HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-18-15 WAF MinWESTLAKE ACADEMY FOUNDATION
Board Meeting
May 18, 2015
Board Members in Attendance: Bill Greenwood, Karen Stoltenberg, Zan Jones, Debbie Kraska, Sean Shope, Kevin
Hansen, Andy Sedino
Others in Attendance: Julie Kelly, Shelly Myers
I. K. Stoltenberg called the meeting to order at 9:00 AM.
II. Motion to approve minutes of April 13, 2015 meeting by A. Sedino, second by K. Hansen. Motion carried.
III. Financial Report
Statement of financial position reviewed by S. Shope.
o S. Shope discussed outstanding receivables. S. Myers reported that a small number of families owe a
significant amount for the different events. Collection efforts will continue.
Motion to approve financial report by A. Sedino, second by B. Greenwood. Motion carried.
IV. Grant Request
Recruitment and Retention Request
o Grant request exceeds the $12,040 remaining for granting. Board discussed awarding only funds
available or utilizing other WAF funds to cover total request.
o Motion to approve grant request of up to $24,000 for teacher recruitment and retention by B.
Greenwood, second by K. Hansen. Motion carried.
V. Strategic Planning for 2015-16
Review of WAF events
o S. Shope reported that Run the Ranch event was operationally successful, and raised over $8,000.
o With more planning time, sponsorships and participation will increase. WAF will continue this event
next year.
Westlake Baja
o Brainstormed numerous changes to event:
Change and elevate the menu. A. Sedino offered to consult with Sysco food vendor.
Begin tennis and/or golf earlier in the day.
Hold golf challenges and comfort stations in between each of three holes.
Hold a give-away at the Live auction to encourage more attendees to stay for auction.
Incorporate teachers into event, perhaps as part of the contests/games
Encourage each class to “sponsor a teacher” to attend the event
Will continue discussion of Baja as well as Gallery Night and the VIP event at June meeting.
VI. Executive Director’s Report
S. Myers reported that four students were awarded Bradley Endowment Travel Awards this school year.
Awards for $1,000, $800, and $500 funded international travel experiences; $250 award was for a class trip.
A. Sedino moved to adjourn the Board meeting, second by D. Kraska. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
9:40AM.
Next Meeting: Monday, June 8, 2015 at 8:30 AM, Lee Fieldhouse Conference Room, WA