Lucy Hansen, clerk, opened the meeting near the appointed time with a few moments of silent worship.
Minute: We agree to change our February 3rd meeting to January 27, 2007. We will also meet on March 31, 2007.
Minute: We approved the minutes for our last meeting with one modification.
Minute: We are pleased to hear reports from each subcommittee on their work during the retreat on December 1, 2006. We give initial approval for suggested changes in the description of their work in the Scattergood Friends School Committee Rules and Guidelines. The original descriptions and the suggested new descriptions are included in an appendix to the minutes.
The Recording Clerk will distribute these changes in writing to the School Committee members before the January meeting. Final approval can be given at that meeting. We request that the Technology and Human Resources Committees also go through this process. We look forward to their reports.
Minute: We give initial approval to suggested changes in the body of the Scattergood Friends School Committee Rules and Guidelines.
Minute: We regret the serious lack of attendance at the retreat yesterday, and hope to discuss it again at the next meeting when more people may be here.
Minute: We approve naming Jan Luchini, Margie Figgins and Lucy Hansen to the authorization for access to the Scattergood Friends School safe deposit box at U.S. Bank in West Branch.
Minute: We approve refinancing the 4-plex loan with Hills Bank and Trust Company in Iowa City at 6.95% with quarterly payments over a five-year period.
Minute: We approve moving any monies donated beyond the goal of $2,000,000 for the "Bridge the Gap" Capital Campaign at the end of the fiscal year to the endowment fund of the Scattergood Friends School Foundation.
Minute: We approve the audit statement for the prior fiscal year and the October financial report. We are grateful to Jan Luchini and Margie Figgins for their excellent attention to the school's fiscal health.
Minute: We are glad to note that the $1.5 million donation to the school has been accepted in writing by the Scattergood Friends School Foundation, and is under their care.
Minute: We approve the development report, with appreciation for the newly printed Scattergood Friends School Annual Report and thanks to Margie for her hard and good work.
Minute: We approve the farm report. We thank Mark Quee and Dan Carter for their good work and constant attention to the prairie and farm.
Minute: We approve Rachel Thomson's admissions report, and thank her for her continuing efforts to increase enrollment. We are glad for the prospect of new students for the second semester.
Minute: We approve the academic report. We appreciate the progress Jennifer Warneke has made in strengthening our academic program.
Minute: We listened carefully to the report from the Spiritual and Community Life Committee, and discussed the emotional health of the community. We approve the suggestion to invite a few local health-care providers to the school to meet with faculty and students about healthy community living. We support Jan Luchini's suggestion to clarify the role of a Person-In-Charge. Visibility of, and accessibility to, a staff presence on weekends and evenings is important, is occurring, and can bear with thoughtful reminders. We appreciate and thank Nan, Jan and all the staff for their care. We approve Nan's report, and are grateful for her work.
Minute: We approve the facilities report. We appreciate the work involved with the water system, and hope that the issues are soon resolved. We approve the request that we appoint an ad hoc committee to research, prioritize and give us direction for upgrading the accessibility of the school. Bob Yeats agrees to convene this committee, and will seek volunteers. We approve the funding of the two new heaters in the gym from the 'Bridge the Gap' capital campaign. We thank Joey Giffen-Hunter, Gus and Bryan, and the Facilities Committee for their work.
We heard Jan Luchini's expression of her appreciation for our support and presence, and are glad we can be of service.
We look forward to meeting again on January 27, 2007. Lucy Hansen, clerk, closed the meeting with a few moments of silent worship.
Callie Marsh
Recording Clerk
Scattergood Friends School Committee
(Please see Appendix).