Meeting Initiation
Dale Williams provided opening devotion and Pastor Inglish offered prayer.
There was an update of Kelly Hoffer starting date to be April 1, 2012.
A motion was made and passed to accept the March 28th and April 15th minutes.
AAA-Distance ducation Report
John Satelmajer presented financial update and indicated that although collections have been good, he expects an approximate net loss of $25K by the end of the academic year.
We missed the application deadline for federally funded internet this year, but will pursue this opportunity for the next academic year.
Finance Committee Report
Rachelle Ellis presented a summary of finance report in a new format.
A new format of a monthly bulletin insert was presented. It was suggested to include current YTD vs. prior year and then current month vs. prior year financials, and identifying our restricted and unrestricted cash position.
A draft of the annual budget policy was presented. It was proposed item 4 to be changed from “Priorities of payment” to “Priorities for expenditure”.
2012/2013 budget proposal was presented. Capital expense was added to the budget and the budget for two ministries (ICA and CFM) was removed.
It was proposed to hold the church business meeting on June 3rd.
A motion was made and passed to pay $30.00 per month for Kelly Hoffer cell phone bill.
A motion was made and passed to accept the Finance Committee’s report for March 2012.
A motion was made and passed to accept the 2012/2013 budget as presented.
A motion was made and passed to accept annual church budgeting policy with the proposed changes.
Minnetonka Christian Academy Report
Kathy Williams reported Science Fair is planned for May 3rd to coincide with Alumni weekend.
Kathy gave update of activities planned including a field day on May 18th and a trip to Minnesota Zoo on May 23rd.
Kindergarten graduation is on May 25th and 8th grade graduation on May 29th.
Matt is transitioning to the new role of principal. Kari Schebo accepted a teaching position.
Ed Wines provided an overview of the April school’s financials. All payables are current and there are few projected uncollectible receivables. An energy assessment will be done at the school.
Pastoral Search Committee
It was proposed to start informally looking for a senior pastor.
We will review the previous list of Sr. Pastor qualifications/characteristics we are seeking at the next meeting.
A motion was made and passed to ask the conference on May 1st to start pursuing a replacement of our senior pastor.
Property Management Committee Report
Dale provided update on property rental.
It was proposed to determine the available rental space and property tax requirements.
A motion was made and passed to accept a reasonable offer from any tenant whether tax exempt or not for one year.
Nominating Committee Report
Ken Dedeker presented the proposed update to the Nominating Committee Policy
Jared London was appointed as the Nominating Committee advisor from the GB.
A motion was made and passed to approve the Nominating Committee Policy as presented.
Pastoral Report
Pastor Inglish presented samples of the welcome pack. He also noted there will be an appreciation dinner for church greeters, which will also be used to train them on the new welcome pack.
Pastor Benji presented about the proposed marriage seminar based on Love and Respect Videos scheduled on June 1st & 2nd.
Church Disaster Plan
Les Morrison proposed that we create church disaster response plan. As a conference representative, he indicated there are 11 trained members in our church and plans to conduct training next year.
A motion was made and passed to devise a church disaster response plan.
Membership Updates
TRANSFER IN BY BAPTISM: Eric Reich
A motion was made and passed to accept the membership updates.
Next Meeting
The next Governing Board meeting will be 23 May 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
