December 12, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Committee As A Whole

Discussion: 

Bob Hausmann, Principal, presented information about North Park Elementary. He shared details about the new staff in his building. Two first year teachers and the others with experience coming in, also a new health aid was hired. Mr. Hausmann talked about the school improvement process, using "Data Into Action". He shared some of the new terminology being used in research data, looking at the differences, focusing on the learning gaps and student struggles. This research also involves determining the instructional gaps and finding new strategies that have not been used. Mr. Hausmann said there have been two surveys that give good information in the moment. Surveys being used at North Park are the UpBeat Survey and High Reliability Schools Survey. A couple of the big data points Mr. Hausmann shared was the growth in diversity of staff and cultural competency. He emphasized the understanding to be responsive to people that are not exactly like you or I.  Mr. Hausman said North Park staff is one big family, they try to do an activity outside of school once a month, it's good to know each other as people, not just colleagues. Like many other buildings, Mr. Hausmann said his staff has created their own trust accelerators. North Park has developed non-negotiables for students that all staff teach and reinforce. They use the 9 Well Managed Classroom Social Skills and the 3 BIST Skills at North Park. Mr. Hausmann said there are common expectations posted and taught around the building at Expectation Stations. There is a positive behavior theme used in their building "Exploring New Heights", this includes the use of a 4:1 ratio for positive feedback. Students earn tickets for good behavior.  He said they have a community partnership with the CCC Men’s Basketball Team, they are assigned to classrooms 5 times.  They will come to speak at assemblies, read with students, eat lunch, a free recess with an athlete, really great incentives for students. North Park celebrates Students of the Month.

Discussion:  Troy Loeffelholz, Superintendent said by contract he is to send a letter of intent that says he is staying and adds a year if the board is so inclined. Dr. Loeffelholz told the board they would need to vote by the March board meeting on a contract extension. 

Discussion: 

Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal said that typically the course handbook is presented in January, however, they want to move registrations up in the calendar. Mr Hiebner said there are no major adjustments. It was noted that the Title IX statement needed to be updated. EL Courses did change, he said the theme is to get students the credits they need and get students in a good position for language. The addition of Culinary Skills I and II completes that pathway. A Technical Sciences college legal course was added, it will be taught by Adam Whitmore.

Discussion: 

Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources gave a report on the financial statements. Financial Report M2 is showing balances a little behind in the general fund, which is expected.  He said revenue is behind this year, we are waiting on reimbursements. Bond payments have been sent, the 2012 bond has been retired. Mr. Kay shared Report M3, property taxes and state aid will reimburse monthly, and SPED reimbursements will start coming in January. Waiting on federal reimbursements of 2.3 million. Mr. Kay said there was nothing remarkable in the M4a report.

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay said CPS contracts long term substitutes by semester in case a hire is made for second semester. If we are unable to fill positions, we can ask them to return, we have four returning, as listed on the memo.

Discussion: 

Mr. Kay said the classified staff situation is fluid, there are about 5 positions open. Positions are getting filled quickly.  Mr. Kay said wages are competitive, we have not mastered how to retain people. 

Discussion:  Mr. Hiebner shared information regarding the CHS mid-term grads, he said there are 52 in this cohort year. The spreadsheet shows the month they are taking their diploma and if they are walking at graduation. Anyone listed as 2022 would have been a senior last year.

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz highlighted items on the travel report, coaches traveling to state tournaments, and a music convention. He said we allow people to attend to get better at what they do. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz said November contributions were $21,455.03 month; to date for the year were $342,425.40. He also said that the daycare center will need a separate board from the Foundation Board.

Discussion: 

This policy has a change in language, assures they are in order to adopt reading for curriculum. Based on state standards. 

Discussion: 

There was discussion on the statement about some courses not having state standards.

Discussion:  This policy gives parents an opportunity to object.

Discussion:  Discussion regarding the omission of the word piloting and experimenting. 

Discussion:  Cleaned up language, changed grade levels to K-4 and 5-8.

Discussion:  The policy allows parents an opt-out option if it violates their religious belief. The school dictates what the alternative assignment/work is for the student.

Discussion: 

Procedure for future selection and adoption of instructional materials. Removes trends, we follow the standards. This includes all resources, books and supporting materials.

Discussion:  This policy clarifies materials inspection.

Discussion:  Shares ways to communicate with CPS, we always want them to be engaged.

Discussion: 

Jason Harris, Director of Student Services and Special Education said he has attended 2 job fairs and had spoken with 7 of the 20 Speech and Language candidates, tomorrow they travel to Wayne State, where there will be 9 candidates. He also wants to invite the potential candidates to the district, so they can have good knowledge about CPS. He said he will communicate with principals when that get together is scheduled. 

Discussion:  Dr. Loeffelholz gave the days and times for the Community Facilities meeting, Wednesday 6:30 at Nantkes; Thursday 6:30 at the CHS Concert Hall.  He said there were good results from the staff meetings.  Data is showing 88% of staff would support the bond issue if the levy stays the same.

Dr. Loeffelholz talked about upcoming work to be done, in January a cost packet will be put together. Reimbursement forms were shared from state convention expenses.

Discussion:  Board Sharing at next week's meeting.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 6:46pm.