WESTERN MENNONITE SCHOOL BOARD Monday, April 4, 2017 Equipping Students for a Life of Faith and Learning Present: Kirk Jespersen, Allen Schrock, Eric Martin, Cheeri Barnhart, Zach Nicoli, Linda Dibble, Naomi Quesada, Chad Hochstetler, Andy Kauffman Absent: Bob Baker Devotions: Naomi opened in prayer Consent Agenda: Minutes from March 20, 2017 were approved Admin Reports: Andy reported on non-returning staff. Andy had proposed that we try to re-start the Foundation Board, which has been inactive. There was approval to proceed with contacting potential members. There have been questions about publication of financial information. The Finance Committee will bring a recommendation for what information to publish and how to publish it. Guests at board meetings. Policy BD applies but does not offer specifics other than the statement that Board meetings are open except when the Board needs to go into executive session. The process used to be that people would contact administration if they wanted to put something on the agenda. Executive Committee will work on guidelines for guest participation at Board meetings. Rebranding process. Allen and Eric had talked after our last meeting. There is a consensus that we should hear from someone else before proceeding but that someone should get back to Scott and tell him where we are in the process. Eric contacted the person from Hesston who presented at ELG/MHA conference. He cannot consult with us but is willing to have a half hour telephone conversation with us. Eric will set that up and Board members who want can participate in the phone call. There are several other people who can be contacted. Board members will think of candidates for ad hoc committee and bring names back at the next Board meeting. E.D./Principal Search Process: Chad H. talked to someone with experience in this area. The previous candidate would have been a good leader. There may be people back east who would be interested. However, with finances being an issue, we may want to consider an intentional interim for several years then look for someone to fill the position on a permanent basis. Several names were mentioned. We should consider some factors: Oregon is a popular place for people to move to. Are there other factors? Perhaps low morale? We are not really in touch with PNMC, is there a possibility of meeting with them? Are the other issues?
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Eric mentioned someone he had talked to who is serving as an interim in a similar situation. This person saw his role there as a one-shot deal and is not interested in doing it again. This person suggested a couple other names. Old Business: Will be on agenda next time as the items were not discussed at this meeting because of time constraints. Send comments regarding exit interview document to Linda and Bob. Send comments regarding faith statement to Andy. Everyone should think about people for Board members and for SPC Chair. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 [Public minutes – may be redacted for confidentiality]
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