BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA. March 19, 2014

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1 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA March 19, 2014 Administration Building, 800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado The Thompson School District will be a school district that empowers, challenges and inspires students, faculty, staff, parents, school leaders and community members to learn, achieve, and excel. Empower to Learn Challenge to Achieve Inspire to Excel

2 Bryce Carlson, Vice President 940 Crabapple Drive Loveland, CO Pam Howard 800 South Taft Avenue Loveland, CO Lori Hvizda Ward 800 South Taft Avenue Loveland, CO Bob Kerrigan, President 2028 Elmwood Street Berthoud, CO Carl Langner 1674 Monarch Circle Loveland, CO Denise Montagu, Treasurer 800 South Taft Avenue Loveland, CO Donna Rice, Secretary 1598 West 29 th Street Loveland, CO BOARD OF EDUCATION Director District B Term Expires 2017 Director District D Term Expires 2015 Director District E Term Expires 2017 Director District G Term Expires 2015 Director District F Term Expires 2017 Director District C Term Expires 2015 Director District A Term Expires 2015 Stan Scheer, Ed.D. stan.scheer@thompsonschools.org Michael Jones michael.jones@thompsonschools.org Steve Towne stephen.towne@thompsonschools.org Paul Bankes, Ed.D. paul.bankes@thompsonschools.org Charlie Carter charlie.carter@thompsonschools.org Margaret Crespo, Ed.D. margaret.crespo@thompsonschools.org Diane Lauer, Ed.D. diane.lauer@thompsonschools.org Michael Hausmann michael.hausmann@thompsonschools.org Erv Klein erv.klein@thompsonschools.org Shana Garcia shana.garcia@thompsonschools.org ADMINISTRATION Superintendent of Schools Assistant Superintendent of HR/School Support Chief Financial Officer Executive Director of Elementary Education Executive Director of Student Support Services Executive Director of Secondary Education Executive Director of Instruction Public Information Officer Chief Technology Officer Executive Assistant to Superintendent/BOE

3 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Meeting Agenda REVISED 800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, CO March 19, OPENING OF REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING 5:00 P.M. 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance/Mission Statement 2.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA EXECUTIVE SESSION Matters Subject to Negotiations with Licensed Staff Pursuant to C.R.S (4)(e) 60 Minutes 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 February 19, 2014 Regular Business Meeting; March 5, 2014 Special Meeting Work Session I; March 12, 2014 Special Meeting Work Session II 4.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4.1 Board and Superintendent Reports Inspiring Students Awards, 30 Minutes 4.2 Public Comments 30 Minutes 5.0 ACTION ITEMS 5.1 **Consent Agenda Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations Approval of Gifts/Donations to District Approval of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) District Insurance Renewal Recommendation Approval of Athletic Stadium Bleacher Replacement Berthoud High School Approval of Gymnasium Flooring Replacement Lucile Erwin Middle School Approval of Thompson Online Program Change Status Approval of District Law Enforcement Program School Marshal Program 5.2 Approval of Proposed Revision to Board Policy: BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings 6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS District Budget Development Update 60 Minutes 6.2 Monthly Financial Statements February 2014 Written Report 6.3 High Plains Area School Design Phase 30 Minutes 7.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 8.0 ADJOURNMENT **The Board president will ask if any members of the Board wish to speak on any issues listed on the consent agenda. If so, these items will be removed from the consent grouping and considered immediately after consent grouping. For all items remaining on the consent agenda, adoption of the consent agenda will be considered as adoption of staff recommendations furnished.

4 Date: March 19, 2014 ACTION ITEM 3.1 Approval of Meeting Minutes Submitted by: Recommendation: Shana Garcia, Executive Assistant to Superintendent/BOE That the Board approve the meeting minutes as written or amended. The following minutes are attached for Board review: February 19, 2014 Regular Business Meeting March 5, 2014 Special Meeting Work Session I March 12, 2014 Special Meeting Work Session II These minutes are not a transcription of what was said by each individual Board member rather they are recordings of what was done at the meeting [Robert s Rules of Order, 47]. However, individual comments that were specifically requested to be included are noted under For the Record.

