THE BOARD REPORT
August 15, 2007

(Due to various school open houses, the board meeting began at 7:30 p.m.)

The BOARD REPORT is not the official report of Board of Education meetings.  Minutes of meetings are available

in future Board of Education agendas and from Assistant Board of Education Secretary Julie Stevens, 520-2004.

Good Things:  Bristol and Chipeta Elementary School s Highlighted by Col orado Department of Education

      Two District 11 schools – Chipeta Elementary School and Bristol Elementary School – were highlighted this year as High Performing Schools by the State of Colorado for their outstanding CSAP efforts and successes.  Chipeta Elementary was recognized for five consecutive years of 90 percent or more third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students scoring proficient or advanced in math and three consecutive years of 90 percent or more third- and fifth-grade students scoring proficient or advanced in reading.  Bristol Elementary was recognized for two consecutive years of 15 percent gains in fifth-grade math.

 

ACTION ITEMS

Contract Award:  El Pa so County E lect ion Intergovernmental Agreement for 2007 Board of Education Election

      The Board of Education authorized the executive director of Procurement and Contracting to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement for the Board of Education election on November 6, 2007, at an estimated cost of $116,819.     Transmittal Memo for IGA for the 2007 Board of Education Election     Coordinated Mail Ballot IGA 2007

Contract Award:  Purchase Authority of Contract With Information Systems Consulting for Cisco

      The Board of Education increased the purchase authority of an indefinite quantity contract with Information Systems Consulting (ISC), a Cisco Gold Level partner, for an amount not to exceed $4.5 million over the life of the contract ending June 30, 2010.     Transmittal Memo for Cisco Equipment, Maintenance and Engineering Support

Contract Award:  Phase 2 of Contract Wi th Dyntec Services, Inc. for Network Servers

      The Board of Education approved Phase 2 of the contract with Dyntec Services, Inc., the local distributor for Hewlett Packard (HP), to purchase additional network services as required at an amount not to exceed $2 million during the life of the contract ending June 30, 2011.     Transmittal Memo for Dyntec Services, Inc.

Budget Appropriation and Transfer:  Coronado Auditorium Project

      The Board of Education approved the appropriation and transfer of $650,000 from the contingency account to the Coronado construction account.     Coronado Auditorium Appropriation and Budget Transfer

Board Appropriation and Transfer:  World Arena Lease     World Arena Lease-Appropriation and Budget Transfer

      The Board of Education approved the appropriation and transfer of $315,000 from the contingency account (Capital Reserve) to pay for the use of the World Arena for graduations and ice time under a five-year agreement.

Board FTE Authorization:  Response to Intervention (RtI) Project Manager

      The Board of Education approved a one-year, non-recurring, full-time equivalent employee to serve as the RtI project manager for FY07-08 as submitted by the administration.     FTE Authorization-Response to Intervention Project Manager Memorandum     Request for FTE Authorization Form

Personnel Recommendations     Personnel Recommendations dated August 15, 2007     Addendum

      The Board of Education approved the list of personnel recommendations submitted by the administration.    

   

NON-ACTION ITEMS

 

Ivywild Elementary School Extended Year Cal endar

      The Ivywild Elementary School calendar reflects three changes in order to accommodate the intentions of an extended year:  1) 15 additional student contact days (11 added days and replacement of two assessment days, one professional development day, and one teacher workday); 2)  a week-long fall break added to split the school year into learning-focused sessions in order to reduce the stress related to the additional days (spring break has been moved to April so that CSAP testing is not interrupted); 3) Student/Parent/Teacher conferences will be conducted over two days in both the fall and spring to accommodate flexibility in scheduling and increase participation.

      It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Ivywild Elementary School extended year calendar.

Algebraic Thinking Pilot Proposal      Pilot Program - Algebraic Thinking

      The Algebraic Thinking Pilot is a three-year middle school mathematics program that incorporates extensive staff development and unique methodology to ensure the success of lower achieving students.  Schools selected to participate in this pilot are Irving , Mann, and Russell Middle Schools .

      It is recommended that the Board of Education approve the Algebraic Thinking Pilot Program.  

Perm ission for Charter Applicant to Apply to Col orado St ate Institute (CSI) of Charter School s

      Last spring, the Board of Education received exclusive chartering authority for the 2007-2008 charter school application cycle.  Charter school applicants may apply directly to District 11 or seek permission from the Board of Education to apply to the Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI).  Transition 2 Success is seeking such permission to apply to the Charter School Institute for the Patricia Miranda Charter Academy .

      It is recommended that the Board of Education grant permission to Transition 2 Success to apply to the Colorado State Charter School Institute as requested by the applicant and submitted by the administration.

Permission to Apply to CSI Memorandum     Transition 2 Success Permission Letter     Intent to Apply for an Institute Charter School

FY2007-08 Coalition Agreement

      It is recommended that the Board of Education approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Coalition for a Thorough and Uniform Colorado Public Education System for FY07-08 in the amount of $29,462.80 to cover annual lobbying costs.    Transmittal Memo for IGA with Coalition for a Thorough and Uniform Colorado Public Education System    

Attachment A 2007-08 Coalition     Coalition Name List 07-08     Coalition Agreement 2007-08

Preliminary CSAP Results (Information Only)

      Presentation of preliminary CSAP results for School District 11 was rolled over to non-action items for the Board of Education meeting on August 29, 2007.

Legislative Issues/Colorado Association of School Board Resolutions

      The Board of Education reviewed and briefly discussed legislative issues and CASB resolutions.

 

REPORTS AND DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

Superintendent/Administrative Reports

      This item was postponed and will be placed on the agenda for the Board of Education meeting on August 29, 2007, when the following topics will be discussed:  ACT results, graduation rates, drop-out rates and a final report on the 2006-07 25 Initiatives.

The BOARD REPORT is not the official report of Board of Education meetings.  Minutes of meetings are available

in future Board of Education agendas and from Assistant Board of Education Secretary Julie Stevens, 520-2004.