March 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  The Mission Statement was read by Doug Willoughby.

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JP Holys, Lost Creek Elementary Principal shared information about Lost Creek, including new staff. He talked about High Reliability Schools and the use of Expectations Stations at the beginning of each semester and Mini-Expectations after Thanksgiving and Spring Break. He said that they have been using students from the Student Council to present, and it was well received by students. Teachers prepare the scripts and the students practice to be prepared for presentation. Mr. Holys talked about SOAR Tickets that students receive when they are going above and beyond. The You Rock Award reinforces Well Managed Classroom. On Wednesdays, Eagle Buddies meet to share lessons. Mr. Holys shared some activities that Lost Creek has created for teachers to have a little fun in guessing staff members' identity when given a few personal hints. B.E.A.K. Awards are given to staff. The nominations for this award come from staff. Mr. Holys said Lost Creek is very lucky with an active PTO and Student Council. Effective Teachers in Every Classroom utilizes the four PLC questions and data from the AQuESTT School Classification, along with the ELPA21 Summative Assessment data. Mr. Holys said staff continues to work with the Curriculum Department. The NSCAS data was shared before and after COVID, Mr. Holys said they are excited to start using the new curriculum. Information on chronic absenteeism was good, it is getting better with the attendance monitor and meetings with Sarah Papa. The teachers are using "Data Into Action" for assessments. The UpBeat information is very valuable to have conversations with staff and make adjustments when needed.

Discussion:  Dave Hiebner talked about this trip. He said they are using fundraising money for a good porting of the costs. 

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Dr. Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources updated on the financial reports. He said some ESSER funds had come in. We will cover expenditures for the remainder of the year. Dr. Kay also talked about the Nutrition Fund and the increased balance. He said we would need to use the Unpaid Meal Policy. The new legislation will likely complicate things in trying to collect these funds from families. There is a program through the NDA he is hoping we can use. This would offer about $20,000.00 in relief in that fund.

Dr. Kay said there was a larger March tax draw, which is unusual. The school budget is frozen at this time to slow down some spending.

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Dr. Kay said principals are busy interviewing and hiring staff for next school year. There have been 29 certified resignations. There are 14–15 openings, most are SPED. 

The list of why people are resigning: 25% are TERIP, 50% move closer to home, 25% are for various other reasons. 

Letter of intent - notify if they are not returning by April 15. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay said classified resignations have slowed down. A lot of after-school program staff are leaving. He did say that CPS is paying pretty well for day hours 5 days a week job.

 

Discussion:  Nicole Anderson, Director of Communication and Foundation Director gave information from the report. She also talked about the Discoverers of Distinction Induction on April 18th. She said this is a great addition to CPS.

Discussion:  No Updates.

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Dr. Kay commented that changing amounts so they are more in line with other policies.

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Dr. Kay shared, it is in the best interest for CPS to get other bids for things under 100,000.00 as well.

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Dr. Kay shared information regarding the rescinded TERIP Agreement. Ron Haefner, STEM Teacher, will  train the new teacher coming in and will reapply for TERIP next year. The board was reminded that this was the understanding when TERIP applications were approved in February. Mr. Haefner will likely retire at semester. 

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Dr. Kay shared  information about Regular Education Tuition Rates, including the formula on how he arrives at this cost per student. It would be a unique situation to be charged these fees.

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Fundraising Applications all meet criteria set by board policy.

Discussion:  No Updates.

Discussion:  Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Buildings/Sites and Technology shared information about a district wide intercom system. He added that he had applied for a grant.

Discussion:  Jason Harris, Director Student Services and Special Education updated on his department's projects. Recently, he worked with Title 1 reading teachers to create building plans. Sixpence staff had their CQI visit, the program was found in compliance.

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Dr. Loeffelholz shared that Staff Appreciation would be March 26 and to come help distribute cards to staff if available. He also announced that Nicole Anderson had been named Communications Person of the Year.

Mrs. Anderson presented many of the things set in motion for the marketing of the bond issue. She said there are CPS Shorts (video), attendance at planned events at school buildings, direct mail going out in April and May, many radio spots with Riley at KLIR. 

Discussion: 

During Board sharing, the board welcomed staff back from spring break and said to power through until the end of the school year. Discussion on employee reaction to bond. They are excited about the process of hiring a new Superintendent. Comments on the play at CHS were very positive. 

Discussion:  Ajourned at 7:08 pm.