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Woodland Park School District Re-2
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Regular Board Meeting – November 11, 2009
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by President Rick Wetzel at 7:04 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.
HIGH SCHOOL STUCO REPORT
STUCO representative Kira Roberts reported this week is Drive Smart week; Homecoming week was very successful and spirited; Juniors are beginning to organize for this year's Prom; and currently working on having a Global Awareness Week next semester.
ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR REPORT
Activities Director Brian Gustafson reported the last of the Fall Sports to wrap-up were Cross Country, Football and Volleyball. Football finished with a 3-7 record and a seventh place Southern League finish; the WPHS Volleyball team was eliminated by the defending State Champs at the District Tournament. The Panthers still ended up with a very strong 16-6 record; As a state qualifier, the Boys' Cross Country team enjoyed a commendable season and finished 11th at the State Meet in Fort Collins; the top individual runner was Shawn Dubbs who placed 4th and tied the school record once again; Competition results would be incomplete without a mention of the WPHS Marching Band that made Finals at the State Competition and ended up with a 4th place 3A finish; Winter Sports begins Thursday, November 12th. The Winter Sports 'Meet the Coaches Night' is scheduled for November 19th at 7:00 p.m. Competition begins December 1st!
If you are looking for theatrical and musical entertainment, be sure to catch a performance at the Middle School or High School in November: the Middle School performances of The Emperor's New Clothes run November 13th & 14th; High School production of Anything Goes opens November 19th and wraps on November 21st; World Famous Madrigal Dinner will be held December 4th & 5th.
CONVERSATION ON FINANCE
Board President Rick Wetzel opened the conversation regarding Finance. Superintendent Arseneau shared that on Monday the Governor's office met with the K-12 lobby coalition to discuss the proposed $260 million cut to K-12. If this passes legislation, we are looking at a $1.2 million reduction to our 2010-11 budget.
Questions and comments made by members of the audience were: Is the number of $1.2 million a solid number or can it change; Will the district consider going to a 4-day week; Since transportation takes up such a large chunk of the budget perhaps the district can charge a fee; Is there a way to reduce our utilities cost to save dollars. Superintendent Arseneau shared all the above may need to be looked at and taken into consideration. The number of $1.2 million may change as with anything going through the legislative process. We will need to begin to start the discussions and be very methodical to make the best decisions for the district. The board thanked those who participated in the conversation.
CONSENT CALENDAR/Blanket Motion
MOTION Blackburn, second Hunt, to accept administrative recommendation and approve action on the following items:
VII.a. Minutes – Board Meeting October 14 & Work Session November 4, 2009.
VII.b. Bills & Financial Reports – September 2009
September 09
Beginning Cash 7,087,769
State Equalization & Misc. Deposits 1,242,386
Property, S.O. & other tax deposits 259,763
Invest Interest/Earnings 1,780
Expenditures -1,839,775
Ending Cash Available 6,751,922
September 2009 reportable variations from budgeted revenues: State of Colorado Mineral Lease $14,897
VII.c.1. Personnel – New Contracts – Classified: Albert J. Dimeo, MS Night Custodian, effective 10/19/09; Tisha Skaggs, MS Special Education Paraeducator, effective 10/12/09 through the remainder of the 2009-10 school year only; Gwen Tyler, GES Night Custodian, effective 10/19/09; Co-Curricular: Steve Smith, HS Assistant Wrestling; Kyle Waggoner, Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach; Leave of Absence – Certified: Anna Flanagan, GES 3rd Grade, Maternity Leave of Absence Request from approximately March 1 to April 30, 2010; Transfers – Classified: Michelle Montesano, GES 3.75 hr./day Preschool Paraeducator to 6 hr./day Paraeducator effective 11/5/09 for the remainder of the 2009-10 school year only. Classification Changes List: As presented; Guest Teacher List: As Presented.
VII.c.2. Personnel – Resignations – Classified: Chris Cosgriff, GES Paraeducator, resignation effective November 6, 2009; Co-Curricular: Mary Dellinger, HS Freshmen Girls Basketball Coach; Brad Eggspuehler, MS Head Football Coach; Terminations – Classified: Michael Pick, MS Night Custodian, termination effective 10/9/09; Retirements – Certified: Toshio Alger, 8th Grade Social Studies, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 3 (HAS this year, 110 next year); Edna Cardell, SES Speech, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 4 (2 year HAS); Leslie Conrad, GES 2nd Grade, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 4 (2 year HAS); Mary Downey, CES 2nd Grade, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 3 (HAS this year, 110 next year); Shari Gallagher, SES Counselor, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 1 (110 only); Scott Leonard, HS English, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 3 (HAS this year, 110 next year); Jane Lockwood, District Social Worker, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 1 (110 only); Janet Schultz, 7th Grade Social Studies, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 2 (1 year HAS); Beverly Struck, 7th Grade English, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 2 (1 year HAS); Rebecca Weiss, CES Resource, Early Retirement Agreement – Option 1 (110 only).
