NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND AGENDA

May 8, 2013

Educational Services Center 395 South Pratt Parkway

Longmont, Colorado 80501

John Creighton, President, Board of Education Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools

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DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT

To be an exemplary school district which inspires and promotes high standards of learning and student

well-being in partnership with parents, guardians and the

community.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

To educate each student in a safe learning environment so that they

may develop to their highest potential and become contributing

citizens.

ESSENTIAL BOARD ROLES

Guide the superintendent Engage constituents

Ensure alignment of resources Monitor effectiveness

Model excellence

BOARD MEMBERS

John Creighton, President Debbie Lammers, Secretary Mike Schiers, Asst Secretary

Rod Schmidt Joie Siegrist

Bob Smith, Vice President Dori Van Lone, Treasurer

1. CALL TO ORDER:

6:15 pm Executive Session Pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(a) Sale of Property 7:00 pm Regular Business Meeting

2. ADDENDUMS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:

3. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION:

4. BOARD RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE BOARD &

BOARD COMMUNICATIONS/COMMENTS:

Sunrise Stampede Officials

5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

6. REPORTS:

7. CONSENT ITEMS:

1. Approval: Staff Terminations/Leaves 2. Approval: Staff Appointments 3. Approval: Approval of Minutes for the April 10, 2013 Regular

Meeting; April 17, 2013 Regular Study Session; and the April 24, 2013 Regular Televised Study Session

4. Approval: Approval of 2013/2014 Administrator Contracts 5. Approval: Substitute Teachers that Taught Over 500 Hours 6. Approval: Approval of Construction Manager/General Contractor

(CMGC) for Spark! Discovery Preschool Project 7. Approval: Approval of Contract Award-Mountain View Elementary

Boiler Replacement Project 8. Approval: Approval of Change Order-Lyons Middle/Senior High

School Addition and Renovation Project

8. ACTION ITEMS:

1. Recommendation: Adoption of Capital Reserve Budget 2. Recommendation: Approval of 2013/2014 Teacher Contracts/

Non-Renewal Notices 3. Recommendation: Approval of Principal for Longs Peak Middle

School 4. Recommendation: Approval of Principal for Lyons Elementary

School 5. Recommendation: Approval of Principal for Niwot Elementary

School

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING AND AGENDA

May 8, 2013

Educational Services Center 395 South Pratt Parkway

Longmont, Colorado 80501

John Creighton, President, Board of Education Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools

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DISTRICT VISION STATEMENT

To be an exemplary school district which inspires and promotes high standards of learning and student

well-being in partnership with parents, guardians and the

community.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT

To educate each student in a safe learning environment so that they

may develop to their highest potential and become contributing

citizens.

ESSENTIAL BOARD ROLES

Guide the superintendent

Engage constituents Ensure alignment of resources

Monitor effectiveness Model excellence

BOARD MEMBERS

John Creighton, President Debbie Lammers, Secretary Mike Schiers, Asst Secretary

Rod Schmidt Joie Siegrist

Bob Smith, Vice President Dori Van Lone, Treasurer

6. Recommendation: Approval of Assistant Principal for Skyline High School

7. Recommendation: Approval of Purchase of Check Point Network Security Appliances and Support

9. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

1. Charter School Memorandum of Understanding (2012 MLO)

10. ADJOURNMENT: Board of Education Meetings: Held at 395 South Pratt Parkway, Board Room, unless otherwise noted:

Wednesday, May 22 6:30 pm April Financials 7:00 – 9:00 pm Televised Study Session Wednesday, June 12 7:00 pm Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 19 6:00 to 8:00 pm Study Session Wednesday, June 26 6:30 pm May Financials 7:00 – 9:00 pm Televised Study Session

