New Business: Letters of intent for new Board members were reviewed by the Board. The candidates interested were: Barbara Bliss, Elizabeth Shirey, and Darlene Fink was interested in becoming a full-time Board member rather than an alternate.

As Barbara Bliss, Elizabeth Shirey, and Darlene Fink had all contributed much volunteer time to the school and were actively involved in committees, John Tucker motioned that Barbara Bliss and Elizabeth Shirey be nominated as community representatives, and Darlene Fink be nominated as an additional parent/family representative. Kosta Dussias seconded. There was a brief discussion. The motion passed unanimously.

At this time, Kosta Dussias requested resignation from the Board as he was no longer required to be a member of the Board per the newly accepted By-Laws. Barbara Bliss motioned to accept the resignation and Darlene Fink seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Heidi Fletcher commented that the Business Manager, and the ECO were expected to attend Board meetings, and the Department Heads should attend regularly.

Heidi Fletcher noted that the Board would need to vote on the various Board officer positions now that the Board had expanded. Votes were taken for the President/Chairman of the Board, Vice President of the Board, Treasurer and Secretary. Heidi Fletcher was elected to continue as President/Chairman of the Board. Barbara Bliss was elected as the Vice President of the Board. John Tucker was elected as Treasurer. Elizabeth Shirey was elected as Secretary.

Kosta Dussias reviewed the current status of CLC. Two students have withdrawn and enrollment is now 97 students. He also noted that there was a new charter school possibly opening with a potential enrollment of 200 students. This school would cater to middle school age students and could possibly have an impact on enrollment at CLC.

Kosta presented options for CLC signage. One option for permanent signage would entail a cost of approximately $5,000. Other options are being explored. John Tucker suggested signage be obtained for the front side, the entry (student drop-off point), and one freestanding sign along College Avenue.

The Board discussed illumination for signage. Kosta indicated that as construction progressed around the school the electrical groundwork could be installed for future permanent signage.

The Board discussed temporary signage. Barbara Bliss stated that we needed to consider safety due to the intersection and any blockage/distraction that might occur.

John Tucker offered to make wooden signs for both the front and side of the school at a minimal cost and to weather treat the signs so that they would last for several years.

Linda Bergeman motioned and Darlene Fink seconded the motion to have John Tucker make the signs for the front and side of the school. There was discussion and the Board passed the motion unanimously.

Kosta provided an update on the review of the proposed CLC By-Laws. He has not heard from the attorney doing the review, but will check with him.

There was no committee reports submitted for this meeting.

New Business

The Board discussed the CLC website and the updating and maintenance of the site. It was noted that the Board minutes have not been updated and there were persons listed on the website as working at CLC that are no longer employed by CLC. The Board assigned the task to the staff, via Kosta, Pat, and Linda to discuss and create a plan then provide the information to the Board.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:4 P.M. The next scheduled meeting will be 12/18/03 at 7:00 P.M.