithan, Ken Malone

 

Devotion and Prayer

            Linda opened the meeting with devotion and prayer

Minutes from Last Meeting

            Minutes from January 15, 2007 were approved.

Head of School Report

 

Web site is nearing completion and will include homework page.  Working on creating a chapel in the middle school building.  There is a donor willing to pay for finishing the fencing around the playground area.  Deciding on a location for the student/faculty basketball game either Callison or Trinity.  Intent to return form is due March 20, 2008.  Test training and testing coming up.  March 4^th is the 4^th grade writing test.  Need to clean out the attic before the yard sale.  Need to look at additional handicap parking for special events.  A schedule of upcoming events was distributed.  There will be a meeting to discuss curriculum tomorrow.

 

Committee Report

 

Building and Grounds – There were 20 who attended parent workday Feb 9^th.  Finished the playground.  Next work day is March 8^th and we will prepare for March 19^th open house.

 

Capital Campaign – Discussing regarding the status of uncollected pledges.

 

PR – Yard sale was in the news paper. 

 

Finance – Balance sheet and profit and loss presented.  All in line.  Discussion regarding tuition for next year.  Motion was made with second to maintain current rate of tuition.  Motion was amended to include an increase to curriculum fees to $350.00 to address computer needs, amendment received second.  Motion approved unanimous. 

 

Board Committee – Still recruiting.  Still working with PTC. Grandparents’ day went well.  Flyers going home with kids to ask for donations for yard sale.  Help with the yard sale is still needed.  Year end party will be at Crowe Park.

 

Technology – Discussion regarding computer replacement and internet access.  Motion was made with second to use up to $2,000 from the capital fund to install the content filter.  Motion approved unanimously.

 

The meeting was closed in prayer and adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted:

Linda Snyder, Secretary

Members present:  Ron Wilkins, Stephanie Hardin, Eric Wells, Linda Snyder, Susan Harton, Greg Goode, Pam McKeithan, Ken Malone, Tara Calton, Stephanie Cole-Higgins and Lewis Freeman

 

Members absent:  Zurie Gill-Deyton

 

Devotion and Prayer

            Ron opened the meeting with devotion and prayer

Minutes from Last Meeting

            Minutes from November 27, 2007 were approved.

Head of School Report

· Spanish teacher has been hired

· Discussion regarding 8^th graders inclusion in the REACH lottery

· Scoreboard has been ordered and will be shipped next week

· Bookshelves are still needed in the middle school

· School board will be giving up the Ruth School building and property.  Motion was made with second to present three options related to the school property.    Passed unanimously.

 

Committee Report

 

Building and Grounds – Parent workday Feb 9^th we will work on the playground, border, new chips and fence.

 

Capital Campaign –Motion to transfer loan.  Motion received a second passed unanimously.

 

PR –Continuing with ads

 

Finance – Balance sheet and profit and loss presented.  All in line.

 

Board Committee – Still recruiting

 

Technology – Web site under construction. 

 

The meeting was closed in prayer and adjourned.

 

Respectfully Submitted:

Linda Snyder, Secretary

Members present:  Ron Wilkins, Stephanie Hardin, Eric Wells, Linda Snyder, Susan Harton, Greg Goode, Pam McKeithan, Ken Malone and Lewis Freeman

 

Members absent:  Tara Calton, Zurie Gill-Deyton, Stephanie Cole Higgins

 

Devotion and Prayer

            Eric opened the meeting with devotion and prayer

Minutes from Last Meeting

Minutes from October 17, 2007 were approved.

 

Head of School Report

·  Need for shelving in the middle school library.  Working with local school shop classes to possibly build shelving.

· Have recruited two coaches for the basketball team.

· Exploring computer donations from hospital.  Need for cleansing software to ensure HIPPA compliance.  Also contacting ICC for donations.

· Pursuing monetary contributions from Timkin.

· ACSI conference emphasis on relationship building and marketing.  Power point presentations regarding these topics will be sent to the board members.

· Parent surveys will be distributed in January (earlier than in prior years).

· Presentation will be made December 11^th to leadership Rutherford.  Opportunity to showcase the school – 10 minute presentation.

· Holiday House will be utilizing the gym on December 10^th and 11^th.

· Notices will be distributed regarding the middle school trip to Williamsburg.

 

Committee Report

Building and Grounds – Discussion regarding the work day attendance, providing information regarding work day activities.

 

New building/long term – Stripping floor in the gym was well under the anticipated amount.

 

Capital Campaign – Letters are going out to those who are behind in their pledges.  Approximately $71,000 in pledges have not been received. 

 

PR –Forest City parade was successful.  Saturday December 1^st is the Spindale, Rutherfordton parade. 

 

 

Retention – Pastor Pizza Lunch is scheduled for December 5^th.  Discussion regarding the fundraising events and use of proceeds.

 

Finance – Crystal Hamrick will be completing a compilation for fiscal year 2007. 

 

Board Committee – Teacher appreciation is going well.

Christmas staff appreciation at Water Oak – each board member is requested to contribute

 

Technology – Have three people working on computer issues rather than one.  One person focuses on repair, second on server issues and third on web design and up keep.  This should ensure that all technology activities do not stop if an area is not staffed.

 

The meeting was closed in prayer and adjourned.

 

Respectfully Submitted:

Linda Snyder, Secretary