May 8, 2013

Staff Terminations/Leaves of Absence7.1

Effective Name Position/Location FMLA

Non-

FMLA

Medical Personal Extended Resigned Retired Comments

6/12/13 Peppler, Colleen Assistant Principal/Longmont High X 26.5 Years

5/12/13 Stuckey, Bill Assistant Principal/Longmont High X

Licensed

5/24/13 Axelson, Kendra 1st Grade Teacher/Loma Linda X 29 Years

5/24/13 Baker, Patricia Bilingual ELL Teacher / Skyline High X

4/17/13 Barr, Shannon Kindergarten Teacher/Longmont Estates X

5/24/13 Bliss, Ty 4th Grade Teacher/Black Rock Elem X 24 Years

5/24/13 Cheesbrough, Mark Tech Ed & Gen Science/Frederick High X 28 years

5/24/13 Dillon, Kaitlyn English Lang Arts Teacher/Skyline X

5/24/13 Foster, Catharine 1st Grade Teacher/Niwot Elementary X

5/24/13 Goodman, Kathryn 3rd Grade Teacher/ Mead Elementary X

5/24/13 Gray, Jennifer 3rd Grade Teacher/Longmont Estates X

5/24/13 Hayes-Angiono, Linda 5th Grade Teacher/Spangler Elementary X 6 Years

5/24/13 Hibl, Lydia 5th Grade Teacher/Prairie Ridge Elem X *33 Years

4/15/13 Juarez, Mireyda Teacher/Spangler Elementary X

3/6/13 Kleyn, Kelly Teacher/Hygiene Elementary X5/24/13 Laughlin, Jacqueline Vocal Music Teacher/Longmont High X 27 years

4/29/13 Licardi, Megan Teacher/Eagle Crest Elementary X

5/24/13 Lloyd, Gary Teacher, Instr Music/ Heritage Middle X 24 years

5/24/13 Mays, Jameson Teacher, Math/Mead High X

5/1/13 Robertson, May Teacher/Frederick Elementary X4/4/13 Root, Tim Teacher/Mead High, Longmont High X

5/24/13 Ross, Lisa Vocal Music Teacher/Erie High X

4/15/13 Schaaf-Ward, Melissa Teacher/Black Rock Elementary X

3/30/13 Scharf, Jo Teacher/Longmont High X

3/29/13 Schroeder, Jamie Teacher/Northridge Elementary X4/8/13 Secrist, Erin Teacher/Eagle Crest Elementary X4/8/13 Smith, Tracy Teacher/Eagle Crest Elementary X4/11/13 Stubblefield, Sandra Teacher/Mountain View Elementary X5/24/13 Weiner, Pam 2nd Grade Teacher/Burlington Elem X *27 Years

4/18/13 Whisman, Sandra Teacher/Fall River Elementary X

Administrative/Professional/Technical

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Staff Terminations/Leaves of Absence7.1

Effective Name Position/Location FMLA

Non-

FMLA

Medical Personal Extended Resigned Retired Comments

5/24/13 White, Patricia 4th Grade Teacher/ Legacy Elem X 26 years

3/8/13 Wing, Rowan Math Teacher/Silver Creek High X

5/24/13 Woodward, Sandra Literacy Teacher/Sanborn Elementary X *8 Years

Classified

4/8/13 Andrews, Deanna Secretary/ABE & CDC X

3/26/13 Arriaga, Victoria Attendance Clerk/Longmont High X

6/14/13 Barela, Anne Secretary, Principal-Elem / Black Rock X 24 years

5/24/13 Barnett, Tancy Behavior Coach/Longmont Estates X 26 years

5/23/13 Benson, Elizabeth Clerk, Health/Eagle Crest Elementary X

6/14/13 Bernardelli, Sandra Clerk, Attendance Elem/Blue Mountain X 5.7 Years

3/25/13 Booterbaugh, Rebecca Instructor/Adult Education X

6/7/13 Booth, Amy Media Clerk / Heritage Middle X

5/23/13 Bruxvoort, Lori Preschool Para/ Fall River Elementary X 23 years

5/24/13 Buffington, Shannon Special Ed Para/Coal Ridge Middle Position Eliminated

6/14/13 Cardenas, Jesse Clerk, Attendance Elem/Loma Linda Position Eliminated

5/23/13 Carson, Tamara Clerk, Health/Eagle Crest Elementary X

4/12/13 Claice, Joseph Electrical/Low Volt Technician/O & M

Administrative

Recommendation

5/24/13 Cordova, Nancy Special Ed Para/Spangler Elementary Position Eliminated

6/14/13 Dean, Pamela Secretary, Principal-Elem/Loma Linda Position Eliminated

5/24/13 Dominguez, Andrea Instructional Para/Fall River Elem Position Eliminated

5/31/13 Dragon, Carroll Media Tech/Loma Linda Elementary Position Eliminated

3/16/13 Fjeld, Paul Custodian/Custodial X

5/24/13 Fung, Sudavee Technician, Lab / Eagle Crest Elem Position Eliminated

5/24/13 Gibbons, Christine Instructional Para/Blue Mountain Elem Position Eliminated

