Garfield County School District No. 16 281 N. Parachute Avenue, P.O. Box 68 Parachute, Colorado 81635 (970) 285-5701 FAX: (970) 285-5711
BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING District Administration Offices Board of Education Meeting Room Parachute, Colorado
Board Norms Be Respectful… Treat each other with respect. Don’t make things personal when a decision is made, even if we disagree. We are one. Be Honest… Never push personal agendas in our actions. Our thinking and behavior must always be highly ethical and equitable. We will model the behavior that we expect from others: basing decisions on data, acting always with integrity and honesty, and by listening to all voices within the system. Be Timely… Be on time for meetings. Keep to time limits on discussions. Be Prepared… Read board packet before meetings, research, do your homework, be prepared to make difficult and unpopular decisions, take risks when it is in the best interest of our students, recognize the necessity for professional growth and development as a Board.
May 17, 2016 Board of Education Work Session ~ 5:00 P.M. I.
Interview Potential Candidates for the Vacated Board of Director Seat
Board of Education Regular Meeting ~ 6:00 P.M. This Agenda is Tentative Until Approved by the Board I.
Call to Order and Roll Call ~ Dr. Kevin Coleman, Incumbent Board (1 min.) President II. Pledge of Allegiance ~ Dr. Kevin Coleman, Incumbent Board (1 min.) President III. Approval of Agenda ~ Dr. Kevin Coleman, Incumbent Board (1 min.) President IV. Selection Process to Fill the Vacated Board of Director Seat ~ (5 min.) Dr. Kevin Coleman, Incumbent Board President V. Swearing-In Ceremony – Certificate of Appointment, Oath of Office, (5 min.) and Confidentiality Affidavit ~ Marilyn Mondragon, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/BOE VI. Board of Directors Organization ~ Dr. Kevin Coleman, Incumbent (5 min.) Board President VII. Consent Agenda/Blanket Motion for Items: (2 min.) VIII. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – April 19, 2016 XI.B.3. Personnel Matters – Certified Contracted Employees XI.B.4. Financial Matters – April 2016 VIII. Board of Education Meeting Minutes – April 19, 2016 ~ (Consent) Marilyn Mondragon, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent/BOE IX. Audience Members Who May Wish to Address the Board (TBD) X. Unfinished Business A. Information Items – Discussion 1. Capital Improvement Projects - Owner’s Representative (15 min.) Project Management Update ~ Colleen Kaneda, John Usery, and Saul Abrahams, NV5, Inc. B. Action Items 1. Proposed Agreement to Furnish Consulting Services by (5 min.) and Between Garfield County School District No. 16 and Contrax Group, LLC ~ Colleen Kaneda, John Usery, and Saul Abrahams, NV5, Inc. C. Other Unfinished Business
Board Norms (Cont.) Listen/Hear… Be open minded to others opinions, seriously consider alternative points of view, each voice must be heard.
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Focus… Our discussions, decisions, and actions must focus solely on what is best for all students, stay on task/topic, and use data available. Communicate… Commit to communicating openly and honestly with each other, commit to providing input, we will refer concerns to the proper chain of command. Information shared with one Board member will be shared with all members, to ensure consistency and follow-through; requests for information should be through the Superintendent or Board team if possible.
District Mission “As a result of our efforts, all students will be successfully prepared for fife in a safe and nurturing environment”
Board of Directors Dr. Kevin W. Coleman ~ President Megan L. Atstatt ~ Vice-President Vincent T. Tomasulo ~ Secretary Lynn J. Shore ~ Director
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New Business A. Information Items – Discussion 1. Board of Education Policy Recommendations ~ Dr. Ken (5 min.) Haptonstall, Superintendent a. DB – Annual Budget b. JF – Admission and Denial of Admission B. Action Items 1. Authorization of District Bond Payments ~ Rose Belden, (5 min.) Director of Business Services 2. Proposed Budget and Resolution for Fiscal Year 2017 ~ (20 min.) Rose Belden, Director of Business Services, and Dr. Ken Haptonstall, Superintendent 3. Personnel Matters – Certified Contracted Employees ~ (Consent) Dr. Ken Haptonstall, Superintendent 4. Financial Matters – April 2016 ~ Rose Belden, Director (Consent) of Business Services 5. Director of Business Services’ Report ~ Rose Belden (5 min.) 6. Superintendent’s Report ~ Dr. Ken Haptonstall (20 min.) a. Personnel Matters – Contracted/Non-Contracted Certified & Classified “At Will” Employees 7. Board of Education Reports/Comments ~ Board President (5 min.) 8. Determination/Input for Future Work Session(s)/ (5 min.) Meeting(s) ~ Board President C. Other New Business Audience Members Who May Wish to Address the Board (TBD) Executive Session to Discuss Student Matters as Authorized by (TBD) C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h) Consideration: Possible Action Following Executive Session Meeting Meeting Debrief ~ Board President (1 min.) Adjournment