5 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 The Board of Education of the Thompson School District met February 19, 2014 in the Thompson School District Board Room, 800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. 1.0 OPENING OF MEETING President Bob Kerrigan called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Carl Langner led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Lori Hvizda Ward read the mission statement. Bob Kerrigan recognized the teachers and classified staff members in the audience. Denise Montagu paid tribute to former Board President Sharon Olson and a moment of silence was observed in Ms. Olson s honor. Board Members Present: Bryce Carlson, Director District B Pam Howard, Director District D Lori Hvizda Ward, Director District E Bob Kerrigan, Director District G Carl Langner, Director District F Denise Montagu, Director District C Donna Rice, Director District A Board Members Absent (Excused): None BOE Legal Counsel Present: Dustin Sparks Thompson School District Staff Present: Stan Scheer, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools Michael Jones, Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Support Steve Towne, CFO Paul Bankes, Ed.D., Executive Director of Elementary Education Charlie Carter, Executive Director of Student Support Services Margaret Crespo, Ed.D., Executive Director of Secondary Education Diane Lauer, Ed.D., Executive Director of Instruction Michael Hausmann, PIO Shana Garcia, Executive Assistant to Superintendent/BOE 2.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Bryce Carlson moved to approve the agenda. Pam Howard moved that the Board approve the agenda to include participation of the public. Denise Montagu seconded. BOE Discussion The following topics were discussed: Statute around special meetings o Specifics to amend agendas Existing provisions of BEDH Public Participation Proposed revisions to BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings o Draft presented o Additional information to Brad Miller for further revisions o Item returns at future meetings for further discussion and adoption Definition and provisions for special meetings vs. regular business meetings -1-

6 People came to speak attended previous BOE meetings Number of speakers and amount of time allowed per speaker Public comment at previous meetings THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bryce Carlson moved that the Board approve the minutes from the January 15, 2014 Regular Business Meeting; February 5, 2014 Special Meeting Work Session I; and February 12, 2014 Special Meeting Work Session II. Pam Howard seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. 4.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4.1 Board and Superintendent Reports Superintendent Scheer presented the following persons with Inspiring Students Awards for going above and beyond for students: Lanny Hass, Trish Malik, Andy Riley, Karen Taylor, Michelle Mowat, Amber Wallace, Ronda Hanson, Officer Jesse Lunsford, Officer Bruce Boroski, Officer Bryan Bartnes, Officer Bobbi Jo Pastecki, Officer Ben Avitia, Coach Armando Garcia, Bob Kreutz and Thompson Valley High School Chamber Orchestra student members Board Member Donna Rice o Visited Van Buren Elementary School o Visited Bill Reed Middle School LISA Program o Met with Thompson Education Association President and President Elect o Visited negotiations session Board Member Denise Montagu o Visited Conrad Ball Middle School o Visited Lucile Erwin Middle School o Visited Loveland Classical Schools Charter School o Visited Mountain View High School o Visited HR, Risk Management, and Early Childhood Departments o Visited Edmondson Elementary School o Visited Cottonwood Plains Elementary School Board Member Carl Langner o Visited Coyote Ridge Elementary School o Visited Van Buren Elementary School o Visited Carrie Martin Elementary School o Visited Conrad Ball Middle Schools o Visited New Vision Charter School o Visited Loveland Classical Schools o Visited District School Support Center Board Member Lori Hvizda Ward o Visited Loveland High School o Visited Thompson Valley High School o Visited Garfield Elementary School -2-

7 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 o Visited BF Kitchen Elementary School o Attended Bill Reed Middle School School Accountability Committee meeting o Visited Secondary Education, HR, Facilities, Nutrition Services, and Early Childhood Departments o Attended Positive School Climate Parent Night o Attended Gifted and Talented Parent Program o Attended Garfield Elementary School All School Musical, and Family Connect Night o Attended Colorado All State Choir and Orchestra Concerts o Attended Boys and Girls Club Annual Breakfast o Provided Early Childhood Policy Council Update Board Member Bryce Carlson o Commended Dr. Scheer and staff for hard work o Visited Loveland Classical Schools Charter School o Visited with community stakeholders and district teachers o Met with Thompson Education Association President Elect Board Member Pam Howard o Attended Thompson Valley High School Chamber Orchestra presentation in Colorado Springs o Attended Thompson Valley High School School Accountability Committee meeting o Visited Loveland Classical Schools Charter School o Visited Lincoln Elementary School o Visited New Vision Charter School o Attended District Stakeholder meeting o Visited Secondary Education, HR, and Early Childhood Departments o Attended Boys and Girls Club Annual Breakfast o Visited Edmondson Elementary School o Participated in Kids Pack Program with Rotary and Larimer County Food Bank Board President Bob Kerrigan o Attended Master Plan Committee meeting 4.2 Public Comments Laurie Shearer, TEA President, 809 North Colorado Avenue, Loveland, CO Spoke on following topics: Holding listening tours at district schools Distributed books to BOE members in acknowledgement of Read Across America proclamation Peg Baumgartel, 285 Rossum Drive, Loveland, CO Spoke on following topic: Opposition to hiring BOE legal counsel Dave Rottner, 4231 Durango Place, Ft. Collins, CO Spoke on following topic: Support of Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal Ian Stout, 4403 Elliott Place, Loveland, CO Spoke on following topic: Support of Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal Tamara Seyer, 2283 Woody Creek Circle, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topic: Support of Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal Andy Crisman, TEA President Elect, 809 North Colorado Avenue, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topic: -3-

