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Woodland Park School District Re-2
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Board Meeting – October 14, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Wetzel at 7:03 p.m. with the following members present: Bill Blackburn, Rob Hunt, Archie Neil, Amy Nieman, and Mr. Wetzel.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION Blackburn, second Nieman, to approve the agenda as presented. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR REPORT
Middle School Assistant Principal & Activities Director Yvonne Burnham shared that 569 students are participating in clubs and activities. High School Cross Country teams continue to bring home hardware from meets around the state. The Colorado Springs Metro League Meet is scheduled for October 16th and Regionals will be held on October 23rd; Boys Soccer is trying to put on a late season surge to qualify for the playoffs and recently held a “Staff Appreciation Night”; Homecoming Football game is Friday, October 16th vs. Alamosa; Boys Golf team has already completed its season and had one golfer qualify for the state tournament. Congratulations to Matt Colligan who represented WPHS at the 4A State Golf Tournament October 5th & 6th, Matt is the 4th WPHS golfer to ever play in the State Tournament; Girls Softball closed out its season on October 9th with a win over Mitchell; Volleyball is in the midst of a very successful season (currently 13-3) and preparing for a post-season run at the end of October; Marching Band season is underway. The band placed 2nd in their class and 9th overall at the Armed Forces Marching Invitational last Saturday. Finals for the event were cancelled due to miserable weather; Forensics season kicks-off on Saturday at the Sierra Novice Invitational.
Ms. Burnham shared the College Sports Information Night was held on October 7th. 45 parents and students attended and thanked the guest speaker and volunteers.
Ms. Burnham shared at the Middle School 8th grade volleyball finished 3rd in the league; Cross Country had a very successful season with Marcus Rodham finishing 1st in the league and helped the boys team to place 3rd overall; the girls also finished in 3rd place in the league with Grace Hopkins and Anne Fisher finishing in 13th and 14th place; Boys Basketball begins on Monday, October 19th; currently at least 9 clubs are up and running including: Book Club, Cycling Club, Builder’s Club, School of Rock, Student Council, Move It Move It, Jazz Band, Game Club; approximately 300 students are participating in different athletics or activities at the Middle School.
CONVERSATION ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Board President Rick Wetzel opened the conversation regarding Alternative Energy. The district is currently working with Honeywell who is certified by the State of Colorado to complete an audit of our district and ways we can save on energy costs. Once Honeywell finishes their audit the board will begin the process of what steps to take with the focus being saving energy dollars for the district.
Several members of the audience introduced themselves, shared their expertise and concerns, as well as praises that the district is being proactive with a caution of not getting into the energy business.
The board thanked those who participated in the conversation.
CONSENT CALENDAR/Blanket Motion
MOTION Hunt, second Nieman, to accept administrative recommendation and approve action on the following items:
VII.a. Minutes – Board Meeting September 9 & Work Session September 23, 2009.
VII.b. Bills & Financial Reports – August 2009
August 09
Beginning Cash 7,558,038
State Equalization & Misc. Deposits 1,068,016
Property, S.O. & other tax deposits 242,580
Invest Interest/Earnings 1,949
Expenditures -1,782,814
Ending Cash Available 7,087,769
August 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: Wanda Seabol, GES Counselor, effective October 5, 2009; Co-Curricular: Josh Chartier, Boys Freshmen Basketball Coach; Brian Gustafson, HS Head Boys Basketball Coach (2009-10 Season Only); Carol Perry-Kita, HS Speech & Debate Assistant Coach; Brian Ray, HS Boys JV Soccer Coach; Scott Schalk, MS Football Assistant Coach; Leave of Absence – Certified: Sara Estrada, CES Counselor, Maternity Leave of Absence Request from approximately October 31, 2009 to March 15, 2010; Stacy Roshek, HS Physical Education, Maternity Leave of Absence Request from approximately November 16, 2009 to January 29, 2010; Leave of Absence – Classified: April Achord, MS Special Education Paraeducator, Maternity Leave of Absence Request from approximately October 12, 2009 through the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year; Gretchen Nolan, HS Counseling Secretary, Leave of Absence Request for the 1st Semester of the 2009-10 school year granted 8/12/09 Board Meeting – Revised – Return effective October 5, 2009. Guest Teacher List: As Presented.
