Board Briefs—August 15, 2006 In This Issue... Special Reports and Recognition Board Member Reports Highlights from Superintendent's Report Financial Advisory Committee Recommendation 2006 Achievement Results     Telephone Update Personnel Report Updated Policy 6123-Graduation Requirements-Colorado's Finest Alternative High School—1st Reading Consensus Items

Special Reports and Recognition
The Board recognized Ms. Kathy Bergling, retiring Charles Hay teacher for her 15 years of service with the District. Because Ms. Bergling was unable to attend tonight's meeting, a retirement plaque will be sent to her at home.

Board Member Reports
Library Board—Ms. Scaggiari attended a recent Library Board meeting and reported the following:
- The Library is preparing for its upcoming book sale.
- The Library Board continues to work on its Strategic Plan.
Parks and Recreation—Ms. Miller attended a recent Parks and Recreation meeting and reported the following:
- The Dog Park opened on Saturday with a leash cutting ceremony. The event was very well attended.
- Plans with Sheridan concerning the Englewood Golf Course and the Sheridan Redevelopment effort have been finalized. Ms. Miller has the revised plans for the golf course.

Highlights from Superintendent's Report
Opening of School—District staff members have been working hard to prepare for the opening of school on Monday. Staff members and facilities are ready for another school year!
State Audit—Ms. Diedrich and her staff have prepared a response to the recent CDE Student Count Audit. The District is contesting 172 students.
Englewood Education Foundation Raffle—The car, a mini cooper, is here and will be on display at various locations throughout the District. Tickets are available from Dr. McCabe and other EEF members.

Financial Advisory Committee Recommendations   Handout 1   Handout 2
Dr. McCabe thanked the Financial Advisory Committee for all their hard work over the summer. Based on the Financial Advisory Committee's recommendations, Dr. McCabe recommended the following to the Board:

Reconfiguration of Middle Level Education
- Close Flood and Sinclair Middle Schools and open a new middle level school within the existing Sinclair building for the 2007-2008 school year. Opening a new middle level school in one building offers the opportunity to re-invent 6-8 education, where appropriate, and allows for an easier transition for the conjoining of staffs.
- Form a committee to preserve the history of both Flood and Sinclair.
- House grades 6-8 within the new school, considering any special cases relative to 6th grade placement. Exceptions could be allowed by the Board; for example, Bishop, I.B., ELA. This would provide an economy of scale that would allow for expanded services for all students.
- Sell Flood and use the proceeds to upgrade other District facilities. The Board may also want to consider setting aside a portion of the money to implement and carry out the strategic plan.

Duncan Property
Instruct District Administration to research the Duncan Street property and bring a report back to the Board. The Financial Advisory Committee recommendation was to look into the sale of the Duncan Street property as the property does not provide the District with a great deal of revenue and there is potential for significant maintenance costs.

Public Forums
Dr. McCabe suggested that the Board hold public forums on the recommended reconfiguration of the middle level education and the possible sale of the Duncan Street property. While details are still being worked out, forums are currently planned for August 28, August 29, and September 14. Locations and times will be announced as the details are firmed up.

Reduction of Inventory
Instruct District Administration to develop a procedure for selling, giving away, or otherwise disposing of unused furniture and equipment currently stored within the District.

Financial Advisory Committee
Continue to have the District Financial Advisory Committee meet to advise the superintendent on short and long-term financial issues that affect the District.

2006 Achievement Results  Handout
Ms. Mary Vedra reviewed achievement results in the areas of CSAP, MAP testing, and ACT scores. Ms. Vedra reviewed results, highlights, selected initiatives, and next steps for each of the grade levels and content areas.

Telephone Update
Mr. Dale Stout provided an update of the IP Telephony system. All equipment is installed, although the team is making requested equipment moves as teachers return to the classrooms. Along with the new telephone features, the District is benefiting from increased bandwidth and increased 911 services.

Personnel Report
Mr. Chris Gramstorff provided the Board with a list of new District employees and employees who have changed positions within the District. He noted that he continues to be impressed by the high caliber of employees coming into Englewood Schools.

Mr. Gramstorff also reported on a recent effort to gather feedback from outgoing certified staff members as to why they have left the District. Responses indicate that teachers are responding to outside forces or their own changing necessities when making the decision to leave the District.

Updated Policy 6123-Graduation Requirements-Colorado's Finest Alternative High School—1st Reading  Handout
The Board approved the 1st Reading of Updated Policy 6123. Ms. Vedra explained that the changes to this policy were due to a new interpretation of what can be counted as teacher-student contact hours. Because teacher time with individual students no longer qualifies as teacher-student contact hours, two requirements that involve individual student time were removed from the policy.

Consensus Items
The Board approved the following consensus items:
a. Personnel Recommendations
b. Superintendent Salary Increase
c. Office Professional Salary Schedule Revision-Secretary to the Superintendent
d. Updated Policy 2211-Englewood Schools Chart of Organizational Functions—1st Reading   Handout

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