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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
Two gentlemen, from Neighborly Services, addressed the Board regarding the proposed policy concerning the Distribution and Posting of Non-Curricular Materials. They requested equal access and for teachers to continue to place non-curricular flyers in student folders as a service to outside groups allowing them to provide families with information on activities and services available in the community.
Board Member Reports
Ms. Miller Attended the Parks and Recreation Meeting —The City of Englewood is considering moving to electronic packets for City Council meetings. The City has received grant funds to assist with the purchase of the Duncan Park property and that process will be completed soon. The Junior Golf League has 406 kids participating this summer. The Cultural Arts group is looking for a sculpture for the golf course. The in-line skate park is complete and now open.
Highlights from Superintendent's Report
Dr. McCabe reported that the buildings are being cleaned and readied for the opening of the next school year. The actual move of items from Flood to Sinclair will happen July 16-19. HVAC
work is being done at Sinclair and steps are being taken to assure that Flood will be closed and maintained in a proper manner. Security doors for the new Englewood Middle School have arrived and installation will begin immediately.
Children's Hospital Nursing Services
Ms. Chris Perreault, Clinical Manager for the Children's Hospital School Health Program, reviewed the services they provide the schools. Training for staff is provided to allow them to assist students with medical needs. Assessment of students' health takes place during screenings. By attending many school functions and meetings they teach things such as the importance of hand-washing to elementary students, and various topics throughout grade levels including human growth and development and topics relevant to the needs of high school students. Stating that the district is doing very well in compliance with the immunization requirements. She reviewed the accomplishments of this year and the goals for next school year along with the strengths of the program. The EHS Health Center, which provides services for EHS and CFAHS students, now offers mental health services. Students may make appointments, at no charge, on Thursday afternoons and the second and fourth Tuesday afternoons. Middle school students may use the clinic for sports physicals.
Children's Hospital Contract 2007-2008
The Board approved the contract with Children's Hospital to provide nursing services for the 2007-08 school year. Two nurse consultants are provided to the district by Children's Hospital.
2007-2008 Recommended Budget
The Board approved the Recommended Budget. Ms. LaPlante provided a handout and reviewed the budget calendar, district enrollment and projected funded pupil count. She pointed out the Board's budget priorities, pupil funding, sources of revenue and district expenses. A list of budget reductions was provided with the largest being the consolidation of Flood/Sinclair saving the district $720,000. The total General Fund Budget is $37,001.374.
Supplemental Budget Appropriation
The Board approved the Supplemental Budget Appropriations for the Designated Purpose Grants Fund and the Food Service Fund. Ms. LaPlante explained this is a "housekeeping" action to make adjustments for changes that occur. A Board Member read the two resolutions listing the items requiring the adjustments to the funds.
Updated Policy KHC Distribution/Posting of Non-Curricular Materials
The Board moved to table this item to allow Mr. Gorsky, who was out of town attending a training, and Ms. Thompson, who was joining this meeting via phone, to be present for the discussion of this item. This item will be included on the July 10, 2007 Board agenda.
Consensus Items
The Board approved the following consensus items:
a. Personnel Recommendations & Addendum
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