5/23/13 Gillmore, Donna Preschool Director/Longmont Estates X 24 Years

5/23/13 Griep, Renee Media Tech/Hygiene Elementary X

3/26/13 Happe, Diane Health Clerk/Niwot Elementary X

4/15/13 Hernandez, Benito Head Custodian/Prairie Ridge Elem Deceased

3/21/13 Hidalgo-Fahring, Susan Teacher/Indian Peaks Elementary X

5/23/13 Hutchinson, Michael Nutrition Services Worker/Westview X

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Staff Terminations/Leaves of Absence7.1

Effective Name Position/Location FMLA

Non-

FMLA

Medical Personal Extended Resigned Retired Comments

5/24/13 Jones, Kenneth Special Ed Para/Skyline High School X

5/24/13 Kness, John 248 Day Head Custodian/Sanborn X 32 Years

6/31/13 Manchak, David Counselor/APEX X

5/24/13 Marquez, Marcia Instructional Para/Central Elementary X

5/23/13 Mauck, Roger Campus Supervisor/Mead High X 18 years

5/24/13 McCaulay, Kimberly Instructional Para/Longmont Estates Position Eliminated

4/30/13 Mikeljack, Kenneth HVAC Tech/O & M X 24 Years

5/24/13 Muller, Suzanne Lab Tech, Instructional Para/Eagle Crest Position Eliminated

6/7/13 Nakamura, Imelda Secretary/Instructional Para / Spangler Position Eliminated

