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7.1. Begin reviewing committee goals for 06/07. (Anne) Janet spoke of the importance of setting the goals. Review and general discussion was held about the 2006 and 2007 goals that had been set last year. The goals are a continuing process at this point. Discussion was held about the alternative ways to provide computer/phone use in out laying buildings and the landlords’ concerns. Richard would follow up with the landlords concerns and that security and computer usage should still be pursued. Discussion was held about the addition of Brown Academy to the goals and the Brown OverSite Committee which would consist of Brown’s Board, Mountain Oaks board and any interested parents. This Committee has not yet met. Rose said that for the year that the Amador and Brown Academy are running as one. Dianne suggested that it be added as a bullet point for the New Year. Janet asked for elimination of any 2007 goals or goals that have been met, one of which was expanding office hours.

7.2. Begin setting committee goals for 07/08. (Anne) Discussion of Recommendations took place, including adding wireless internet and adding security to the Barn. Discussion of new goals ensued and was determined to be a work-in-progress and will be reviewed at the next meeting. In addition to the 2007 continuing goals, new goals for 2008 include:

· Streamline and organize Workshop planning so that workshops can begin the second week of September.

· Brown Academy

· Support to address the ongoing and persistent need for adequate, skilled technology support hours and equipment.

· Ample and regularly scheduled speech therapy time at the Amador site.

· Curriculum Fair at the Amador Site and a defined, streamlined method of curriculum distribution.

· Allocation of money in the Amador budget to facilitate our stated goals.

8. NEW BUSINESS

8.1. New motions from the Workshop Committee: We move that the Steering Committee pursue reclassification of the $9k originally earmarked as build out funds for the Pine Grove site to be used for Ione Site (Brown Academy) and workshops. (Janet) Discussion took place over the workshop budge and the wording of the motion. Confusion was over the ‘intent’ of the motion and which site the $9k should go to. The budget distribution with the two sites and the opening of the offices at Brown Academy took place. Richard said that most of these questions will be answered by the Over-Site Committee and that the clerical aspect needs to be looked at. Dianne moved to reclassify the $9k into Amador Workshops. Rose seconded. Discussion was held. Valarie wanted classification that the Amador Workshops includes Brown and offsite workshops. Richard spoke about the budgets for each site was about equal. Motion passed unanimously. Discussion Dianne moved that if we do not receive a drum set by Tuesday the 25^th then we authorize Ray B. to submit a requisition to purchase a drum set up to $300. Valarie seconded. Passed unanimously. Janet asked if the committee needs to address the united committee of the Amador Workshop Committee and whether it needed to be separated. It was determined that until Brown became official, this would not be addressed. Workshop start up approval for 8-week period was needed. Dianne moved that we fund workshops through the November Workshop meeting then evaluate the budget and workshops at that time. Valarie seconded. Discussion was held about the existing policy and that there was no actual existing Brown workshop budget at the time. Discussion also took place over the definition of the “8 weeks”. Motion was unanimously passed.

8.2. Discuss Calendar for Fall ’07 Semester (Anne). Discussion took place about brainstorming for activities and possible dates for the upcoming events and that interest sheets be posted and sent out via internet. Rose suggested we need to have a chair and co-chair for these activities

· Fall Share Day

· Winter Crafts Day

· Spring Share Day

· Amadoropoly/Fundraiser – Marie will call and inquire about this.

· End of School Year Party – All or individual site? The Committee will consider this.

8.3. Discuss Brown Open House Day. (Anne) It would be important to have an open house at both sites so that the Brown families feel as if they are involved. The Committee supports this concept.

8.4. Halloween Festival is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 31st, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the PG site. (Dianne/Tracy) Possible conflict with AcaDec. Other choices is Wednesday Oct 31, tentatively Brown Academy in the afternoon. Approval of a Halloween Party was desired by the Steering Committee. Discussion took place about whether or not a certificated person needed to be there or whether or not it would just need to be a qualified adult. Dianne moved that we approve a Halloween Festival on Wednesday, October 31^st from 11 am – 2 pm at Brown Academy pending that we have 2 qualified adults in attendance at the event. Rose seconded. Discussion was held about how to become a qualified adult. Passed unanimously.

8.5. Food Bank Appeal (Matt) – For a merit badge for boy scouts, Matt would like to place a cardboard box for food donations that he can collect and take to the food bank at the Amador Site. He would like permission. Valarie moved that we support Matt to complete this project for his merit badge. Debbie seconded. Discussion took place and Matt said he would accept food until October 19^th. Motion passed unanimously.

8.6. Set date and time of Steering Committee Meetings for the year. (Anne) Dianne made a motion that we hold the Steering Committee meetings from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm on the 2^nd Monday of each month. Debbie seconded. Discussion was held about difficulties of scheduling. Motion passed with 9 in favor and 1 abstained.

9. CORRESPONDENCE

10. ADJOURNMENT: Valarie moved and Kari seconded. Passed unanimously. 14:54

Next Meeting: October 8^th, 1:30pm

Motions to the Governing Board:

Respectfully submitted by: Melissa Tiquet