board of education meeting agenda september 7, 2011

BOARD OF EDUCATION

MEETING AGENDA

September 7, 2011

800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado 80537

“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

BOARD OF EDUCATION Lola Johnson (Vice President) 2473 Chama Court Loveland, CO 80538 [email protected]

Director District A 970-669-8838

Term Expires 2011

Janice Marchman 1118 Centennial Drive Loveland, CO 80538 [email protected]

Director District B 970-203-0382

Term Expires 2011

Sharon Olson (Secretary) 904 West 5th Street Loveland, CO 80537 [email protected]

Director District E 970-669-3297

Term Expires 2013

Leonard Sherman 600 Crescent Drive Loveland, CO 80538 [email protected]

Director District F 970-667-3807

Term Expires 2013

Lucille Steiner (President) 7401 Streamside Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 [email protected]

Director District C 970-204-9008

Term Expires 2011

Karen Stockley (Treasurer) 316 Bothun Road Berthoud, CO 80513 [email protected]

Director District G 970-532-7031

Term Expires 2011

Leslie Young 3890 North Monroe Loveland, CO 80538 [email protected]

Director District D 970-203-4084

Term Expires 2011

SUPERINTENDENT’S CABINET

Ron Cabrera, Ph.D. [email protected]

Superintendent of Schools 970-613-5013

Judy Skupa, Ph.D. [email protected]

Deputy Superintendent 970-613-5026

Michael Jones [email protected]

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources/School Support 970-613-5081

Steve Towne [email protected]

Chief Financial Officer 970-613-5051

Wes Fothergill [email protected]

Director of Communications and Community Resources 970-613-6086

Erv Klein [email protected]

Director of Instructional Support/Technology Services 970-613-5158

Annette Overton [email protected]

Director of Quality Performance 970-613-6165

Shana Garcia ( Secretary to BOE) [email protected]

Executive Assistant to Superintendent 970-613-5013

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*This time is reserved for the Board to receive information and to discuss issues introduced by Board members and the superintendent. No Board action on substantive matters is taken at the work session. As is the case at the regular business meeting, the Board may vote to go into executive session to discuss and/or receive information on particular matters as authorized by C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4). **The Board president will ask if any members of the Board or the audience 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.

THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Meeting Agenda

800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, CO September 7, 2011

0.0 *WORK SESSION – 5:00 P.M. 0.1 Update of 2011 Facilities Services Summer Projects 30 Minutes 0.2 Red Rock Academy Charter School Application 15 Minutes 0.3 Recognizing Excellence – Awards Ceremony 75 Minutes 1.0 OPENING OF REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M. 1.1 Call to Order / Roll Call / Pledge of Allegiance / Mission Statement 2.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA 3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.1 August 17, 2011 Regular Meeting

4.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 4.1 Board and Superintendent Reports

4.1.1.1 CASE 2011 Colorado Middle Level Principal of Year Award Winner – Martha Gustafson

4.1.1.2 Recognizing Excellence – Award Winners 4.2 Introductions/Recognitions 4.3 Public Comments

5.0 ACTION ITEMS

5.1 **Consent Agenda 5.1.1 Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations 5.1.2 Approval of Gifts/Donations to District

5.2 Approval of Real Estate Offer on Old Ferguson High School Property 6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.1 2011 ACT Results, 2011 CSAP Results, 2010-11 Adequate Yearly 15 Minutes Progress (AYP) Determination

6.2 Mill Levy Override Update 15 Minutes 6.3 2011 Summer Food Program Update Written Report 6.4 2011-12 Thompson Education Foundation Fundraising Drive Written Report

7.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 8.0 ADJOURNMENT

ACTION ITEM 3.1

Approval of Meeting Minutes Date: September 7, 2011 Submitted by: Shana Garcia, Assistant Secretary to the Board Recommendation: That the Board approve the meeting minutes as written or

amended. The following minutes are attached for Board review:

August 17, 2011 Regular Meeting

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.”

THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J Board of Education Regular Meeting Minutes

August 17, 2011

The Board of Education of the Thompson School District met August 17, 2011 at the Administration Building, 800 South Taft Avenue, Loveland, Colorado. The Board held a work session to discuss the following: Mill Levy Override/Bond Discussion Loveland Classical Schools Ninth Grade Enrollment - Contract

Public Participation – Pam Howard, Lynda Moeller, Mary Lou Rogers, Tamara Kramer, David Yu No Board action was taken on any these topics. 1.0 OPENING OF MEETING President Lucille Steiner called the regular meeting to order at 5:30 P.M. Board Members Present: Lola Johnson, Director District A (Arrived at 5:37 P.M.) Janice Marchman, Director District B Sharon Olson, Director District E Leonard Sherman, Director District F Lucille Steiner, Director District C Karen Stockley, Director District G Board Members Absent (Excused): Leslie Young, Director District D Thompson School District Staff Present: Dr. Ron Cabrera, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Judy Skupa, Deputy Superintendent Michael Jones, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources/School Support Steve Towne, Chief Financial Officer Wes Fothergill, Director of Communication and Community Resources Dr. Paul Bankes, Director of Elementary Schools Dr. Margaret Crespo, Director of Secondary Schools Annette Overton, Director of Quality Performance Shana Garcia, Assistant to Superintendent/Assistant Secretary to Board of Education President Steiner led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. Karen Stockley read the mission statement. 2.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA Leonard Sherman moved that the Board adopt the agenda as amended to include additional discussion item 6.4 Loveland Classical Schools Ninth Grade Enrollment - Contract. Sharon Olson seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Lola Johnson, yes; Janice Marchman, yes; Sharon Olson, yes; Leonard Sherman, yes; Lucille Steiner, yes; Karen Stockley, yes; Leslie Young, absent.

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3.0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Leonard Sherman moved that the Board approve the August 1, 2011 special meeting minutes, August 3, 2011 regular meeting minutes, and August 8, 2011 special meeting/study session minutes. Sharon Olson seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Lola Johnson, yes; Janice Marchman, yes; Sharon Olson, yes; Leonard Sherman, yes; Lucille Steiner, yes; Karen Stockley, yes; Leslie Young, absent. 4.0 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

4.1 Board and Superintendent Reports Dr. Cabrera reported on the following items:

Return of licensed staff this week – positive energy President Steiner and Dr. Cabrera filmed a “Welcome Back” video Classified staff “Welcome Back” will be held August 18 at Thompson Valley

High School Impressed with recently released CSAP scores

Janice Marchman – Announced a “Thompson 101” event to help educate parents and community about education will be held October 3, 2011 at 6:30 PM at Bill Reed Middle School. Lola Johnson – Reported a positive experience enrolling her great niece in elementary school.

4.2 Introduction of Administrators and Teachers Dr. Skupa recognized the administrators and teachers in the audience.

4.3 Public Comments Paul Mueller, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Bill McCullough, 3117 Allison Drive, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Ethan McNally, student – Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Dave Dillman, 5842 Meadow Creek Lane, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Peg Baumgartel, 285 Rossum Drive, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Austin Good, student – Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Jody Shadduck-McNally, 802 SCR 23E, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Nancy Rumfeldt, 2479 Selenium, Loveland, CO – Spoke in opposition of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot.

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Robert Rumfeldt, 2479 Selenium, Loveland, CO – Spoke in opposition of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Marcia Venzke, 2043 Wimbledon Drive, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Rob Porcyzyki, 3352 Leopard Place, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Pam Howard, 808 Willow Rock Drive, Loveland, CO – On behalf of the campaign committee, spoke in support of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot. Jerry Westbrook, 2427 Lochbuie Circle, Loveland, CO – On behalf of the Loveland Rotary, spoke in support of several positive behavior reinforcement programs they sponsor in the district. Aaron Duckett, 3160 Champion Circle, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Cassandra Fink, 2445 Windrow Drive, Ft. Collins, CO – Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Russ Sellers, 2552 Buckingham Circle, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Hans Lichtfuss, 942 Jordache Drive, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Joni Sellars, 2352 Buckingham Circle, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Michelle Glanville, 2349 Doyle Drive, Berthoud, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Savanna Glanville, student – Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Hannah Sausman, student – Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Grace Davis, student - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Jen Marinello, 3270 Nederland Drive, Loveland, CO – Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Tamar Cramer, 4393 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students.

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Dee Johnson, 6251 Cdebaca Court, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Ed Perez, 1579 South Juliana Avenue, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Andy Perez, student - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Amanda Brazzel, 517 South Logan Street, Denver, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Marissa Menking, student - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Derrick Barnes, 5620 Harrison Avenue, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Jennifer Barnes, 5620 Harrison Avenue, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Zandria Barnes, student - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Charity Andersen, 2821 9th Place SW, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. David Yu, 802 South Ouray Drive, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Melissa Lundmark, 641 Timber View Court, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Brandi Dill, 750 Chalk Avenue, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students. Tamara Seyer, 2283 Woody Creek Circle, Loveland, CO - Spoke in support of Loveland Classical Schools being allowed to offer ninth grade to students.

5.0 ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Consent Agenda

5.1.1 Approval of Personnel/ Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations 5.1.2 Approval of Gifts/Donations to District 5.1.3 Approval of Dick Hewson Aquatic Center Boiler Replacement at

Thompson Valley High School 5.1.4 Approval of Stansberry Elementary School Boiler Replacement 5.1.5 Approval of Board Policy Revisions

AE – Accountability/Commitment to Accomplishment AECA – School Accountability Reports AED – School District Accreditation

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5.1.6 Approval of Board Policy Revisions DJA – Purchasing Authority DJB/DJC – Purchasing Procedures/Petty Cash

5.1.7 Approval of Board Policy Revisions JP – Student Donations, Gifts, and Solicitations KHA – Public Solicitations/Fund Drives

Leonard Sherman moved that the Board approve consent agenda item 5.1.1 through 5.1.7 to include revisions to 5.1.1 personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations. Sharon Olson seconded. Lola Johnson recognized the gifts/donations to the District. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Lola Johnson, yes; Janice Marchman, yes; Sharon Olson, yes; Leonard Sherman, yes; Lucille Steiner, yes; Karen Stockley, yes; Leslie Young, absent. 5.2 Approval of Board Policy Revisions

JICDD – Violent and Aggressive Behavior Revisions to Board policy JICDD – Violent and Aggressive Behavior were the result of citizen concerns related to reporting and communication of disciplinary issues at district schools. Dr. Skupa, deputy superintendent, was in attendance to answer questions.

