October 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Theresa Seipel read the mission statement.

Discussion:  Eric Hall and Dee Hansen from Bank of the Valley presented the Board with a check for the rewards program using the Discoverer Debit Card.

Discussion:  An annual review on Policy 1005.02 Parent Relations Goals is required by statute. This is to encourage parents to be engaged in school activities. The policy includes information about how we get information from our parents.

Discussion:  Annual review on Policy 1005.03 Parental Involvement in the School,  this is required by statute.

Discussion: 

Troy Loeffelholz, Superintendent, started the discussion on strategic planning by showing some data. The data was gathered from a board survey. JNW Consulting had the highest average. The board concurred with Dr. Loeffelholz’s findings that this would be the firm to go with. Discussion about out-sourcing this project and the pros and cons of the process. Concerns about the time it would take for a CPS team to go through the process. Dr. Loeffelholz said it would take at least a year.  He said we need to do a better job of keeping the plan in front of us. Jason Harris, Director of Student Services and Special Education, Teresa Hausmann, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, and Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources shared their ideas on the project.

In additional discussion, it was stated that our strategic plan is required for accreditation and in some cases for special education reporting.

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay shared some information shown in the M5 Financial Report. He said a lease payment was sent to Capital One. This is a semi-annual payment. Rutt’s Heating and Air was paid for the elementary building's HVAC project.

Discussion: 

Teresa Haumann presented an update to the Board. She discussed EL numbers for the year; 207 new students, 104 EL students, 62 newcomers. Mrs. Hausmann said the teachers love the new EL resource. She said Ron Haefner has nearly completed the proficiency scales for the automotive classes. Teachers will reach a consensus on Thursday for the K-5 ELA resources. She said CIA has had 268 staff connections for the month.

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay updated on the benefit and broker proposal. He said he had met with Alliant since the last meeting. He would like to get the broker agreement in place. He said the district will approve any changes of carriers. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kwapnioski said framing had started at the CASSETTE House. Lighting are in at CHS field. The update on the geese project is that there are very few around during the day. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Harris' update included special education numbers and said that the program is skyrocketing. He said he is working on final financials, ESSA 22-23 reporting and the Sixpence Data Grant. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz said CPS has 12 seats for the Centro Hispano Gala. He asked the board if any one was interested in judging at the CPS Trunk or Treat Event.

Discussion: 

Board members mentioned the strategic plan, the fall athletic season and said the musical is coming up in November. 

Discussion:  Adjourned at 6:48pm.