Board Briefs—February 6, 2007 In This Issue... Public Comments Student Representatives to the Board of Education Special Reports and Recognition Highlights from Superintendent's Report   Draft Strategic Plan Sinclair/Flood Projects Intent to Sell Duncan Property Consensus Items

Public Comments
- Ms. Sandy Early, member of Art Nic Gallery in Englewood, addressed the Board stressing the importance of arts at the school and that art instructors are qualified to do their job. She encouraged the Board to ensure that art teachers have the appropriate skills. Ms. Early also said that Art Nic will be offering scholarships for their classes to high school art students.
- Ms. Debbie Penn, community member, questioned the addition of a Dean position at EHS after this position was eliminated due to budget reasons. Dr. McCabe explained that this position was moved from CFAHS due to enrollment at CFAHS being lower than expected. Ms. Penn also expressed her concern about the current environment at EHS, noting that two teachers, one who had been with EHS for 17 years, left EHS before Christmas break.

Student Representatives to the Board of Education
The Board appointed and welcomed the following 2nd semester Student Representatives to the Board of Education:
- Ms. Carolina Sifuentes—CFAHS Representative
- Ms. Shannon Eldridge—EHS Representative

Special Reports and Recognition
Board members presented Ms. Paula Wiens a Step Ahead award for her outstanding service to the Englewood Education Foundation and to Englewood Schools. Ms. Paula Wiens was Executive Director of the foundation from September 2001 through 2006.

Highlights from Superintendent's Report
Middle School Program—Middle school teachers have selected the Middle Years Program (International Baccalaureate) for the program at the new middle school. There will be a presentation on this program to the Board on February 20.
Name for New Middle School—The Middle School naming committee will submit the names collected for the new middle school along with their recommendations. The Board will make the final selection at the February 20 meeting.
CDE Audit—The CDE appeal hearing regarding the count audit will take place on February 14 at 1:00 p.m. Dr. McCabe invited Board members to attend.

Draft Strategic Plan    
Dr. McCabe presented an overview of the draft Strategic Plan to the Board, saying the plan is the culmination of a lot of hard work by a lot of people. He reviewed the Belief Statements, which he said guide everything else in the plan, and if the plan is adopted, will guide everything the District does. He also reviewed the mission statement, objectives, and strategies. The Board will take action on adoption of the Strategic Plan at the February 20 meeting.

Sinclair/Flood Projects  Handout
The Board approved moving $224,367 from General Fund Reserves to cover costs associated with co-joining Flood and Sinclair into a new middle school. $88,500 will be transferred to Capital Reserve for capital funds. The money will be paid back to Reserves after the sale of the Duncan property.

Dr. McCabe reviewed the list of needed projects and their associated costs with the Board. The costs fall into three categories: Operations and Maintenance, staff training needed to implement the new instructional program, and the costs of moving Flood into Sinclair.

Intent to Sell Duncan Property
The Board approved the City of Englewood's efforts in any and all grant applications in order to secure funding for the acquisition of the Duncan property.

Consensus Items
The Board approved the following consensus items:
a. Personnel Recommendations & Addendum
b. EHS Course Approval—Internship Program—2nd Reading  Handout

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).

Board Workshop
The Board adjourned into a Board Workshop to discuss the 2007-2008 budget.

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