GOAL Academy Board Of Directors Meeting
MINUTES
DATE 1/5/2016
START TIME 3:30 pm
304 S. Victoria, Pueblo
Meeting Called by
Debbie Rose - President
Type of Meeting
Regular Meeting of the GOAL Academy Board of Directors
Facilitator
Debbie Rose
NoteTaker
Chrissy Tucker
CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Debbie Rose at 3:36 pm
Board Member Attendee
Roll Call
Member
Present
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tom Montano
X
Absent
Greg Cope
X
Burnie Zercher
X
Brandon Caruso
X
Nakecia Paggett
X
Quorum was established.
GOAL Staff Present:
Kris Enright, Chrissy Tucker, Alex Malone, Kim Nava, Duane Nava, Rich
Mestas, Carolyn Gery, Jeff Kwallek, Brandon Darrow, Joseph Hermocillo,
Karla Ash, Archie Neil, Amanda Jacobs, Stacie Jacobsen, Lexi Harris, Andrea
Hovett, Alan Van Norman, Gloriean Ortiz, Morgan Byrd
Guests: Tory Kremer
Pledge of Allegiance
Debbie Rose led the Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of Mission and
Vision
Debbie Rose read the Mission and Vision statements
PUBLIC COMMENT
(3 minute time limit)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Brad moved to approve the January 5, 2016
agenda as amended
Tom seconded the motion to approve the
agenda
Motion to Approve Agenda
Member
Yea
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tom Montano
X
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Greg Cope
X
Burnie Zercher
X
Motion carried
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Brad moved to approve the Dec. 1, 2015
minutes.
Tom seconded the motion to approve the
minutes.
Motion to Approve Minutes
Member
Yea
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tom Montano
X
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Greg Cope
X
Burnie Zercher
X
Motion carried
Annette motioned to approve Tory Kremer.
Tom seconded the motion.
Tory will be our parent representative
Appointment of Board Member
Member
Yea
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tom Montano
X
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Greg Cope
X
Burnie Zercher
X
Motion carried
BYLAWS REVIEW
Kris has asked that the Board look at the bylaws and make some changes so that they are updated so they
are current. The board has asked for a redline edition of changes that are known to be made.
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Carolyn presented the new dashboard with the new pie-charts.
The new dashboard makes it easy to see immediately how the students are doing in each subject at a
glance. It specifies how many students are at risk or on grade level.
Karla spoke about student engagement. Engagement is defined by the state as attendance. We need to be
at 88% attendance. There are many different ways GOAL recognizes attendance.
The test results from March and May of 2015 has finally arrived. Legislature has decided to only test 9th
graders.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH
Select a committee and request a timeline and requirements. The committee needs to identify the process of
choosing an Executive Director. The Board will pick 7 employees and 2 board members.
Tom motioned
Annette seconded
Process for the creation
Process for the selection
Recommendation of timeline.
Report at the February Board meeting
Committee for Executive Director
Member
Yea
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tom Montano
X
Tory Kremer
X
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Greg Cope
X
Burnie Zercher
X
Greg Cope, Tory Kremer - Board Members
Amanda Jacobs, Eryn Barker, Nate Byford, Bryan Yukawa, Kim Nava, Natalie Hager, Domonique Chavez
Alternative- Erica Bendixen
GOAL RANCH OPTIONS
Rich spoke with the superintendents from both districts in La Junta. They talked about week long
opportunities for students to work on projects through different programs. Special Education could learn
lifelong skills.
They also looked into the personnel and safety issues.
It’s a challenge for students from other sides of the state to travel to La Junta.
They found that the money would be more useful in the local community.
They are able to attend community colleges and get college credit.
Kris recommends that we take a matter of weeks to decide what we take with us and what stays if they
choose to sell the Ranch.
Annette motioned to sell the Ranch.
Tom seconded.
Sell the Ranch
Member
Yea
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tom Montano
X
Tory Kremer
X
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Greg Cope
X
Burnie Zercher
X
Motion passed
VEHICLE DISCUSSION
Duane spoke about the vehicles being certified for transportation of students. Staff Members are in the
process of meeting CDE requirements.
We are looking into the use of the RV’s and how many vehicles staff needs (not transporting students).
LEGAL SUPPORT
Eric Hall is costly and specializes.
Kris is recommending that we hire a part time legal support.
● Dustin Sparks
● Tim Farmer - side by side with our district
● Charlie Trecktor
● Eric Kelly
FINANCIAL REPORT
Brad motioned to approve the budget update.
Annette seconded the motion.
Motion to Approve the Financial Report
Debbie started with the Trend Report.
PPR stayed the same as last month.
Grant revenue came in.
Nov. was the 1st month we did not have to
pay the fee to Summit.
Supplies was up due to Student Information
System. They adjusted because we had our
final true numbers of funded students.
Financial Control Policy ● Who signs the checks for GOAL
○ Have a backup signor
○ Have finance approve every
purchase.
Member
Yea
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tory Kremer
X
Tom Montano
X
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Greg Cope
X
Burnie Zercher
X
Motion passed
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●
CEO expenditures have to be
approved by the Board.
Minimum fund balance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
TheBoardmayvotetorecessintoexecutivesessionpursuantto§24‐6‐402(f)aandconcerningcontract
negotiationspursuantto§24‐6‐402(4)(e)
Tom moved to go into Executive Session
Annette seconded the motion.
Executive Session started at 6:23 pm
The Board invited into Executive Session; Kris, Rich,
Karla, Kim and Carolyn.
Tom moved to end Executive Session
Brad seconded the motion.
Executive Session ended at 7:01 pm
Motion to move into Executive Session
Member
Yea
Debbie Rose
X
Brad Rice
X
Annette Long
X
Tory
X
Tom Montano
X
Nay
Abstain
Absent
Greg Cope
Burnie Zercher
Motion carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NCLR training for board member to attend in March.
X
X
Next board meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
Brad moved to adjourn.
Tom seconded the motion.
Meeting ended at 7:07 pm