Leonard Sherman moved that the Board approve the policy revisions to JICDD – Violent and Aggressive Behavior. Lola Johnson seconded. The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Lola Johnson, yes; Janice Marchman, yes; Sharon Olson, yes; Leonard Sherman, yes; Lucille Steiner, yes; Karen Stockley, yes; Leslie Young, absent. 5.3 Approval of Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA) for District

Participation in 2011 Coordinated Election

The Uniform Election Code requires that intergovernmental agreements, which set forth the terms and conditions under which the respective counties will conduct coordinated elections, be approved by the participating parties. The three agreements were reviewed and approved by the district's legal counsel. Shana Garcia, designated election official, was in attendance to answer questions.

Sharon Olson moved that the Board approve the intergovernmental agreements with Larimer, Boulder and Weld Counties for district participation in the 2011 coordinated election, and further authorize Shana Garcia to sign the agreement documents. Lola Johnson seconded.

Board/Staff Discussion The following topics were discussed:

Election costs were clarified Board member requested election costs from previous election

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The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Lola Johnson, yes; Janice Marchman, yes; Sharon Olson, yes; Leonard Sherman, yes; Lucille Steiner, yes; Karen Stockley, yes; Leslie Young, absent.

6.0 DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.1 2011-12 District Discipline Report A district discipline report is submitted each June by all Colorado school districts to the Colorado Department of Education. CDE identifies 12 discipline incident categories by which all districts report: Drug Violations Alcohol Violations Tobacco Violations 1st & 2nd Degree or Vehicular Assaults 3rd Degree Assaults/Disorderly Conduct Dangerous Weapons Robbery Other Felonies Disobedient or Defiant Detrimental Behavior (includes threats, harassment, bullying) Destruction of School Property Other Violations of Conduct Code Three year comparison data was presented that identified the number of discipline incidents in each category, the action taken as a response to the discipline incident, and a comparison of district data to state and neighboring districts’ data. An update was also provided regarding district actions in the area of discipline in response to the August 1, 2011 Board special meeting with community members. Dennis Rastatter, director of student support services, Dr. Margaret Crespo, director of secondary education, Dr. Paul Bankes, director of elementary education, and Dr. Judy Skupa, deputy superintendent, were in attendance to answer questions. Board/Staff Discussion The following topics were discussed:

Clarification of what constitutes “dangerous weapon” and what constitutes “nexus to school”

Clarification of what constitute crimes referred to law enforcement – also discrepancies between reporting to police vs. school resource officers

Board member requested inclusion of percentage of student population involved in discipline incidents

Tobacco violations clarified Expulsion rate increased in 10-11 - need for students interventions Ferguson High School data inconsistent – needs further attention to

ensure data is accurate Two different data systems for reporting discipline data Concerns around under reporting

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For district wide consistency codes and forms will be used – will include training on definition of violations

Tobacco violations – consider interventions for students Clarification of allowing cell phone use Family engagement team to interact with Board Group of parents wanting to discuss specific disciplinary/bullying issues

at Turner Middle School – through focus group Appeal process for disciplinary issues - site, department, division,

superintendent, BOE

6.2 Mill Levy Override (MLO)/Bond Referendum The Board of Education and district administration have had prolonged dialogue about the effects of the Colorado K-12 education funding upon the Thompson School District, especially as it affected the 2011-12 district budget. At the June 15, 2011 Board of Education meeting, the Board directed the superintendent and staff to form an exploratory committee to determine the feasibility of a potential mill levy override and/or bond referendum. Written and telephone survey results were shared at the work session prior to the meeting. Wes Fothergill, director of communication and community resources, and Paul Hanley and Doug Houston, George K. Baum representatives, were in attendance to answer questions. Janice Marchman, not go without Leslie Young Lucille Steiner, preferred to move forward Leonard Sherman, talk more about this now Lola Johnson, move quickly Board/Staff Discussion The following topics were discussed:

Bond and MLO citizen survey results – pros and cons Recommendation from George K. Baum – uphill battle, one question on

ballot only (MLO), consider placing sunset on MLO Support from community and businesses Monies spent on election to date – needs for next year State/federal funding – more cuts coming Investigate more cost savings for 2011-12 Difficult economy Too many/too complicated issues on 2012 ballot Reserves – spend down or keep intact Let voters decide issue Citizens’ group ready to work with and educate community Low administrative overhead Education is good investment Budget has been cut over three years Bond issue – pros and cons Importance of ensuring correct information is distributed

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Consider including sunset clause for MLO to expire in specific year – state and federal level funding may improve

When sunset expires – may place district in jeopardy Staff recommend moving forward with 2011 ballot question Including instructional technology on MLO question - pros and cons

Sharon Olson moved that the Board approve the resolution placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot that read: "SHALL THOMPSON SCHOOL DISTRICT R2-J'S TAXES BE INCREASED $12.8 MILLION ANNUALLY (OR SUCH LESSER AMOUNT AS THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MAY ANNUALLY DETERMINE) TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND OF THE DISTRICT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF EDUCATION WHICH SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: A. RESTORING AND SUPPORTING ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING, BUT

NOT LIMITED TO, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS;

B. RESTORING TEACHER AND CLASSROOM SUPPORT POSITIONS LOST DUE TO REDUCTIONS IN STATE FUNDING;

C. MAINTAINING REASONABLE CLASS SIZES; AND D. PROVIDING EQUAL ACCESS TO CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY

DISTRICT-WIDE; WITH SUCH TAXES TO BE RAISED IN THE 2011-2012 BUDGET YEAR AND EACH BUDGET YEAR THEREAFTER THROUGH THE 2023-24 BUDGET YEAR BY A MILL LEVY CERTIFIED AGAINST THE ASSESSED VALUATION OF ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT, WHICH SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY TAX REVENUES THAT OTHERWISE WOULD BE PROVIDED FOR THE GENERAL FUND WITHOUT SUCH INCREASE, BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL SUCH TAX INCREASE BE GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 22-54-108, C.R.S., AND WITH SUCH ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUES TOGETHER WITH REVENUES FROM SPECIFIC OWNERSHIP TAXES ATTRIBUTABLE THERETO AND ANY EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH REVENUES AND TAXES TO CONSTITUTE VOTER APPROVED REVENUE AND SPENDING CHANGES UNDER, TO BE COLLECTED AND SPENT EACH YEAR WITHOUT LIMITATION BY THE REVENUE AND SPENDING LIMITS OF, AND WITHOUT AFFECTING THE DISTRICT'S ABILITY TO COLLECT AND SPEND OTHER REVENUES OR FUNDS UNDER, ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE COLORADO CONSTITUTION OR ANY OTHER LAW?" Lola Johnson seconded.

The motion carried by unanimous roll call vote: Lola Johnson, yes; Janice Marchman, yes; Sharon Olson, yes; Leonard Sherman, yes; Lucille Steiner, yes; Karen Stockley, yes; Leslie Young, absent.

6.3 Monthly Financial Report – July 2011

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A written report regarding the July 2011 monthly financial statements was provided to the Board for review. Steve Towne, CFO, was in attendance to answer questions.

6.4 ADDITIONAL ITEM Loveland Classical Schools (LCS) Ninth Grade Enrollment - Contract The LCS contract with the district stipulates the charter for LCS shall be granted initially for Kindergarten through Grade 9 in the first year, with a minimum student enrollment of two rounds at Grade 9, and, with evidence of a successful start-up, the addition of grades 10 – 12 in the following year or, at the option of LCS, the addition of a new grade with each passing year. LCS verifies 26 students have enrolled in ninth grade which per contract is not two rounds and therefore not enough to allow a ninth grade at LCS. Board/Staff Discussion The following topics were discussed:

Impassioned plea from LCS parents and students Lack of/late communication between LCS and district staff Lack of communication between LCS staff and LCS parents Problem created by LCS LCS needs to submit comprehensive plans for 2011 and subsequent years

– Grades 9, 10,11,12 LCS needs to submit comprehensive schedule for ninth grade LCS needs to submit comprehensive staffing plan LCS needs to work with district staff Legal contract - binding Consider dual enrollment Highly qualified teachers clarified Flexibility around two rounds equaling exactly 50 students Consider allowing one year trial for ninth grade Board responsible for all students in district want to see LCS succeed Ensure execution of curriculum is complete Consider working under gentleman’s agreement until revisions to

contract can be acted upon at September 7, 2011 BOE meeting Audience Participation Tamara Cramer, LCS founding member, and David Yu, LCS principal – Ensured Board members they would meet with district staff to address concerns around comprehensive curriculum and highly qualified teachers.

7.0 FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

Family engagement team meet with Board at study session or work session Different format for district budget - more financial transparency and user

friendliness

8.0 ADJOURNMENT Leonard Sherman moved to adjourn the meeting. Janice Marchman seconded. The motion carried by unanimous consent at 11:08P.M.

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Respectfully Submitted, Lucille Steiner, President, Board of Education Sharon Olson, Secretary for the Board of Education Shana Garcia, Secretary to Board of Education Read and approved or corrected and approved on_____________.

ACTION ITEM 5.1.1

Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations Date: September 7, 2011 Submitted by: Ronald G. Cabrera, Ph.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 2011-12 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.