8 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 Support of District, TEA and BOE working collaboratively regarding reform Janette McCahan, 2409 Helena Court, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topic: Support working collaboratively regarding what is best for students and back to basics of educating students Frances Moore, 425 West 10 th Street, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Support working collaboratively to be successful BOE and district Concern around audience partisanship Lindy Jones, 4356 Springwood Court, Loveland, CO - Spoke on the following topic: Edmondson Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) parent night Maia Matisse-Lorenzen, 5325 Gary Drive, Berthoud, CO - Spoke on the following topic: Volunteer programs to assist with student achievement Amie Toerge, 8860 Longs Peak Circle, Windsor, CO - Spoke on the following topic: Opposition to delay for High Plains Area school construction Opposition to partisan politics on BOE Trish Moreland, 3756 Larkspur Drive, Loveland, CO - Spoke on the following topic: Roberts Rules of Order Support of allowing public comment Gil Barela, 103 Cardinal Avenue, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Rules of order for BOE meetings Previous attendance at BOE meetings Lewis Brightheart Headrick, 4011 Burr Oak Drive, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Student success in Finland education system Mary Peery, BOD Chairperson for LCS, 4254 Roaring Fork Court, Loveland, CO - Spoke on the following topics: Commitment of Loveland Classical Schools Charter School to improvement in needed areas Nancy Rumfelt, 2479 Selenium Court, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Support of delay for High Plains Area school construction include information on district website Robert Rumfelt, 2479 Selenium Court, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Questioned High Plains Area school expenditures to date Support of delay for High Plains Area school construction include information on district website Jennifer Thayer, 495 Lyra Place, Loveland, CO - Spoke on the following topics: Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal Becky Kleiner, 1811 Heather Drive, Loveland, CO - Spoke on the following topics: Spoke in opposition to Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal David Hallett, 2489 Hampstead Drive, Loveland, CO - Spoke on the following topics: Support of bond Perception related to expenditure of district funds Opposition to hiring BOE legal counsel Gail Engel, 802 Waxberry Court, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Opposition to Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal Jody Shadduck McNally, 802 SCR 23E, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Support of public comment at all BOE meetings Opposition to hiring BOE legal counsel -4-

9 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 Candie Joshi, 5451 Far View Court, Windsor, CO - Spoke on the following topics: Expediting High Plains Area school construction Bill McCreary, 1240 West 6 th Street, Loveland, CO - Spoke on the following topics: Opposition to delay of High Plains Area school construction History of Urban Renewal Authority Cindy Tartaglia, 1615 Manzanita Court, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Assessing issues prior to implementation of change Bart Probasco, 3227 Marcellina Place, Loveland, CO - spoke on the following topics: Support of choice in educational options Zach Klagge, student Spoke on the following topics: Statistics regarding TCAP scores and poverty rate Ron Linville, 3375 Westerdoll Avenue, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Questioned BOE regarding reform agenda Todd Primmer, 1738 Silverleaf Drive, Loveland, CO Spoke on the following topics: Concern regarding adoption of common core standards as relates to increased student achievement 5.0 ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Consent Agenda Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations Approval of Gifts/Donations to District Approval of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) Distribution of Forfeited Funds Approval of Mary Blair Elementary School Partial Roof Replacement Project Approval of Proposed Revisions to Board Policies: GC Professional Staff GCQC-GCQD Resignation of Instructional Staff/Administrative Staff GCQF Discipline, Suspension and Dismissal of Professional Staff GDD Classified and Non-Licensed Administrative/ Professional/ Technical Staff Vacations and Holidays Bryce Carlson questioned language and legality of Board Policy GDD around vacation accrual. BOE Legal Counsel Dustin Sparks and Mike Jones will work on recommended language revisions and return Board Policy GDD revisions for action at March business meeting. Carl Langer moved that the Board table approval of GDD until the next Board meeting. Donna Rice seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. Donna Rice moved that the Board approve consent agenda items except Board Policy GDD. Carl Langner seconded. Pam Howard acknowledged donations to the district. -5-

