1 parent chat with the board of directors welcome! may 3th, 2011 birchwood campus parent room a 1
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Parent Chatwith the
Board of Directors
Welcome!
May 3th, 2011Birchwood Campus Parent Room A 1
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Agenda
• Introduction of Board Members• Core Values for discussion• Financial status• Enrollment status• Improvements/Achievements• Activities• Parent Involvement• Summer Programs• Board Member Recruitment
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Board of Directors• Don Liffengren – Chairperson• Karen Walters – Treasurer• Teri Yeung – Secretary• Merry Jeng – Board Member• Tim Tran – Board Member
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Proposed Core Values We: • Value the Bible as the true Word of God.• Pray because our lives depend on it.• Model Christian ethics.• Respect each person’s uniqueness before God.• Build relationships with kindness.• Are culturally sensitive.• Listen intentionally.• Communicate respectfully, openly, and effectively.• Apply a biblical worldview in all activities.
We welcome your remarks. If you want to makewritten comments, a form is available on the table.
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Financial status year to dateMarch 31, 2011
Income $ 4,279,926Expenses $ 4,075,943Net $ 203,983
After depreciation, we anticipate a net income of approximately $67,000 as compared to last year’s $116,000. Any proceeds from year to year are reinvested into the school.
Enrollment statusCurrent K-8 enrollment 2010-2011 Enrolled/Applied for 2011-2012
K – 5 300 K – 5 258
6 – 8 132 6 – 8 107
Total 432 Total 365
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We anticipate an additional 50 to 60 students will enroll before school begins in August 2011 for a total of 415 - 425 total in grades K – 8 at the Birchwood campus.
The preschool will continue to be at 129 Full Time Equivalent students.
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Capital Reinvestment Projects completed
• Internet bandwidth upgrade to 50 MBS• New Fire Panel (safety feature)• Bridges between portables (safety)• 8 new laptops for teachers• Play structures• Partial Bathroom renovations for Middle
School• Gluelam Beam caps, exterior of building• Carpet in F building• Fire rated Ceiling tiles
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Introducing ourDirector of Marketing and Enrollment
Diana Liffengren began work during the second week of January. She is responsible for the new emphasis on marketing, communication, advertising, and increasing enrollment.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome. She can be reached at dliffengren.mcsi or at 945-6530 xt. 120
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Achievements at ACSI Student Events
5th -8th Grade Spelling Bee • 11% of the participants • 63% of the awards!
1st -4th Grade Spelling Bee • 15% of the participants• 31% of the awards
Math Olympics • 31% of the participants• 48% of the awards
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Improvements for next year
• Rosetta Stone in grades 3 through 7, if adequate computer labs available
• Increasing instructional time by 4 days, having only one minimum day per month instead of two
• Milpitas Unified School District 180 days• Berryessa Union School District 178 days• Milpitas Christian 183 days • Potential public school reduction of days
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Race For Education
• May 6th - all day• Still need volunteers• Contact Melanie Berry
[email protected]• Dollars for Technology:
– Ipads for 8th grade– Notebook labs on wheels
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Teacher –Parent PartnershipsVolunteer Opportunities
• Back to School BBQ• Career Day• Teacher Appreciation Luncheon• FAME
Participation Opportunities• Dunkers Club – Wednesday morning chat in
A1• Parents in Prayer – Thursday mornings• Keep in touch with school via email and
Wednesday Weekly • Class field trips, outdoor education, projects
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Summer ProgramsSummer School
• Kinder through 9th grade• 4 days/week MTThF • 8:30 to noon
Summer Day Camp • 5 days/week• 7am to 6:30 pm• Off site field trips every Wednesday.
Preschool Summer Sessions• 2 week sessions• 2-day, 3-day or 5-day options• 9am to noon
All programs open to community students
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Open ForumYour comments and questions are welcome regarding any subject.
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• Followers of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
• Willing to Be a Servant
• Collaborate With Others
• Interested in All Aspects of MCSTake an Application for Yourself
Take Application for Someone Else
Complete and Return to Dr. Van Meter
New Board Members
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Please recommend any current or former parent or members of the Christian community that you think would make a good addition to the Board.
Forms are available to the left of the door.Email recommendations to [email protected]
New Board Members
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Thank you for taking the time to attend this
evening