Personnel Recommendations 2011-2012 Separation/Leave

Effective Last, First NameAssignment -

Percent Location Type Reason

None

8/15/11 - 10/24/11 Babb, Amanda Math Teacher - 100% Con Ball Middle Probationary Personal LOA8/26/2011 Coenen, Steve Adaptive PE Teacher - 60% District Wide Probationary Resignation8/15/2011 - 8/29/11 Felix, Laura

Speech Language Pathologist -50% Ponderosa Early Childhood Probationary Personal LOA

5/23/2011 Varos, Linda Math Teacher - 100% Con Ball Middle Probationary Resignation

5/23/2011 Bunch, Donna Attendance Clerk Mountain View High School Regular Resignation5/20/2011 Guillen, Karina School Year Custodian Berthoud High School Regular Resignation5/19/2011 Jensen, Roseann NS Satellite Manager Van Buren Elementary Regular Resignation

5/20/2011 Lins, DanelProgram Specialist - Gifted and Talented - 75% Learning Services Regular Resignation

8/26/2011 MacDonald, LenoreParaprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Mountain View High School Regular Resignation

5/20/2011 Peters, Gerard School Bus Driver Transportation Regular Resignation5/19/2011 Trojovsky, Michelle NS Aide Stansberry Elementary Regular Resignation

5/20/2011 Wyatt, Jolaine Paraprofessional - School Bus Transportation Regular Resignation

Administrative/Professional/Technical

Licensed

Classified

1 September 7, 2011

Personnel Recommendations 2011-2012 Assignment Change/Transfer/Increase/Decrease

Effective Last, First Name Current Assignment-Location-Percent New Assignment-Location-Percent Type Code Reason

None

8/23/2011 Blair, Ashley English Teacher - Berthoud High - 45% English Teacher/SOARS - Berthoud High & SOARS - 95% Temporary IIncrease - Additional SOARS FTE

8/17/2011 Brunelli-Case, Cynthia Business Teacher - Loveland High - 100% Business Teacher - Loveland High - 91% Non-Probationary DDecrease - Personal Request

8/15/2011 Conde, DonnaSchool Nurse - Ivy Stockwell, Monroe Elementary & New Visions - 50%

School Nurse - Ivy Stockwell, Monroe, and Big Thompson Elementary and New Visions - 55% Probationary I

Increase - Increased Need for Nurses

8/15/2011 Cooley, PatriciaGifted and Talented - Stansberry & Edmondson & Truscott Elementary - 100%

Gifted and Talented - Monroe, Truscott and Centennial Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary C

Change in Assignment - GT FTE reduction

8/16/2011 Crocker, Linda 4th Grade Teacher - Ponderosa Elementary - 100% 4th Grade/Instructional Coach - Ponderosa Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary CChange in Assignment - Building Needs

8/17/2011 Daneman, SherylOccupational Therapist - Truscott Elementary & New Visions Charter - 80% Occupational Therapist - Truscott Elementary & Loveland Classical - 80% Non-Probationary C

Change in assignment - Staffing Needs

8/15/2011 Elens, Audrey Gifted and Talented/Literacy - Lincoln Elementary - 80% Gifted and Talented - Coyote Ridge & Winona Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary IIncrease - GT FTE Reduction

8/15/2011 Flesner, HeatherGifted and Talented - Centennial and Carrie Martin Elementary -100% Gifted and Talented - Lincoln and Carrie Martin Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary C


8/17/2011 Foutch, Linda Learning Center Teacher - Monroe Elementary - 100% Learning Center Teacher - Centennial Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary CChange in assignment - Transfer

8/15/2011 Gaona, Chanin Resource Teacher - Truscott Elementary - 50% Resource Teacher - Truscott Elementary - 60% Probationary I Increase - School Needs

8/16/2011 Henderson, Megan Art Teacher - Ivy Stockwell & Stansberry Elementary - 84% Art Teacher - Ivy Stockwell, Stansberry & Monroe Elementary - 97% Non-Probationary IIncrease - Add planning time

8/17/2011 Hultgren, BarbOccupational Therapist - Coyote Ridge, Stansberry, and Loveland Classical - 80%

Occupational Therapist - Coyote Ridge, Stansberry, and New Vision Charter - 80% Non-Probationary C

Change in assignment - Staffing Needs

8/15/2011 Johnston, Melody 3rd Grade Teacher - Stansberry - 100% 3rd/4th Grade Teacher - Stansberry - 100% Probationary CChange in Assignment - Building Needs

8/18/2011 Knowles, KimArt Teacher/Family & Consumer Science - Lucile Erwin Middle -50%

Art Teacher/Family & Consumer Science - Lucile Erwin Middle & Mountain View High - 68% Probationary I

Increase - Additional Needs

8/22/2011 Logan, MichelleInstructional Coach (50%), Computer Literacy (34%), Instructional Technologist (16%) - Erwin Middle - 100%

Instructional Coach (50%), Computer Literacy (43%), Instructional Technologist (7%) - Erwin Middle - 100% Non-Probationary C

Change in Assignment - Building Needs

8/15/2011 Maitland, Karlee 3rd Grade Teacher - Winona Elementary - 100% 5th Grade Teacher - Winona Elementary - 100% Probationary CChange in Assignment - Building Needs

8/17/2011 Manuszak, John Business Teacher - Loveland High - 81% Business Teacher - Loveland High - 91% Probationary IIncrease - Replacing Cynthia Brunelli-Case

8/15/2011 McCluskey, Catherine Gifted and Talented - Garfield Elementary - 50% Gifted and Talented - Garfield Elementary - 33% Temporary DDecrease - GT Staffing Needs changed

8/15/2011 Melton, Lenoir Learning Center Teacher - Loveland High - 100% Learning Center Teacher - Loveland High - 50% Non-Probationary DDecrease - Personal Request

8/29/2011 Molina, Amy School Psychologist - Early Childhood District Wide - 50% School Psychologist - Early Childhood District Wide - 60% Probationary IIncrease - Head Start Increased Need

8/15/2011 Neuhalfen, Renee

School Nurse - Berthoud High, Turner Middle, Winona Elementary, Van Buren Elementary & Centennial Elementary - 100%

School Nurse - Berthoud High, Turner Middle, Winona Elementary & Berthoud Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary C


8/17/2011 Nypaver, Lou Physical Education Teacher - Ivy Stockwell Elementary - 50% Physical Education Teacher - Ivy Stockwell & Monroe Elementary - 58% Temporary IIncrease - Add planning time

8/15/2011 Pett, JeremyIndustrial Technology - Mountain View and Berthoud High - 45% Industrial Technology - Mountain View and Berthoud High - 100% Probationary I Increase - Building Needs

8/15/2011 Pfeiffer, Linda Gifted and Talented/Rti Coach - Walt Clark Middle - 100%Gifted and Talented/Reading Intervention - Walt Clark Middle and Van Buren Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary C



Licensed

2 September 7, 2011



8/15/2011 Ramsay, BarbaraSchool Nurse - Con Ball Middle, Mary Blair & Berthoud Elementary - 100%

School Nurse - Con Ball Middle, Mary Blair, Van Buren, & Centennial Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary C


8/15/2011 Riott, Sharla Gifted and Talented - Bill Reed Middle - 70% Gifted and Taleneted/French - Bill Reed Middle - 100% Non-Probationary IIncrease - GT FTE Reduction

8/15/2011 Roth, DanielleKindergarten/Academic Interventionist - Ivy Stockwell Elementary - 83% Kindergarten/Academic Interventionist - Ivy Stockwell - 100% Probationary I Increase - Building Needs

8/15/2011 Sponheim, Mary Instructional Coach - Lincoln Elementary - 100% Instructional Coach - Lincoln & Monroe Elementary - 100% Probationary CChange in Assignment - Building Needs

8/15/2011 Stoddard, Dana Gifted and Talented - Con Ball Middle - 100% Gifted and Talented/Math Teacher - Con Ball Middle - 100% Non-Probationary CChange in Assignment - GT FTE reduction

8/15/2011 Weaver, KatieOccupational Therapist - Berthoud & Edmondson Elementary - 70% Occupational Therapist - Berthoud & Edmondson Elementary - 60% Non-Probationary D Decrease - Building Needs

8/15/2011 Westerfield, MaryGifted and Talented - Monroe & Winona & Sarah Milner Elementary - 100%

Gifted and Taleneted - Edmondson & Sarah Milner & Stansberry Elementary - 100% Non-Probationary C


8/15/2011 Yambor, JanaWorld Language - French - Loveland and Thompson Valley High - 91% World Language - French - Loveland and Thompson Valley High - 100% Probationary I

Increase - Loveland High - French increased need

8/22/2011 Adamson, Sandra School Technology Facilitator - Ivy Stockwell Elementary - 75% School Technology Facilitator - Ivy Stockwell Elementary - 85% Regular IIncrease - Additional Position

8/15/2011 Askham, JaneIntensive Reading Site Coordinator - Namaqua Elementary - 30%

Intensive Reading Site Coordinator - Namaqua Elementary - 20%/ Library Media Assistant - Elementary - BF Kitchen Elementary - 54% Regular D/AC

Decrease - Employee Requested/Assignment Change - Replacing Darleen Statucki

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Bierbaum, Ernestine

Intensive Reading Site Coordinator - Namaqua Elementary - 30% Intensive Reading Site Coordinator - Namaqua Elementary - 33% Temporary I

Increase - Replacing Jane Askham

8/15/2011 Bloom, Karen School Technology Facilitator - Sarah Milner Elementary - 50%School Technology Facilitator - Sarah Milner Elementary - 50%/ Faculty Assistant - Sarah Milner Elementary - 50% Regular AC

Assignment Change - Replacing Connie Murray

8/15/2011 Boman, CirceLibrary Media Assistant - Elementary - Ponderosa Elementary - 97% Library Media Assistant - Elementary - Ponderosa Elementary - 100% Regular I

Increase - Additional Position

8/18/2011 Brown, Lydia Faculty Assistant - Conrad Ball Middle - 50% Paraprofessional - ELA - Conrad Ball Middle - 100% Regular AC

