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Monday, May 22, 2006
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 6:03 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, Russ Vogel, Deb Yagmin and Becky Elms.
Guests present: Andrea Baldrica, Daniel Fix Benefits Management, Inc.
A. AGENDA
052206.01 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the Agenda approved for May 22, 2006 with the following changes:
• Add Superintendent Contract under New Business after Employee Salary Schedule,
• Add 4.Other/Principals to Reports,
• Move Fund Balance review under New Business between Wellness Policy and Math Curriculum and Textbook Adoption and
• Remove George Rykovich (Football Coach) from Consensus Routine Items.
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. EXECUTIVE SESSION
052206.02 Mrs. Lord moved into Executive Session to discuss Superintendent Evaluation at 6:10pm.
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.
052206.03 Mrs. Farmer moved into Regular Session at 6:56pm.
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.
Break 6:56pm - 7:01pm
C. MINUTES
052206.04 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the minutes for April 24, 2006 with the following Changes:
• Page 3: Board of Cooperative Education Services. The amount should be 1,308,000.00 not 1,308.00,
• Page 3: c) Governmental Relations
Colorado applied to be one of the pilot states and
• Page 4: Mrs. Finn Barnes inquired about the student dress code at the High School.
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.
Invitations were received to tour the El Paso County Jail facility on June 9, 2006.
The Girl Scouts Wagonwheel Council invited the Board to attend their annual Awards Ceremony on June 1, 2006.
December CASB Conference information is out – Lead Locally – Think Globally.
Mr. Crawford received a note of thanks from Rodney Johannsen and Family wanting to thank the district and the Board for having the AVP (Area Vocational Program) for the students at the high school. His son is just one example who has benefited from the program.
3. Payment of Expenditures for the month ending April 30, 2006.
052206.05 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the Payment of Expenditures for the month ending April 30, 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 interviews for the Assistant Superintendent will take place on May 23, 2006. There are 3 possible candidates.
Graduation will be Sat., May 27, 2006 – 9:00 a.m. - Board members please meet at 8:45 near the concession stand.
2. Board of Education Reports
a) Board of Cooperative Education Services. . . . . . Larry Rice and Jeanne Barnes
No Report
b) Community Relations . . . . . . . . Jennifer Farmer
No Report
c) Governmental Relations . . . . . . . . Anna Lord
No Report
d) District Accountability Advisory Committee . . . . . . . Lori Finn
At the last DAAC meeting math curriculum surveys were handed out.
e) Salary Committee Liaison . . . . . . Anna Lord and Lori Finn
No Report – the committee will meet on Tuesday, May 23, 2006.
3. Staff
a) Assistant Superintendent for Instruction . . . . . .Beth Campbell
Ms. Campbell reviewed her written report. She updated the Board on Professional Development, Technology to Support Curriculum and Instruction, Summer Academy, District Accountability Advisory Committee and the CSAP reading results from both elementary schools.
b) Assistant Superintendent for Business Services . . . . . . Gerrit Mahsman
Mr. Mahsman reviewed his written report. He discussed the water restrictions Manitou is facing, financing for public schools, a capital construction grant that has be submitted to CDE and re-certification for Worker’s Compensation.
4. Other/Principals
Mr. Cody is discussing the idea of having a closed campus for 9th graders until October 31st. Extended help is available for those students with a D+ or below and will need to be approved so that it can be tracked.
Mr. Elsberry invited Board Members to 8th Grade promotion at 6 pm on June 1st in the District Auditorium. The middle school will have both 5th grade classes over for orientation on Wednesday, May 24, 2006.
Dr. Yagmin and Mr. Vogel have sent out their letters to parents for assessment during the first week of school. Both elementary schools will have their 5th grade promotion on Friday, June 2, 2006 at 8:45 a.m.
Mr. Vogel and the elementary staff will host “Art in the Park” at the MSES playground area at 5:30pm on May 25th.
E. CONSENSUS/ROUTINE
052206.06 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the following Consensus/Routine Items.
