MEETING MINUTES ISB BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR ...

- 2 -The Arts and the Community Programs, although included in the overall vision will have to bereviewed in depth at a later date. The remaining tactical work and execution of the vision will becompleted by the ISB Leadership Team and the Athletics Department staff. Dr. Gerritz added thatthe quality of coaching for these activities is one of the more important areas where in-depthfocus is needed.Mr. Sertthin took over chairing the meeting.B. Scholarship ProgramMr. Ma reported on the progress made regarding the scholarship program which included:identifying the scholarship eligibility requirements, selection process and the cost estimate. Theplan is for ISB to initially fund the program (cost estimate of 1,681,400 Thai Bht for 2 students)and it is hoped that future scholarships’ funding may come from other donors. After a clarifyingdiscussion:It was movedThat the BOT approves the offer of 5-year ISB scholarships, from Grades 8 – 12 to twonon-ISB students who are identified and proven to be in financial need.The motion was approved unanimously.C. Leaver SurveyDr. Gerritz presented and explained the leaver survey which was conducted among all theleaving students’ parents up to grade 11. The survey results reflected a high level of satisfactionamong the parents across the 3 grade levels. It is to be noted that one major issue of satisfactionis the ES Math Program which prompted the institution of a new Math program last year. Adiscussion ensued following a suggestion that the survey report be posted on the Parent Portal. Itwas decided that public posting of such material which may not be properly understood may notbe prudent at the moment as it may prove to be a negative factor for ISB’s marketing purposes.IV. BUSINESS COMMITTEE REPORTMr. De Vries reported that the Cultural Center construction progress is 94.36% completed as ofMarch 8, 2010. The contractor is given until end of April 2010 to deliver the building in good orderand furnishing is scheduled from mid May to mid June. He also updated the Board on the majorsummer projects which includes Field A, the Track Field, a new drainage system and new grassfor the ES playground.It was movedThat the BOT authorizes the Administration to move forward with the renovations to FieldD.The motion passed with 7 approvals, 1 opposed and I abstention.V. COMMITTEE ON TRUSTEES REPORTMrs. Davy reported that the COT did not receive any input for changes to the proposed Sections1 and 5 of the revised Policy Manual. The last section to be presented at the April BOT meeting isthe Finance Section, and the full manual will be presented for full Board approval at the MayBoard retreat.The BOT Meetings’ Calendar for SY 2010-2011was also presented and approved by the Board.Mrs. Davy reminded the Board of the email sent by the COT proposing to contract the services ofKPMG to man this year’s BOT elections.It was moved