5/24/13 Paul, Kalee Instructional Para/Longmont Estates Position Eliminated

5/24/13 Sims, Beth Instructional Para/Longmont Estates Position Eliminated

5/23/13 Strauch, Karen Instructional Para/Longmont Estates Position Eliminated

4/1/13 Taylor, Patricia Licensed Extra Duty/Human Resources Deceased

3/19/13 Thomas, Kimberly Nutrition Services Worker/Red Hawk X

4/8/13 Thompson, Heidi SPED Para/Niwot High X

5/24/13 Trainor, Sherilyn

Instruct Para, Child Care Group Ldr/Black

Rock Elementary X

Para Position

Eliminated

5/24/13 Ward, Marcy Instructional Para / Lyons Elementary Position Eliminated

4/26/13 Watkins, Elizabeth Attendance Clerk/Erie Elementary X

5/24/13 West, Alta Instructional Para/Loma Linda Elem Position Eliminated

5/23/13 Williams, Linette Child Care Group Leader/Erie Elem X

1/31/13 Wright, Artette Bus Driver/Transportation X

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Staff Appointments 7.2

HIRE DATE Name Position Location New Position Replacement

ADMINISTRATIVE/PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL

8/1/2013 Bishop, Timothy Principal Longs Peak Middle X

8/1/2013 Heide, Rachel Assistant Principal Erie Middle X

8/1/2013 Henderson, Laurieann Assistant Principal Skyline High X

8/1/2013 Moore, Andrew Principal Lyons Elementary X

8/1/2013 Pitz, Nancy Principal Niwot Elementary X

LICENSED

8/12/2013 Peters, Rebecca STEM Coordinator Trail Ridge Middle X

CLASSIFIED

4/11/2013 Befus, Janet Bus Assistant Transportation X

4/16/2012 Brunsman, Barbara Nutrition Services Worker Legacy Elementary X

4/8/2013 Chavez-Sanchez, J Guadalupe 175 Day Custodian Skyline High School X

4/16/2013 Garcia, Adam HVAC Technician O & M X

4/11/2013 Johnson, Kenneth Bus Driver Transportation X

3/20/2013 Miles, Aimee Non CDL Driver Transportation X

3/18/2013 Reger, Thomas 220 Day Custodian Indian Peaks Elementary X

5/1/2013 Schuler, Paul HVAC Lead O & M X

5/6/2013 Starkovich, Charles Groundskeeper O & M X

2/4/2013 Turner, David 220 Day Custodian Eagle Crest Elementary X

4/29/2013 Zegel, Robert Plumber, Journey O & M X

4/16/2013 Zrubek, Elisa Emotional/Behavioral Bus Assistant Transportation X

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Staff Appointments 7.2

HIRE DATE Name Position Location New Position Replacement

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7.3

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Board of Education Meeting Minutes URECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the minutes from the April Regular Meetings. UBACKGROUND The Board will be asked to approve the minutes for the April 10, 2013 Regular Meeting; the April 17, 2013 Regular Study Session; and the April 24, 2013 Regular Televised Study Session.

7.4 MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Administrative Employment Contracts RECOMMENDATION

That the Board of Education approve employment contracts for the 2013-14 school year for each of the following administrators:

Shelly Allen Michael Green Nancy Pitz

Stephanie Anderson Jennifer Guthals Elizabeth Porter

Lorynda Archibeque-Sampson Janet Gutman John Poynton

Cynthia Arendt Amanda Hall Patricia Quinones

Ryan Ball James Hecocks Regina Renaldi

Joshua Barnett Stephen Hoel Richard Ring

Robert Berry Janis Hughes Heidi Ringer

Todd Bissell Douglas Jackson Ellen Sauer

Karolyn Borski Kris Keith Kyle Schuyler

Gordon Boschman Douglas Kudrna Troy Snyder

Erica Bowman Jeremy Lacrosse Mark Spencer

Matthew Buchler Brian Lamer Gregory Stephens

Darrin Buck Keith Liddle Connie Syferd

Susan Burnett Dawn Macy Victoria Teague

David Burnison Joseph McBreen Scott Toillion

James Butterfield Randall Mckie Martin Tonjes

Kahle Charles Kirsten McNeill Andrea Tribelhorn

Margo Chavez Joseph Mehsling Peter Vargas

Edward Cloke Mark Mills Kristie Venrick

Tammy Coleman Mary Miner John Wahler

Renee Collier Karen Musick Kathi Jo Walder

Deniece Cook Elizabeth Nybo Amy Weed

Sean Corey Cathy O'Donnell Cyrus Weinberger

Lorna Courtney Patrick Olsen Lisa Wetzel

Dennis Daly Insoon Olson Jacalyn Whittington

Gregory Fieth Sara Olson Gregory Winger

Erick Finnestead Judith Orbanosky Brian Young

Paul Francisco Eric Ottem Jeffrey Fredman Ella Padilla Deanna Frothingham Lynea Pearson Paige Gordon Dina Perfetti-Deany

7.5 MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Substitute teachers who have taught or may teach more than 500

hours this school year

RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve of not offering contracts to the substitute teachers presented below who have taught or may teach more than 500 hours this school year and that the Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources be authorized to so notify them.

Michaela Aiken Olga Gromilina Linda Ottensman Deandra Alderman Donna Guest Melissa Parker Suzanne Ashley Brenda Guzman Gina Patterson Patricia Auernhamer Kira Haberkorn Amy Ratliff Nicholos Avalos Jared Hansberry Sandy Reinking Brooke Babcock Shawn Jaworski Shyrl Richards Kris Barnett Santos Jimenez Suzanne Robison Janice Baron-Fishel Pat Jones Tracy Rodgers Tracy Bledsoe Americus Kalmar Petra Roser Sarah Blessin Dolores Klimkowsky Charlotte Rossmann Sue Bloomfield David Koctar Deborah Rucker Emily Blumthal Eewah Koh Donne Ruiz Shelly Boedeker Ayala Koren Debra Rutherford Jerry Borger Alyssa Krissen Brenda Sargent Christine Bramble Dennis Landers Susan Schoonover Pam Brown Robert Lawrence Barbara Shea Sue Carlson Brandy Lehde Susan Stagnitti Alexia Cire Austra (Baiba) Lennard Renee Staiano Rhonda Crosman Virya Lienhardt Lisa Stecina Juliann Daley Laurel Light Mary Struthers Linda Devereux Emily Limbach Brandin Torbeck Nan Douthit Charlene Lott Karen Trimberger Anne Driscoll Rose Lynch Suzanne Turner Kathleen Droege Robert Magin Andrew Vaughan Sonya Feurer Jan Mauldin Catherine Violette Kathy Flynn Loi Kim McCarthy Rebecca Visscher Richard Fortin Patti McCartney Gretchen Vorhaus Michelle Foster Tina McClure Carole Walmsley Monique Fraser Mary McConnell Roy (Ron) Weber Stanley Gelb Janice McIntire Melissa White Jennifer Gianetti John McMillen Lisa Williams Brad Gisclair Marilyn McQueen Kimberly Wilson Tiffany Goodman Barbara Merrell Carrie Woodard Tom Grandin Martha Miller Clark Wykert Jennifer Greene Amy Orocu Total = 104