Assignment Change - Replacing Adam Cordova/Anna Perez-Rowell

8/15/2011 Brucklacher, Jan Paraprofessional - ECH Classroom - L. Edmonson ECH - 50%Paraprofessional - ECH Classroom - L. Edmondson ECH - 25%/ Speech Language Pathology Assistant - ECH District Wide - 25% Regular D/AC

Decrease - Employee Requested/ Assignment Change - Additional Position

8/16/2011 Brunner, TeresaParaprofessional - Early Childhood Classroom - Madison Early Childhood - 80%

Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Classroom - Madison Early Childhood -100% Regular I

Increase - Replacing Karen Mendoza

8/15/2011 Clinebell, ShirleyParaprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - Mary Blair Elementary - 100% Accounting Technician - Financial Services - 100% Regular AC

Assignment Change - Replacing Patricia Goltz

8/18/2011 Davis, Wanda NS Lead Aide - Big Thompson Elementary NS Satellite Kitchen Manager - Van Buren Elementary Regular ACAssignment Change - Replacing Roseann Jensen

8/18/2011 Friar, Patricia School Health Office Assistant - Van Buren Elementary - 74% School Health Office Assistant - Van Buren Elementary - 94% Regular IIncrease - Additional Position

Classified

Licensed Continued

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8/18/2011 Gordley, Mary NS Aide - Monroe Elementary NS Lead Aide - Big Thompson Elementary Regular ACAssignment Change - Replacing Wanda Davis

8/22/2011 Kopman, Dawn Library Media Assistant - Elementary - Ivy Stockwell Elementary - 75% Library Media Assistant - Elementary - Ivy Stockwell Elementary - 85% Regular I


8/18/2011 Kozlowski, AmyeSchool Health Office Assistant - New Vision Charter School - 70% School Health Office Assistant - New Vision Charter School - 100% Regular I


8/23/2011 Kruback, GloriaParaprofessional - Special Needs - Sarah Milner Elementary - 50%

Paraprofessional - Special Needs - Sarah Milner Elementary and District Wide - 100% Regular I


8/16/2011 Lindsay, Julie Paraprofessional - ECH Family Services - District Wide - 60% Paraprofessional - ECH Family Services - District Wide - 100% Regular IIncrease - Replacing Kathy Piers

8/18/2011 Montgomery, Laura Faculty Assistant - Truscott Elementary - 75%Faculty Assistant - Truscott Elementary - 75%/Classroom Aide - Truscott Elementary - 25% Regular I


8/16/2011 Piers, Kathryn Paraprofessional - ECH Family Services - District Wide - 100% Paraprofessional - ECH Family Services - District Wide - 60% Regular DDecrease - Employee Requested

8/18/2011 Putlack, JoanParaprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - Garfield Elementary - 50% Paraprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - Winona Elementary - 100% Regular I/T

Increase/Transfer - Additional Position

8/18/2011 Scheirer, Paula School Health Office Assistant - Turner Middle - 88% School Health Office Assistant - Turner Middle - 100% Regular IIncrease - Additional Position

8/15/2011 Stuht, Loretta Faculty Assistant - Centennial Elementary - 75% Faculty Assistant - Centennial Elementary - 100% Regular IIncrease - Additional Position

8/18/2011 Wahl, Eugenia School Technology Facilitator - Winona Elementary - 75% School Technology Facilitator - Winona Elementary - 100% Regular IIncrease - Additional Position

Classified Continued

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Personnel Recommendations 2011-2012 New Hire

Effective Last, First Name Assignment-Percent Location Type Reason

None

8/15/2011 Ballinger, DianaKindergarten Teacher & Interventionist - 80% Namaqua Elementary Temporary New hire - Replacing Sheila Perry

8/22/2011 Berry, David Industrial Technology Teacher - 18% Mountain View High Temporary New Hire

8/15/2011 Carlston-Alexander, Rachel School Psychology Intern - 100%Loveland High, Loveland Charter, and Cottonwood Plains Elementary Temporary New Hire

8/17/2011 Chalmers, Shanon Learning Center Teacher - 100% Monroe Elementary Temporary New Hire

8/15/2011 Clark, Lisa Early Childhood - Special Ed - 50% Edmondson Early Childhood Temporary New Hire - Additional position

8/19/2011 Cook, MonicaExceptional Student Services Teacher - 100% Mountain View High Temporary New Hire

8/15/2011 Courtright, Megan 3rd Grade Teacher - 50% Berthoud Elementary TemporaryRehire - Job sharing with Laura Spratt

8/22/2011 Cubin, William Music Teacher - 50% Ferguson High Temporary New Hire

8/15/2011 Dougan, Bree School Psychology Intern - 100%Lucile Erwin Middle & Loveland Classical Charter School Temporary New Hire

8/15/2011 Emsing, Amy Kindergarten Teacher - 50% Mary Blair Elementary Probationary Rehire - Non-Renew

8/15/2011 Firks, Michelle Occupational Therapist - 55%Lincoln Elementary and New Vision Charter Probationary

New Hire - Replacing Sarah Kaveny

8/15/2011 Hall, Melissa Kindergarten Teacher - 50% Berthoud Elementary Probationary Rehire - RIFed Employee9/1/2011 Higgins, Mary Secondary Math Teacher - 10% Thompson On-Line Temporary Rehire - Additional position

8/16/2011 Lauderback, Pamela Math Teacher - 60%Con Ball Middle and Thompson Valley High Temporary New Hire

8/25/2011 Leighton, Kyli Reading Teacher Centennial Elementary TemporaryNew Hire - Replacing Cynthia Quirk

8/15/2011 McCullouch, Michelle Art - 59% Ponderosa Elementary Probationary Rehire - RIFed Employee

8/18/2011 Murillo Mosquera, Luis World Language - Spanish - 100% District Wide TemporaryNew Hire - Replacing Cynthia Murphy

8/15/2011 Opila, SabrinaLiteracy Support/Title Intervention -100% Monroe Elementary Temporary New Hire

8/15/2011 Paul, JoleneTitle I Academic Intervention - 100% BF Kitchen Elementary Probationary

New Hire - Replacing Sarah Dayhoff


Licensed

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8/15/2011 Quiros, Priscilla World Language - Spanish - 60% Coyote Ridge ElementaryNon-Probationary Rehire - Non-Renew

8/15/2011 Ramirez, Abel World Language - Spanish - 75% Con Ball Middle Probationary New Hire

8/15/2011 Ratschowsky, KatelynComputer Literacy & Family & Consumer Science - 93% Lucile Erwin Middle Probationary

New Hire - Replacing Teri Weaver & Dan Joiner

8/15/2011 Rauer, Steven 5th Grade Teacher - 100% Carrie Martin Elementary Probationary Rehire - RIFed Employee

8/15/2011 Riggenbach, LisaAcademic Intervention Specialist - 100% Monroe Elementary Temporary New Hire

8/15/2011 Rosborough, Margie Literacy Specialist - 44% Coyote Ridge Elementary Temporary Rehire - Non-Renew8/15/2011 Russell, Meredith IB Teacher - 60% Lucile Erwin Middle Probationary Rehire - RIFed Employee

8/22/2011 Sanford, Judith Academic Intervention Teacher - 8% Ivy Stockwell Elementary Temporary Rehire - Additional position

8/15/2011 Schachterle, Renee

Elementary, Social Studies & English - 30% and World Language - French - .25 Thompson OnLine and Con Ball Middle Temporary

New Hire - Replacing Tiffany Kile for Elem OnLine

8/15/2011 Spieker, Meghan Math - 100% Thompson Valley High Probationary Rehire - RIFed Employee

8/15/2011 Summers-Graham, Amanda Learning Center Teacher - 100% Thompson Valley High TemporaryNew Hire - Replacing Sandy Haire

8/15/2011 Thomas, Karey 3rd Grade Teacher - 100% Van Buren Elementary ProbationaryRehire - Non-Renew - Replacing Stephanie Laugel

8/22/2011 Valerio, LenoraWorld Language - Spanish & English Language Acquisition - 42% Coyote Ridge Elementary Temporary

Rehire - Replacing Priscilla Quiros/Theresa Roseski

8/16/2011 Williams, Kelly Math Teacher - 100% Con Ball Middle TemporaryNew Hire - Replacing Linda Varos

8/15/11 - 12/23/11 Woodcock, Kendra Social Studies - 100% Bill Reed Middle TemporaryNew hire - Replacing Gina Panaghetti

8/15/2011 Young, Elizabeth Consumer & Family Science - 27% Thompson Valley High TemporaryNew hire - Replacing Jason Clarke

Licensed Continued

6 September 7, 2011



8/16/2011 Anderson, AmandaParaprofessional - ECH Special Education - 80% Lincoln Early Childhood Regular

Rehire - Replacing Teresa Brunner

8/16/2011 - 5/25/2012 Bakovich, Katie

Paraprofessional - ECH Special Education - 40% District Wide Temporary Rehire

8/17/2011 Ballard, DanaFaculty Assistant - 75%/School Technology Facilitator - 25% Monroe Elementary Regular

New Hire - Replacing Nangnoy Boungang and Joan Grell

8/22/2011 - 5/24/2012 Borgman, Eric

Paraprofessional - Special Needs - 50%/Classroom Aide - Resource - 50%0 Carrie Martin Elementary Temporary

New Hire - Replacing Tresa Giroux

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Brack, Richelle

Paraprofessional - Special Needs - 50% Cottonwood Plains Elementary Temporary New Hire - Additional Position

8/15/2011 - 5/25/2012 Brehm, Karen Faculty Assitant - 88% Winona Elementary Temporary Rehire

8/17/2011 Briggs, Dawn NS Manager Trainee - 75% Nutrition Services RegularNew Hire - Replacing Linda Stanfield

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Cappel, Angelina

Classroom Aide - Learning Center - 100% Carrie Martin Elementary Temporary New Hire - Additional Position

