Vista School Board Meeting
Vista School
February 22, 2010
4:00 PM MST
Board Members Present
J. Grey Larkin- Chairman
Cheri Sapp
Anna Marie Smith
Daren Barney (by phone)
Call to Order
Mr. Larkin called the meeting to order.
Others Present
Steve Goodman-Director, Lincoln Fillmore-Charter Solutions, Jamie Walker-Administrative Assistant, Nicole Richins-PR and Specialist, Marie Ehlers-Curriculum, Galen Manning-Network Administrator, Claudia Goodman, Elena Turman-Business Manager and Minutes
Introduction of Guests
Mr. Larkin introduced Steve Winitzky and Susan Soleil from the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools, and Quinn Denning, a Vista parent.
Approval of the Minutes
Mr. Larkin asked for a motion to approve the board minutes of the January 25th board meeting. Ms. Smith moved that the minutes of the January 25 board meeting be approved as presented. Mr. Barney seconded the motion and the board voted unanimously in the affirmative.
Finance Report
Mr. Fillmore presents the school’s financial report. A summary page was added to the financial report. Highlights of the report included:
· Government accounting requires rent to be categorized as a property service, so it will be included in services along with maintenance, rent, utilities and custodial supplies. This procedure will more clearly show the difference between operating the building as opposed to operating the actual educational operation.
· We are 58% through the school year. We have received 62% of our revenue and spent 60% of our expenses, which is a good position to be in.
· Revenue and expenses are both likely to be higher than originally expected. Revenue will be increasing from 3.62 to about 3.69 million. The state has restored half of the Title I funding that was previously withheld. Mr. Fillmore will prepare information recognizing increased revenue along with any associated adjustments for the board to consider in the budget. Board members are welcome to offer suggestions and/or participate in discussions preparing financial budget information for the board’s consideration.
Mr. Larkin asked for a motion to adopt the finance report as presented by Mr. Fillmore.
Ms. Smith moved to approve the finance report as presented. Ms. Sapp seconded the motion, and the board voted unanimously in the affirmative.
Ms. Smith discussed board members attending the upcoming National Charter School Conference, or the Utah State Charter Association Conference. Board members will consider attendance.
Board Training
Steve Winitzky and Susan Soleil presented training to the Vista Board.
Executive Session
Ms. Sapp moved to enter an executive session at 7:15 for the purposes of discussing actual or pending litigation, and personnel concerns. Ms. Smith seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Open Meeting
The Board reconvened in open session at 7:48.
Discussion
Mr. Goodman updated the board on developments with potential partnerships under consideration for Vista with iSchool, St. George Musical Theater, Apple Computers, and other future opportunities for the school’s expansion. Full details of these opportunities will be brought to the board for action as they are ready for consideration.
Board Meeting Schedule
It was decided to hold future board meetings on the third Thursday at 4:00 PM. The next meeting was scheduled for March 18th.
Ms. Smith moved to adjourn the meeting. Ms. Sapp seconded the motion and the board voted unanimously in the affirmative.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 PM.