Woodland Park School District Re-2
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Board Meeting – September 9, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Wetzel at 7:02 p.m. with the following members present: Bill Blackburn, Rob Hunt, Archie Neil, Amy Nieman, and Mr. Wetzel.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Hunt, second Blackburn, to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR REPORT
Activities Director Brian Gustafson reported 258 athletes are participating in falls sports and next month will highlight the activities and number of participants. Cross Country boys had a first place finish at the Joe Vigil Invite in Alamosa; Girls placed second at the Joe Vigil Invite; Boys Soccer will have a Staff Appreciation Night on 10/6 and Youth Night on 10/13; Football opened their season with a win vs. Palisade, the next home game will be held 10/9, and Homecoming will be on 10/16; Golf is set to host the 2nd Annual WPHS Golf Tournament at Shining Mountain on 9/24, Regionals will be held on 9/21; Softball record is currently 3-2; Volleyball record is currently 2-0 and the Machebeuf tournament is being held this weekend; highlighted the Middle School athletics. Mr. Gustafson also informed the board a college information meeting for student-athletes and parents will be held on October 7th at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the realities of playing at the collegiate level.
CONVERSATION
Conversation took place on the upcoming Superintendent search. The Board of Education reviewed and discussed the proposed timeline, application packet, and screening process. After discussion it was determined to move the dates forward by 1 month and have the selection process completed by Christmas; 2 board members will sit on the screening committee; 1 board member will sit on each committee; will not hire CASB to do the hiring search; and at the September 23rd work session will finalize the wording for advertisement, application packet including questions, and make the decision whether to do a nationwide search.
ENDS DISCUSSION
The Ends discussion was on E-2 Academic Achievement. Assistant Superintendent Linda Murray presented the district’s CSAP and ACT results for 2009. Mrs. Murray shared the areas where we improved and areas where we lost ground, gender gap, and things to keep in mind when looking at the results. Mrs. Murray demonstrated the updated state model on longitudinal growth. Each board member received a printed copy of the presentation. Mrs. Murray also shared we are inputting the K-3 BEAR scores to create our own longitudinal growth model that we will use to guide instruction.
CONSENT CALENDAR/Blanket Motion
MOTION Hunt, second Neil, to accept administrative recommendation and approve action on the following items:
VII.a. Minutes – Board Meeting August 12 & Special Board Meeting/Work Session August 26, 2009.
VII.b. Bills & Financial Reports – May, June, July 2009
May 09 June 09 July 09
Beginning Cash 5,637,757 6,996,970 8,479,036
State Equalization & Misc. Deposits 1,432,089 1,286,956 1,122,563
Property, S.O. & other tax deposits 1,596,088 2,125,966 111,916
Invest Interest/Earnings 2,053 1,781 2,099
Expenditures -1,671,018 -1,932,637 -2,157,576
Ending Cash Available 6,996,970 8,479,036 7,558,038
May 2009 the District received $100,000 Restitution as part of Embezzlement settlement D.A. made
June 2009 there were no measurable deviations from expected income items (ARRA/”Stimulus” Money not distributed or allocated from BOCES)
July 2009 there were no measurable deviations from expected income items
In June 2009, we began a Treasury Management where we sweep excess funds from checking to investment daily
VII.c.1. Personnel – New Contracts – Certified: Justin Benjamin, 8th Grade Science, 2009-10 School Year Only; Kerry Butzlaff, SES Special Education; Donna Frick, SES .5 FTE Title I, 2009-10 School Year Only; Kim Lucas, GES Title I - .57 FTE to 1.0 FTE, 2009-10 School Year Only; Elizabeth Perdue, HS Mathematics; Pamela Stuckey-Meador, MS Special Education-Resource, 2009-10 School Year Only; Leah Zaback-Wheeler, HS Computer Science/Programming, 2009-10 School Year Only; New Contracts – Classified: Traci Buhr, MS .5 FTE Teach Support/.5 FTE Intervention Paraeducator; Barbara Crosby, MS Special Education Paraeducator; Denise Faulk, SES Special Education Paraeducator; Joyce Rucker, HS Alternative Education Secretary (Grant Funded); Sara Schlotterbeck, SES Special Education Paraeducator; Vincent Tripp, District Maintenance, effective 8/25/09; Missha Wagoner, MS Paraeducator; Co-Curricular: Bryan McMahill, Assistant Varsity Football; Steve Smith, Football Assistant - Freshmen; Transfers – Certified: Jon Woods, GES 2nd Grade to GES 5th Grade, effective 2009-10 school year; Classified: Debra Metcalfe, MS Paraeducator to MS .5 FTE Tech Support Secretary/.5 FTE Intervention Paraeducator; Guest Teacher List: As Presented.
