Manhattan Beach Education Foundation
Board Minutes – September 09, 2003
Mira Costa High School, Room 113

Present:

Directors (15/21): Geoff Bremer, Wendy Carson, Ruth Graf-Urasaki, Chuck Kaminski, Craig Kline, Carolyn Leserman, Anne McLaughlin, John Oshiro, Pat Parker, Greg Rosen, Carol Rowe, Julian Ryder, Freddi Segal-Gidan, Jeff Thaler, Ida VanderPoorte

MBUSD Trustee Representative: Lynette Campbell

MBUSD Representatives: Janey Perle, Director of Curriculum

MBEF Staff: Sherry Kramer, Susan Patterson

Guests: Linda Figel, Jim Furlan, George Mihlsten

Presiding: Carolyn Leserman, President
Recording: Anne McLaughlin, Secretary
Handouts: Agenda, Minutes, Financial Report, and Application for Use of School Property

Oktoberfest:
Mr. George Mihlsten reported on plans for the upcoming Oktoberfest fundraising event.

President’s Notes:
Ms. Leserman thanked Directors Julian Ryder and Randy Dotemoto for a successful golf event, and also thanked Director Jeff Thaler for his donation of two computers to MBEF.
Ms. Leserman notified the Board of a meeting that had been scheduled between the MBEF Executive Board and Ms. Gwen Gross, MBUSD’s new Superintendent, to discuss fundraising.

Minutes:
The minutes of the meeting of July 8, 2003 were unanimously approved.

Financial Report:
Ms. Ida VanderPoorte presented financial reports for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003 and the one-month ended July 31, 2003. She presented the grants schedule for the 2002 / 2003 school year and discussed pending items.

Investment Officer’s Reports:
Mr. Geoff Bremer reported on the yield on investments, investment opportunities, and timing of investments.

Business Education Partnership Report:
Ms. Sherry Kramer reported on donations from the business community.
Assistant Superintendent’s Report:
Ms. Janey Perle noted teachers’ high participation in staff development. She said the District is pleased with the most recent CAT 6 test scores.

MBUSD Board of Trustee’s Report:
Ms. Lynette Campbell reported on issues regarding the District’s finances and construction projects.

Fundraising Reports:

1. Golf Tournament: Mr. Julian Ryder reported on the recent golf tournament and discussed the need to pursue other venues next year due to the cost of green fees.

2. Oktoberfest: Ms. Pat Parker reported on the upcoming Oktoberfest event.

3. Membership: Ms. Ruth Graf-Urasaki said that the membership campaign would be finalized once decisions were made regarding Vital Programs fundraising needs and approaches. She noted the need for two representatives at each school and said that no one was yet in place at Mira Costa.

Grants Committee Report:
Ms. Anne McLaughlin summarized the 2003/2004 grants and presented a $4,000 grant request from Young at Art. Upon motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously approved a $4,000 increase in the total grants budget and the $4,000 grant for Young at Art.

Old Business / New Business:
Mr. John Oshiro distributed a proposal requesting that MBEF accept directed donations for the support of instrumental music. Upon discussion, the Board agreed to defer any action on the proposal.

Meeting Adjourned to Closed Session: 9:00 p.m.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 7, 2003, 7:30 PM at Room 113, MCHS