Board Briefs—January 16 , 2007 In This Issue... Board Member Reports Highlights from Superintendent's Report Bullyproofing English Language Learner (ELL) Update   Board Scholarship Quarterly Financial Reports Duncan Property Consensus Items

Board Member Reports  
Library Board—Mrs. Scaggiari attended a recent Library Board meeting. The library is hosting an afternoon with author, Avi, on Saturday, February 17, at 2:00 p.m. Avi is presenting a reader's theater based on his books. Seating is limited. Free tickets are available through the library.
Parks and Recreation—Ms. Miller attended a recent Parks and Recreation meeting and reported the following:
- The City has been meeting with Englewood Schools regarding the Duncan property. They would like to purchase this property to use a park.
- Parks and Recreation awarded 176 scholarships this year, helping Englewood kids to participate in sports and recreational activities. Money for the scholarships was provided through the sale of the house that was willed to them and through the Seth Reiner Memorial Fund. Full or partial scholarships were provided to everyone who requested them.
- An Englewood High School Representative reminded everyone about the upcoming blood drive at EHS on February 23.
- The Malley Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.
Agenda 2010 Summit—Ms. Hunt and Mr. Gorsky attended this session and reported on the speakers and activities at the conference The emphasis of the conference was on the need to strengthen civics education in Colorado. Speakers included Cherry Creek Superintendent Monte Moses, Denver Superintendent Michael Bennett, former Governor Roy Romer, and University of Colorado President, Hank Brown. Incoming Governor Bill Ritter gave the closing remarks.

Highlights from Superintendent's Report
Middle School Naming Committee—This committee has been formed. Dr. McCabe provided Board members with the list of committee members, made up of parents, a teacher, a classified employee, a community representative, and a Board member. Prospective names for the new middle school will be submitted to the Board and the Board will make the final decision at its Board meeting on February 20.
Classroom Connection Award—Dr. McCabe congratulated Flood teachers, Mr. Tony Raymond and Mr. Matt Bednorz, for receiving this award.
Title 1A Grant—The District received a $75,000 grant, which can be used for inservice training. Thanks to Ms. Mary Vedra for all the work she did on this grant.
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)—The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) approved two more buildings for this program. Maddox has committed to the program. The second building is still to be named. CDE pays for PBS training and services.

Bullyproofing  Handout
Ms. Cathy Mandel provided an overview of the District's Bullyproofing program. This program is a result of a 3-year grant from Colorado Trust. The grant provides annual training, pre- and post-testing of students and staff, and technical assistance. The District is in the 2nd year of the grant. Goals of the first year concentrated on training of students and staff members, with ongoing annual training refreshers. This year's goals include continued annual training and family involvement. Next year's goal will be moving the program into the community. Expected outcomes of the program include a common language, strategies, procedures, and role modeling. Ms. Mandel discussed the program, current successes, challenges, and next steps.

English Language Learner (ELL Update)  Handout
Ms. Amy Harber and Ms. Vicki Anderson, District ELL teachers, provided information about ELL services in the District. Ms. Harber shared a new Student Profile tool that is being used to track a student's progress and exit criteria. Once a student has mastered ELL standards in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing, they move on to regular standards. Students continue to be monitored for 2 years after exiting. Ms. Anderson explained that the current program allows 30 minutes of pullout time for ELL students. The rest of the time, these students are in the classroom with no other support. She provided information on Sheltered Instruction, a program which has clearly defined content and language objectives. They are beginning to train classroom teachers on this program, which not only benefits ELL students, but helps all students better succeed at school.

Board Scholarships
The Board approved increasing its annual Englewood Future Educator's Scholarship from $1,500 to $3,000.
Money for this scholarship was received by an anonymous gift in 2003, with the intent to be used as scholarship assistance to deserving EHS graduates for college education. Students planning to major in Education can apply for the scholarship. Because of favorable interest rates on this fund, Board members agreed to raise the amount of the scholarship.

Quarterly Financial Reports
Ms. LaPlante reviewed the financial statements for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. Currently, both revenue and expenditures are on target, tracking closely to last year. Ms. LaPlante noted that due to the student count audit, the current year funded count will be recalculated in June 2007. The reduction in current year revenues will depend upon the results of the appeal.

Duncan Property
Ms. LaPlante said that the District had their first meeting with the City regarding the Duncan property. A second meeting will be held tomorrow afternoon. Both the City and the District have received appraisals on the Duncan property. Because it is a property issue, Dr. McCabe explained the need to go into Executive Session to receive guidance from the Board.

Consensus Items
The Board approved the following consensus items:
a. Personnel Recommendations & Addendum
b. EHS Course Approval—Internship Program—1st Reading  Handout
c. Re-appointment of Heather Hunt to CASB Legislative Committee
d. Migrant Education-Local Education Agency Application  Handout
e. In accordance with Section 24-6-402(2)c, Colorado Revised Statutes, it is recommended that the Roscoe L. Davidson Administration Building, 4101 S. Bannock, is designated as the official posting place for all required legal notices when a quorum of the Board of Education attends a meeting.

Executive Session
The Board moved into Executive Session to discuss sale of the Duncan property, in accordance with C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a), and a personnel issue, in accordance with C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f).

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