Helix Charter High School Board
Regular Meeting
May 20, 2002
Helix High School Library
Board Members Present: Lori Free-Trout, Lisa Hamann, Cheryl Jones, Judy Kirk, Leslie Messier, and Richard Sutton
Absent Members: Court Levy
Student Representatives: Nick Norvell, Warren Ruis
Representatives Present: Principal, Douglas Smith
1.0
Report on Action Taken in Closed Session
President Kirk reported there was no action taken in closed session.
2.0
Approval of Minutes of April 22, 2002, Meeting
Member Free-Trout requested that item 5.0 be changed to read: Member Free-Trout requested…; Judy Kirk’s name be added to Board Members Present; Member Sutton requested the last paragraph of item 15.0 be changed to include the name of the article Jay David referenced. With the above changes noted it was moved by Member Hamann to accept the April 22, 2002, minutes seconded by Member Free-Trout. The motion passed with all in favor.
3.0
Approval of Agenda
Member Free-Trout moved to accept the agenda, seconded by Member Hamann. Motion passed with all in favor.
4.0
Enrollment Projections and Set Target for 2002/2003
It was moved by Member Sutton, and seconded by Member Jones to accept the target enrollment figure of 2460. 601 - 9th grade; 669 - 10th grade; 661 – 11th grade; 529 – 12th grade. The motion passed with all in favor.
5.0
Budget Update
Dr. Smith stated that the Budget Committee continues to meet to revise next years budget. Member Sutton requested that a yearly budget Revenue Limits by month be provided at future meetings.
Member Hamann moved to Accept the Statement of Revenue and Expenditures as presented, seconded by Member Jones. Motion passed with all in favor.
6.0
Approval of Resolution for Energy Assistance Allocation
Member Free-Trout moved to adopt the Energy Assistance Allocation, fiscal year 2001-02, seconded by Member Messier. The motion passed with all in favor.
7.0
Student Representatives Report
Nick Norvell reported that class elections would be held Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24, 2002. Some candidates were in violation of publicity code and had to remove their posters around campus. The sophomore class representatives will be running unopposed.
8.0 Principal’s Report
Dr. Smith stated May 31, 2002, at Marie Calendars’ in La Mesa will be the site and date for the Charter Board Workshop with Attorney Paul Minney.
We will be going out for bid for the work on the lower field, and work should start this summer. We have an agreement with the City of La Mesa and they will be assisting with this project financially donating $20,000.00
Helix has been approved for a grant with the San Diego Foundation and we will be moving forward in the hiring of a Program Supervisor for Intergenerational Programs and related projects.
Jennifer Osborn updated the board the progress of the P.R. Program
9.0
Board Communication/Public Input
President Kirk commented on Grad Night and a letter from Susan Hall, Grad Night Chairperson asking the Board and audience to feel free to donate towards this event.
10.0
Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.