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Regular Monthly Meeting Board of Education
Monday, April 24, 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, Anna Lord and 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, Deb Yagmin, Russ Vogel, Jay Woodard, Jerry Zimmerman, Gene Sanchez, Joyce Anderson, Chris Beaudin and Mark Langseth.

Guests present: John Canfield

A. AGENDA

042406.01 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the Agenda for April 24, 2006 with adding Mr.Gerrit Mahsman to E. Consensus Routine Items for Resignation of Employment.

The motion was seconded.

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

B. MINUTES

042406.02 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the Minutes for March 31, 2006 with the following corrections.

Page 2: Motion number 032105.03 to be changed to 032106.03
Page3: “UPE won a special award” to UPE won the Renaissance Award and took First place at the elementary level for the Pikes Peak Region.
Page 3: Mrs. Lord mentioned there was useful information in the Colorado Springs Independent on our local representatives.
Page 3: Both Mrs. Lord and Mrs. Finn attended the Salary Committee. The facts were received regarding health care and salaries and a discussion was held.
Page 4: “…meet with staff and parents to inform them of what to be aware when labs are operated in your neighborhood.
Page 4: Motion number 032105.06 to be changed to 032106.04
Page 5: Motion number 032105.06 to be changed to 032106.05
Page 5: Motion number 032105.07 to be changed to 032106.06
Page 5: Mrs. Lord moved to motion that the Board adjourns into Regular Session at 8:38 p.m.
Page 5: Motion number 032105.08 to be changed to 032106.07
Page 6: Motion number 032105.09 to be changed to 032106.08

The motion was seconded.

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

Information was received from CASB on the Prism Charter Schools.

3. Pay of Expenditures for the month ending March 31, 2006.

042406.03 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the Payment of Expenditures for the
month ending March 31, 2006.

The motion was seconded.

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

D. REPORTS

1. Superintendent’s Report

The “Spirit of Mustang” Dinner and Awards will be on Thursday, April 27th at 6:00 p.m.
Please join us in honoring six outstanding employees.

Thanks to the parents, students and staff on a wonderful production of “Oliver”.

Ms. Campbell met with CDE to review the District’s State Accreditation. She did a terrific job in the presentation of materials. Thanks Beth.

2. Board of Education Reports

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

The Ute Pass BOCES met on the 18th April. The preliminary budget was reviewed and passed ($1,308.00). There will be continuous improvement and monitoring the process for the budget. The next meeting will be June 19th.

b) Community Relations . . . . . Jennifer Farmer

The 6th graders presented their inventors to the 5th graders at MSES as part of their Invention Convention. Thanks to Wendy Fay and all the teachers involved. Great job kids! The Manitou Springs Education Foundation will help sponsor the High School after prom party.

c) Governmental Relations . . . . . Anna Lord

Mrs. Lord attended the Federal Relation Network meeting. The reports show that Colorado is lacking in several areas. The State Board of Education has not completed their tasks.

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

The DAAC met on April 11, 2006 with Mr. Crawford to review the Wellness policy. A survey was given to the DAAC to sample the Body of Evidence. The next meeting will be May 9th.

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

Mr. Crawford continues to meet with the committee to discuss health insurance issues.

3. Staff

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

Ms. Campbell reviewed her written report with the Board. The CSAP’s have been completed are being packaged to ship back.

b) Assistant Superintendent for Business Services . . .. Gerrit Mahsman

Mr. Mahsman reviewed his written report and discussed the audit.

c) Director of Technology . . . . . . . Gene Sanchez

Mr. Sanchez reviewed his written report on Technology. Mrs. Lord asked how is technology being used in the classroom for instruction. The technology department has been meeting on a regular basis. The minutes from these meetings will be sent out to staff and to the Board.

4. Other/Principals

Mr. Vogel reminded everyone that the School of Excellence Night will be held at MSES on May 4, 2006. Adam’s Mountain Café will be cooking and all proceeds will go to the SPED and Art Departments. He also invited everyone to Arts All Day on May 10th.

Mr. Cody announced that five high school students entered a real history contest. There was a cash prize for the students and they decided to split the winnings. Also, Brooke Boyd won 1st place in a Community Poetry Slam.

High School Graduation will be on May 27th at 9:00 a.m.

Mrs. Finn inquired about the student dress code at the high school. Students are well aware of what is allowed and what is against code. Once in awhile students are asked to go home and change.

Mr. Elsberry invited everyone to the Community Congregational Church on May 28th from 1 to 4:00 p.m. to celebrate with Mrs. Arlene Penman. She is retiring from the school district after 37 years.

E. CONSENSUS/ROUTINE ITEMS

042406.04 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the following Consensus/Routine Items with the addition of Mr. Gerrit Mahsman for retirement.

The motion was seconded.

The Board is regretful to hear that Mr. Mahsman has requested retirement.

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

F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

• Performance Service Contract and Lease Plan

Mr. Mahsman discussed the latest on the Performance Contract. Action was deferred pending the completion of a legal review of the Performance Service Contract and accompanying lease Plan and an engineering validation of the Energy Audit

G. NEW BUSINESS

• Resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week

042406.05 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the following Resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
HONORABLE PROCLAMATION
MAY 8th - 12th, 2006

WHEREAS, the Manitou Springs School District 14 Teachers are an essential part of this District’s education system; and

WHEREAS, teachers are dedicated to providing a quality education for the students of Manitou Springs District 14; and

WHEREAS, it is appropriate for Manitou Springs School District 14 to recognize the role teachers hold in our education system and to salute them for the valuable service they provide to our students and to our community;

NOW THEREFORE, WE THE MANITOU SPRINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT 14 BOARD OF EDUCATION, PROCLAIM MAY 8th - 12th, 2006 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

The motion was seconded.

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

• Health Insurance Renewal

Mr. Crawford presented to the Board of Education the BEST Healthcare plan. Documentation was handed out on the proposal from both health care plans.

042406.06 Mrs. Finn moved not to renew the current health care plan with Dan Fix and Associates and to sign with BEST.

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. Rice declined to vote.

042406.07 Mrs. Lord moved to eliminate the PPO option from BEST Health Care and add the EPO option.

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. Rice declined to vote.

• 2007-2008 School Calendar

042406.08 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve two additional professional development days for the 2006/2007-school calendar.

A memo regarding the calendar from Dr. Deb Yagmin and Mr. Vogel was reviewed. They are requesting two additional days for professional development.

The motion was seconded.

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

042406.09 Mrs. Farmer moved to change first week of school schedule for grades K-5 for testing and evaluations.

The motion was seconded.

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

042406.10 Mrs. Lord moved to adopt the 2007/2008 school calendar with the two additional professional development days on 1st reading.

The motion was seconded.

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

• Third Quarter Financial Report

The Third Quarter Financial Report was reviewed and received.

H. FUTURE AGENDAS

April 27 Spirit of the Mustang Award Ceremony 6:00pm MSHS Commons

May 1st Health Insurance
Wellness Policy Report

May 8th Superintendent Evaluation discussion
Math Curriculum Review and Discussion
Polling results discussion

I. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Jennifer Farmer
Secretary

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Manitou Springs School District 14
405 El Monte Place, Manitou Springs
Colorado 80829
Phone: 719 685 2024 Fax: 719 685 4536