THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT FREMONT RE-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM, LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 101 N

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1 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE DISTRICT FREMONT RE-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM, LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 101 N. 14 TH STREET, CAÑON CITY, COLORADO 5:30 p.m., September 27, 2010 I. Presentation / Posting of Colors and Roll Call President, Charlene Seaney, called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. A. Presentation/Posting of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance CCHS JROTC students presented and posted the colors. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. B. Roll Call: Secretary, Honey Moschetti, called roll. Present: Charlene Seaney, President; Honey Moschetti, Secretary; Mike Near, Treasurer; and Dan Cushman, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer. Also present: Superintendent, Robin Gooldy; Director of Human Resources, Ty Valentine; Director of Business Services, L. F. Buddy Lambrecht; Director of Instruction/Assessment, Carole Brown; Director of Special Services/Federal Programs, Rebecca Odegard-Siegele; Chief Information Officer, Shaun Kohl, and Attorney, Rocco Meconi. Absent: John Evans, Vice-President II. General Business A. Approval of the Agenda Dr. Gooldy announced the following changes to the agenda: Addition of a business (Mr. Ed Tezak of Rocky Mountain Landscape) to recognize with the Lincoln Kudos. Addition to the Consent Agenda Item II. E. 3. b. Terminations and Leaves Addition to the action agenda of Item V. A Assignment of Accreditation Category to Each School Honey Moschetti made a motion to accept the agenda as amended. Mike Near seconded the motion. On a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the motion. B. Awards and Kudos 1. Special Thanks to Local Businesses: Lincoln Elementary Principal, Ms. Tammy DeWolfe, brought to the attention of the Board information about financial contributions and partnerships that five local businesses have shared at Lincoln Elementary School. Holcim, Inc. has donated $ for the purchase of a Promethean Interactive Whiteboard and Learner Response System. Our local Cañon City Wal-Mart Store presented ten Lincoln School teachers each with $100 shopping certificates to purchase supplies for students. The Brady Family of Brady s Garden & Spa Center gave Lincoln Elementary a discounted price of approximately $500 for fresh cedar mulch, used to revitalize the front entrance area. Yard Crafters, LLC assisted the Lincoln Staff in purchasing an eternity water fountain in memory of Mrs. Beva Filler, former Lincoln paraprofessional. Mr. Ed Tezak of Rocky Mountain Landscape provided a discount on the internal pump RE-1 School Board Meeting 9/27/10 1

2 1. Special Thanks to Local Businesses, cont d: features of the Beva Filler Fountain. Jeff Peterson, Jeff Biemiller, Jake Mouriquand, and Elizabeth Gamache also worked several hours installing the fountain in the school library. The Board and Administration of Cañon City Schools would like to thank these people for their contributions to our school district. They truly exemplify the acronym T. E. A. M. Together Everyone Achieves More. Representatives of Holcim, Brady s, and Wal-Mart were on hand to accept the appreciation/accolades, and all shared their enthusiasm for their commitment to the education community. Mrs. Cheryl Allbrandt was also present to express her appreciation in two areas 1) the Promethean Board will be used in her kindergarten classroom, and 2) both Mrs. Allbrandt and Ms. DeWolfe wanted to publicly thank the Board and Administration for hearing the concerns about kindergarten class sizes and providing some relief by affording the opportunity to hire additional staff. Ms. DeWolfe ended by inviting attendees and the public to a dedication of the fountain honoring Mrs. Filler on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at 3:45 at the Lincoln Elementary Library. C. Any person who has submitted a written request prior to the meeting may express views concerning school district programs and policies. Comments of a critical or negative nature regarding any employee are not allowed. No one present wished to speak on any item not on the agenda. D. Request for an Executive Session: It was requested that the Board retire into an Executive Session as per CRS (4)(f) Personnel matters except where the employee who is the subject of the session has requested an open meeting. This section does not apply to any member of the entity, any elected official, or the appointment of a person to fill the office of a member of the entity or to discussion of personnel policies that do not require discussions of matters personal to particular employees. No action will be taken. Mike Near made a motion for the Board to retire into an Executive Session as per CRS (4)(f) Personnel matters except where the employee who is the subject of the session has requested an open meeting. This section does not apply to any member of the entity, any elected official, or the appointment of a person to fill the office of a member of the entity or to discussion of personnel policies that do not require discussions of matters personal to particular employees. No action will be taken. Honey Moschetti seconded the motion. The vote was 4 0, and Dr. Gooldy asked that in addition to himself and the Board, Rocco Meconi, Ty Valentine, and Alice Stefanic be present. The Executive Session began at 5:45 p. m. At 6:00 p.m. Mrs. Seaney asked for a motion to reconvene the regular Board Meeting. Mike Near made a motion to end the Executive Session and resume the regular Board Meeting. Dan Cushman seconded the motion. The vote was 4 0, and the Regular Meeting resumed. E. Consent Agenda: Items listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine and RE-1 School Board Meeting 9/27/10 2