8/18/2011 Case, JeanParaprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Carrie Martin Elementary Regular Rehire

8/22/2011 Cordova, CasseyParaprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Mary Blair Elementary Regular

New Hire - Replacing Shirley Clinebell

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Crumrine, Ashleigh

Classroom Aide - Learning Center - 100% Thompson Valley High Temporary

New Hire - Replacing Kristi Smiley

8/18/2011 Cummings, Bryan Paraprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Loveland High Regular Rehire - Additional Position

8/23/2011 Curtsinger, RichardParaprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Walt Clark Middle Regular New Hire - Replacing Carla Hays

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Dwyer, Cynthia

Classroom Aide - Learning Center - 50% Laurene Edmondson Elementary Temporary Rehire

8/16/2011 - 5/25/2012 Engle, Rhonda

Paraprofessional - ECH Special Education - 40% District Wide Temporary Rehire

8/18/2011 Ewert, JenniferSchool Health Office Assistant - 80% Mary Blair Elementary Regular

New Hire - Replacing Elizabeth Bartell

8/18/2011 Gill, Tianna School Technology Facilitator - 83% Carrie Martin Elementary RegularNew Hire - Replacing Jolene Lindsey

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Gilzean, Tara

Classroom Aide - Learning Center - 50% Laurene Edmondson Elementary Temporary Rehire

8/18/2011 Grell, JoanParaprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - 100% Winona Elementary Regular Rehire - Replacing Monty King


Classified

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Effective Last, First Name Assignment-Percent Location Type Reason8/19/2011 - 6/30/2012 Harrington, Brittany Receptionist - 38% Administration Building Temporary New Hire - Additional Position8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Haselby, Michelle Classroom Aide - 100% Coyote Ridge Elementary Temporary New Hire - Additional Position

8/18/2011 Herman, Leslie NS Aide Namaqua Elementary RegularRehire - Replacing Linda Knutson

8/23/2011 Hernandez, Priscilla Attendance Clerk - 100% Mountain View High RegularNew Hire - Replacing Donna Bunch

8/22/2011 Hurd, WendyLibrary Media Assistant - Secondary - 100% Mountain View High Regular Rehire - Replacing Bobbi Benesh

8/18/2011 Jones, NicoleParaprofessional - ECH Classroom - 100% Edmondson Early Childhood Regular New Hire - Additional Position

8/23/2011 MacMahon, HolliParaprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - 100% Berthoud Elementary Regular

New Hire - Replacing Kathy Shuler

8/24/2011 - 5/24/2012 Mendoza, Dana

Classroom Aide - Learning Center - 100% Centennial Elementary Temporary New Hire - Additional Position

8/16/2011 Mendoza, KarenParaprofessional - ECH Head Start - 40% District Wide Regular Rehire - Replacing Emily Clark

8/18/2011 Mestas, Patrick School Crossing Guard Transportation Regular Rehire - Additional Position8/23/2011 - 5/24/2012 Metcalf, Jessica Classroom Aide - Resource - 50% Lucile Erwin Middle Temporary New Hire - Additional Position

8/18/2011 Miller, KaseyParaprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - 100% Winona Elementary Regular New Hire - Replacing Shari Bland

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Parsons, Frances

Paraprofessional - Special Needs - 50% Carrie Martin Elementary Temporary Rehire

8/24/2011 Penn, JacquelineParaprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - 100% Berthoud Elementary Regular New Hire - Replacing Julie Nauss

8/18/2011 Perez, AmberParaprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Mountain View High Regular New Hire - Replacing Erica Smith

8/24/2011 Perez-Rowell, AnnaParaprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Berthoud High Regular New Hire - Additional Position

8/4/2011 - 6/11/2012 Pyle, Tina Secretary, School - 50% Thompson Online Temporary New Hire - Additional Position8/23/2011 - 5/24/2012 Ruff, Tammy

Paraprofessional - Special Needs - 50% Cottonwood Plains Elementary Temporary New Hire - Additional Position

8 September 7, 2011



8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Schilousky, Ronda

Classroom Aide - Learning Center - 100% Winona Elementary Temporary

Rehire - Replacing Sheri Vorachek

8/8/2011 Schmidt, EliotGrounds Services Technician II - 100% Facilities Services Regular

New Hire - Replacing Seth Wooldridge

8/16/2011 Scott, JulieParaprofessional - ECH Classroom - 100% Sarah Milner Early Childhood Regular Rehire - Additional Position

8/23/2011 Solt, JenniferProgram Specialist - Gifted and Talented - 75% Learning Services Regular New Hire - Replacing Danel Lins

8/18/2011 Stephens, SusanParaprofessional - Intensive Learning Center - 100% Mary Blair Elementary Regular

New Hire - Replacing Corrine Kaylor

8/18/2011 - 5/24/2012 Walker, Holly Classroom Aide - 71% Van Buren Elementary Temporary Rehire

8/18/2011 Wible, BarbaraParaprofessional - Special Needs - 100% Bill Reed Middle Regular Rehire

8/16/2011 Zaepfel, HollyParaprofesional - ECH Special Education - 40% District Wide Regular Rehire

8/1/2011 Egan, Susan8/1/2011 Holmes, Paul8/1/2011 Landreth, Amy8/1/2011 Miller, Warren8/1/2011 Pitcher, Cindi8/1/2011 Robinson, Richard8/1/2011 Smith, Kathleen8/1/2011 Wyatt, Jolaine

8/1/2011 Bankes, Carla8/17/2011 Eaton, Rea8/17/2011 Philpot, Heide

Nutrition Services Substitutes


Transportation Substitutes

9 September 7, 2011

Extra Duty Contracts September 7, 2011

The individuals listed below have been recommended by their principal/administrator to assume duties and responsibilities as indicated.

School/Name

Position

Level Step

Elementary Davies, Lisa – Berthoud Elem. Date, Jill – Sarah Milner Elem.

Student Council – 25% Lead Teacher

10 10

1 1

Walt Clark Middle Sharp, Jon Sharp, Jon

Athletic Director Intramural/Activities Coordinator

1 6

6 3

Conrad Ball Middle Clark, Sarah McGee, Megan Vair, Kendra Dudley, Natalie

Student Council – 50% Student Council – 50% Curriculum Coordinator Curriculum Coordinator

9 9 7 7

1 1 1 4

Thompson Valley High McDermid, Jennifer Cooney, Paula

Department Head – 50% Department Head – 50%

5 5

1 1

Mountain View High Harshman, Melisa Harshman, Melisa Thomas, Monica Thomas, Monica Brodersen, Corey Brodersen, Corey Vasa, Nicholas Ulmer, Laura Maestas, Amanda White, Amy

Spirit Assistant – Winter Spirit Assistant – Fall Spirit Head – Winter Spirit Head – Fall Flag Team Band Assistant Department Head Family, Career and Community Leaders of America – 50% Family, Career and Community Leaders of America – 50% Journalism – 50%

7 7 4 4 7 7 6 6

6

6

1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1

District Wide Horner, Patricia Knittel, Bernadine

PMI Chair - $1800 Special Education Liaison

6

1

BACKGROUND * Position is paid from fund-raising money. ** Indicates a noncertified coach/sponsor who will always work under the supervision of a

certified teacher. *** Indicates a noncertified coach/sponsor for whom special CHSAA certification by letter

of authorization is requested.

Coaching Contracts September 7, 2011 The individuals listed below have been recommended by their principal/administrator to assume duties and responsibilities as indicated.

School/Name

Position

Level

Step Conrad Ball Middle Kliner, Calvin

Wrestling Assistant

8

1

Walt Clark Middle King-Schleiger, Sharra Strait, Maria

Boys’ & Girls’ Swimming Assistant Head Boys’ & Girls’ Swimming

8 6

2 9

Thompson Valley High Morse, Jennifer

Softball Assistant

6

1

Mountain View High ***Tann, Katherine ***Eastman, Penny *Garnett, Ansley Barker, Scott Strait, Maria

Softball Assistant – 50% Softball Assistant – 50% Volleyball Assistant - $1600 Softball Assistant Head Boys’ Swimming

6 6

6 3

1 1 1 4

Berthoud High ***Scragg, Andrew Santos, Emilio Shupe, Bethany ***Schlei, Elmer

Boys’ Soccer Assistant Volleyball Assistant Volleyball Assistant Softball Assistant

5 5 5 5

1

10 2 1

BACKGROUND * Position is paid from fund-raising money. ** Indicates a noncertified coach/sponsor who will always work under the supervision of a

certified teacher. *** Indicates a noncertified coach/sponsor for whom special CHSAA certification by letter

of authorization is requested.

Date:

Submitted by:

Recommendation:

ACTION ITEM 5.1.2

Approval ofGifts/Donations

September 7,2011

Ronald G. Cabrera, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools

That the Board approve the following gifts/donations and authorize letters of appreciation be sent to the donors.

RECIPIENT DONATION DONATOR Mary Blair Elementary School

$1596 - HP Mini 5103 for instructional use in Kathleen Geraghty's classroom

$3,645 - 5 HP Probook Laptops for student instructional use

Leslie Collins HP Gifts in Kind 419 East 4th Street Loveland, CO 80537

Ron Gile HP Gifts in Kind 2514 Phantom Creek Court Ft. Collins, CO 80528

Mountain View High School

$1000 Clay for use with Empty Bowl Project

Mile Hi Ceramics 77 Lipan Denver, CO 80223

ACTION ITEM 5.2

Approval of Real Estate Offer for Old Ferguson High School Property Date: September 7, 2011 Submitted by: Ronald G. Cabrera, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Michael Jones, Assistant Superintendent of HR and School Support Recommendation: That the Board approve the sale of the Old Ferguson High School

property pursuant to the completion of the due diligence process, and authorize the Board president to sign all necessary documents.

