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Board Meeting
June 14, 2013
Board Members in Attendance: Kelly Cox, Leah Rennhack, Charlotte Ryan, Andy Sedino, Zan Jones, Sean
Shope, and Jeff Watson. Others in Attendance: Shelly Myers.
I. K. Cox called the meeting to order at 8:42 AM.
II. Motion to approve minutes of May 28, 2013 meeting by A. Sedino, second by C. Ryan. Motion carried.
III. Financial Report
• S. Shope reviewed financial position and balance statement through May 31, 2013.
• Expenses included $1,900 for newsletter printing and mailing along with usual monthly expenses.
• Motion to approve financial report by L. Rennhack, second by J. Watson. Motion carried.
• Reviewed the Foundation’s draft FY13 -14 budget to fund the School’s requested $1,129,000 for
operational expenses as well as $50,000 in discretionary grants. Faculty requests will have funding
priority.
IV. Development Committee
• C. Ryan presented update on the Arts & Sciences recognition display. S. Myers will confirm donors
listed at level corresponding to contribution received.
• Work has begun on the Blacksmith Annual Fund video to launch at the Back-to-School events. Board
has confirmed the increased request to $2,500/student.
V. Administrative Committee
• J. Watson presented the 2013-14 slate of officers:
o President – Karen Stoltenberg
o Vice President – Leah Rennhack
o Secretary – Ken Gordon
o Treasurer – Sean Shope
• Motion to approve 2013-14 slate of officers by C. Ryan, second by A. Sedino. Motion carried.
• Boar d expressed many sincere thanks to outgoing President Kelly Cox for her leadership and
dedicated service.
• Charlotte Ryan announced her resignation from the Board. Directors expressed much appreciation for
her years of generous support and service.
• J. Watson provided update on the nominating process that the Committee has adopted to review
prospective directors.
VI. Marketing Committee
• Z. Jones reported our continued posts on “Bubble Life.”
• Next print piece will be the 2012-13 “Year in Review.”
• Appreciation video will be sent to corporate sponsors and the WA community.
VII. Executive Director’s Report
• S. Myers reported that the office has secured eTapestry donor management software. J. Kelly will
work on data conversion over the summer to be ready for start of 2013-14 school year.
VIII. Other Business
• J. Watson provided update on the school’s Admission Policy and process discussed at recent Board of
Trustees meeting.
Next Meeting: August 16 , 2013 – 8:30 AM; Arts & Sciences Conference Room, Westlake Academy
A. Sedino moved to adjourn the Board meeting. Second by L. Rennhack. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at
9:42AM.