7.6

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC)

for Spark! Discovery Preschool Project

RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education authorize the administration to enter into contract negotiations with FCI Constructors, Inc., for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) services for the Spark! Discovery Preschool Project for a contract amount not-to-exceed $474,000 which includes a 10% contingency. Further, that the Board authorize Rick Ring, Chief Operations Officer, to sign contract documents and initiate scope changes in accordance with Board of Education policy. BACKGROUND The CMGC review committee received and reviewed responses to RFQ 2008-007 “Construction Manager/General Contractor for Remodels/Additions.” FCI Constructors, Inc., was selected as the most qualified for the project based on their current similar work at Thunder Valley K-8 that is right across the street. The project converting the present Frederick Elementary to Spark! Discovery Preschool will include playground conversion to preschool age, relocation of existing elementary age equipment, and state licensing and health department requirements for preschools that include hard surface flooring, washable surfaces, hand sinks, etc.

7.7

MEMORANDUM DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Award - Mountain View Elementary Boiler

Replacement Project Bid #2013-042 RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the contract award for the Mountain View Boiler Replacement Project to Krische Construction, Inc., for an amount not-to-exceed $271,370 including the base bid, and a 10% contingency, and further authorize Rick Ring, Chief Operations Officer, to sign contract documents and initiate scope changes up to the approved amounts in accordance with Board of Education Policy FEH, Supervision of Construction. BACKGROUND Funds are available for the Mountain View Elementary Boiler Replacement in both the 2008 Bond and the BEST Grant program. Bid documents were distributed on April 12, 2013 and bids were received and opened on April 23, 2013 with the following base bid results.

Mountain View Boiler Replacement Bid #2013-042 Base Bids

Krische Construction, Inc.

W.O. Danielson Construction Co.

M.W. Golden Constructors

$246,700 $261,100 $283,389

7.8

MEMORANDUM DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Change Order #8 to the Construction Manager/General

Contractor (CMGC) Contract - Lyons Middle/Senior Additions and Renovations Project

RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve Change Order #8 for $138,460 including a 10% contingency to the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) contract with FCI Constructors, Inc., for a total contract value of $2,315,900, and further authorize Rick Ring, Chief Operations Officer, to sign appropriate documents. BACKGROUND The Lyons Middle/Senior High School Additions & Renovations Project was approved on March 10, 2010 for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $2.4 million. The additional scope of work will include a new sewer main to the football concession building to alleviate current site and building sewer drainage problems. Funding for Change Order #8 is available in the Capital Reserve budget.

8.1

MEMORANDUM DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Reserve Budget RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the attached list of Fiscal Year 2014 Capital Reserve allocations as presented. BACKGROUND The Capital Reserve Committee, consisting of representation from school principals, along with the department heads of Technology, Transportation, Custodial, and Operations & Maintenance, developed the Capital Reserve Handbook that outlines the process and procedure for Capital Reserve fund allocations. The attached list, for your consideration, reflects those identified recommendations.

