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Board Meeting
May 21, 2018
Board Members in Attendance: Debbie Kraska, Ahu Sieg, Michael Colby, Zan Jones, Deanna Titzler,
Leigh Sansone, Leah Rennhack and Karen Stoltenberg
Others in Attendance: Mechelle Bryson, Tom Brymer, Jeff Myers, Alan Burt, Shelly Myers, Julie Kelly,
and students, Anna Cowan, Brooke Jones and Landry Griffin
I. D. Kraska called the meeting to order at 9:00AM. Introductions were made as well as welcome of
new board member, Michael Colby.
II. Motion to approve minutes of April 16, 2018 meeting by D. Titzler, second by L. Sansone.
Motion carried.
III. Financial Report
S. Myers reviewed revenues and expenses for month ending April 30, 2018, with emphasis
on current cash in hand of more than $509K.
Current financial position was discussed noting total net assets and liabilities of $2.44M.
Motion to approve Financials by L. Sansone, second by K Stoltenberg. Motion carried.
IV. Marketing Committee
Z. Jones and D. Titzler reported on current and upcoming Marketing activities: ribbon cutting
for new Math and Science Plaza scheduled for May 22; work on 2017-18 Year in Review
publication, and focus on recent awards earned by WA student newspaper, The Black Cow.
The Black Cow received a WAF grant to support its relaunch earlier this school year.
V. Grants Review
J. Myers, G7 Math teacher, presented key takeaways from his recent attendance at the annual
National Council of Mathematics Teachers conference in Washington, D.C. Highlights
included Depth of Knowledge, Bootstrap coding and mathematics, and Robotics. The
professional development training was also attended by Misty Argo, G6 Math teacher.
A. Burt introduced Anna Cowan, Brooke Jones and Landry Griffin, three of the six G10
students selected to participate in this year’s International Student Leadership Symposium
hosted by Westlake Academy. The students shared their favorite parts of the Symposium and
expressed gratitude to the Foundation for providing funding.
L. Rennhack presented grant request for Jeff Anderson Professional Learning Day. Motion to
approve fully finding request up to $7,500.00 by K. Stoltenberg, second by L. Sansone and
M. Colby. Motion carried.
L. Rennhack presented grant request to send two teachers to the Lucy Calkins Reading and
Writing Summer Institute. Motion to approve fully funding request up to $5,000.00 by L.
Sansone, second by M. Colby. Motion carried.
VI. Development Committee
Report – VIP Party
o K. Stoltenberg reported that party was very well received by guests. Recommended
examining invitation list to include cumulative donation amounts versus only the higher
level BAF donors and event sponsors.
Update – Blacksmith Annual Fund
o J. Kelly presented projected BAF donations by FYE.
o K. Stoltenberg to make calls to non-donors.
Discussion – Event sponsor levels and benefits
o S. Myers presented current event sponsorship levels and possible need to adjust both levels
and benefits of each in the coming year.
o L. Sansone recommended that top level should be raised. M. Colby suggested a top tier
“platinum” sponsorship level of $25K.
o M. Colby to work on obtaining round with golf professionals as an additional Baja
sponsorship benefit.
VII. President’s Report
No report
VIII. Executive Director’s Report
Math and Science Plaza Ribbon Cutting scheduled for May 22 at 8:30am.
Other Business
None
Z. Jones moved to adjourn the Board meeting, second by L. Rennhack. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 10:04 AM.
Next Meeting: Monday, June 14, 2018 at 8:30 AM, Lee Fieldhouse, WA, if needed.