In February 2011, the Board authorized staff to place the old Ferguson High School property on the real estate market for sale. The district contracted with Realtec commercial real estate services to list and sell the property. An offer was made and accepted by the Board on the property and during the summer the buyer proceeded with the due diligence process. It is recommended that upon completion of the due diligence process, the Board approve the sale of the old Ferguson High School property. It is also recommended that the Board president be authorized to carry out all final procedures, including signing of documents at the sale closing. Michael Jones, assistant superintendent of HR and school support, will be in attendance to answer questions.

DISCUSSION ITEM 6.1

2011 ACT Results, 2011 CSAP Results, and 2010-11 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Determination

Date: September 7, 2011 Submitted by: Ronald G. Cabrera, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Judy Skupa, Ph.D., Deputy Superintendent Consideration: Does the Board have questions or require additional information

regarding the 2011 ACT, CSAP, or Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) data?

This memorandum provides a summative and comprehensive report of the 2011 ACT results; 2011 CSAP results, including 2009-2011 median growth percentile data from the Colorado growth model; and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the 2010-2011 school year. Dr. Judy Skupa, deputy superintendent, Dr. Nathan Balasubramanian, director of accountability and accreditation, Dr. Margaret Crespo, director of secondary education, Dr. Paul R. Bankes, director of elementary education, Dennis Rastatter, director of student support services, and Diane Lauer, director of curriculum and instruction, will be in attendance to answer questions. We presented 2011 CSAP achievement results, district growth summary, and district AYP determination after we received them from the state during the Board of Education meetings on August 3 and 8, 2011. Part 1 Colorado ACT The Colorado ACT is part of the Colorado State testing program and is administered to all grade 11 students. The three year Colorado ACT trend data (Table 1) shows that Thompson School District (TSD) continues to consistently score higher than the state in all four subject-area tests ─ English, Math, Reading, and Science (Table 4). TSD English test scores are higher than ACT’s College Readiness Benchmark Score1 of 18. A benchmark score is the minimum score needed for post-secondary and workforce readiness (without remediation) per ACT’s research on college readiness. The corresponding benchmark scores of math, reading, and science are 22, 21, and 24.

Table 1: 2009-2011 TSD Colorado ACT Results by Subject Areas Tests This table provides Grade 11 student performance in Colorado ACT.

Green cells indicate district scores higher than state scores.

ENGLISH MATH READING SCIENCE COMPOSITE YEAR District State District State District State District State District State

2011 19.8 19.0 20.2 20.0 20.7 19.9 20.6 20.2 20.4 19.9

2010 19.7 19.2 20.1 19.9 20.6 20.2 20.3 20.1 20.3 20.0

2009 19.6 19.0 20.3 19.8 21.2 20.4 20.6 20.1 20.6 20.0

The three data tables (Table 1, Table 2, and Table 3) reflect “valid” tested scores. “Valid” here means students completed the test and had a score in all four subject-area tests. Additionally,

1 “A benchmark score is the minimum score needed on an ACT subject-area test to indicate a 50% chance of obtaining a B or higher or about a 75% chance of obtaining a C or higher in the corresponding credit-bearing college courses” (ACT Profile Report, 2011).

the data in the three tables reflect corrected data for the years 2010 and 2009 that were incorrectly reported in the August 18, 2010 CSAP, ACT and AYP Board Report. Table 2 presents Colorado ACT results by school. Thompson Valley High School (TVHS) Grade 11 students made statistically significant gains in all subject areas by increasing over four-tenths of a point (0.4 is 2 standard errors for TSD students) on Colorado ACT. We can ascribe variation to a special cause when score increases are two (or more) standard errors and be 95% confident of a positive trend. This outstanding performance of TVHS students can be attributed to the coordinated efforts of educators in the ACT Academy during the 201o-11 school-year. Berthoud and Loveland High Schools have scored above the district average since 2009. Additionally, Grade 11 students at BHS exceeded the Reading benchmark score of 21 and had a statistically significant increase to 21.7 (Table 2). Grade 11 students at Harold Ferguson High School have made statistically significant increase in the science test since 2009.

Table 2: Grade 11 Colorado ACT Results by School Three Year Trend by High School

This table provides Thompson School District student performance in Colorado ACT by high school. Green cells indicate scores higher than district average.

Table 3 presents Grade 11 student performance by identified subgroups. Thompson School District students in three identified special populations � Hispanic students, students with disabilities, and economically disadvantaged students outperformed their peers in the state.

Table 3: Grade 11 Colorado ACT Results by Subgroups This table provides Thompson School District student performance in Colorado ACT by subgroups.

Blue cells represent increase from prior year; Green cells indicate TSD scores for the subgroup are higher than their peers in the state.

High School

ENGLISH MATH READING SCIENCE COMPOSITE 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011

Berthoud 19.8 20.1 20.4 21.1 20.6 20.7 21.7 21.0 21.7 21.4 20.7 20.8 21.1 20.8 21.1 Ferguson 12.7 13.6 13.1 15.5 15.7 16.0 14.8 15.8 14.7 14.6 15.0 15.4 14.5 15.1 14.9 Loveland 20.6 20.4 19.9 21.5 21.2 20.5 21.9 21.2 20.8 21.4 21.0 20.9 21.5 21.1 20.7 Mountain View 19.0 19.7 19.2 19.4 19.4 19.4 20.5 20.7 20.0 20.1 20.4 19.8 19.9 20.2 19.8

Thompson Valley 19.9 19.7 20.8 20.0 19.8 20.7 21.4 20.4 21.4 20.4 20.2 21.5 20.5 20.2 21.2

TS District 19.6 19.7 19.8 20.3 20.1 20.2 21.2 20.6 20.7 20.6 20.3 20.6 20.6 20.3 20.4

District State Difference Between TSD and

State 2011 2009 2010 2011

Change 2010 to

2011 2009 2010 2011

Change 2010 to

2011

English

White 20.0 20.2 20.3 0.1 20.5 20.8 20.9 0.1 -0.6 Hispanic 16.4 16.6 16.6 0 14.5 14.5 15.8 1.3 0.8 Asian 21.9 21.3 17.9 -3.4 19.7 20.0 20.1 0.1 -2.2 IEP 13.0 12.6 20.0 7.4 12.0 12.3 12.6 0.3 7.4 FRL 16.0 17.1 20.0 2.9 14.1 14.2 14.9 0.7 5.1 ALL 19.6 19.7 19.8 0.1 19.0 19.2 19.0 -0.2 0.8

Part 2. Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) Students in Thompson School District continue to consistently score higher than the state in all four content areas � reading, writing, mathematics, and science. Of the 27 CSAP tested areas, Thompson students met or exceeded the state in all but one of them. In reading, Thompson made statistically significant gains in almost two-thirds of the tests. In writing too, Thompson made statistically significant gains in almost two-thirds of the tests. The following pages elaborate on the achievement and growth of our students on CSAP. Part 2.1 (10 pages) present the results by grade and subject, illustrating the four performance levels of Thompson School District students relative to the state (on the horizontal). Part 2.2 (5 pages) highlight the achievement gaps for our students by grade and subject in the identified subgroups, presenting a four year trend on the difference in the percentage of students proficient or higher for these special populations compared to the rest of the students at the district. We are striving to accelerate the achievement of underserved students in the subgroups, through Equity in Access.

Table 3: Grade 11 Colorado ACT Results by Subgroups (Continued . . .)

District State Difference Between TSD and

State 2011 2009 2010 2011

Change 2010 to

2011 2009 2010 2011

Change 2010 to

2011

Math

White 20.6 20.5 20.5 0 20.8 20.9 21.3 0.4 -0.8 Hispanic 18.4 17.6 18.2 0.6 16.7 16.5 17.6 1.1 0.6 Asian 23.6 24.0 18.8 -5.2 21.7 21.7 22.4 0.7 -3.6 IEP 16.4 15.1 20.3 5.2 14.8 14.7 15.4 0.7 4.9 FRL 17.7 17.9 20.3 2.4 16.2 16.1 17.1 1 3.2 ALL 20.3 20.1 20.2 0.1 19.8 19.9 20.0 0.1 0.2

Reading

White 21.5 21.0 21.1 0.1 21.7 21.5 21.6 0.1 -0.5 Hispanic 18.6 18.3 17.5 -0.8 16.5 16.1 17.0 0.9 0.5 Asian 22.5 21.4 18.5 -2.9 20.6 20.1 20.2 0.1 -1.7 IEP 15.7 14.1 20.7 6.6 14.4 14.0 14.5 0.5 6.2 FRL 18.1 18.7 20.8 2.1 16.0 15.9 16.3 0.4 4.5 ALL 21.2 20.6 20.7 0.1 20.4 20.2 19.9 -0.3 0.8

Science

White 20.9 20.7 20.9 0.2 21.1 21.2 21.6 0.4 -0.7 Hispanic 18.5 18.0 18.3 0.3 16.9 16.6 17.7 1.1 0.6 Asian 22.3 21.6 18.9 -2.7 21.2 21.2 21.4 0.2 -2.5 IEP 16.6 14.7 20.7 6 14.4 14.3 14.8 0.5 5.9 FRL 17.9 18.1 20.7 2.6 16.4 16.2 17.1 0.9 3.6

ALL 20.6 20.3 20.6 0.3 20.1 20.1 20.2 0.1 0.4

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Part 2.1. 2011 TSD CSAP Results Relative to the State (on horizontal) The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 3 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 78% of the grade 3 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by five percentage points.

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In writing, 58% of the grade 3 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by seven percentage points.

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In math, 76% of the grade 3 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by six percentage points.

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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 4 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 73% of the grade 4 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by eight percentage points.

Grade 4 Reading


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In writing, 60% of the grade 4 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by four percentage points.

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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 5 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 75% of the grade 5 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by six percentage points.

Grade 5 Reading


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In writing, 64% of the grade 5 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by four percentage points.

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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 6 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 75% of the grade 6 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by four percentage points.

