Report of the Major Actions Taken During the DMCS Board Meeting on April 17, 2006
By Todd Goeldner, Board President, and Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent
President Todd Goeldner called the meeting to order in Open Session.
Eight (8) of the Directors were present, representing a quorum.
Also present were Dr. Bob Stouffer, Superintendent; Julia Veenstra, Business Manager; and Samona Yentes, Development Director.
Director Terry Williams opened the meeting in prayer.
Samona Yentes reported the results of the annual fundraising benefit, indicating that – should pledge payments be received as anticipated by June 30, 2006 – the school will be able to close the entire GAP (the difference between the tuition paid by parents and the total cost of education at DMCS for 2005-2006) and the $65,000 budget deficit approved in the fall of 2005! We praised God for the ways that He brought resources through the annual benefit!!
The Board adjourned to Closed Session.
The Board approved Closed Session minutes for the Board meeting on April 3, 2006.
Julia Veenstra provided a conservative forecast of the 2005-2006 budget and actual spending during the 2005-2006 school year – including insurance costs, utilities payments, and other items. Mrs. Veenstra anticipated positive news by the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2006) but will not be able to verify until July, 2006.
The Board approved Cliff Anderson as the interim Supervisor of Building and Grounds, and the Board approved compensation for Mr. Anderson.
The Board adjourned from Closed Session and reconvened in Open Session.
The Board approved Open Session minutes for the Board meeting on April 3, 2006.
The Board approved 2006-2007 Board candidates Scott Erickson, Bruce Stanley, and Terry Williams. Board Nominating Chair Ken Hockmuth asked the Directors and administrative team members to pray for the Board candidates seeking election during the Association meeting on April 25, 2006.
The Board tabled all scheduled Board Policy Review due to time constraints.
Director Norm Dixon closed the meeting in prayer.
The meeting was adjourned.