09/19/2007 Meeting - Indian Community School of Milwaukee

Indian Community School
Board of Directors Open Session
September 19, 2007
Present: Diane Amour, Mark Denning, Anne Egan-Waukau, Carmen Flores, Trina Schuyler, (via
conference call: DJ Klauser, Jone Stromberg)
Also Present: Alan Caldwell, Margaret Bublitz, Tim Stathis, Donna Bruneau, Kathleen Hill, (via
conference call): Jacqueline Schellinger
The meeting was called to order at 5:42 p.m.
Carmen Flores explained that due to the nomination and election process, Anne Egan-Waukau was
asked to join the meeting later.
A motion was made by Mark Denning and seconded by Trina Schuyler that Anne Egan-Waukau be
nominated for a seat on the ICS Board of Directors, term to end September 2010.
Board discussion included that Anne Egan-Waukau possesses the type of character that should be inherit
to ICS Board Members. Her public relations knowledge, skill and leadership is outstanding as
demonstrated by the September 6, 2007 Grand Opening event. It is important to note that she actively
participates as a board member and uses her personal time as leave from work to address ICS Board
activities.
Voice vote of the board-elected directors was taken with the results as follows: Yes, 4 votes
(Diane Amour, Carmen Flores, DJ Klauser, Jone Stromberg). No votes 0.
Alan Caldwell gave the prayer.
The ICS Board of Directors present at the meeting signed copies of the Confidentiality Statements and
Conflict of Interest Disclosures. The documents were given to Donna Bruneau as a part of the official ICS
Board files.
Donna Bruneau was requested to email the Confidentiality Statement and Conflict of Interest Disclosure
documents to DJ Klauser for signature and return. Additionally Ms. Bruneau will secure the signature of
Jone Stromberg on the documents upon Ms. Stromberg’s return from travel.
Trina Schuyler read the Mission Statement.
Jacqueline Schellinger joined the meeting at 5:51 p.m. via conference call.
Anne Egan-Waukau joined the meeting at 5:52 p.m.
Carmen Flores informed Anne Egan-Waukau of the nomination and resulting votes. Ms. Egan-Waukau
accepted the three-year term as an ICS Board Member.

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Board of Directors Open Session
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Alan Caldwell reported:
• The main focus for the month of August was the move, the Grand Opening and Indian Summer.
• The agenda was set for the Open House.
• Busing issues have been resolved. The bus company attended the Open House to answer
questions and provide information.
• The School received 25 parent address changes. It takes the bus company three days to update
records and reroute buses.
• The staff In-service schedule has been completed.
• The review of the Parent/Student handbook was completed.
• The students were welcomed back on August 28, 2007.
• A meeting with Mr. Schultz and four ASPIRE Program students resulted in the students being
placed on probation until the ASPIRE criteria is met.
• Enrollment by grade.
• A case of scabies was reported. A letter was sent to all the parents/guardians.
The Open Session adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
The Open Session resumed at 6:38 p.m.
Trina Schuyler requested a new staff directory be given to each of the Board members.
Carmen Flores and the Board of Directors expressed their deepest appreciation to the staff for their
commitment to addressing the daily operations of the School, the move, and the Grand Opening
simultaneously. She stated that it is great to see that dedication to the School, students and community.
Trina Schuyler reported that there were a number of new faces at the Parent Council meeting. Ms.
Schuyler noted that it was nice to see the interest in the Franklin Campus is drawing the attention and
participation of new parent/guardian attendance. She thanked Mark Denning for providing pizzas. The
report additionally included:
• Looking into child-care during the meetings.
• Filling Council officer back-up positions is being addressed.
• Discussion regarding bus transportation for after school activities.
Carmen Flores requested that Trina Schuyler and Mark Denning discuss centralized student bus pick-up
and drop-off locations with the Parent Council. Mark Denning will plan to provide a report to the Board at
the October 3, 2007 meeting.
Margaret Bublitz reported:
• Not including the Franklin Construction Project, the June 30, 2007 ended under budget.
• The details of the ICS investment portfolio.
• A safety plan needed to be in place before ICS could take occupancy of the facility. The ICS
Safety Plan follows the guidelines provided by the City of Franklin.
The Board discussed the operations of the Human Resource Department. Carmen Flores requested that
using anonymity, a cross sample of exit interviews conducted over the past fiscal year be prepared for
Board review. Donna Bruneau was requested to place the Human Resource exit interview
process/example report on the October 3, 2007 meeting agenda.

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Board of Directors Open Session
September 19, 2007
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The Board discussed the need for Donna Bruneau, Assistant to the Board of Directors, to have storage
within the Board Room suite of rooms. Margaret Bublitz, Jacqueline Schellinger and Donna Bruneau will
meet to discuss storage matters.
The Board discussed the need for a Crisis Plan. Anne Egan-Waukau will provide information to the
Board of Directors.
The Board discussed the 2007 National Indian Education Association Conference in Hawaii, and the
attendance of Atty. Kevin Wadzinski at the conference. Mark Denning requested that the Legal
Committee provide a recommendation regarding Atty. Wadzinski’s attendance. The Legal Committee will
meet via conference call on Friday, September 21, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
The meeting resumed at 7:39 p.m.
Carmen Flores announced that the Committee Reports would be placed on the October 3, 2007 meeting
agenda so that there is sufficient time to discuss the 2007-2008 proposed fiscal budget. She reminded
the Board Members that because the next meeting is October 3, 2007, they would need to move quickly
to schedule their meetings. Additionally, the reports should be in writing and submitted to Donna Bruneau
for inclusion in the board packet mailing.
The Board discussed the budget definitions, specific line item formulas, and budget increase/decrease
rationale. Margaret Bublitz identified the budget notes that provided basic overview and detail
information. Additional discussion included:
• Milwaukee County ineligibility for student transportation reimbursement because the Franklin
Campus is outside of their parameters. It was requested that Alan Caldwell, Jacqueline
Schellinger, and Margaret Bublitz meet to discuss and research the cost effectiveness of
transportation services through the City of Franklin.
• Researching every avenue, including working with the City of Franklin regarding the audiologist
and testing line item prior to going with a private consultant.
Margaret Bublitz was requested to research ICS use of the Wisconsin Club.
Being there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
______________________________________________
Diane Amour, Secretary
Date Approved: ______10-3-07____________________