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GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETING

Corrales International School

Governing Council Regular Meeting

February 2, 2011 - 5:00 p.m.

Village of Corrales Conference Room

4324 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM 87048

 

AGENDA

A.    Call to Order

 

B.    Roll Call

 

C.    Action Proposed- Adoption of agenda for February 2, 2011 meeting.

 

D.    Action Proposed- Approval of minutes from January 5, 2010 meeting.

 

E.    Public Comment: This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Governing Council ("GC") for up to 5 minutes with comments or issues, whether or not they are posted on the agenda. The Chair may reduce the time for each participant to speak to ensure adequate time to conduct GC business. The GC, by law, cannot take action or have any discussion or deliberation on any presentation made to it concerning an item not listed on the agenda. Any item presented may be noticed on a future agenda for deliberation or action.

 

F.    Finance

i)      Budget Update - Emily Williams, Business Manager

ii)     Action Proposed - Approval of BARS for Adjustments for Activity Account for end-of-the-year field trip for 8th graders

 

G.    Governing Council

i)      Discussion - Legislation affecting charter schools

ii)     Discussion - NMCCS Membership

a)     Action Proposed- Approval of NMCCS Membership

iii)    Discussion - CIS Foundation and 501C3 application Subcommittee

a)     Action Proposed- Approval to establish CIS Foundation

iv)    Discussion - Open Meetings Act

a)     Action Proposed -Annual Approval of Open Meetings Act

v)     Discussion - Conflict of Interest Resolution

a)     Action Proposed -Annual Approval of Conflict of Interest Resolution

vi)    Discussion - Volunteer Pledge for GC Members

a)     Action Proposed -Annual Approval of Volunteer Pledge

vii)   Discussion - NMPSIA Annual Resolution for Part-Time Employees

a)     Action Proposed -Annual Approval of NMPSIA Resolution for Part-Time Employees

 

H.    Head Administrator's Report  - Dr. Elsy Diaz

i)      Review of Budget Scenarios for 2011-2012 School Budget

ii)     Discussion of Charter Amendment to Increase Number of Students in Grades K-2

a)     Action Proposed - Approve Charter Amendment for submission to APS Board

 

I.      Other Business/ GC Member Comment:  This is an opportunity for any GC member to make a comment.

 

L.    Closed session: Updates on facility search

 

M.   The next regular meeting of the Governing Council will be on March 2,

       2011 at 5:00 pm and will take place at 4322 Corrales Rd., Corrales, NM

       87048.

 

N.    Adjournment

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
LEARNER PROFILE

Knowledgeable

They explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.

Activities for parents

ˇ   Encourage your child to read books at home that correspond to the topics being covered in school.

ˇ   Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it:

"Why do you think that is an important thing to know about?"

"Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of History?"

ˇ  Encourage your child to become familiar with current events and to read the newspaper and watch the news when appropriate.

LUNCH DUTY VOLUNTEERS

Parents, we would love extra pairs of eyes on the kids during the lunch break. If you have a few minutes to pitch in, contact Dr. Diaz at diaz@corralesinternationalschool.org

to schedule a day and time.
 

Lunch Duty Times:

K-2nd @ 11:00-11:45

6th - 8th @ 11:30-12:10

3rd - 5th grades @ 12:00-12:45

Even if you can only stay the 15 minutes of overlap in between lunch groups that would be very helpful. Thank you in advance!

NEWS

BOX TOPS

 

This week information on Box Tops has been sent home. WHAT IS A BOX TOP? A Box Top is like a coupon that you clip from 100's of products. Our school collects these Box Tops and submits them to "Box Tops4education". Each one is worth 10 cents. 

 

Box Tops is all about the difference 1 can make. This year, our goal at CIS is to raise $200.

Here are easy everyday ways you can help:

 

Clip - Clip the Box Top from hundreds of participating products and send them to school.  Each one is worth 10˘ when our school redeems them from Box Tops for Education.

There is a collection Box located at the front office table. Just drop off anytime!

 

Shop online - Shop at your favorite online stores through the Box Tops MarketplaceŽ (boxtops4education.com/marketplace). Up to 15% of your purchase total is automatically donated to our school, at no additional cost to you. Plus, you'll get exclusive Box Tops deals and discounts! Look on back of flyer participating retailers.

 

Read - Buy books online through the Reading RoomSM, a partnership between Box Tops and Barnes and Noble. Our school receives up to 6% of qualifying purchases.

  

Sign up -- It's easy and free. Sign up to support our school at boxtops4education.com

 

Contact Carrie Dabau, the CIS Box Top Coordinator at 480.620.2056 or cdabau@q.com

 

 

  

CHINESE NEW YEAR

 

Happy Chinese New Year!

CIS will be celebrating the Year of the Rabbit on February 4th.  Our celebration will include classroom musical performances, a PTA sponsored Chinese lunch, and a special guest performance. 

