Board Minutes: March 3rd, 2010

Coronado Foundation for the Future  

Board Minutes:  February 3^rd, 2010

Members in Attendance: Karen Beckvar, Carl Couch, Thomas Dunbar, David Ortega, Kevin Schirmer, Dixie Swan, Robert Swan.

CHS Administrator: John Biera

Minutes:  Reviewed.  It was Moved, Seconded, Voted and Passed (MSVP) (Bob/David) that they be approved.  Dixie will send a copy to Dave H. to be posted to the CFFF website.

Treasure’s Report:  Board member Tom Dunbar reviewed the spread sheet he had previously sent to Board members.  A summary of that information:  Total funds:  $104, 215, $50,000 in a CD, the remainder in a checking account.  It was MSVP (David/Carl) to approve the Treasurer’s Report as submitted.

Principal’s Report:  Principal Biera reported that the 3^rd quarter of the year is winding down.  A CHS student is now the State Wrestling Champion in the 114 lb bracket:  Andrew Patino. 

The Boys’ Soccer Team lost in the state semi-finals to Cortez which did become the winner.

The results of the focus group are being compiled.  Principal Biara reported great success with 90 people in the 1^st round, 22 in the 2^nd.

Fall course planning is done.  Due to the uncertainty of the economy, and based on whether or not the 1% sales tax passes, three staffing ratios have been considered. 

Principal Biera asked CFFF Board to help the PTO Board during Teacher appreciation time.  It was determined that Board members may contribute on an individual basis the first week in May.

Old Business:

Scholarships and Grants: 

Scholarships:  Board member David Ortega will work with CHS counseling staff to evaluate application.  The schedule is as follows:

                03/05     Application deadline

                First week in April:  decision/interviews

                04/07     Board Approval

                04/08     Scholarship winner announced

CHS 50^th Anniversary:   We are very interested in participating in this important event.  We have decisions to make about how we can, within our mission statement.  We might be able to host a dinner for all grads.  We will continue to discuss.

New Business:

Retreat:  Board President Schirmer suggested that it was time for a “Board Retreat” to discuss fundraising, use of website, ideas for the big 50^th anniversary, etc.  Board member Karen Beckvar offered her home for our June 19th retreat.  All Board members are encouraged to attend. 

Communication:  Board President Schirmer was encouraged to keep in close touch with Principal Biera to be able to offer assistance. 

It was suggested to encourage current and very recent graduates to stay in touch with their high school and with CFFF.  We need to have a presence, perhaps at Project Graduation, to get the students’ information before they leave CHS.

With no further business, our meeting was adjourned, MSVP (Karen/Bob) at 6:48pm.

Next meeting will be Wednesday, May 5th, at 5:30pm at CHS’ Principal’s conference room.

Please let Kevin Schirmer or me know if you are unable to attend.

Dixie S. Swan

CFFF Board Secretary