Total requested: 4,872,663.00$

Cap Reserve Allocation Amount 4,872,663.00$

2008 Bond Allocation Amount

Total Amount Available 4,872,663.00$

Funding Year: 2014

CAP Reserve Manager: Brian Lamer

Fund Accounts Fund Manager

Estimated

Percent of

Total Funded

CAP

2014 Proposed

CAP Summary

2014 CAP Funding

Source

Last Years 2013 CAP

All Funds Cost

Summary

Last Years 2012 CAP

All Funds Cost

Summary

Arts/Athletics Berry 2.6% $ 127,464 2014 General Fund $ 106,101 $ 110,725

Custodial/FFE Goddard 1.0% $ 50,985 2014 General Fund $ 42,440 $ 44,290

DTS McBreen 9.0% $ 439,781 2014 General Fund $ 1,039,781 $ 1,085,100

Elect/HVAC/Plumb Walston 8.5% $ 414,019 2014 General Fund $ - $ -

Environmental Lamer 0.6% $ 28,779 2014 General Fund $ - $ -

FFE Goddard 4.2% $ 203,942 2014 General Fund $ 169,761 $ 177,160

Grounds Department Thomas 9.9% $ 480,317 2014 General Fund $ - $ -

Growth Ring 2.4% $ 118,587 2014 General Fund $ - $ -

O&M District Wide Lamer 10.2% $ 498,963 2014 General Fund $ - $ -

Portable Classrooms Lamer 9.1% $ 443,227 2014 General Fund $ - $ -

BOCES/IFAS Payments Schueler 2.7% $ 132,049 2014 General Fund $ 148,945 $ 300,000

Security Ring 19.6% $ 954,926 2014 General Fund $ 82,144 $ 85,724

Site/Building Compliance Lamer 5.5% $ 265,832 2014 General Fund $ 221,278 $ 230,923

Transportation McKie 14.6% $ 713,793 2014 General Fund $ 594,161 $ 620,057

Cap Reserve FY 2014 Summary

TOTAL $ 2,653,979

All Funds Total 2014 CAP Reserve

ESTIMATED COSTS

$ 4,872,663 All Funds $ 2,404,611

8.2

MEMORANDUM DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Contracts for Teachers/Non-Renewal Notices (2013-14

Academic Year) RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the probationary teachers not recommended for contracts for the 2013-2014 school year, as follows: FIRST NAME

LAST NAME LOCATION ASSIGNMENT

Donald Cook Niwot HS Teacher, Business Brad Farbo Spangler ES Teacher, Physical Education Stacie Jordan Indian Peaks ES Teacher, 4th Grade Katie Keeler Coal Ridge MS Teacher, Language Arts Laura Lawrence Frederick ES Teacher, Preschool

Genesee Lemon Spangler ES Teacher, Preschool Lara Martella Coal Ridge MS Teacher, Math

Katie Pedersen CDC Teacher, Home Economics Katie Rhodes Colorado Preschool Coordinator, Preschool Program Nicole Spaeth Coal Ridge MS Teacher, English/Language Arts Anna Wilson Spangler ES Teacher, Art

It is recommended that the Board of Education not offer employment contracts to the above named persons and that the Superintendent or designee be authorized to so notify them.

8.3

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Appointment of Longs Peak Middle School Principal RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mr. Timothy Bishop as Principal of Longs Peak Middle School, effective August 1, 2013. BACKGROUND Mr. Bishop graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and Secondary Education from Colorado State University and a Master of Education in Administration from University of Phoenix. He also has certification in Data Driven Instruction from the Harvard School of Education Principals’ Center. He is currently employed as the Principal at Steamboat Springs Middle School where he has twice been nominated for Colorado’s Principal of the Year and received the Colorado Department of Education School of Excellence recognition for the past eight years. He has prior experience as Assistant Principal at Steamboat Springs Middle School. Mr. Bishop also has high school teaching and coaching experience in the Elbert School District in Elbert, Colorado. He will be relocating to the Front Range and looks forward to beginning this new assignment at Longs Peak Middle School. SALARY Annual salary will be according to schedule.

8.4

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Appointment of Lyons Elementary School Principal RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Mr. Andrew Moore as Principal of Lyons Elementary School, effective August 1, 2013. BACKGROUND Mr. Moore graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas. He earned his Master of Arts in Teaching with an emphasis in Elementary Education from Colorado University. He also has additional course work from the University of Phoenix where he earned his Administrative licensure in an Educational Specialist degree program. Mr. Moore is currently employed as the Principal at Flagstaff Charter Academy in Longmont. He has previous experience as the Program Director and Developer of the AVID 4 Adventure program in Boulder. He served as the Lead Teacher at Running River School in Lafayette and was a Mediator in the Restorative Justice program of the Lafayette Police Department. Mr. Moore’s teaching experience is in the Twombly Primary School in Ft. Lupton. He is excited for this new leadership opportunity at Lyons Elementary School and looks forward to meeting with the parents and staff in preparation for the transition to this new leadership role. SALARY Annual salary will be according to schedule.