3 III. IV. approval is with one motion. If a Board member or a citizen requests separate discussion of an item, the item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. 1. Approval of the Minutes of September 13, Approval of the Financial Disbursement Report For the Period Ending September 23, Approval of the Following Personnel Reports: a. Appointments b. Terminations and Leaves c. Supplemental Contracts d. Substitute Lists For Certificated and Classified Positions Dan Cushman moved and Honey Moschetti seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. On a 4-0 vote, the Board approved the motion. F. Staff Report 1. INFORMATION ITEMS: The following items are presented for information only unless otherwise noted or if a Board member has a question. a. Revision of File 703: b. Dr. Gooldy presented information concerning the revision of Board Policy File 703 Basic Instructional Program. The new language allows students to prepare for post-secondary opportunities. Plans are to create an electronic, portable record that will progress with each student from 6 th through 12 th grade. The students career and academic plans will be designed to assist students and parents/guardians in exploring the post-secondary career and educational opportunities available, aligning course work and curriculum, applying to post-secondary education institutions, securing financial aid, and entering the work force. 2. PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS: a. G. BOARD MEMBERS REPORTS: None this evening Review of Board Policies A. POLICIES: 1. Old Business A. ACTION ITEMS: 1. V. New Business A. ACTION ITEMS: RE-1 School Board Meeting 9/27/10 3

4 1. Resolution Opposing Amendments 60 and 61, and Proposition 101: It was recommended that the Board approve a resolution opposing Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101. Discussion centered around the projected outcomes if funding cuts resulting from passage of the ballot measures were to happen. Dr. Gooldy was asked to outline how the district would be affected. He shared that this school year the district had had to cut approximately 1.7 million from its budget, and if these ballot measures pass, the cuts will amount to about 4.2 million dollars. Mrs. Seaney shared a written statement supporting the resolution from Mr. John Evans in his absence. Each Board Member in turn voiced his/her opposition to the ballot measures and unanimous support for the resolution. Mrs. Seaney then read the resolution in its entirety. Mike Near made a motion to approve a resolution opposing Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101. Honey Moschetti seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0, and the motion was passed. 2. Assignment of Accreditation Category to Each School Category identified below: It was recommended that the Board approve the assignment of Accreditation Categories to each school as identified below: The accreditation recommendations are: 1. Cañon City High School Accredited with Improvement Plan 2. Cañon City Middle School Accredited with Performance Plan 3. Garden Park High School Accredited with Priority Improvement Plan 4. Harrison School (E) Accredited with Improvement Plan 5. Harrison School (M) Accredited with Improvement Plan 6. Lincoln Elementary School Accredited with Performance Plan 7. Madison Exploratory School Accredited with Performance Plan 8. McKinley Elementary School` Accredited with Improvement Plan 9. Mountain View (E) Accredited with Performance Plan 10. Mountain View (M) Accredited with Performance Plan 11. Skyline Elementary School Accredited with Performance Plan 12. Washington Elementary Sch. Accredited with Performance Plan (Explanation attached) In Cañon City, this SPF information has been reviewed with the District Accountability Committee for the purpose of recommending acceptance of the accreditation categories assigned by CDE, and approval by the Board of Education. Honey Moschetti made a motion to approve the assignment of Accreditation Categories to each school as identified above. Mike Near seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0, and the motion was passed. VI. Miscellaneous Business VII. Adjournment There being no further business before the Board, Mrs. Seaney called for a motion to adjourn. RE-1 School Board Meeting 9/27/10 4

5 Dan Cushman moved to adjourn the meeting. Mike Near seconded the motion. The vote was 4-0, and the meeting adjourned at 5:32 p.m. SECRETARY, BOARD OF EDUCATION FREMONT RE-1 SCHOOL DISTRICT Explanation of Assignment of Accreditation Category to Each School: Under the terms of Senate Bill , schools and school districts are now rated using the School Performance Framework (SPF). The SPF measures Academic Achievement, Academic Growth and Academic Growth Gaps for elementary and middle schools, while adding Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness when measuring high schools. The SPF determines numeric scores based upon achievement within the three or four areas of measurement. The total score for a district or a school determines the accreditation category for the district or school, and the type of plan which must be written. SB 163 mandates that local school boards must submit to CDE the accreditation category that has been assigned to each school within the district no later than October 15, In Cañon City, this SPF information has been reviewed with the District Accountability Committee for the purpose of recommending acceptance of the accreditation categories assigned by CDE, and approval by the Board of Education. The four levels of accreditation plans for schools are: 1. Performance plan at or above 60% 2. Improvement plan at or above 47% but below 60% 3. Priority Improvement plan at or above 33% but below 47% 4. Turnaround plan below 33% The accreditation recommendations are: Cañon City High School Accredited with Improvement Plan Cañon City Middle School Accredited with Performance Plan Garden Park High School Accredited with Priority Improvement Plan Harrison School (E) Accredited with Improvement Plan Harrison School (M) Accredited with Improvement Plan Lincoln Elementary School Accredited with Performance Plan Madison Exploratory School Accredited with Performance Plan McKinley Elementary School`Accredited with Improvement Plan Mountain View (E) Accredited with Performance Plan Mountain View (M) Accredited with Performance Plan Skyline Elementary School Accredited with Performance Plan Washington Elementary Sch.Accredited with Performance Plan RE-1 School Board Meeting 9/27/10 5