VII.c.2. Personnel – Resignations – Certified: Kristen Schindler, GES Counselor, resignation effective August 26, 2009; Resignations – Co-Curricular: Mark Martin, HS Freshmen Boys’ Basketball Coach; Armando Quintana, HS Boys Assistant Soccer Coach; Jeremy Slaughter, HS Assistant Freshmen Football Coach; Adrian Wilbert, HS Boys head Basketball Coach.
VII.d. Policy Governance Monitoring - EL-1, General Executive Limitation
VII.e. Board Governance Policies GP-4, GP-8
VII.f. Tuition Rate for 2009-2010
MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
ENROLLMENT UPDATE
Superintendent Arseneau reviewed the current enrollment numbers to the board and shared final numbers will not be known until count day which is October 1st. The projected enrollment for 2009-2010 was 2741 and we currently have 2759 students enrolled.
OFFICIAL BALLOT CONTENT
Superintendent Arseneau reviewed the official ballot content with the Board of Education.
APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE
The Board reviewed the District Accountability Committee Membership for the 2009-2010 school year. Columbine Elementary – Cris Gammill, Kristen Lopes, Parent - Sherry Marshall; Gateway Elementary – Kay Lynn Waddell, Eve Owen, Parent - Denise Fisher; Summit Elementary – Eric Owen, Win Lyons, Parent - Andrea Matthews; Middle School – John Jamison, Milinda Carnahan, Parent - Marisa Neuzil; High School – Del Garrick, Ed Ralston, Parent – Kari Wilson; Student - Various students on a rotating basis; Board Member - Rob Hunt; Assistant Superintendent, Linda Murray; Superintendent, Guy Arseneau; Community/Business Person - Doreen Ward. MOTION Hunt, second Blackburn, to approve the 2009-2010 District Accountability Committee Membership as presented. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
EVALUATION COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
The Board reviewed the Evaluation Council Membership for the 2009-2010 school year. Columbine Elementary – Julie Cutting; Sara Estrada; Gateway Elementary – Lisa Kitson; Kay Lynn Waddell; Eve Owen; Summit Elementary – Eric Owen; Win Lyons; Middle School – John Jamison; Kathy Morford; High School – Cindy Meyer; Parent – Doreen Ward. MOTION Neil, second Nieman, to approve the 2009-2010 Evaluation Council Membership as presented. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
BOARD GOVERNANCE POLICY 1ST READING & APPROVAL
MOTION Nieman, second Neil, to table E-1 and discuss at the September Work Session. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
MOTION Neil, second Nieman, to approve policy GP-4 as presented. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Arseneau thanked the District Leadership Team for all their time over the past few months working hard on the board ends policies presentations, 21st Century skills imbedded in the curriculum, accreditation reports, the new Longitudinal Growth Model from CDE, and working with staff to develop meaningful action plans for buildings and teams.
Superintendent Arseneau reviewed dates for the board to mark on their calendars: Meet & Confer, Thursday, September 10th 8:00 – 4:00 in the board room; Realtor’s Luncheon, Wednesday, September 16th 11:30 to 1:00 in the board room; Meet & Confer, Wednesday, September 23rd 8:00 to noon in the board room; School Board Work Session, Wednesday, September 23rd 5:00 p.m. in the board room; Meet & Confer, Wednesday, October 7th 8:00 – 4:00 in the board room; Pastor and Youth Pastor Luncheon, Wednesday, October 21st 11:30 to 1:00 in the board room; Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Tuesday, November 17th 11:30 to 1:00 in the board room.
Superintendent Arseneau asked both High School Principal Del Garrick and Middle School Principal John Jamison to make special announcements to the Board of Education. Mr. Garrick shared that due to the diligence of Cindy Reif, Patty Woods, and Meghan Miller; the high school now has before school care and a preschool for staff members’ children. This is a great benefit to staff. This program is overseen by cadet teachers. Mr. Jamison shared he was contacted by the Walmart Community Liaison and the Middle School has been selected to receive $1000.00 via 10 $100 gift cards for the classroom that will be given to 10 teachers whose names will be drawn.
Superintendent Arseneau distributed a flyer for a Community Visioning Workshop sponsored by the city.
Superintendent Arseneau informed the board that the Chamber of Commerce profile booklet is available and the district article is on page 22 and 23. The Chamber did a great job with this publication.
Superintendent Arseneau informed the board the first Pikes Peak Alliance meeting will be Thursday, September 24th and he will be attending with Ron Billings. This will be a pivotal year for school finance.
Superintendent Arseneau reported to the Board of Education that a total of 72 students are enrolled in Home-Based Education Programs.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
No reports.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION Hunt, second Nieman, to adjourn to executive session at 8:56 p.m. for a student matter, personnel matter, and legal advice C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(f)(h)&(b). MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
MOTION Nieman, second Blackburn, to come out of Executive Session at 9:27 p.m.
ADJOURN
MOTION Blackburn, second Nieman, to adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
Attest:
Secretary, Board of Education
President, Board of Education
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