February 4th Events:

All day: individual classroom celebrations and performances

11-12:30: Chinese lunch* (sponsored by PTA)

12:45-1:45:  Lion Dance Performance

Thank you PTA!

  谢谢 PTA!

*lunch will be provided to all students  free of charge.  There will be no pizza sales  on Friday, February 4th


FOOD PANTRY

Mobile Food Pantry for Eligible Families

Reminder - the Roadrunner Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at Mission Avenue Elementary School Monday, January 24th, from 3-4.  Call Karen Grending with questions - 890-3730. 

 

Food Pantry:

Thank you to all of the CIS community for supporting the food pantry and food drives.  We are in need of the following items for the CIS Food Pantry-both for lunches at school and for needy families to take home:

Lunch for the Kids (& examples):

Plastic/paper items (spoons/forks, plates, bowls - no knives)

Fresh fruit that doesn't require refrigeration (fresh apples, oranges, bananas)

Soup in a cup - (Campbell's chicken noodle - microwave cup of soup).

Cups of fruit (applesauce, peaches, pears)

Fruit leather

Fruit Juice (100%)

Small bottled water

*Items that can be prepared quickly, and heated it the containers are desirable.  We would also like healthy choices.

Family Meal Items (& Examples):

Canned meats (beef, chicken, tuna)

Peanut butter

Dried/Canned Beans (pork & beans, pinto, kidney, black)

Meals in a box or can (beef stew, chili, hash)

Canned Fruits (peaches, apple sauce)

Canned Vegetables (green beans, carrots, corn)

Cereals and Grains (Oatmeal, rice, pasta, cereal in a box or bag)

Fruit & Vegetable Juice (100% preferred)

Dry Milk (instant)

Sauces & Condiments

*We greatly appreciate groups of items that can be made into a healthy family meal. We would like healthy choices.

*If possible, please avoid glass.

Questions - contact Karen Grending at 890-3730; kgrending@grending.com or

Anna Prewitt at annaprewitt@gmail.com

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE
 

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.  --Anne Frank

The Community Service Committee encourages and facilitates active participation by CIS students in volunteer activities on campus and in the greater community.

This committee will have it's first meeting this month and anyone interested in encouraged to join!  Please contact Carolyn Miney (chilton18@gmail.com) or Anna Prewitt (annaprewitt@gmail.com) for more information.
 

BOOK CLUB

NEW BOOK CLUB!!

 

Come join the CIS Book Club for all students grades 5-8 that love BOOKS! Club members will read at home during the week. At the club meetings we'll discuss and do other fun activities related to the book we're reading. The book club will be held Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 in Ms. Carrillo's room. The club sponsor is Lara Groff, CIS Administrative Intern.

  

WHAT: Book Club

WHO: Students grades 5-8

WHEN: Wednesdays 1:30-2:30

WHERE: Ms. Carillo's room

SPONSOR: Ms. Lara Groff

 

Starting Wednesday January 27- COME CHECK IT OUT!

 

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, February 2
5:00pm  GC Meeting

Friday, February 4
CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Tuesday, February 8
5:00pm  SAC Meeting

Thursday, February 10
1:30pm  Early Dismissal : PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Friday, February 11
1:30pm  Early Dismissal : PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
PARKING LOT
Please be considerate of other parents during drop-off and pick-up.  Our parking lots are full and it is essential that you park as close as possible to each other to include other parents.   Also, please monitor your speed in our parking lot.  Thank you for your cooperation.
Corrales International School (CIS) is a tuition-free, multi-language (English, Spanish, Mandarin) charter school located in Albuquerque.


Respectfully,
Dr. Elsy Fierro Diaz, Head Administrator
Corrales International School
In This Issue
BOX TOPS
CHINESE NEW YEAR
FOOD PANTRY
COMMUNITY SERVICE
BOOK CLUB
UPCOMING EVENTS
PARKING
INTERNATIONAL BACCULEARATE

 

International Bacculearate


What are these "Learner Profile" qualities?

Inquirers-I am curious and know how to discover answers to many of my questions . I love to learn!

 

Thinkers-I use my thinking skills to make good choices and solve problems.

 

Communicators-I understand and share ideas in more than one language.

 

Risk Takers-I try new things, love to explore, and confidently share my experiences.

 

Knowledgeable-I explore big ideas that are important. I know and can do a lot of important things.

 

Principled-I am fair and honest. I can make good decisions about what is right and wrong for me.

 

Caring-I am concerned about other people's needs and feelings. I believe it is important to help others.

 

Open-Minded-I am comfortable with differences. I welcome and respect other people's points of views and ways of doing things.

 

Balanced-To be healthy, it is important for me to balance the needs of my mind and body.

 

Reflective-I think about and discuss my learning, skills, and products.

PYP: Primary Years Program (K-5)


MYP: Middle Years Program (6-8)

Why is an IB education valuable?
Please click the following link to view a powerful video presentation about the need for a different type of education for students in today's world:  Did You Know?  


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http://www.corralesinternationalschool.org/

 

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Phonic Games

 

Music Teacher 

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