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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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Highlights from the Superintendent's Report
Dr. McCabe visited all schools on the first day of school. He enjoyed all the energy and excitement in the air. The first enrollment count is lower than projected, but the number is expected to grow before the October 1 count. The EHS artificial turf project is progressing. There is a possibility that the field will be ready for the first home football game. If not, the first home game will be played at Sheridan.
Motion Clarification-Smart Classroom Pilot at Flood/Computer Lease Agreement
The Board clarified a motion made at the August 3 meeting concerning the lease agreement approved with Apple Financial Services, which was for $47,000 annually for three years. Of the $47,000, $17,000 will be for computer equipment for the Smart Classroom Concept at Flood Middle School and $30,000 will be for computer replacement across the District later in the school year.
Summer School Report
Ms. Linda McCaslin, Ms. Gail Neubert, and Ms. Liz Rau reported on the elementary summer school program. The emphasis for this program was reading. 191 students attended the program with a 90% attendance rate. Ms. Rau said that the summer school staff was excellent and the kids seemed to be having a good time. She noted that it was nice to be able to concentrate on one subject for the short amount of time summer school was offered and that teachers were able to see some growth in students’ reading.
Ms. Judi Garvey reported on the Middle School Summer School Program. Session 1 emphasized math. 31 students were enrolled. Session 2 consisted of a reading program with 29 students enrolled and the Invitations program, with 21 students. The Invitations program stresses character education skills, organization skills, and community service to help kids understand their worth and potential. Ms. Garvey also described two programs, Access Success and ZAP (Zeroes Aren't Permitted), that will be offered during the school year.
2005-2006 Special Education Grant Application
The Board approved this grant for $813,622 which helps support Special Education program funding for students with disabilities ages 3-21.
2005-2006 School Year 99-457 Grant Application
The Board approved this grant for $34,227, which helps support the Early Childhood Education program for students with disabilities ages 3-5.
Personnel Report
Mr. Chris Gramstorff provided a report on personnel moves and salary upgrades. Moves have decreased from 136 in 2000/2001 to 55 in 2005/2006. Mrs. Dounay noted the decrease in numbers is due to the high number of retirements from long-term teachers the past few years and that moves now seem to be stabilizing.
Appointment of Board Representative to CASB Delegate Assembly
The Board approved Ms. Karen Miller as the Delegate representative for the CASB Delegate Assembly, which will be held on October 14 and 15 in Breckenridge, CO.
Term Limits
The Board approved adding a question to the November election ballot eliminating term limits.
Middle School Basketball Program
This was an addition to the original agenda. Ms. Karen Miller submitted a request to the Board asking to refer the proposal for the Middle School Basketball Program to staff for analysis and to put this item on an upcoming Board meeting agenda. The Board agreed to both requests.
Consensus Items
The Board approved the following consensus items:
a. Personnel Recommendations & Addendum
b. Revised Policy 2211--2005-2006 Organizational Chart-2nd Reading
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