VII.c.2. Personnel – Resignations – Classified: David Taylor, GES Night Custodian, resignation effective October 2, 2009.
VII.d. Policy Governance Monitoring - EL-4, Treatment of Staff; EL-5, Compensation & Benefits
VII.e. Board Governance Policies GP-4, GP-6
MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
ENROLLMENT UPDATE
Superintendent Arseneau reviewed the October 1st enrollment numbers to the board. The enrollment for 2009-2010 is 2763.
ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY MANUAL REVISIONS
Superintendent Arseneau informed the board that several administrative manual policies have been updated to reflect the laws passed during the 2009 session of the Colorado General Assembly as well as changes to federal laws, legal references, and cross references. The policies that were updated are: AED, DB, DBD, IHA, ILBB, JFC, JFC-R, JICDA, JICI, JKG, JK, JK-R, JKD/JKE, JKD/JKE-R, JLDAC, JHB, JH, KBA.
LIFE TRACK
Superintendent Arseneau shared with the board the data we are getting back from Life Track. Discussion took place about the cost seniors are paying and if the data we are receiving is worth the cost. After some discussion, it was determined to continue until we receive the five year survey report. Once that report is received, it will be determined on whether to continue the program.
CLASSIFIED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES’ WEEK RESOLUTION
Superintendent Arseneau and the Board of Education thanked the classified employees’ for the essential role they fulfill in our education system. Board President Rick Wetzel read the resolution. MOTION Blackburn, second Nieman, to adopt the Resolution (Addendum A) declaring the week of October 11 - 17, 2009 as Classified School Employees’ Week. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
CERTIFIED MEET & CONFER AGREEMENT
Superintendent Arseneau presented the Certified Meet & Confer Agreement (Addendum B) to the Board of Education. MOTION Hunt, second Neil, to approve the Certified Meet & Confer Agreement as presented. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel
WPEA REPORT
WPEA Representative Lois Gysin thanked and gave appreciation to the Board of Education and Administration for their time and mutual respect during the Meet and Confer process.
Mrs. Gysin informed the board, WPEA is circulating a petition for signatures which will be sent to the state legislators in hopes to prevent the district having to send back $372,000 currently being held until January 2010 when the state will decide whether to rescind.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Arseneau thanked Howard Drummond and his crew for all the work and time spent at Summit Elementary to fix the collapsed sewer line. Howard and his crew truly went above and beyond.
Superintendent Arseneau congratulated two of our High School Chemistry teachers Aaron Sams and Jonathan Bergmann. Mr. Sams has been selected by the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program as a state-level finalist for science teachers. Mr. Bergmann is a finalist for the Colorado Teacher of the Year. Both of these outstanding teachers have always represented Woodland Park School District in a most positive, professional manner.
Superintendent Arseneau reviewed dates for the board to mark on their calendars: Chamber of Commerce Annual Members Breakfast – Thursday, October 15 from 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. in the Ute Pass Cultural Center. State Representative Carole Murray is the speaker and will talk on the State of the State; Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 16 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Middle School; Pastor and Youth Pastor Luncheon – Wednesday, October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the board room; School Board Work Session – Wednesday, October 28 with dinner at 5:00 p.m. at Gateway Elementary, School Presentation on Academic Achievement starts at 5:30 p.m.; Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – Tuesday, November 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the board room.
Superintendent Arseneau distributed a summary report issued by the Office of State Planning and Budget. The memo gives a fairly clear interpretation of what K-12 education may be facing financially in the upcoming year.
Superintendent Arseneau distributed a proposal from Dr. Dallas Strawn to facilitate the interview committees for the new Superintendent interviews. Mr. Arseneau shared Dr. Strawn and his team would do an excellent job assisting the district in the upcoming search. The board gave approval to move forward with the interview facilitators.
Superintendent Arseneau shared Colorado is conducting a statewide facility inventory of all state school buildings. They have completed the first phase of the inventory for our district and will begin the Educational Suitability Assessment later this month.
Superintendent Arseneau reported to the Board of Education that a total of 102 students are enrolled in Home-Based Education Programs.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
No reports.
ADJOURN
MOTION Blackburn, second Neil, to adjourn the meeting at 7:56 p.m. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
Attest:
Secretary, Board of Education
President, Board of Education
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