10 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. 5.2 Approval to Proclaim Career and Technical Education Month February 2014 The proclamation provided the opportunity to focus on programs, students, graduates, and those employers and community members involved in preparing today s Coloradoans for tomorrow s work force. Diane Lauer was in attendance to answer any questions. Denise Montagu read the proclamation. Denise Montagu moved that the Board proclaim February 2014 as Career and Technical Education Month. Pam Howard seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. 5.3 Approval to Proclaim Read Across America Day March 3, 2014 The National Education Association s Read Across America Day is a national reading celebration that takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss was the most beloved children s book author of all time. His use of rhyme made his books an effective tool for teaching young children the basic skills they needed to be successful and develop a life-long love of reading. Celebrating Dr. Seuss and reading sends a clear message to children that reading is both fun and important. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books! Denise Montagu read the proclamation. Denise Montagu moved that the Board proclaim March 3, 2014 as Read Across America Day. Bryce Carlson seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. 5.4 Approval/Denial of District Charter School Renewals Loveland Classical Schools and New Vision Considering renewal of a charter school is a process that an authorizer and a charter school undertake typically every three to five years. Colorado law (C.R.S ) outlines specific requirements for the contents of a renewal application, the latest date for submission, and the date by which a district must act on the renewal application. Both district charter schools submitted a renewal application. Every charter school authorized by the district Board of Education undergoes a rigorous renewal process during the final year of its charter term to determine whether or not the school should continue to operate. The renewal process is triggered when a school submits a renewal application, and includes renewal site visits, interviews, and an analysis of evidence related to the charter school -6-

11 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 performance over the course of the school s charter term; including quantitative and qualitative evidence collected through the oversight process. Additionally, the district will analyze the school s plans for the next term outlined in the renewal application to determine the extent to which the plans are reasonable, feasible and achievable. The analysis of a charter school s renewal application is framed by the performance benchmarks outlined in the Thompson School District Renewal Framework. The framework includes four key questions with specific associated benchmarks and key indicators for each benchmark. Though the district, in developing recommendations for the Board of Education, will comprehensively analyze and weigh evidence in all areas of school performance when considering a charter school s application for renewal, student academic achievement is of paramount importance. The following renewal outcomes are possible. Full-Term Renewal: A school s charter may be renewed for the maximum term of five years. In order for a school to be considered for a full-term renewal, during the current charter term, the school should have compiled a strong and compelling record of meeting or exceeding student achievement benchmarks, and at the time of the renewal analysis, have met substantially all of the other performance benchmarks in the framework. Short-Term Renewal: A school s charter may be renewed for a shorter term, typically one to three years. In order for a school to be considered for a shortterm renewal, a school must either have compiled a mixed or limited record of meeting student achievement benchmarks, but at the time of the renewal analysis, have met substantially the other performance benchmarks which will likely result in the school s being able to meet student performance benchmarks with the additional time that short-term renewal permits, or have compiled an overall record of meeting student performance benchmarks, but falls below meeting one or more of the other performance benchmarks in the framework. Non-Renewal: A school s charter will not be renewed if the school does not apply for renewal or fails to meet the benchmark for either full-term or shortterm renewal. In addition, Colorado law (C.R. S ) specifies the grounds for revoking or not renewing a charter. A charter may be revoked or not renewed by the chartering local Board of Education if it determines that the charter school did any of the following: committed a material violation of any of the conditions, standards, or procedures set forth in the charter contract; failed to meet or make reasonable progress toward achievement of the goals, objectives, content standards, pupil performance standards, targets for the measures used to determine the levels of attainment of the performance indicators, applicable federal requirements, or other terms identified in the charter contract; failed to meet generally accepted standards of fiscal management; or -7-

12 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 violated any provision of law from which the charter school was not specifically exempted. In addition, the charter school contract identifies these additional grounds for termination: 1. the school receives two consecutive ratings of turnaround status Charter schools boards are provided increased autonomy to operate in return for increased accountability. Charter renewal is not automatic. In the year prior to the expiration of the initial charter term, the charter board may apply for renewal of the initial charter for an additional term of up to five years, but final renewal can be for fewer years. In the case of non-renewal, a school s charter will be terminated upon its expiration and the school will be required to comply with the district s closing procedures to ensure an orderly closure by the end of the school year. The Board of Education may include additional terms, conditions, and/or requirements in a school s renewal to address specific situations or areas of concern. For example, a school may meet the standards for full-term or a shortterm renewal with regard to its educational success, but may be required to address legal or other organizational deficiencies. The district recommendation was: Loveland Classical Five-year renewal term with the qualification that Benchmark 3 (Special Populations) indicators will be monitored regularly by an outside third party who will complete a quarterly review the next school year. Failure to meet identified requirements will result in reconsideration of the charter status. New Vision Charter School - Five-year renewal term. Paul Bankes was in attendance to answer questions. Bryce Carlson moved that the Board approve Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal and New Vision Charter School charter renewal as recommended by the district above. Donna Rice seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. 6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS District Budget Development Update Steve Towne presented information regarding the budget development process that included: Funded pupil count history Total program funding history -8-

