July 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
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III. EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. NOTICE OF OPEN MEETINGS ACT
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V.A. President ensures all can hear proceedings
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VI. MISSION STATEMENT
Discussion:
Mike Jeffryes read the Mission Statement
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT
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VIII. CONSENT AGENDA
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VIII.A. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda
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VIII.B. Meeting Minutes
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VIII.C. Finance Reports
Discussion:
Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, shared details from the financial reports.
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VIII.D. Staffing Reports
Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann said the principals are doing some hiring, but this is a slower time.
We have hired a special education teacher who has been a contracted substitute for CPS and who has now earned her certificate.
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VIII.E. Professional Travel
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IX. FOUNDATION REPORT
Discussion:
Nicole Anderson, Foundation/Communications Director, shared the information on the Foundation Report. She said June is a slower month, it will pick up in July. The Foundation has paid out student scholarships. The second round of para-teacher scholarships were dispersed.
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X. DIRECTOR & SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTS OR UPDATES
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X.A. Director of Teaching and Learning
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X.B. Director of Special Education
Discussion:
Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, talked about grant payouts. |
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X.C. Assistant Director for Student Services
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X.D. Director of Human Resources
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X.D.1. Discuss the 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget
Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann, shared the preliminary budget and information regarding the tax asking cap.
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X.E. Director of Operations
Discussion:
Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations/Facilities, gave an update on the elementary school building vestibules. They are 90% completed, the State Fire Marshall is due to come out next week for inspection. The non-traditional building has been gutted. The time frame for completion is the second week of April. The phone system is moved, the technology staff are doing the programming currently. Cameras will be installed next week at CHS. |
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X.F. Superintendent
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X.F.1. Intermediate Building Proposal and Bond
Discussion:
Chip Kay, Superintendent, presented on the planning of 4-5 building, the short term schedule, and site rendering with traffic flow. Dr. Kay said there would be some adjustments for parking for large events. He said we have spent over a year deciding on the project.
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X.F.2. CTSO National Funding Request
Discussion:
Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal requested funding for the national qualifiers. Funds have been allocated for these students/groups.
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XI. MONTHLY REVIEW OF POLICIES
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XI.A. Proposed Changes to Policy 410.04 Certificated Employee Unpaid Leave
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XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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XIII. ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS MEETING
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XIII.A. 2025-2026 CMS Student Handbook
Discussion:
Jordon Anderson, CMS Assistant Principal, shared the updates in the CMS Handbook for 2025-2026. Some of the updates included, calendar, statute changes, policy added for student eligibility. The new My School Bucks platform information was added.
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XIII.B. Surplus Requests
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XIII.C. Fundraising Applications for Approval
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XIII.D. Maxim Healthcare Agreement Amendment
Discussion:
Jason Harris, Director of Special Education answered questions about this contract. This is for one nurse for two students who need immediate care for their physical challenges. Mr. Harris shared information about the Autism Program. CPS has a need for a second specialized program. This will be housed at Lost Creek so that the new teacher will have support from current staff. The budget was awarded two years ago for more special education teachers, this will be funded by that money.
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XIII.E. Proposal for Addition of Autism Program Teacher at Lost Creek Elementary
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XIII.F. Columbus High School Athletic and Activity Handbook 2025-2026
Discussion:
Tim Kwapnioski, CHS Activities Director, gave an update on changes made to the CHS Activities Handbook.
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XIII.G. CHS Proposed Admission Prices
Discussion:
Mr. Kwapnioski said HAC will request an increase in ticket prices.
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XIII.H. Approve the Health Sciences III Course as part of the Health Sciences Pathway.
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XIII.I. Approve Honors Algebra II Course
Discussion:
Mr. Hiebner offered information regarding the addition of Honors Algebra II.
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XIII.J. Second and Final Reading of Policy 504.11 Cell Phones and Other Electronic Communication Devices
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XIII.K. Second and Final Reading of Policy 506.01 Student Activity Eligibility
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XIII.L. Second and Final Reading of Policy 506.10 Student Physicals for Athletics
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XIII.M. Second and Final Reading of 508.19 Administration of Naloxone (Narcan)
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XIII.N. Second and Final Reading of Policy 507.05 COPPA Student Privacy Notice
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XIII.O. Second and Final Reading of Policy 1005.13 Parental Access to Library Materials
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XIII.P. First Reading of Policy 1005.03 Parental and Family Involvement
Discussion:
Dr. Kay explained the regulation as it is much different.
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XIII.Q. Second and Final Reading of Policy 605.05 Religious Based Exclusion
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Second and Final Reading of Policy 504.06 Student Dress Code and Grooming
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XIII.S. Second and Final Reading of Policy 502.01 Resident Students
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XIII.T. Second and Final Reading of Policy 502.02 Nonresident Students/Option Enrollment
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XIII.U. Second and Final Reading of Policy 604.16 Behavioral Intervention and Classroom Management, including Policy 604.16R1 NDE Standards for System of Supports
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XIV. BOARD REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
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XV. BOARD SHARING
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XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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XVII. ADJOURN
Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:56pm.
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