November 9, 2020 at 5:30 PM - Committee As A Whole

Discussion:  Chris Norquest from Schumacher, Smejkal, Brockhaus & Herley P.C. presented the audit report for 2019-2020.

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Dave Hiebner, CHS said CHS staff has been awesome with covering classes when needed, ensuring students have what they need to be successful and they are professional sanitizing machines. He gave a brief summary of the new staff at CHS. Current student population is at 1302 similar to previous years. Mr. Hiebner shared the new programs that were started this school year, Video Production Pathway, Advanced Construction and 9th Grade Seminar. Mr. Hiebner talked about the onsite jobsite opportunities offered to our students, such as Anchor Coffee Express, Discoverer Detailing, Adaptive PE Class, Kitchen Staff, and Sanitizing Committee.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols are top priority, traffic flow through the cafeteria was changed, more space was provided to keep staff and students safe.  Fall activities were completed with minimal interruptions, he said that says a lot about our staff and coaches in following protocols. He said the new bell schedule is very positive, it allows for students to have a homeroom, offer counseling lessons and is helping in building relationships. Mr. Hiebner shared the testing that has been completed, and that the ACT was given to all 12th graders, which was crucial because some did not have the opportunity to take it last spring because of the pandemic. CHS was awarded the EducationQuest College Access Grant, it is $80,000.00 over 4 years to increase the college going rate for CHS students. Jason Schapmann, CHS Assistant Principal, shared the work that has been done and information regarding the Perkins Grant and the reVISION Grant CHS received for $100,000. He said this was a big job and Stephanie Carlson, K-12 Career Coordinator, put in a lot of hours on securing this funding. 

Discussion:  Board member Doug Willoughby asked to review the language on #4 in this policy.

Discussion:  Chip Kay, Director of Business Operations said that the financials were self explanatory, he did mention a couple of reimbursements made to non-public entities that are covered through the CARES ACT funding. 

Discussion:  Troy Loeffelholz, Superintendent talked about classified staffing, Fred Johnston, Night Custodian at CMS is officially retiring, Santiago Vasquez was hired as the Registrar and Jeanette Valdivia will be filling the translation position at district office. 
Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Buildings/Sites and Technology, said that we are in need of bus drivers and they are hard to find.  We are also in need of custodial staff. 

Discussion:  Dr. Loeffelholz said that the travel listed is for activities, softball, tennis, and conference meetings. 

Discussion:  If CPS would opt to use the QCPUF in future years it would require a resolution with the specific reason and purpose for use at that time anyway.

Discussion:  Mr. Kay said that the only changes made were the dates and the adjustment in the amount of insurance rate.  Once the policy is approved it will be shared with the people who are eligible. There will be a meeting in early December for those who are interested. The deadline will be early February. There is some thoughts that more people will retire because of COVID-19.

 

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Surplus books from CHS will be gifted to Ravenna school district.

Discussion:  Mr. Kwapnioski said these inspections are required by law. He has obtained bids from 4 companies.

Discussion:  This addition makes sense with Officer Loontjer serving as a CPS SRO.

Discussion:  Mr. Kwapnioski said that BD is moving equipment in to begin work at Kramer. 

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Dr. Amy Romshek updated the board on the remote learners.  These students have medical reasons for using this alternative. She said the 2 teachers that have been overseeing this program will continue for 2nd semester. Dr. Romshek shared that the teachers are communicating in regards to each student, and really paying attention to how these students are doing. At this time we have 42 students, for 2nd semester there may be a few more.

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Jason Harris, Director of Student Services and SPED, updated about SPED financial reimbursements that have been submitted. NDE will review everything submitted and determine the  reimbursement CPS will receive.

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Dr. Loeffelholz shared some new DHMs, and the COVID-19 numbers for CPS. High school and middle school are where we are struggling most at this time. We may have some buildings that may need to go red while others remain in yellow. He said that Mr. Kay sent out a document to staff giving details on orange and red. He is looking at a hybrid model for the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Dr. Loeffelholz talked about meeting with business leaders in the community regarding how it affects their business if CPS goes to red. Looking at a campaign for the community, creating 30-40 second promos about wearing masks, putting symptom information out. Possibly using some students to share this information and asking adults to step it up. These ads would run through January.