Minutes of Meeting Conducted on September 16, 2010

Trustees Attending Meeting: Joelle Kaufman Abbe Braitman, Adrienne Weil, Aliya Gordon, Brian Lipson, Carrie Ridge, Dana Spanger, Eyal Ofek, Josh Smith, Kathryn Karp, Madeline Benson, Marina Milshtein, Paul Lipman, Rabbi Dennis Eisner, Roger Feigelson, and Sharon Hartley.

RCWJDS Staff Attending Meeting: Barbara Gereboff and Fred Weiner.

Meeting Minutes:
Josh delivered the D’var Torah.

Madeline presented an update re: the budget.  A motion was made and seconded to approve the updated budget and the motion passed unanimously.

Madeline suggested that the School pay back $339,027.54 to the NPJCC Campus.  A motion was made and seconded and the motion passed unanimously.

Paul presented an updated re: Development.  He informed the Board that the school is aiming for 100% participation amongst parents.  Paul also strongly suggested that all Trustees make their pledge by the end of September.

A motion to formally adopt a policy that “Planned Giving” is part of the RCWJDS Development Strategy was made and seconded and passed unanimously.

Joelle updated the Board re: the “Feast Your Mind” program.  Thus far, 17 speakers are confirmed and the program has been well received.

Sharon and Josh updated the Board about a joint committee that has been formed with representatives of the RCWJDS and the PJCC.  The intent is to identity ways that the two (2) organizations can work together to make both more successful.  Marina and Eyal volunteered to help with the committee.

Roger presented an updated Mission Statement and outline of the strategic plan to the Board.  Several trustees made suggestion on ways to modify the Mission Statement.  Roger mentioned that the strategic plan will focus on three (3) areas:

•       Academic excellence
•       Development
•       Enrollment

Barbara presented a comprehensive vision for the RJWJDS that stressed a number of  “key ingredients” that Barbara believes are essential for Wornick to realize its potential.  Barbara engaged in a question and answer session with the Board after her presentation.

The Board then met in Executive Session and all non-trustees left the meeting.   Joelle led the discussion.  Questions were asked and discussion ensued.

The meeting adjourned at 9:18PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Josh Smith
RCWJDS Board Secretary 2010-2011
October 28, 2010