VII.d. Certification of Enrollment Count
VII.e. Board Governance Policies GP-4, GP-5
MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
HONEYWELL PRESENATION
Kevin Taylor of Honeywell presented information to the Board of Education on the potential cost savings as well as the projected cost and the number of years to see the payback return. Mr. Taylor was hopeful that grant money would cover the majority of these costs and is meeting with USDA next Tuesday.
The board gave approval for Honeywell to begin getting concrete dollar figures to go out for RFP. Mr. Taylor assured the board by gathering these figures in no ways means the district is committed to this project at this point. Mr. Taylor will present further information to the board in December.
SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH UPDATE
Superintendent Guy Arseneau informed the Board of Education that 18 applications were received and one was disqualified due to being incomplete. The screening committee recently met and six applicants were chosen to be interviewed. The interviews will be held December 2nd and 3rd.
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
Superintendent Arseneau and the Board of Education thanked the certified employees’ for the essential role they fulfill in our education system. Superintendent Arseneau read the resolution. MOTION Blackburn, second Nieman, to adopt the Resolution (Addendum A) declaring the week of November 15 – 21, 2009 as American Education Week. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
WPEA REPORT
No report.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
Director of Business Services Sheila Silfvenius presented the Quarterly Financial Report for September 30, 2009 (Addendum B).
Director of Technology Jeff Gatlin distributed copies of the Technology Assessment that was given to all 5th & 8th graders in September to the Board of Education. Mr. Gatlin highlighted and shared the plan of action. This assessment will be used as a starting point to measure growth as we continue to imbed technology into our curriculum.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Arseneau recognized and thanked all of our high school and middles school student athletes, musicians, cheerleaders, coaches and staff for a great fall season. These participants represented Woodland Park School District this year – great job to all!
Superintendent Arseneau reviewed dates for the board to mark on their calendars: Superintendent Interview Committee – Tuesday, November 17 from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room; City Council, County Commissioners, and School Board – Wednesday, November 18 at 7:00 a.m. in the Cultural Center; Special School Board Meeting & DAC School Presentation – Wednesday, November 18 with dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Middle School; Chamber of Commerce Luncheon – Thursday, November 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the board room; Superintendent Interviews – Wednesday and Thursday, December 2 and 3 as scheduled; School Board Meeting – Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room.
Superintendent Arseneau distributed the results to the Board of Education from the Early Retirement Incentive package offered to our staff as a result of Meet and Confer.
Superintendent Arseneau informed the board our student internship program will be kicking off next semester. Thanks to Doreen Ward with Build a Generation; Mary Gonzalez with Help the Needy; High School Principal Del Garrick; High School Counselor Mary Foster; and Director of Personnel Services Steve Randolph for all their work on this project. There is a meeting scheduled for November 12 with the student interns along with follow-up meetings scheduled before Winter Break. A copy of the Intern Training was distributed to the board.
Superintendent Arseneau announced the Middle School Jazz Band will be performing at the Colorado Music Educators Association convention at the Broadmoor on January 30th at 10:30 a.m. Board members need to let Superintendent Arseneau know if they want tickets. Great job Mr. Critchlow and band members.
Superintendent Arseneau distributed to the Board of Education a first draft budget run from CDE on the financial impact to school districts with the Governor’s proposed $260 million K-12 cut.
Superintendent Arseneau reported to the Board of Education that a total of 104 students are enrolled in Home-Based Education Programs.
BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT
Board President Rick Wetzel had breakfast with Kiwanis this morning and gave a presentation on our CSAP scores.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION Hunt, second Blackburn, to adjourn to executive session at 8:52 p.m. for a personnel matter and legal advice C.R.S. §24-6-402(4)(h)&(b). MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
MOTION Blackburn, second Neil, to come out of Executive Session at 9:22 p.m.
ADJOURN
MOTION Nieman, second Hunt, to adjourn the meeting at 9:22 p.m. MOTION CARRIED; Voting Aye – Blackburn, Hunt, Neil, Nieman, Wetzel.
Attest:
Secretary, Board of Education
President, Board of Education
ADDENDUM A
ADDENDUM B
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