June 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion:  Theresa Seipel read the Mission Statement.

Discussion:  JP Holys and Bob Hausmann, elementary principals, shared the changes being made to the Elementary Student Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.

Discussion: 

Troy Loeffelholz, Superintendent, said this policy was cleaned up for the new legislation.

Discussion: 

CPS already uses the Columbus Telegram and post in 3 places within district boundaries.

Discussion: 

This policy specifies posting on our website any membership dues paid to organizations that work as a lobbying firm. 

Discussion:  Dr. Loeffelholz said not much change from our policy. He said the attorney recommends 3 minutes. He agrees with that recommendation. Also note that it’s the board's decision, and it can be adjusted at each meeting by the board President. The board can adjust the total amount of time, and/or time for each person. The new policy states that public comment must be available at every board meeting.

Discussion:  This policy has some additional information that needs to be added to new legislation.

Discussion:  This policy has changed because the concealed carry laws have changed. Discussion about sharp-edged weapons. A 3. 5 inches knife is considered a deadly weapon. Intent is an important factor. Language will need to be added for the second reading.

Discussion: 

This policy has changed based on legislation. CPS will need to buy new maps. Teresa Hausmann, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, has reached out to companies regarding new maps to go along with some CPS curriculum. 

Discussion:  Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources spoke briefly on financial reports. He said federal money is paid up, a little ahead in all balances. CPS has received the last state aid payment and special education payments. Dr. Kay said that the Depreciation Fund has been replenished. Nutrition Fund will end up barely in the black. There is $90,000 in unpaid accounts for student meals. 

 

Discussion:  Dr. Kay said the budget was opened back up for purchases for next school year. Payments shown on the M5 Financial Report include SPED services and t-shirts for staff appreciation.

Discussion:  Dr. Kay shared that there are 2 hires listed on the memo. The SLP tech is a new hire.

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The classified memo reflects a couple of para hires for next school year. Dr. Kay noted that there are many openings right now. 

Discussion: 

The School Mental Health Conference in Omaha was noted. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz shared contribution totals $64,300.61 for the month $316,211.79 for the year.

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Teresa Hausmann, and Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal, shared the changes made to this policy. Changes are in red, focusing on the 225 credits. Personal finance is required now. CHS will offer dual credit for personal finance. 

Discussion:  Teresa Hausmann gave updates on teacher training and new elementary curriculum.

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Dr. Kay talked about how we will need to handle the deficit in the Nutrition Fund. We will use the alternate meal plan, which will include a simple brown bag lunch. He also said we will need to make some changes to our point of sale locations at the buildings. Dr. Kay said to plan on more discussion on this at the retreat. 

Discussion: 

This policy states set hours and required information that has to be in policy for public requested information. Legislatively required to have this. 

Discussion: 

This policy was adopted in 2018, nothing has changed. We must pass an updated wellness policy every 3 years. This will be added to the annual policy review list. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay shared prices for nutritional services and used the paid lunch equity calculation. It is not allowable to raise prices by more than 10 cents. Our lunch prices went up 10 cents. He will apply for Kramer to be a free site. Adult meals are not reimbursable, and those meals went up substantially.

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay said administrator wages have been increased by 3.2%.

Discussion:  Surplus items from Emerson Elementary needed space cleaned out and found these items that were no longer used or very old.

Discussion:  Dr. Kay updated on the request from Mac and Jake to finish out with them and set goals. He will check on some different options to give them feedback. He said it may be beneficial to facilitate the goal-setting meeting. Also discussed was the levy and valuations.

Discussion: 

Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Building/Sites and Technology, reported that the new contract is less than a $2000.00 increase. Very pleased with the partnership we have with them. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Kwapnioski shared information on CMS, and a problem with collapsed duct work between the gyms. Insurance is involved.  The damage that was caused by the May storms. Pick up and drop off at Kramer needs to be addressed. 

Discussion: 

Dr. Loeffelholz said thanks for 14 years. We have accomplished a lot.

Discussion: 

The Board shared many great memories and experiences with Dr. Loeffelholz. Many mentioned the lessons they had learned from him, and how thankful they are for having such a great steady forward thinking leader and someone who always made decisions based on how it would affect the students. Dr. Loeffelholz made many hard decisions, but the group always had a lot of fun along the way as well. 

Discussion:  The board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm.