July 11, 2022 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

Adam Whitmore and Ben Loeffelholz, CHS STEM teachers along with students Blake Ramaekers and Fisher Cyza shared their experience at the National SkillsUSA Competition.  They competed in Mechatronics, which is electronic engineering and mechanical engineering wrapped up together. They represented CPS well by working very hard and were awarded a National second place. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Troy Loeffelholz, CPS Superintendent, said we have this hearing to get public feedback on school fees. Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal, said the high school list shows a couple of additions to their fee list. Jordon Anderson, CMS Assistant Principal, said their fees list shows they are keeping everything at no cost as much as possible.  The activity fee is listed at $35.00. The elementary school supplies list was referenced. Families have the option of ordering from a company at a comparable cost. The supplies are delivered to the school site of each student. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz said there had been no changes made since the last meeting and the first reading of Policy 504.14 Tobacco, Alcohol and Drugs. The language changed, would make consequences more flexible to include grades 7-12. 

Discussion: 

Jason Harris, Director of Student Services and Special Education said Policy 503.09 Homeless Students needed the addition of language regarding Rule 19.

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz shared his recommendation on the swimming CO-OP with Lakeview, which included discussion on Columbus Public School’s general philosophy of CO-OP agreements with other school districts. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Hiebner presented changes to the CHS Student Handbook for 2022-23. All changes are listed on the attached document. 

Discussion:  Tim Kwapnioski, CHS Activities Director, gave a brief summary on the changes that were made to the CHS Activity Handbook. The Title IX language along with the new illness information was added.

Discussion: 

Tim Kwapnioski  discussed changes in regard to admission prices, at this time they are $6.00 adults/$4.00 students. HAC changied prices, which he voted against, however it was passed.  New prices are $7.00 adults/$5.00 students. Mr. Kwapnioski said the new prices will be charged at other district events. He said the C Stamp price will stay the same for our students. 

Discussion:  Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources shared information regarding reopening the budget for the rest of July, and opening the 22-23 budget mid-August. Mr. Kay said he is waiting on valuations to complete the budget. The revenue report reflects the last month for state aid payments. Federal reimbursements and property tax on normal pace.  All expenses are reimbursements, contracted services or operation costs.

Discussion:  Financial Report M5 is showing the remaining payments made in June.

Discussion:  The Certified Personnel memo is showing 5 contracted substitutes for the first semester.

Discussion: 

Classified staff hires will be prioritized so we have positions filled that legally have be filled. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz said that the late travel for the school year are listed.

Discussion: 

The Foundation activity is slower over the summer. Total for June is $15,513.40; $177,491.75 for the year.

Discussion: 

This policy has changed so that the policy matches our new evaluation model.

Discussion:  Mr. Kay said there was a paragraph added to support the new evaluation process.

Discussion: 

The changes to the Certified Staff Handbook were shared by Mr. Kay on the attached BOE Summary of changes. He did mention there were some areas highlighted in red that he is not asking for approval for until the August 2022 meeting. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay talked about changes that were made in the Classified Handbook. He said the new administration was added. He reminded the board about the black-out days in August that vacation is not allowed. He shared the elimination of leave without pay, and the option to purchase device damage insurance.

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay briefly listed the items listed for surplus which included old furniture, teacher’s desk, shelving, and file cabinets from West Park and old books from the Curriculum Department. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay said that the Teacher Evaluation Model has been uploaded in iObservations. This model was customized by a group of 36 teachers, 10 counselors, administrator and directors. The model is more inline with what is being taught. There is a rubric and elements for all positions district wide. There was great feedback from the 36 teachers involved. 

 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay and Jay Spearman talked about permitting the district to extend the current lease by $2,600,000.00. This funding will allow CPS to continue work on the Kramer Project. 

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Mr. Kay shared information on how Parchment works and the benefits this would have for CPS.

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Mr. Kay talked about the budget timeline and explained how the new bill requires joint hearing with other tax asking entities in the county. Postcards with the hearing information will be sent from the county once a hearing is scheduled. Final budget is due by September 30.

 

Discussion: 

The ServiceMaster Contract is approved at this time each year, Mr. Kwapnioski said the new contract shows a 5.28% increase, ultimately if you break it down we are still saving money. He said they worked really hard to keep CPS costs down. 

Discussion: 

Leonard Kwapnioski gave information regarding the drainage agreement with Columbus Community Hospital.  He has also been contacted about some parking for the new field house that the hospital is currently building. Mr. Kwapnioski shared the progress on the Kramer building, and invited the board to come and see what has been happening. 

Discussion: 

Teresa Hausmann, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, updated on resources that teachers have reviewed and will pilot next school year. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Harris said he is finalizing 21-22 grant claims and writing new grants for 22-23. He also talked about recent MANDT Training. He said the MTSS Behavior Committee is working on Tier 1 and the expectations of teachers and administrators. The focus is on consistency and expectations. Dr. Loeffelholz said he is recommending expectations to be shared with students for the first two days of school, along with Well Managed Classroom.

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz shared information about the sessions the new teachers were participating in during the 4-day training, which included HR Onboarding, computer setup, an introduction to Synergy and Well-Managed Classroom Training. He said in past years they would have to attend several meetings at different times. This year we are trying to get small trainings done all at once. Dr. Loeffelholz also talked about the enrollment and demographic report, a meeting will need to be set up to go over the data. 

Discussion:  The Board shared the excitement about the new teacher training that was taking place and those that were able to attend the meet and greet event were pleased with the turn out.

Discussion:  The Board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  Adjourned at 9:31pm.