A brief discussion was held regarding the letters of hire need to be a little more in detail when it comes to who sits on the hiring committee.
a) Certified
• Glenn Hard – Athletics and Activities Director
• Willie Koenig – MSHS – Spanish Teacher
• Charla Schwartz – UPE – 1st Grade Teacher
b) Classified
• Barbara Draper – District Nurse
• Teresa Dudley – MSMS – Para
• Muriel Dunkley – UPE – Para
• Annamaria Munch – MSHS – Para
• Catherine Butler-Olimb – MSHS – Technology
• Douglas Reiter – UPE – Custodian
• Dorothy Werner – Food Service
2. Employment
b) Certified
• Kari Boozell – MSES – Music Teacher EXHIBIT E
• Glenn Hard – MSHS – Science Instructor EXHIBIT E
• Randi Hitchcock – UPE - .5 Physical Education EXHIBIT E
• Joanne Snelling – MSMS – 8th Grade Math EXHIBIT E
c) Classified
• Teresa Dudley – MSMS – Secretary EXHIBIT E
• Catherine Butler-Olimb – District Database Tech. EXHIBIT E
• Doug Reiter – SPED/ESY/Pony Mail/Summer Cust. EXHBIT E
3. ARK Contracts
4. Other
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.
F. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Energy Contract and Leasing
Mr. Mahsman discussed the Performance Contract and asked the Board for a Special Meeting to approve and discuss the Energy Performance Contract. Mr. Mahsman is requesting this meeting before Memorial Day Weekend.
052206.07 Mr. Rice moved to accept the final Energy Audit from EMC Engineers, Inc.
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.
052206.08 Mr. Rice moved to approve the Energy Contract and Lease Agreement contingent upon approval from legal council Kelly Dude.
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.
• Capital Reserve Update
Mr. Mahsman reviewed the Capital Reserve Funds and he is asking the Board to approve one or the other for the District Auditorium (carpet or sound system).
052206.09 Mrs. Barnes moved to have the carpet replaced in the District Auditorium.
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.
• 07/08 District Calendar
052206.10 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the 2nd reading for the 07/08 District School Calendar.
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.
• Health Insurance
052206.11 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the Health Insurance Plan with the elimination of PPO, $500 deductible for EPO Lab and X-ray, and two-tier co-pay for primary and specialists with Daniel Fix Benefits at the 9% trend for reserves.
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 abstained and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.
Break 8:30pm - 8:35pm
G. NEW BUSINESS
• Personnel Motions for 2006-2007 Contracts
0522.06.12 Mrs. Lord moved that a 2006-07 teaching contract be approved by the Board of Education for the following TIR Probationary Year teacher:
∑ Virginia Swinney*—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Library Media Specialist
*Virginia has completed three years of district employment, the first two as the High School Media Specialist with an Emergency License and last year as a High School Librarian. She has completed her Master’s Degree in Library Science (Spring 2006) and will be participating in the 2-year Teacher in Residence Program with the first year beginning in 2006-2007.
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.
052206.13 Mrs. Lord moved that the 2006-07 teaching contracts be approved by the Board of Education for the following PROBATIONARY FIRST YEAR teachers:
∑ Kari Boozell—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary School Music
∑ Lynette Ryan*—1.0 Manitou Springs High School English
* Lynnette is participating in the Teacher in Residence Program. Her probationary cycle is four years: a probationary year (completed in 2005-2006), a probationary first year (2006-2007), probationary second year, and a probationary third year.
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.
052206.14 Mrs. Lord moved that the following 2006-07 teaching contracts be approved by the Board of Education for the following PROBATIONARY SECOND YEAR teachers:
∑ Mark Brost—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary 3rd Grade
∑ Andrea Geraci—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Mathematics
∑ Amanda Hendrickson*—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary 4th Grade Teacher
∑ Jesse Hull—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Social Studies
∑ John McGee—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Wood Shop/Applied Technology
∑ Shera Mortimore—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary Counselor
∑ Amber Richman—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary 5th Grade
∑ Joan Sheffer—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Special Education Resource
∑ Christine Whipkey—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary School 2nd Grade
*Amanda Hendrickson was a part-time (.5) teacher in 2004-05 and first year probationary teacher in 2005-2006.
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.
