NEXT MEETING: Monday, February 20, 2011
THE
BOARD MEETING WITH THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE ADVISORY
MEMBERS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2012, AT 6:00
P.M. AT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 300 EAST PARK DRIVE, HARRISBURG, PA 17111. THE INFORMATION MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE HELD AT 7:00 P.M. FOLLOWING THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING. PLEASE ENTER THE FRONT VISITOR'S ENTRANCE OF THE BUILDING AND SIGN IN WITH THE RECEPTIONIST. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY AS WE BELIEVE GOD IS CONTINUING TO DO THE MIRACLE OF PROVIDING FOR THE SCHOOL.
Telephone: 717-599-5133 if you have questions.
CURRENT PATHWAYS TECH EXECUTIVE BOARD & ADVISORY MEMBERS:
(Go To "Board Members" page for more information on Board Members)
Sandra L. Cook, Executive Director & Board President
Randy F. Cook, Executive Director & Board Vice President Fern Beaven, Advisory Member/Treasurer Jack Culp, Advisory Member/Facilities Audrey Langenhop, Advisory Member/Secretary Doreen A. Strayer, Advisory Member
The
Executive Board Session at 6:00 p.m. is for attendance of Executive
Board Members and Advisory Board Members to conduct the monthly
business of the school.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING SUMMARY - December 19, 2011 Following
an Executive Session meeting at 5:30 p.m. a quorum of Advisory Board Members
plus both Executive Directors met for the Executive Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m. Opening
procedures were conducted and the Minutes from the prior month were approved. A
Conflict of Interest Statement
Affirmation Form was completed by each Board Member according to required
procedure. The Financial Statements for November were approved. The November
donation was approved for Carlisle
Christian Academy.
Two
new business items were scheduled early for recommendation and approval
including the vote to approve Jack Culp to the Advisory Board as Facilities
Advisor and the vote to accept Thomas Markley’s formal resignation.
Several
very exciting meetings were held at 300
East Park Drive during the past month. The owner’s
of the building made a visit culminating in their approval and desire to help
the school obtain the building. They also hosted a tour of the building at 330 East Park Drive,
adjacent to 300 East Park Drive,
which they also own. This building could provide opportunity to offer
mechanical programs such as Automotive Technology, Auto Body and Repair, Diesel
Technology, and Marine Technology. Several meetings and tours were held with
the Dauphin County Commissioner’s Office, all ending with encouragement and
indication of possible support that may be obtained. The Vice-President/Senior
Commercial Loan Officer and an associate from a local banking institution met
to evaluate the ministry project and determined that the school, although
lacking severely in current financial backing, is a feasible venture and they
are willing to walk along beside us to accomplish its establishment.
Additionally, there were several large area Churches whose Pastoral Staffs have
visited, with others on the calendar to visit.
Christian School Administrators have also made personal visits to the
building engaging in a tour and meeting. One area school Headmaster is
interested in pursuing a possible partnership to establish a Christian academic
school within the building to serve the vocational students that would seek
this type of provision for fulfilling academic requirements. There have been
numerous individual visitors and guests also showing up to tour the building
and hear about the goals of the school, all leaving with a new sense of
excitement for the ministry.
Board
Members and other volunteers serving Pathways have accepted invitations to participate
in meetings and tours. Two Board Members visited at Dayspring Christian
Academy and feel
confident that some kind of successful partnership can be established. The
Administrators from Dayspring are planning to visit Pathways at the building
after the new year. Five representatives from Pathways attended a Safe Schools
Meeting at Milton
Hershey School
and are actively participating in the preparation of the Safe School Plan for Pathways
Tech. Representatives from the Board are planning to attend upcoming events
including training sessions at Lancaster Bible College, the upcoming ACSI
Administrator and Board Member Conference in Lancaster, and CEO 2012 Christian
Education Options Expo to be held in March at the Hershey Lodge.
Several
productive sessions have been held with the law firm of Mette, Evans and Woodside who are now representing Pathways. They
are currently finalizing the school’s Letter
of Intent pursuing the building. They
have been instrumental in introducing our ministry to important financial
institutions. They have also reviewed the revised school Bylaws and have
provided recommendations regarding format, consistency, clarity and
completeness. The new Bylaws were approved at the meeting with provision to
adapt these recommendations.
A
lot of work has been accomplished by volunteers over the past two months at the
building. Updates have been made to the drafted layout as new areas are
developed. Most of the administrative offices have been completed including the
Adult Education Office area. The staff break room has been painted and set up
and a training and staff meeting room has been set up but needs painted. Vocational program areas are now being
targeted. Culinary Arts has completed the formal Fine Dining Area and food storage
area but needs the dishroom and the student lab completed and equipped;
Criminal Justice and EMT are beginning painting and set-up; Medical Billing and
Coding is being transformed into a classroom area; Video and Media Arts has
begun planning and preparation; the Health Occupations suite has obtained a
nicely painted mock Drs. Office; Computer Systems and Business Technology will
begin to emerge into a classroom area as planning is moving forward to outline
the classroom walls and set up the classroom layout of desks and furnishings.
Initiatives
and Financial Outlook
Prayer
Meetings are scheduled for every Monday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the building in
the Administrative Conference Room and are open to all. Grants are being
pursued and positive feedback has been received. Pilot Programs are in
discussion and are planned to be offered in the Spring. An Open House will be
held in the Spring. Pathways has partnered with NAC to provide convenience in
monthly giving through electronic funds transfer. Cubicles and excess furniture
will be offered for sale. Those interested should contact Pathways Tech in
order to be placed on a list when these items are available for sale.
Volunteers
and volunteer groups are needed to help clear and set up program areas.
Financial support is needed, especially monthly pledge support. Pathways leadership will continue to trust in
God for provision and guidance.
The
next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 16, 2012.
An
Information Meeting open to the public was held in the Culinary Arts Fine Dining
Area at 7:15 p.m. following the Board Meeting. Fellowship and light refreshments
were enjoyed. A tour of the facilities and an update on the status and progress
of the school was presented.
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