8.5

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Appointment of Niwot Elementary School Principal RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ms. Nancy Pitz as Principal of Niwot Elementary School, effective August 1, 2013. BACKGROUND Ms. Pitz graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education (K-8) with an emphasis in English from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colorado. She earned her Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Supervision (K-12) from the University of Phoenix in Denver. Ms. Pitz was recognized as the 2009 Reba Ferguson Memorial Colorado Rookie Principal of the Year. She also has a long list of district leadership activities from building-level committee and collaboration work to District-wide committees and leadership teams. Ms. Pitz has been employed with St. Vrain Valley School District since August of 2002. She is currently serving the District as the Principal at Mountain View Elementary School. She served as the Dean of Students at Erie Elementary School prior to her current assignment and she completed her Administrative Internship at Longmont Estates Elementary School and Trail Ridge Middle School. Her previous teaching experiences are at St. Vrain’s Longmont Estates Elementary School and Remington Elementary School in Colorado Springs. She is excited to meet with the Niwot Elementary School parents and staff in preparation for the transition to this new leadership role. SALARY Annual salary will be according to schedule.

8.6

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Don Haddad, Ed. D., Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Appointment of Skyline High School Assistant Principal RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the appointment of Ms. Laurieann Henderson as Assistant Principal of Skyline High School, effective August 1, 2013. BACKGROUND Ms. Henderson graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Minot State University in North Dakota and her Master of Arts in Special Education from the University of Northern Colorado. She also has additional course work from the University of Phoenix for her Principal licensure program and the University of Northern Colorado for a Director of Special Education licensure program. Ms. Henderson is currently employed as the Assistant Principal at Mountain Range High School in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools. Prior to this assignment, she served the Adams 12 Five Star Schools as a Special Education Quadrant Coordinator and a Coordinator of Special Education in the Cherry Creek School District. In addition, she has middle school teaching experience as a special education program teacher in the Cherry Creek School District and the Unified School District 501 in Topeka, Kansas. Ms. Henderson resides in Erie and is looking forward to beginning this new assignment at Skyline High School. SALARY Annual salary will be according to schedule.

8.7

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Approval of Purchase of Check Point Network Security Appliances and

Support RECOMMENDATION That the Board of Education approve the purchase of Check Point Network Security Appliances and Support from The Root Group in the amount of $175,628.00. BACKGROUND These appliances provide a security gateway that uses multiple technologies to control network access, detect sophisticated attacks and provide additional security capabilities such as data loss prevention and protection from web-based threats. In response to current usage, the District Technical Services is doubling the District’s bandwidth internet access to 1Gig. The current firewall appliances will not support 1Gig bandwidth. This purchase provides the District the capability to provide up to 10Gig of internet bandwidth for future growth. In 2011, the Purchasing Department issued bid 2011-046 for Check Point Software Maintenance. The bid was issued to authorized resellers in Colorado and posted on the District website. Only two responses were received and the award was recommended to the lowest bidder, The Root Group. Bid No. 2013-050 was issued on April 15, 2013. This bid was sent to authorize resellers in the Colorado region and posted on the District website. Although two bidders verified their intent to respond prior to the due date, only one bid response was received. The award is recommended to the only low responsive and responsible vendor, The Root Group.

9.1

MEMORANDUM

DATE: May 8, 2013 TO: Board of Education FROM: Dr. Don Haddad, Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: Charter School Memorandum of Understanding (MLO) UPURPOSE For the Board of Education to discuss a draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) from the St. Vrain Valley charter schools. UBACKGROUND The Board of Education and St. Vrain Valley administrators have met with charter schools on December 4, 2012 and, again, on April 17, 2013 regarding the distribution of 2012 mill levy override funds. As a result of these meetings, the charter schools have collaborated on a Memorandum of Understanding with the school district to document how those charter schools will be receiving those funds. A copy of the draft MOU from the charters will be handed out at this Board meeting.