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Regular Monthly Meeting Board of Education
March 20, 2006

The informal discussion session and dinner meeting was held at 6:00 p.m. in the Front Conference Room in the Shared Integrated Learning Center.

Members of the Board of Education present for the informal meeting were: Jeanne Barnes, Jennifer Farmer, Lori Finn and Anna Lord.

Absent: Larry Rice

President Barnes called the formal session to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Staff members present were: Roy Crawford, Melissa McElhaney, Beth Campbell, Gerrit Mahsman, Rob Cody, Keith Elsberry and Russ Vogel.

Absent: Jay Woodard and Deb Yagmin

A. AGENDA

032006.01 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the Agenda for March 20, 2003.

The motion was seconded.

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

B. MINUTES

032006.02 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the Minutes for February 28, 2006 with the following corrections.

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The motion was seconded.

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

C. RECURRENT

1. Identification of members of the audience who are not listed on the Agenda wishing to make a comment to the Board of Education.

There were none.

2. Receive and/or Act on Correspondence.

Mrs. Barnes received a thank you from the Crawford Family acknowledging the donation made in memory of Colleen Crawford to the GATE Foundation.

Mr. Crawford mentioned that Mr. Greg DiFiore, UPE was nominated for the Governor’s Award for Teaching Excellence. Although he was not selected, it was an honor to have him nominated. Great work Greg!

3. Payment of Expenditures for the month ending February 28, 2006.

032005.03 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the Payment of Expenditures for the month ending February 28, 2006.

After a brief discussion on some payments the motion was seconded.

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

D. REPORTS

1. Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Crawford reported on the High School Driver’s Education Program. The program had 22 paid students for the winter class and 17 were projected. Currently the summer program has 16 students signed up. 2/3 of the students are out of district.

Mrs. Urban, Director of Special Programs will be on the agenda for April to discuss Title Funds.

The district has one more candidate to interview for the Food Service Director position. The candidate will be coming in from Washington State for an interview on April 3rd. The interview committee has interviewed a total of 5 with two possibilities. After salary discussions one candidate is out of the running.

Imagination Celebration hosted an event here at Manitou last weekend. UPE won a special award; all had a great time. Thanks to Mike Burke, HS custodian who was on duty for the day.

2. Board of Education Reports

a) Board of Cooperative Education Services. . . . .Larry Rice and Jeanne Barnes

No Report – Next meeting will be in April

b) Community Relations . . . . .Jennifer Farmer

The Wellness Committee is trying to work with a local farmer to get in fresh fruits and vegetables. The next meeting, we will have a video from a company out of Wisconsin on healthier foods.

c) Governmental Relations . . .. Anna Lord

Mrs. Lord mentioned there was useful information in the Colorado Independent on our local representatives.

d) District Accountability Advisory Committee . . . . . Lori Finn

The DAAC met on 14th of March with Mr. Crawford. He reviewed the school calendar with the committee and they also discussed the District Accountability Report and the district newsletter.

e) Salary Committee Liaison . . . . . . . . . . Anna Lord and Lori Finn

Both Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Finn attended the Salary Committee. The facts were received regarding salaries and a discussion was held.

3. Staff

a) Assistant Superintendent for Instruction . . . . . . . Beth Campbell

Ms. Campbell reviewed her written report. She discussed CSAP testing, community needs as far as classes through Professional Development and math curriculum.

b) Assistant Superintendent for Business Services . . . . . . . . . Gerri Mashman

Mr. Mahsman discussed his written report and reviewed the options the district has for a Self-Funded Health Care Program.
4. Other/Principals

Mr. Vogel thanked the Manitou Springs Police Department, the El Paso County Sheriffs Office and other officials for their effort and timely matter they were able to get things back to normal after finding a methane lab on Pawnee Ave. across from the Manitou Springs Elementary School. Officials were able to come back and meet with staff and parents to inform them on what to be aware when labs are operated in your neighborhood.

Mr. Vogel also thanked the Manitou Springs High School Football team for their efforts in replacing sand in the play area at the elementary school. Lunch was provided for the team as they worked throughout the day. The sand was donated.

Mr. Elsberry mentioned to the Board the misbehaving of the 7th graders who caused trouble at Savelli’s one day on an early release. Parents and students have recently apologized to the staff/owners of Savelli’s. The middle school does hold their monthly BAAC meetings at Savelli’s.

BREAK -8:05 p.m.

At this time everyone wished Mr. Crawford and Mr. Mashman a happy birthday. We celebrated with cake and ice cream.

E. CONSENSUS/ROUTINE ITEMS

032005.06 Mrs. Anna Lord moved to approve the Consensus/Routine Items with the removal of an action item to non-renew a teacher contract.

The motion was seconded.

1. Resignations/Leave of Absence/Retirement/Transitional Retirement

a) Certified

• Action to non-renew a teacher contract - REMOVED

b) Classified

• Raquel Ford – Computer Tech – Resignation—MSES

• James Koch – Bus Driver - Retirement

2. Employment

b) Certified

c) Classified

3. Other

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

032005.06 Mrs. Lord moved that the Board adjourns into Executive
Session at 8:22 pm inviting Mr. Cody to join them for a confidential employee personal issue.

The motion was seconded.

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

032005.07 Mrs. Lord moved to motion that the Board adjourns into Regular
Session at 8:38 p.m.

The motion was seconded.

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

032005.08 Mrs. Lord moved not to approve the renewal of the Manitou Springs High School teacher contract in question.

The motion was seconded.

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

Mr. Crawford commented on the retirement of Mr. Jim Koch, Transportation. He has been a great asset to the district. He will be missed.

Mrs. Lord questioned the resignation of Mrs. Raquel Ford. Her letter did not indicate a reason. She will be moving with her family. Raquel has done an outstanding job at the elementary school with the students.

F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Second Reading of the following policies

GBCD—Extra Curricular
GCA—Certification of Licensed personnel
GCCAA—Sick Leave Bank
GCE—Advertising of Openings
GCEA—Employee Applications
GCEC—Employment of District Personnel
GDBD – Classified Staff Leave

032005.09 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the 2nd reading for the above policies.

The motion was seconded.

President Barnes requested a roll call vote: Mrs. Farmer voted aye, Mrs. Finn voted aye, Mrs. Lord voted aye and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.

G. NEW BUSINESS

None

H. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

BOE meeting April 24th

I. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jennifer Farmer
Secretary

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Manitou Springs School District 14
405 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs
Colorado 80829
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