Grade 6 Reading


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In writing, 62% of the grade 6 students scored proficient and advanced, like the state. Grade 6 Writing


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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 7 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 76% of the grade 7 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by nine percentage points.

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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 8 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 71% of the grade 8 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by four percentage points.

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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 9 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 73% of the grade 9 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by seven percentage points.

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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 10 students scoring higher that the state in reading, writing, and math in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In reading, 73% of the grade 10 students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by eight percentage points.

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The three graphs below show Thompson School District grade 5, 8, and 10 students scoring higher that the state in science in the 2011 Colorado State Assessment Program (CSAP) tests. In grade 5 science, 53% of the students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by six percentage points.

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In grade 8 science, 54% of the students scored proficient and advanced, exceeding the state by five percentage points.

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Part 2.2. Table 4. 2008-2011 CSAP Achievement Gaps by Grade and Subject Grade 3 Reading

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NOTE: By federal mandate, beginning in 2010-2011, race and ethnicity data collection changed. Students designated with a Hispanic ethnicity are not reported in any other racial category.

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English Language Learners -48% -51% -44% -44% 3% -7% 0%

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Grade 5 Science

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NOTE: By federal mandate, beginning in 2010-2011, race and ethnicity data collection changed. Students designated with a Hispanic ethnicity are not reported in any other racial category. Part 2.3 (9 pages) present the 2011 CSAP academic achievement changes by grade, subject, and school using the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced. Schools that showed the greatest achievement gains from 2010-2011 school year are on the far left. Additionally, statistically significant increases in achievement are shaded in blue, increases (not statistically significant) from the 2010 school year are shaded green, and decreases from 2010 are shaded yellow. Part 2.4 (1 page Table 6) highlight the median growth percentile (MGP) changes from 2009-2011 for the district and school. MGP is a measure of the “average” student growth within a school or district. The median growth percentile numbers that are at or above the state median growth percentile of 50 are shaded green (showing typical growth for school and district), to illustrate groups growing at a higher level than the state as a whole. The strongest growth is happening in schools and subjects that are shaded blue. A majority of students in these schools and subjects have a student growth percentile (SGP) at or above the 66th percentile. Typical growth for individual students (SGP) is between the 35th to 65th percentile range. Table 5 shows the median growth percentile of four special populations (Minority, economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and English language learners).

Table 5. Median Growth Percentile of Special Populations at the District Reading Writing Math 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 2009 2010 2011 Minority 52 47 51 48 46 47 43 51 45 Economically disadvantaged 49 44 48 45 43 44 41 50 44

Students with disabilities 50 35 47 41 38 44 40 43 42

English Learners 58 55 55 55 50 54 49 56 45


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Part 2.3 Changes in percent proficient and advanced from 2010 to 2011 by School Grade 3 Reading

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Table 6: Median Growth Percentile for Schools and District from 2009-2011 by Subject Numbers highlighted in green are at/above the state median growth percentile of 50. Blue indicates high growth (�66) and yellow, increases from 2010.

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Berthoud Elementary 63 49 62 13 66 43 64 21 57 42 59 17

B F Kitchen Elementary 65 39 49 10 46 41 44 3 36 50 63 13

Big Thompson Elementary 51 48 58 10 36 41 61 20 27 56 37 -19

Carrie Martin Elementary 56 57 54 -3 51 63 47 -16 43 71 45 -26

Centennial Elementary 46 52 62 10 55 61 59 -2 51 62 60 -2

Cottonwood Plains Elem. 54 39 55 16 51 43 41 -2 48 54 63 9

Coyote Ridge Elementary 71 86 64 -22 71 95 75 -20 80 92 62 -30

Garfield Elementary 51 46 56 6 46 52 49 -3 30 55 56 1

Ivy Stockwell Elementary 59 68 62 -6 56 80 64 -16 56 80 65 -15

L. Edmondson Elementary 53 45 51 6 39 31 63 32 33 40 61 21

Lincoln Elementary 45 56 50 -6 44 58 35 -23 48 46 40 -6

Mary Blair Elementary 42 44 50 6 36 44 51 7 46 38 42 4

Monroe Elementary 34 43 37 -6 38 37 44 7 33 59 46 -13

Namaqua Elementary 61 45 45 0 50 43 44 1 49 42 47 5

New Vision (K-5) 34 50 56 6 30 49 53 4 48 55 47 -8

Ponderosa Elementary -- -- 59 N/A -- -- 49 N/A -- -- 29 N/A

Sarah Milner Elementary 53 52 44 -8 47 43 46 3 34 53 15 -38

Stansberry Elementary 39 38 47 9 53 36 51 15 40 44 49 5

Truscott Elementary 51 53 59 6 43 43 48 5 34 59 46 -13

Van Buren Elementary 45 58 51 -7 47 51 53 2 36 49 37 -12

Winona Elementary 41 60 53 -7 35 50 41 -9 38 69 58 -11

Bill Reed Middle School 51 43 52 9 50 38 45 7 53 58 57 -1

Conrad Ball Middle School 49 49 53 4 50 48 43 -5 51 54 39 -15

L. Erwin Middle School 51 45 54 9 52 46 51 5 47 51 50 -1

New Vision (6-8) 48 36 55 19 54 47 48 1 43 45 47 2

Turner Middle School 46 42 47 5 36 47 40 -7 50 67 43 -24

Walt Clark Middle School 52 43 57 14 50 42 54 12 50 67 50 -17

Berthoud High School 53 56 48 -8 46 50 46 -4 43 53 52 -1

Loveland High School 55 47 55 8 51 50 47 -3 48 50 52 2

Mountain View High School 49 54 54 0 45 52 55 3 38 52 56 4

Thompson Valley High School 56 57 53 -4 56 50 50 0 54 60 58 -2

Thompson School District 51 49 54 5 49 48 49 1 47 55 50 -5

Part 3. Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

� AYP is how the federal law, No Child Left Behind, measures the achievement of schools, districts and the State.

� AYP measures the participation rate in the state assessment system (CSAP and CSAPA), academic performance, and graduation rate.

� AYP requires the disaggregation of data by different groups of students: race/ethnicity, English language learners, economically disadvantaged students, and students with disabilities.

� All disaggregated groups must make the statewide targets in reading and math.

AYP Goal: All students will be proficient in CSAP

Reading and Math by 2014.

To Make AYP The district, school and any disaggregated groups with 30 students or more must meet or exceed targets for:

1. Participation – measures the percentage of students tested appropriately out of all students enrolled in the school/district during the testing window.

2. Performance – measures the percentage of students who were continuously enrolled in the school/ district for one year that scored Partially Proficient, Proficient or Advanced on CSAP or Emerging, Developing, or Novice on CSAPA.

ORSafe Harbor – a disaggregated group, school, or district that does not achieve a performance target still may make AYP if there is a 10% decrease in the percent of students who scored Unsatisfactory compared to the previous year.

ORMatched Safe Harbor – a disaggregated group, school, or district that does not make Safe Harbor may be able to make AYP if there is a 10% decrease in students who scored Unsatisfactory among the subset of students who were continuously enrolled and tested in the school or district in both the current and prior years.

3. Other Indicator- at elementary and middle school levels the target is 1.33% of CSAP Reading and Math scores at Advanced. At high school level, the target is one of the following: 2010 grad rate of 63%, 2% increase over 2009, 5-year grad rate of 65%, or 6-year grad rate of 67%.

What happens if a school does not make AYP?

A school that receives Title I funds and does not make AYP in the same content area for two consecutive years is placed on School Improvement and:

� The school must develop a School Improvement Plan.

� The district must provide students in that school transportation to a higher performing school in the district, if possible.

A school on Improvement that does not make AYP for a third year also must provide supplemental educational services to low-performing, low-income students.

For more information about AYP, go to: www.cde.state.co.us/FedPrograms/danda/ayp.asp

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Reading 95.00 99.59 NA 100.00 100.00 99.55 99.57 98.98 99.48 98.51Math 95.00 99.71 NA 100.00 100.00 99.39 99.77 99.49 99.55 98.94

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Reading 94.23 92.99* NA 98.80 93.55* 84.11 95.53 77.86 86.22 64.90*Math 94.54 94.60 NA 100.00 91.65 87.21 96.71 82.53 90.72 74.17

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Reading 93.41 93.40 NA 96.71 NA 86.22 95.74 77.54* 87.39 63.02Math 89.88 87.62 NA 95.47 NA 75.31 91.00 68.17 78.51 55.21

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Reading 1.33 12.46 NA 29.58 NA 6.12 14.28 4.64 5.20 1.89Math 1.33 26.55 NA 49.56 NA 14.65 29.83 13.38 13.18 5.29

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Reading 95.00 98.00 NA 97.14 NA 97.89 98.07 98.92 96.80 95.50Math 95.00 98.26 NA 97.14 NA 98.49 98.24 100.00 97.12 96.48

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Reading 94.92 95.17 NA 98.27 NA 92.13* 96.15 89.26* 91.17* 70.4*Math 86.75 77.38 NA 80.25 NA 64.21 80.81 49.71 63.15 37.27

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63.00 80.00 60.0 81.00 66.70 57.70 83.50 40.70 63.80 59.30

Key: NA = Not Applicable. *Met Safe Harbor or Matched Safe Harbor because there was a 10% reduction in the percentage of studentsscoring unsatisfactory. In summary, Thompson School District met 101 of 125 (or 80.8%) of Targets across all three levels in 2010-2011.

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This table provides information about the state targets and the percentage of students scoring partially proficient, proficient, and advanced on 2011 CSAP. Targets met are highlighted in green.

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Met 36 of 44 (or 81.82%) Targets at the Middle School Level

Met 25 of 33 (or 75.76%) Targets at the High School Level

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Table 7: Thompson School District 2011 AYP Determination

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Table 8: AYP Indicator Summary 2009-2011 This table provides information regarding attainment of AYP Performance targets by elementary school.