13 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 Five years of general fund budget change Licensed/Classified/APT/Director level FTE changes over five years expenditure budget by category Non FTE dollars by category FTE dollars by category FTE dollars by schools Board/Staff Discussion The following topics were discussed: Use of reserves Additional revenue from State 6.2 Monthly Financial Statements December 2013 and January 2014 A written report was provided to the Board regarding the December 2013 and January 2014 monthly financial reports. Steve Towne was in attendance to answer questions. Board/Staff Discussion The following topics were discussed: Prior year comparison of revenues, expenditures, cash balances 7.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Revision to Board policy BEDH Public Participation at BOE Meeting (Preside Kerrigan requested BOE members send revised verbiage to BOE legal counsel Brad Miller) Coordinator for STEM programs More resources for Lucile Erwin Middle School Information regarding Title funding Third grade reading and math achievement, high school graduation rate, need for remediation o Set targets and timeline for increased achievement goals o Determine measurement Master Plan Committee report Additional information regarding common core (work session) Increase in classified staff salary schedule Larimer County Food Bank services provided to district students Recite Pledge of Allegiance at all BOE meetings Include disseminated legal counsel billing information in monthly budget report Hold community conversation with residents of High Plains area Read books to elementary students on March 3, EXECUTIVE SESSION Matters Subject to Negotiations with Licensed Personnel Pursuant to CRS (4)(e) Bryce Carlson moved that the Board of Education convene into executive session pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute (4)(e) to discuss matters subject to negotiations with licensed personnel. Carl Langner seconded. -9-

14 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes February 19, 2014 The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. Present in Executive Session: Bryce Carlson, Pam Howard, Lori Hvizda Ward, Bob Kerrigan, Carl Langner, Denise Montagu, Donna Rice, Michael Jones, Steve Towne, Superintendent Scheer and BOE legal counsel Dustin Sparks. The executive session began at 10:05 P.M. Bob Kerrigan moved to adjourn the executive session. Carl Langner seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. The executive session adjourned at 11:00 P.M. 9.0 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 11:01 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Bob Kerrigan, President, Board of Education Donna Rice, Secretary, Board of Education Shana Garcia, Secretary to Board of Education Read and approved or corrected and approved on. -10-

15 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Special Meeting Work Session I Minutes March 5, 2014 The Board of Education of the Thompson School District met March 5, 2014 in the Boardroom, 800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. OPENING OF MEETING President Bob Kerrigan called the meeting to order at 5:02 P.M. Board Members Present: Bryce Carlson, Director District B Lori Hvizda Ward, Director District E Pam Howard, Director District D Bob Kerrigan, Director District G Carl Langner, Director District F (Arrived at 5:45 P.M.) Denise Montagu, Director District C Donna Rice, Director District A Board Members Absent (Excused): None Thompson School District Staff Present: Stan Scheer, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools Michael Jones, Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Support Steve Towne, CFO Paul Bankes, Ed.D., Executive Director of Elementary Education Charlie Carter, Executive Director of Student Support Services Margaret Crespo, Ed.D., Executive Director of Secondary Education Diane Lauer, Ed.D., Executive Director of Instruction Erv Klein, CIO Michael Hausmann, PIO Brad Miller, BOE Legal Counsel Shana Garcia, Executive Assistant to Superintendent/BOE Traci Burtnett, Director of Materials and Procurement Brian Erickson, Director of Facilities Services Skip Armatoski, Planning and GIS Manager Jay Earl, Bond Administrator Rick Frei, Safety and Security Manager ADOPTION OF AGENDA Bryce Carlson moved that the Board adopt the agenda. Pam Howard moved that the Board adopt the agenda to include participation of the public. Board Discussion The following topics were discussed: Statutory requirements of special meetings o Amending of agenda o Attendance and consent requirements Definition/requirements for special meeting vs. regular business meeting Provisions of existing BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings Proposed revisions to BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings o Draft policy introduced o Additional revisions to Brad Miller for incorporation -1-

16 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Special Meeting Work Session I Minutes March 5, 2014 o Item will return at future meetings for discussion and adoption Pam Howard declared the motion to adopt the agenda was out of order as the roll call had not occurred and the meeting was out of order. Roll call was taken. Pam Howard moved that the Board approve the agenda to include public comment of three minutes each for persons who had previously signed up to speak as per Board policy BEDH. Denise Montagu seconded. Board Discussion The following topics were discussed: First amendment rights Statutory requirements for amendment to agenda at special meeting Existing provisions of existing Board policy BEDH Proposed revisions to Board policy BEDH The motion failed by a 3-3 roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, no; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, no; Carl Langner, absent; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, no. Bryce Carlson moved that the Board approve the agenda as presented. Donna Rice seconded. Board Discussion The following topics were discussed: Remove discussion of proposed revisions to Board policy BEDH Low attendance at meeting due to parent/teacher conferences Proposed revisions to BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings o Draft policy introduced o Additional revisions to Brad Miller for incorporation o Suggest item return at March 12, 2014 meeting for discussion and March 19, 2014 meeting adoption Afford opportunity for public to provide input regarding revisions Open discussion regarding policy revisions The motion passed by a 4-2 roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, no; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, absent; Denise Montagu, no; Donna Rice, yes. EXECUTIVE SESSION Matters Subject to Negotiations with Licensed Personnel and Personnel Superintendent s Mid-Year Review Pursuant to CRS (4)(e) and (f) Respectively Donna Rice moved that the Board of Education convene into executive session pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute (4)(e) and (f) to discuss matters subject to negotiations with licensed personnel and personnel superintendent s mid-year review. Bryce Carlson seconded. -2-

