Board Meeting Minutes
May 1st, 2008
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Four Rivers Community School, Inc., was held at Four Rivers Community School,
in the City of Ontario, Oregon at 12:05 p.m., May 1st, 2008. Board members present were: Dr. Kerri Wenger, Pam
Wettstein, Miguel Maldonado, Penny Walters and Tim Lopez. Others present were: Chelle Robins Executive Director,
Linda Aguilar Administrative Assistant, Theresa Schneiderman ODE and Kate Draper Parent.
The meeting was opened with the reviewing of the March minutes. Kerri moved to approve the minutes as read. Pam
seconded the motion and all were in favor.
Chelle reviewed the financials and informed the members that we are right on target. We are currently at 79% of
our expected revenue. At this time we should be at 80%, but overall we are right on track. Chelle was able to reduce the
cost of closing to $40,000.00. We had some extra expenses because the compressor and coils of the unit had to be
replaced, but everything else seems to be right on target. We had a professional development and used some of the money
in travel to cover those expenses. It was a great opportunity for Rosa, Zoila and Chelle. After reviewing the financials,
Pam made a motion to accept the financials as written. Tim seconded the motion and all were in favor.
Executive Session began at 12:17 p.m.
Executive Session ended at 12:40 p.m.
The next item discussed was the approval of the contracts. Kerri moved to accept the contracts for the next school
year. Tim seconded the motion and all were in favor. Chelle will bring her contract to the annual meeting. It is not a
requirement to have an attorney at the annual meeting.
Chelle reviewed the budget. Debbie worked really hard to make sure every expenditure item was included. Some
budget areas were not used so we decreased those and increased where we needed to. Line 35 funding to the school was
less than projected. March estimates tend to be low and in July we will adjust that amount. Line 30 Special Ed. The state
requires that all funds be left at the district. We never use those funds. Special kids are served from a teacher at the
district. We never see those funds. Special kids are served from a teacher at the district. Benefits- Line 78, this is a huge
jump because we have two additional teachers. We will be able to be a part of the Oregon Benefits Board if we choose to.
Furniture expense is increased 15% because we are adding more classrooms. The elevator contract is new. Renovations
and improvements include the repairing of the roof, counter top in the arts/science lab. We are in the process of getting
bids on the removal of the unit prior to re-roofing. Technology- we will need to purchase two more smart boards. Line
29 & 30 –they were independent contractors and they are now personnel. Auto allowance- we added this because we
have a lot of running around. In the event revenue exceeds we will leave it in the money market account.
The chairman declared that there was no further business to come before the meeting and therefore declared the
meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Executive Secretary
2232 SW 4th Ave. Ontario, OR 97914
Phone (541) 889-3715
Fax (541) 889-3718