September 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Discussion: 

Amy Haynes, CMS Principal, presented information on students, staff and activities at the middle school building. Mrs. Haynes shared photos of students in ALO time, this is for fifth and sixth graders. Recess is a part of the program. She also shared enrollment numbers which included 1183 total students, 12% EL, 18.5% special education students, 82 teachers, 62 classified staff. Mrs. Haynes talked about AQUESTT data, School Culture Goals and Behavior Goals. She updated on the new schedule being used this year and the use of bells for the first time at CMS.

Discussion: 

Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal, shared information about the Senior Release Program. Criteria for the program is that the students have no disciplinary minutes and are on track to graduate. Mr. Hiebner also talked about the Apprentice Program that NDE offers, he said he is working on bringing the program to CHS. The apprenticeships would tie into the student’s pathway. Students would need to qualify for the apprenticeships. Mr. Hiebner shared the differences in dual credit courses and AP courses including teachers that are qualified to teach and other courses that are taught by outside instructors.

Discussion:  There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

Discussion:  Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, said that Tyler Technologies is still in the process of fixing account names. The M3 was edited in house to show the correct account names.
There were no checks written for 2 weeks in august, only for bare essentials. Payments were paid for Adobe licenses and special education math. There was a payment for a Kramer Education Center processed.

Discussion: 

Mr. Schapmann gave a shout out to principals for working hard to get people hired. He also shared that there is a significant need for clinic aid at CMS, they see about 90 students per day. 

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Nicole Anderson, Foundation/Communications Director talked about the Foundation Report, she noted amounts have increased with students back in school. She shared information on the back to school teacher supply kits that were distributed to each teacher with a face to face greeting from Bob Markham and Morgan Kapels. Mrs. Anderson said 550 people attended the Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Event. She said looking forward to the Clash of the Cups at Memorial Stadium and the Discoverer Dash.

Contributions for the month of August was $29,142.57; 2024 total is $395,400.68.

Discussion:  Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, reported that he is having trouble finding paras for online speech, there were two no shows and one resignation. Continued work is being done to find staffing.

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Mr. Schapmann updated on the Lunch Fund. The principals are reaching out to parents, progress is being made. He believes there is more awareness with the alternate lunches being served. They are also working on text notifications and searching for other ways to communicate with parents. 

Discussion:  Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations said the Certificate of Occupancy has been approved for the CASSETTE House. The punch list items are being worked on now. He talked about pushing everyone over to Eduroam, an automatic internet connection. There is a grant through the NITC Commission and Allo will contract with us. Centro Hispano will also be a partner.

Discussion: 

Jordon Anderson, CMS Assistant Principal shared the updated CMS Student Fee List. He said there are a lot of programs, not a lot of fees. They always want to make sure students are involved in something and will help them out if they can’t pay the fee. He said the C-Stamp fee is $40.00, it is a one-time fee for all sports a student may participate in for the year. Sports physicals are required and CMS does put out information regarding East Central Districts costs. Free/Reduced status for families is communicated and fees are not charged or are minimal for reduced students. 

Chip Kay, Superintendent, asked the board about attending the state conference. He said the Hall of Fame event was a great evening. Dr. Kay shared information he received at a meeting he was invited to with the 10 largest employers in Columbus. There was discussion regarding the partnership with Wayne State. Dr. Kay said he started is formal visits to school sites, he was at CHS and the classrooms he peeked in were very engaged. He also mentioned  enrollment  being at 4107.

 

Discussion:  Dr. Kay shared budget information including all funds and what is paid from those funds.

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Mr. Kwapnioski said the most important information is that the fence is placed in  time. They can not touch the field until the crops are harvested.

Discussion:  Mr. Hiebner said these are all trips that these groups have gone on in previous years. 

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Mr. Kwapnioski talked about the bus replacement schedule. He is asking for approval to get allocated a slot to purchase buses next year. Last payment for the freightliners will be in August 2025. He is looking at adding 2–3 buses. 

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Dr. Kay said there are some minor changes. Our trainings done. Everything sent in the policy will be adopted.

 

Discussion:  Dr. Kay explained the changes. Updated on the meeting with the county attorney. some things needed in writing. CPS has hired two attendance monitors to meet policy. He said we are signing an MOU with county diversion.

Discussion: 

New policy information from state statute.

Discussion:  Updates for statute, option numbers must be kept for denials. Board will need to adopt conditions. Options information regarding approvals when starting at a new site per grade level. The special education numbers were shared.

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Dr. Kay explained the new statute on this policy. Can not enter into a contract with an employee that would benefit from this contract.

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Dr. Kay said this resolution, if approved, will allow the district to access the full amount that is permitted under statute, it is less than last year, it is what we need to balance the budget. 

Discussion:  Discussion on the 3-year bond for capital improvement. These improvements would include vestibules and secure door systems in elementary schools, updating cameras, communications systems and fire alarms. Renovate the Kramer space to make space for alternative education space.

Discussion:  The board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 8:01.