17 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Special Meeting Work Session I Minutes March 5, 2014 The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, absent; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. Present in Executive Session: Bryce Carlson, Pam Howard, Lori Hvizda Ward, Bob Kerrigan, Carl Langner (arrived at 5:45 P.M.), Denise Montagu, Donna Rice, Michael Jones, Superintendent Scheer, Steve Towne, Vicki Thompson, and Brad Miller. The executive session began at 5:31 P.M. Bob Kerrigan moved to adjourn the executive session. Bryce Carlson seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. The executive session adjourned at 6:35 P.M. WORK SESSION The following agenda items were discussed: 3. Berthoud High School Athletic Stadium Bleacher Replacement 4. Lucile Erwin Middle School Gymnasium Floor Replacement 5. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy: BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings 6. Master Plan Committee (MPC) Presentation No action was taken on any of these items. During discussion of agenda item 5.0, Donna Rice moved to adjourn the meeting. Bryce Carlson seconded. The roll call vote was not completed but taken as follows: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, no; Lori Hvizda Ward, no; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, no; Denise Montagu, not polled; Donna Rice, not polled. A recess was called. Guest Participation Gil Barela, Peg Baumgartel ADJOURNMENT Bryce Carlson moved to adjourn the special meeting. Donna Rice seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 P.M. -3-

18 Respectfully Submitted, Bob Kerrigan, President, Board of Education Donna Rice, Secretary, Board of Education Shana Garcia, Secretary to Board of Education THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Special Meeting Work Session I Minutes March 5, 2014 Read and approved or corrected and approved on. -4-

19 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Special Meeting Work Session II Minutes March 12, 2014 The Board of Education of the Thompson School District met March 12, 2014 in the Boardroom, 800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. OPENING OF MEETING President Bob Kerrigan called the meeting to order at 5:00 P.M. Board Members Present: Bryce Carlson, Director District B Lori Hvizda Ward, Director District E Pam Howard, Director District D Bob Kerrigan, Director District G Carl Langner, Director District F Denise Montagu, Director District C Donna Rice, Director District A Board Members Absent (Excused): None Thompson School District Staff Present: Stan Scheer, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools Michael Jones, Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Support Steve Towne, CFO Charlie Carter, Executive Director of Student Support Services Margaret Crespo, Ed.D., Executive Director of Secondary Education Erv Klein, CIO Michael Hausmann, PIO Brad Miller, BOE Legal Counsel Shana Garcia, Executive Assistant to Superintendent/BOE Rick Frei, Safety and Security Manager Barb Swanson, Risk Manager ADOPTION OF AGENDA Bryce Carlson moved that the Board adopt the agenda as presented. Pam Howard seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. EXECUTIVE SESSION Matters Subject to Negotiations with Licensed Personnel Pursuant to CRS (4)(e) Pam Howard moved that the Board of Education convene into executive session pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute (4)(e) to discuss matters subject to negotiations with licensed personnel. Bryce Carlson seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. -1-

20 THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Special Meeting Work Session II Minutes March 12, 2014 Present in Executive Session: Bryce Carlson, Pam Howard, Lori Hvizda Ward, Bob Kerrigan, Carl Langner, Denise Montagu, Donna Rice, Michael Jones, Superintendent Scheer, Steve Towne, Vicki Thompson, and Brad Miller. The executive session began at 5:07 P.M. Denise Montagu moved to adjourn the executive session. Carl Langner seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, yes; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, yes; Carl Langner, yes; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, yes. The executive session adjourned at 6:10 P.M. Carl Langner led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Lori Hvizda Ward moved that the Board allow the eight speakers who signed up for public comment to speak for three minutes each. Pam Howard seconded. The motion failed by a 4-3 roll call vote: Bryce Carlson, no; Pam Howard, yes; Lori Hvizda Ward, yes; Bob Kerrigan, no; Carl Langner, no; Denise Montagu, yes; Donna Rice, no. WORK SESSION The following agenda items were discussed: 3. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy: BEDH Public Participation at Board Meetings 4. District Law Enforcement Program 5. Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) Insurance Renewal Recommendation 6. School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) Report 7. Thompson Online Program Status Change 8. Future Agenda Items/Other No action was taken on any of these items. Guest Participation Captain John Manago, Sargent Jeff Van Hook, Cindy Bower, SWAP students, Councilmember Dave Clark ADJOURNMENT Carl Langner moved to adjourn the special meeting. Denise Montagu seconded. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 8:40 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Bob Kerrigan, President, Board of Education Donna Rice, Secretary, Board of Education Shana Garcia, Secretary to Board of Education Read and approved or corrected and approved on. -2-

