March 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM - Special Meeting

Discussion: 

Dave Melick, Director of Business Operations and Human Resources shared the proposal from teachers and elementary principals regarding the addition of one PE teacher at the elementary level. Classes are being doubled up which is causing possible safety and supervision issues. Last year the proposal was for three paras, they felt that was the greatest need at the time. This proposal came because of the change in curricular standards of health instruction, a requirement by NDE. Originally the idea was they would teach this in Science, teachers do not have the time.  The new position would move between 3 schools, North Park, Centennial, and Lost Creek. West Park and Emerson PE teacher are doing other duties. Extra classes will alternate, or the gym will be utilized as two spaces for classes. Health classes will take place in classrooms. Fifty minutes will be required, twice a week. Dr. Loeffelholz has requested more recess time with this additional time in the classroom.  He feels students need more physical activity. The paras will be reassigned to other duties. Mileage will be paid for the travel expense from building to building. This hire would be for next fall. The principals have someone in mind that has already been interviewed. 

Discussion: 

Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Buildings and Sites/Technology, spoke about the contract with BCDM Architects, the agreement has all the original information with changes to keep documentation and communication clear to any changes that have been  made. There are a couple of additions on page 21; 10-3 and 10-4 which talk about binding this agreement with their agents Morrison Engineering, Lamp Rynearson. On page 20 it explains the protocol if there is a problem, naming the three choices.  Mr. Kwapnioski said hopefully, it is taken care of prior to getting to the point of needing to use the protocol listed. There is a financial escape clause. The kick-off meeting is next Thursday to start plans, there will be meetings with each sub-committee.  A schedule will be developed and followed. Mr. Kwapnioski and Mr. Melick noted that no drawings were given to the architects up front to refer to, they wanted to see their ideas from scratch. Jason Harris, Director of Student Services and SPED, is working on program needs for the building. 

Discussion:  Dr. Loeffelholz commented on the recommendation to hire Chip Kay as the new Director of Business and Finance. Mr. Kay has experience with the budget and school legislation. When interviewing the goal was to hire someone that he wouldn’t have the responsibility of spending more time on top of the new Director of Human Resources responsibilities. Mr. Kay will have more budget responsibilities, as he will take on the SPED budget, etc.

There was some conversation regarding the human resources responsibilities. Dr. Loeffelholz says there will be some reorganization. More training of recruiters for CPS, he will encourage ideas to get college students on site.  He thinks HR could be a rewarding job, he will do the job for a year and then evaluate if someone else needs to be hired. 

Discussion: 

Meeting with CDC, regarding coronavirus tomorrow.  More coming out 

Dr. Loeffelholz shared the new plan for the Employee Banquet/Breakfast. Staff will get their pins and  everyone will be there to recognize retirees. 

There are two applicants for board appointment, Mark Brown, and Ken Curry.  Mark has filed as a non-incumbent. There was discussion as to whether it could be unfair for those already on the ballot.  The suggestion was that Candy Becher, Board President may want to inform Mark of why the decision may be made this way. Board will vote on an appointment to the open board seat on March 16, 2020.