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Big Thompson Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 12 12 ��

Carrie Martin Yes Yes Yes Yes No No 16 18 �� X �� X ��

Centennial Yes Yes No Yes* Yes Yes 22 22 ��

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Ivy Stockwell Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 18 18 ��

L. Edmondson Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes 18 18 �� *� ��

Lincoln Yes Yes No No Yes Yes 22 22 ��

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Table 9: AYP Indicator Summary 2009-2011 This table provides information regarding attainment of AYP Performance targets by secondary school.

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Table 10. District AYP Summary and Targets from 2007-2011

2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-11District Total Indicators 125 129 132 125Total Indicators Met 107 114 116 101Indicators Met 86% 88% 88% 81%

Elementary Total Indicators 48 48 48 48Total Indicators Met 44 42 42 40Indicators Met 92% 88% 88% 83%AYP Proficiency Target in Reading 88.46 88.46 88.46 94.23 AYP Proficiency Target in Math 89.09 89.09 89.09 94.54

Middle School Total Indicators 46 48 50 44Total Indicators Met 41 42 43 36 Indicators Met 89% 88% 86% 82%AYP Proficiency Target in Reading 86.81 86.81 86.81 93.41 AYP Proficiency Target in Math 79.75 79.75 79.75 89.88

High School Total Indicators 31 33 34 33Total Indicators Met 24 28 31 25Indicators Met 77% 85% 91% 76%AYP Proficiency Target in Reading 89.83 89.83 89.83 94.92 AYP Proficiency Target in Math 73.50 73.50 73.50 86.75

Next Steps and Continuous Improvement

While we celebrate the many successes that are found in our data, our results for math, writing and students in our special populations did not meet expectations. As a team, Learning Services has already identified immediate actions to address these challenges:

1. Focus reform efforts on the Robust Learning and Equity in Access goals of Vision 2020—our district strategic plan. In addition, as a Learning Services team, we have identified key actions and operationalized them to guide our intentional and thoughtful work in the 2011-2012 School Year:

A. Monitor student mastery of learning expectations and key indicators of college and workforce readiness with assessments that are purposeful, effective and include examples of authentic student work.

Data-driven personalized instruction. We will continue our focus on data-driven instruction by monitoring student progress in reading and mathematics using two formal assessment systems, Acuity and AIMSweb®. By providing teachers with actionable information and insights regarding student learning using HarnessData®, teachers will be able to adjust instructional strategies, focusing on skills and strategies that will lead to increased learning. We will continue with literacy interventions and new math interventions. Our math coaches will be in buildings and classrooms to assist in the implementation of interventions and new math materials. Instructional coaches will be available in each building to support staff in the implementation of assessments and learning materials, data analysis, and professional learning. The Colorado Integration Project will also provide opportunity for secondary teachers to develop a deeper understanding of formative assessment practices and leverage that information to provide high quality core instruction for all students.

B. Develop a culture of thinking characterized by the use of effective questioning, a common language of thinking, engaging instructional strategies, materials, and assessment methods that utilize critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and inquiry.

Principal Academy. Principals will be working diligently to further operationalize and develop a culture of thinking across classrooms. This culture shall be evidenced district-wide in classrooms through teacher’s effective use of questioning techniques, educators building on a common language of thinking, teacher’s utilizing instructional strategies that engage learners, and the district supporting assessment methods that utilize critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and inquiry.

C. Expand the availability of preschool and all day kindergarten programs to build strong foundational skills for continued school success.

D. Implement social-emotional support systems at all schools to ensure all students and staff are safe, healthy, fit, and ready to learn.

Training will be provided to staff that specifically addresses closing the achievement gap. Professional development opportunities/trainings will include co-teaching, literacy interventions, math interventions and sheltered instruction training for working with students who are learning English as a second language.

E. Develop staffs’ personal knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, skills, and aspirations to respond to the diverse cultures of our school, community, and world.

As part of our division improvement plan, each of these key actions has metrics and targets to measure our progress toward our goals as well as an action plan that details tasks, professional development, personnel, resources, and benchmarks. Through updates on the strategic plan, the Board will be apprised of our progress towards meeting these goals.

2. Continue to support School Improvement Teams. In 2010, we had funding to provide training support to leadership teams from all schools; this funding was not available in 2011. However, we continue to provide support to our principals through training sessions on data analysis and school improvement plans. This support is in the form of workshops and individual visits to sites. We also have greater precision in goal setting for student growth and achievement in all our improvement and performance plans. To help our broader stakeholder groups embrace the intentional and thoughtful work in our school and district improvement plans, the District Accountability Committee (DAC) is working with parents and community members to review these performance and improvement plans. Additionally, two full days of the Thompson Education Networks (TENS) week were devoted to building-level participation in school improvement planning. The result of this work will lead to greater input and ownership from staff on the development and monitoring of school improvement plans.

3. Educator Effectiveness Performance Evaluation System. We will be implementing new administrator and teacher evaluation systems that are standards-based and designed to support higher levels of quality teaching and learning in each school across the district. Through our participation in the Colorado Integration Project we will be identifying additional metrics for measuring effectiveness for both teachers and principals.

2011 ACT, CSAP Results, and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)

Learning Services Team

2009-2011 ACT Composite Score vs. State

Subject 2009 State 2010 State 2011 StateEnglish 19.0 19.2 19.0Math 19.8 19.9 20.0Reading 20.4 20.2 19.9Science 20.1 20.1 20.2Composite 20.0 20.0 19.9

Three Year ACT Trend by School - English

Three Year ACT Trend by School - Math

Three Year ACT Trend by School - Reading

Three Year ACT Trend by School - Science

Three Year ACT Trend by School - Composite

Next Steps and Continuous Improvement(Details are in the written report)

Greater focus and intentionality in our work. Specifically,

1.Data-driven personalized instruction2.Develop a culture of thinking – Principal Academy3.Train on inclusive practices and quality core instruction4.School Improvement with greater precision on goals5.Educator effectiveness performance evaluation system

Questions

DISCUSSION ITEM 6.2

Mill Levy Override Update Date: September 7, 2011 Submitted by: Ronald G. Cabrera, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Wes Fothergill, Director of Communication and Community Resources Consideration: Does the Board have any questions regarding the progress to date on

support for the district’s mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot?

As part of their responsibilities to monitor on-going activities related to their declaration of placing a mill levy override question on the November 2011 ballot, the Board will be updated by district staff on the current state of district finances and economic forecasting as well as provided with an update from the Community Coalition for Local Schools representatives of their actions. Wes Fothergill, director of communication and community resources, Steve Towne, CFO, and Pam Howard, Community Coalition for Local Schools’ chairperson, will be in attendance to answer questions.

DISCUSSION ITEM 6.3

2011 Summer Food Program Update Date: September 7, 2011 Submitted by: Ronald G. Cabrera, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Stephen Towne, CFO Consideration: Does the Board have any questions related to the 2011 summer food program? The summer food program operated from May 23, 2011 through August 11, 2011 with breakfasts served from 8:10 - 8:30 a.m. and lunches served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the six sites listed below.

1. BF Kitchen Elementary – offered services from 2009 - 2011 2. Garfield Elementary – offered services from 2010 - 2011 3. Monroe Elementary – offered services 2010 - 2011 4. Sarah Milner Elementary – offered services 2010 - 2011 5. Van Buren Elementary – offered services summer of 2011 6. Winona Elementary – offered services from 1993 – 2011 (with the exception of two years due

to construction)

In addition, lunch was served at the two remote sites listed below from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 1. Lago Vista Mobile Home Park – 1st year of service 2. Waterford Place Apartments – 1st year of service

Children from ages 18 months to 18 years received one meal each day at no charge. Adults could purchase a meal for $3.50. The program operated under the USDA summer food service program. Breakfast was offered at six schools during the summer school sessions as open sites. Significant marketing efforts were made in order to raise community awareness of the program.

Advertisement took place via the Loveland Reporter-Herald. A recorded call from Governor Hickenlooper was distributed to all households through

Infinite Campus. Hunger Free Colorado provided yard signs and vinyl banners to advertise sites. Menu distributions took place at the six participating school sites as well as House of

Neighborly Service, Social Services, & the Chilson Recreation Center. District summer school programs were coordinated at meals sites or adjacent schools.

This year, Hunger Free Colorado received an anonymous donation to feed adults for free if they accompanied their children to the program. We capitalized on the opportunity from June 27, 2011 – July 20, 2011. Unfortunately, the need in Colorado was so great that funding did cease before the close of the program. Program length (number of days offered) varies from year to year with calendar deviations, but a concerted effort was made this summer to increase the program days due to increased community need. As a collective result, many new families took advantage of and were appreciative of the program, thanking managers for the high quality of meals served. See TABLE 1 for history of meals served and program growth data. See TABLE 2 for a 2011 financial summary. Tammie Rempe, nutrition services director, will be in attendance to answer questions.

DISCUSSION ITEM 6.4

2011-12 Thompson Education Foundation Fundraising Drive

Date: September 7, 2011 Submitted by: Ronald G. Cabrera, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools Wes Fothergill, Communication and Community Resources Director Consideration: Does the Board have any questions regarding the Thompson Education

Foundation fundraising drive for 2011-12? Under Board policy KHA, Public Solicitations/Fund Drives, all district fund drives require approval by the Board of Education. This year, the Thompson Education Foundation (TEF) has been identified as an organization for the employee giving campaign. TEF provides financial support for additional and creative educational opportunities within the Thompson School District. Projects that TEF sponsors include the help kids succeed school supply drive, annual ecology field trips to Bobcat Ridge for all 5th graders, musical instruments for all elementary students, creativity grants, the district elementary science coordinator, the Rocky Mountain Science Inquiry Institute, the Big Thompson Elementary School Playscape, the TEF Founders Grant, and over one dozen annual student scholarships. Campaign kickoff begins October 24, 2011 and will continue through November 18, 2011. Wes Fothergill, director of communication and community resources, will be in attendance to answer questions.

board of education meeting agenda september 7, 2011

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