21 ACTION ITEM Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations Date: March 19, 2014 Submitted by: Stan Scheer, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools Michael Jones, Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Support Recommendation: That the Board approve the personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations for as listed. The individuals listed on the attached pages are recommended for hire, separation, leave of absence, transfer, increased or decreased appointment, extra help, extra duty, coaching and/or assignment change as indicated. All expenditures related to these personnel recommendations are within the confines of the district budgets.

22 FTE TRACKER VS FY BUDGET Update as of March 12, 2014 Employee Group Board Approved Budget Trades & Conversions Current Budget Reserved Actuals at Available Licensed (3.71) Classified APT (0.09) Totals 1, , , (0.49) Board Approved Budget The FTE shown in this column agrees to the corresponding employee group totals shown on pages 5 (Licensed), 8 (Classified), and 10 (APT) of the FY budget as adopted on June 19, Trades & Conversions These adjustments to budget are always cost neutral even though the FTE by themselves are not all equivalent in cost. A total positive net change indicates that higher cost FTE has been converted to lower cost FTE or that additional FTE have been purchased with operating budget dollars. Current Budget This column is the original Board Approved Budget adjusted for Trades & Conversions. It is the same dollars as approved by the Board but restated into FTE categories which will more accurately reflect current deployment status. Reserved This category reflects positions which have been removed from available status because the vacancy posting and fulfillment is in process or the position is on hold at this time. Actuals This category reflects FTE for which an active pay assignment is currently in place. Available This category reflects FTE for which there remains budget availability. NOTE: Though we are over budget in total FTE being expended we are still on track to underspend the FTE dollar budget due to staff turnover savings (lower salaries) and benefit savings (less participation in the district health and dental insurance). These savings allow us to meet additional unplanned needs in schools and other departments.

23 Personnel Recommendations Separation/Leave Effective Last, First Name Assignment - Percent Location Type Reason Administrative/Professional/Technical None Licensed 5/30/2014 Baalke, Beth Physical Education Teacher - 73% Thompson Valley High Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 5/30/2014 Backes, Kari Instructional Coach and Academy Interventionist - 100% Bill Reed Middle Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 2/26/2014 Boice, Melissa Interventionist - 20% Lincoln Elementary Temporary Resignation 5/30/2014 Bricker, Jennifer Learning Center Teacher - 50% Big Thompson Elementary Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 5/30/2014 Dreiling, Melody 3/4th Grade Teacher - 100% Stansberry Elementary Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 5/30/2014 Harris, Neely Psychologist - 50% Big Thompson and Garfield Elementary Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 5/30/2014 Herrington, Christina Literacy Teacher - 100% Lucile Erwin Middle Non-Probationary Resignation 5/30/2014 Latchaw, Paula Music Teacher - 100% Berthoud High and Turner Middle Non-Probationary Retirement 5/30/2014 Roth, Danielle Kindergarten and Intervention Teacher - 100% Ivy Stockwell Elementary Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 5/30/2014 Selig, Matthew Learning Center Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 5/30/2014 Styer-Hobson, Sara Art Teacher - 50% Garfield Elementary Non-Probationary Resignation from LOA 4/4/2014-5/30/2014 Vinzant, Deidra Art Teacher - 54% Mountain View High Non-Probationary Personal LOA 5/30/2014 Wagner, Jeff Math Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Probationary Resignation Licensed Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Adams, Selena Band Teacher - 36% Loveland High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Altomare, Tracie Counselor - 25% Thompson Online Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Ambrose, Jill Science Teacher - 100% Walt Clark Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Angstman, Joseph Math Teacher - 100% Conrad Ball Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Appelhans, Kyle Math Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Arnold, Kelley 1st Grade Teacher Carrie Martin Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Barnes, Alyssa 6th Grade Teacher - 33% Conrad Ball Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Barron, Ryan Math Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Temporary Non-Renewed 1 March 19, 2014

