October 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Committee As A Whole

Discussion: 

Sarah Bird, North Park Elementary Principal, described her first quarter as the principal as joyous. She loves seeing the students every day. Mrs. Bird said there are 297 students at the building. She gave the breakdown of EL, Special Education, Free and Reduced, along with teachers and classified staff. Mrs. Bird said the AQUESTT Data has not been updated yet for 2025. She shared goals, events and activities that provide for staff, student and family engagement at North Park.

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

Discussion:  Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, shared information regarding a new fund that will be created specifically for employee benefits. Mr. Schapmann said a state aid payment was received.

Discussion:  Mr. Scahpmann said there was no information for a Certified Memo for this meeting.  There are a couple of hires that will be on the memo for next week's meeting.

Discussion: 

Nicole Anderson, Director of Communications and Foundation, gave a brief overview of the Foundation Report. The first payment for the band equipment was made. The report shows that the After-School Program purchased some items. The September total was $49,138.03; the year-to-date total was $271,164.74.

Discussion:  Teresa Hausmann, Director of Teaching and Learning, talked about the instructional coaches and how they are rotating through all 8 buildings. Mrs. Hausmann said that the coaches are reminding the teachers that it is about growth, not evaluation. The coaches are offering a Coaching Menu so that the teacher can choose a support that is needed. She also updated on the Reading Improvement Act, and dyslexia assessments. Mrs. Hausmann said that they had 400 teacher/principal touchpoints during the month of September.

Discussion:  Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, spoke about the Targeted Improvement Plan. This is submitted every May to NDE. NDE reviews and scores this plan, Dr. Harris is happy to share that CPS has met all areas and received a green light, which is the best rating.

Discussion: 

Mr. Schapmann said that two meetings a year are required for food service. The scheduled review with students and parents is scheduled on October 29th at 3:00. He invited the board members to attend the meeting. 

Discussion: 

Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, invited the board to tour the non-traditional building next Monday at 4:45. He added that the project is ahead of schedule and under budget. He shared information about a cyberattack at a Nebraska school and that CPS needs to be prepared.

Discussion: 

Dr. Chip Kay, Superintendent, talked about the traffic study. He showed the first official look at the site plan of the proposed intermediate building. Dr. Kay talked with the board about research on grades 4-5. He reminded the board of the Facebook Live Event on Tuesday, October 14. He also said ballots will be mailed this week. 

Discussion:  The board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.