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This page contains the latest Board Briefs. Board Briefs provide a brief overview of a meeting and are posted after each Board meeting.
Board Minutes contain detailed information from each Board meeting and are posted after they have been approved by the Board, which happens at the next regularly-scheduled meeting.
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Public Comments
Mr. Jim Glasscock addressed the Board regarding the Englewood Mason's desire to purchase the Flood playground property.
Special Recognitions
Each year principals and teachers nominate individuals, who have provided remarkable services to students, to receive Gold Certificates and/or Plaques from the Board of Education.
After reviewing the nominations the Board selected the following people to receive Gold Certificates: Kellie Doane, Carol Petersen, Tina Prange, and Martha Warner. Receiving plaques were Arnold Sherwood, Jenifer Peters, and Angela Robideau. All these individuals volunteer an extraordinary amount of time supporting Englewood kids through various activities in and outside of the classroom. Many of the services provided to our students like health screenings, field trips, art and talent shows, and many other extra curricular activities, are only made possible by the many Englewood Schools' volunteers. The Board recognizes and sincerely appreciates the tremendous service these individuals provide.
The Board also recognized Sharon Keeling, who is retiring this year. Ms. Eva Pasiewicz, Principal of Cherrelyn Elementary, expressed how much she and the staff and students have enjoyed working with Ms. Keeling who worked in the Library/Media Center for many years.
Board Reports
The Board Members attended many year-end activities including graduations, continuations, volunteer teas and breakfasts, carnivals, Arts Alive, and the Chile Cook-off at EMS. All the members commented on the great graduation/continuation speeches and the well-done events. Ms. Howard commented on what a good sport Mr. Blackburn, Assistant Principal at EMS, was by allowing students to shave his head as part of a fund raising activity. Ms. Miller reported that the Education Foundation received 5 Creativity Grant proposals. The EEF provided scholarships to EHS and CFAHS students. Ms Hunt noted how great the principals and teachers in Englewood are about supporting student activities across the district. She mentioned that administrators from across the district attended the graduation events.
Superintendent Report
Mr. McDaniel informed the Board that he would be sharing information regarding the services provided by the Children's Hospital. Next month Cathy Zirklebach and Helen Ricles will attend the Board meeting to provide information about the Englewood Schools' Health Program. Mr. McDaniel also noted that He and Ms. Callan Clark, Director of Student Services, are considering ways to assist families in complying with the required immunization schedule. The goal is to help students attain the required immunizations and help monitor this requirement.
Mr. McDaniel attend the Englewood Rotary's Circle of Heroes Dinner on Saturday, May 30. The Rotary honored a fireman, a policeman and Ms. Linda Enslow, Art teacher at Cherrelyn and Charles Hay. Ms. Enslow was honored for her work, each summer in Mexico, with students at 2 schools. Ms. Enslow also does fundraising to buy books and supplies for her Mexican students. Mr. McDaniel said this was a big honor and the event was very nice.
Mr. McDaniel also mentioned that the district mailed a third marketing card to get the word out about the great happenings in Englewood Schools.
PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2009-2010 BUDGET
Ms. Hunt invited people to comment on the Budget. There were no comments.
Curriculum Adoption (1st Reading)
Ms. Vedra presented an overview of the recommended Essential Learning Targets for K-12 Language Arts, K-12 Math, 6-10 Science, and World Language. District-wide Curriculum teams have been developing, field testing, prioritizing and refining these student learning expectations over the past one-two years. The new format represents a major curricula revision and will replace all other district approved curriculum documents in Language Arts, Math, Science, and World Language. The Board approved the new curriulum.
Supplemental Appropriations
Ms. LaPlante reviewed the revisions to the Designated Purpose Grants Fund, Food Service Fund, Colorado Preschool Fund, and Capital Reserve Fund that were adjusted during the fiscal year due to receiving additional funds. The Technology Fund made less interest and was decreased. The Board approved the changes indicated in the Supplemental Appropriations.
Quarterly Financials
Ms. LaPlante noted that the General Fund, compared to last year, is on track. Revenue is close with interest earnings being a bit lower. Expenditures are on target with any increased spending being managed without using Reserves. Some additional funds came into the Capital Reserve Fund and those are being held for future needs. Ms. LaPlante reviewed each fund and explained revenues and expenditures. Ms. LaPlante stated that if the economy continues to decline funding could be decreased. Mr. McDaniel explained that the stimulus money is expected to be rescinded so the district's budget has been developed without including those funds. Ms. LaPlante further explained the cuts could be deep in the coming years so careful management of the budget is necessary.
Teacher Contract Agreement
The Board approved and ratified the teacher's negotiated agreement for 2009-2010. Mr. McDaniel reviewed the major changes in the agreement. An increase of 1.7 will be added to the salary base. Steps and Lanes on the teacher's salary schedule will be funded. The district will also help cover increased insurance cost and provide a stipend for teachers who are capped at the top of the salary schedule. Mr. McDaniel stated that the teachers ratified the contract by an 85% vote.
Technology Leases
The Board approved the computer lease with Financial Services in the amount of $101,956. that will be paid in three equal payments over 3 years from the Capital Reserve Fund.
Consensus
The Board approved the following consensus items:
a. Personnel Recommendations and addendum
b. Request for approval of Secondary Math Instructional materials change
c. Approval of Reading and Math K-12 Intervention materials
d. Policies JS and JS-E Student Use of the Internet and Electronic Communications (1st Reading)
e. Policies Curriculum Adoption IGD and Class Rankings/GPAs IKC (2nd Reading)
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