24 Personnel Recommendations Separation/Leave Effective Last, First Name Assignment - Percent Location Type Reason Licensed Non-Renewed Continued 5/30/2014 Berglund, Amy School Nurse - 100% Special Education DW Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Bidlake, Lynda School Psychologist - 50% Loveland Classical School Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Boyle, Susan Language Arts Teacher - 100% Conrad Ball Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Bridges, Mary Beth 7th Grade Science Teacher - 100% Lucile Erwin Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Busey, Julia Physical Therapist - 100% Special Education DW Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Campbell, Amanda Kindergarten Teacher - 100% Monroe Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Chisholm, Stephen Art Teacher - 54% Thompson Valley High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Clegren, Sarah Kindergarten Teacher - 50% Ivy Stockwell Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Courtright, Megan Academic Interventionist - 50% Berthoud Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Crenshaw, Tammy 2nd Grade Teacher - 100% Sarah Milner Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Crook, Allison Learning Center Teacher - 100% Lincoln Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Crumrine, Ashleigh Literacy Teacher - 52% Walt Clark Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Csukker, Tina Early Childhood Special Education - 100% Lincoln Early Childhood Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Daley, Holly Counselor - 50% Truscott Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Dixon, Michael English Teacher - 72% Berthoud High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Dominguez, Megan Early Childhood Special Education - 100% Early Childhood DW Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Dundon, Donna Learning Center Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Eller, Sarah Art Teacher - 71% Garfield Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Evans, Sarah Computer Teacher - 58%\ Lucile Erwin Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 2 March 19, 2014

25 Personnel Recommendations Separation/Leave Effective Last, First Name Assignment - Percent Location Type Reason Licensed Non-Renewed Continued Speech Language 5/30/2014 Felix, Laura Specialist - 25% Ponderosa Early Childhood Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Fernandes-Brown, Alice Art Teacher - 42% Lincoln Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Finders, Michael Intensive Learning Center Teacher - 100% Lucile Erwin Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Freeman, Lee English Teacher - 54% Loveland High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Frye, Steven Physical Education Teacher - 100% Turner Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Gau, Jer-Aye Speech Language Pathologist - 25% Early Childhood DW Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Glover, Elizabeth Academic Interventionist - 100% Edmondson Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Godbey, Lauren ELA Teacher - 36% Mountain View High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Gosvener, Audra School Psychologist - 40% Centennial Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Graham, Robert Industrial Technology Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Hanks, Heather Art Teacher - 100% Bill Reed Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Henke, Garrett School Psychlogist - 35% Garfield Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Hewitt-Williamson, Susan Academic Interventionist - 58% Edmondson Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Higgins, Mary Math Teacher - 50% Thompson Online Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Holly, MacKenzie Affective Needs Teacher - 100% Van Buren Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Johnson, Michele 2nd Grade Teacher - 70% Winona Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Johnston, James English Teacher - 81'% Loveland High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Jones, Andrea Affective Needs Teacher - 50% Mountain View High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Jones, Margarete Math Teacher - 36% Thompson Valley High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Laney, Amy Literacy Teacher - 64% Berthoud Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Lindsey, Alexander TAG Teacher - 100% Lincoln Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Livermore, Kristie Consumer and Family Studies Teacher - 16% Conrad Ball Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Lockwood, Jennifer 2nd Grade Teacher - 100% Centennial Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Lowe, Roycelene Literacy Teacher - 45% Coyote Ridge Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 3 March 19, 2014

26 Personnel Recommendations Separation/Leave Effective Last, First Name Assignment - Percent Location Type Reason Licensed Non-Renewed Continued 5/30/2014 Lucero, Stephanie 3rd Grade Teacher - 100% Monroe Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Mannon, Pamela Science Teacher - 33% Conrad Ball Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Martinez, Gayla ELA Teacher - 50% Coyote Ridge Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Maxwell, Jaylene Kindergarten Teacher - 50% Stansberry Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 McCluskey, Catherine TAG Teacher - 33% Garfield Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 McCutcheon Watkins, Molly Science Teacher - 50% Thompson Online Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 McFarling, Leslie Learning Center Teacher - 50% Loveland Classical School Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 McInturff, Sally TOSA - 50% LEAP Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Medina, Lorelie World Language Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Meik, Jan Academic Interventionist - 20% Lincoln Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Miller, Kasey Learning Center Teacher - 50% Big Thompson Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Mooney, Angela Academic Interventionist - 50% Ivy Stockwell Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Myers, Ellen ELA Teacher - 50% Mary Blair Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Newman, Katherine 2nd Grade Teacher - 100% Monroe Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed Academic Interventionist - 5/30/2014 Pattison, Janet 100% Monroe Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Perkins, Daniel Social Studies Teacher - 66% Conrad Ball Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Quig, Jessica Science Teacher - 100% Loveland High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Ramchander, Jana Homeless Liaison - 50% District Wide Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Randall, Mary C ELA Teacher - 65% Loveland Classical School Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Robles, Scott World Language Teacher - 66% Conrad Ball Middle Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Rojas-Rymes, Ana World Language Teacher - 36% Loveland High Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Rosborough, Margaret Literacy Teacher - 40% Coyote Ridge Elementary Temporary Non-Renewed 5/30/2014 Sanders, Britney Speech Language Teacher - 50% New Vision Charter School Temporary Non-Renewed 4 March 19, 2014