052206.15 Mrs. Lord moved that the following 2006-07 teaching contracts be approved by the Board of Education for the following PROBATIONARY THIRD YEAR teachers:
∑ William Dallas—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Science
∑ Christi Marquardt—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary School Third Grade
∑ Alice Stoneback—1.0 Manitou Springs High School World Language
∑ Alisha Bacci*--1.0 Manitou Springs Middle School 8th Grade Science
∑ Natalie (Penman) Gum*--1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary Kindergarten
*Both of these teachers have completed the Teacher in Residence Program. This program requires a Probationary Year followed by three Probationary Years. Both teachers have successfully completed their Probationary Year, their Probationary First Year, and their Probationary Secondary Year, and will be in their Probationary Third Year in 2006-2007.
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.
052206.16 Mrs. Lord moved that the following 2006-2007 teaching contracts be approved by the Board of Education for the following NON-PROBATIONARY FOURTH YEAR teachers:
∑ William Brian Brown—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Social Studies
∑ Tina (Dunn) McNeal—1.0 Ute Pass Elementary School 2nd/3rd Grade
∑ Vicki Franson—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary Gifted & Talented
∑ Cameron Jones—1.0 Manitou Springs Middle School Physical Education
∑ Benjamin Mack—1.0 Manitou Springs High School Science
∑ Maria Masone—1.0 Manitou Springs Elementary School Special Education
∑ Kathleen Monhaut—1.0 Manitou Springs Middle School 6th Grade Mathematics
∑ Jean Rice—1.0 Ute Pass Elementary School Special Education
∑ Mary Kay Rockwell—1.0 Ute Pass Elementary 2nd/3rd Grade
∑ Sara Schneider—1.0 Manitou Springs Middle School 7th Grade Social Studies
∑ Joanne Snelling—1.0 Manitou Springs Middle School 8th Grade Mathematics
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 abstained and Mrs. Barnes voted aye.
052206.17 Mrs. Lord moved that the following PART-TIME teacher contracts for the 2006-2007 school year be approved by the Board of Education for the following teachers:
∑ Lynn Grieb--.5 Ute Pass Elementary Pre-School
∑ Maura Hall--.65 Elementary Speech Pathologist
∑ Randi Hitchcock--.5 Ute Pass Elementary School Physical Education
∑ Candis Mowery--.4 Ute Pass Elementary Gifted & Talented
∑ Joyce Stafford--.6 School Psychologist
∑ Emily Woloszyn--.5 Ute Pass Elementary Music
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.
052206.18 Mrs. Lord moved that the following ADMINISTRATOR contracts be approved by the Board of Education for the following administrators:
∑ Beth Campbell—Assistant Superintendent for Instruction
∑ Robert Cody—Manitou Spring High School Principal
∑ Keith Elsberry—Manitou Springs Middle School Principal
∑ Gene Sanchez—Director of Technology
∑ Patricia Urban—Director of Special Programs
∑ Russ Vogel—Manitou Springs Elementary Principal
∑ Jay Woodard—Manitou Springs Assistant Principal
∑ Deborah Yagmin—Ute Pass Elementary School Principal
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.
• Superintendents Employment
052206.19 Mr. Rice moved to approve the Superintendent’s Contract from June 30, 2006 until January 10, 2008.
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.
• First Reading for the Wellness Policy ADF
052206.20 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the 1st Reading for the Wellness Policy ADF.
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.
• Math Curriculum and Textbook Adoption
052206.21 Mrs. Lord moved to adopt the proposed math curriculum and textbooks.
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.
• Employee Salary Schedule 2006-2007
052206.22 Mrs. Lord moved to approve the Salary Schedule for the 2006/07 school years.
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.
• Full Day Kindergarten
052206.23 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the Full Day Kindergarten at Manitou Springs Elementary School.
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.
• Preliminary 06/07 Budget
052206.24 Mrs. Farmer moved to approve the 06/07 Preliminary Budget.
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.
• Fund 64 Check Writing
052206.25 Mrs. Lord moved to approve Fund 64 Check Writing
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.
H. FUTURE AGENDAS
June 13, 2006 Work Session with Terry Casey
June 26, 2006 Regular Meeting
Retirement Party for Mr. Penman at the Congregational Church May 28th.
June 2, 2006 District Retirement Party for Staff and Community
I. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Farmer
Secretary
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