General Board Meeting Minutes
January 10, 2012

Members Attending: Eva Nagel, Mackenzie Boyd, Glenn Ebersold, Jean Schmeisser, Mary Schrader, Kevin Stanek, Sarah Berger, Ross Lawrence, Melissa Thone, James Funston, Charles Miller, Dale Kowalski, Bob Haider, Erin Edholm, Sandra Burrows

Guests: Craig Johnson and Brad Johnson, Senior Teachers

Next Meeting: Tuesday February 14, 2012 – 5:00 PM SES Centrum

Meeting Notes:

1. WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER: Sarah called the meeting to order. Ross made a motion to approve the agenda, Kevin seconded, motion carried. Melissa made a motion to approve December minutes, Eva seconded, motion carried.
2. HUMAN POPULATION CONFERENCE: Brad and Craig explained to the board what a revered reputation as a speaker and expert Dr. Ehrlich has regarding population studies and reported that he was very engaging, leaving a major impact on the students. Ehrlich’s work is embedded in SES curriculum. Sarah posed the question whether it would be worth it to have him come in person next year despite the cost, and the Senior Teachers answered that it would be extremely valuable for SES and the students.
3. NEW INITIATIVES: Ross gave an update on Silicon Energy and 10kSolar partnerships, communicating the possible links to sustainable Senior Projects.
4. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Though Dan Bodette was not present, he provided an update in absentia with notes being read that included the following:
1. Registration numbers and interest in SES are at an all time high.
2. Green Ribbon School application underway.
3. Registration Open House will be January 23, 2012.
4. Thank you given to all those present at events and open houses in December – it makes a big difference in the community and SES reputation.
5. TEACHER’S REPORT: Seniors currently studying infectious diseases and community health, outdoor unit next. Juniors on track. Upcoming experiment with raising tilapia and plants together, composting lunch waste. Art event in February at Pizza Biga. Bangladesh students completing study.
6. STUDENT’S REPORT: Talent show was a success. Rose house won SADD donation contest, funds going to Make-a-Wish. Recycled Formal and cribbage tournament coming up. Grad site looking for speaker. Mixed Blood Theatre date set for 1/17/12.
7. FINANCE COMMITTEE: Numbers looking good. We will investigate cost for Ehrlich next year, looking into sustainable investments.
8. FUNDRAISING: Dale provided report with separate minutes from subcommittee meeting.
9. GRANTS: New format for grant proposals. Venture Crew grant approved, Youth Frontiers grant tabled pending further information, email vote will follow.
10. EVENTS: Mary, Ross, Sarah, Kenzie, possibly Bob will be present at the Registration Open House.
11. MISSION STATEMENT: Board discussed whether our mission statement was a good fit – determined it is not. Sarah proposing retreat on March 17, 2012 from 9a – 2p to review mission statement. Location TBA.
12. MEETING ADJOURNED: Sarah made a motion to adjourn meeting at 7:00 PM, Melissa seconded, motion carried.