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Indian Community School
Board of Directors Open Session
February 2, 2005
Present: DJ Klauser, Diane Amour, Ben Bearskin, Anne Egan-Waukau, Carmen Flores
Excused: Jone Stromberg
Also Present: S. Jo Lewis, Margaret Bublitz, Donna Bruneau
Ben Bearskin gave the prayer.
DJ Klauser read the Mission Statement.
There was no Public Comment.
The meeting was called to order at 5:36 p.m.
DJ Klauser announced that Jone Stromberg would not be attending the meeting in person due to the flu.
A motion was made by Ben Bearskin and seconded by Anne Egan-Waukau to adopt the January
19, 2005 minutes. The motion carried. (5-0-0)
The Agenda remained open for additions.
S. Jo Lewis gave an overview of the North Central Accreditation Goals and Strategies for 2000-2005.
Ms. Lewis explained that results from previous data are used to develop the goals and strategies for the
five-year plan. She noted that NCA Committee Members review and analyze all of the data to determine
the successes and deficiencies, and make recommendations to address those areas requiring additional
attention. Additionally, the School uses the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Exam (WKCE),
Standardized Achievement Tests. It was noted that using WKCE provides better data and demonstrates
the standing of ICS in comparison to other schools. Ms. Lewis commended the NCA Committee
Members for their diligence and commitment to meet the accreditation criteria. Jeff Gordon reported that
when he looks at the State’s reports regarding school standings, we are performing fairly well. The
State’s report for this year is not yet available. Ms. Lewis added that the goal is to show upward growth
each year. Beth Stawski reported that ICS has implemented good practices which have improved data
collection.
DJ Klauser noted that maintaining North Central Accreditation is very important to the operation of the
School. Starting the accreditation process was difficult and there were numerous concerns about
meeting the NCA criteria. He congratulated administration, academic staff and the NCA Committee for
the positive reports and the hopeful continued improvements. Carmen Flores thanked the Committee for
their continued efforts.
Ms. Lewis requested that Board Members review the Baby Think It Over and the virtual tour of the
National Museum of the American Indian descriptions found in her monthly report.
Diane Amour requested that the numbers reported from the Responsible Thinking Room be nonduplicated
student numbers as well as the total number of visits. Mr. Gordon said that he can provide
those numbers.
Margaret Bublitz reported that the following projects have been completed:
• Transitioning of the money from M&I Investments to Baird.
• The W2 tax returns are complete.
• Posting of the language and culture staff has been completed. The accounting position has had
good response thus far.

Indian Community School
Board of Directors Open Session
February 2, 2005
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DJ Klauser explained the appearance and uses of a smart board. Discussion included the use of smart
boards as teaching tools, the tools students need today and will need 30 years from now, and the need to
insure the infra-structure of the Franklin Campus be prepared to address technological needs of the
future.
S. Jo Lewis will be preparing a curriculum presentation to be given at an Open Session meeting. An
additional community presentation will be considered.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Diane Amour, Secretary
Date Submitted: 02/16/05