December 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM - Committee As A Whole

Discussion: 

Andy Luebbe, Centennial Elementary Principal, shared enrollment information and activities at Centennial Elementary. Mr. Luebbe talked about the data collected from testing showing increased proficiency and improvement. He said that chronic absenteeism was 14% during COVID and is now at 6%. Mr. Luebbe said that is due to making connections with students so they want to be at school. He said they encourage family and staff engagement and connection at many events. Mr. Luebbe said especially for new staff, providing opportunities to meet is so important. Showing appreciation by thanking our staff, calling out the positive is very important. He shared that having student organizations come to visit, read or perform for the elementary students is a big hit. 

 

Discussion:  There were no items removed from the Consent Agenda.

Discussion:  Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support answered questions and discussed financial reports. He shared information about the expenses and payments made.

Discussion:  Mr. Schapmann said principals are getting some pre-hiring done for upcoming openings.

Discussion:  Teresa Hausmann, Director of Teaching and Learning, shared the Financial Literacy Status report as state statute required. The Personal Finance Course at CHS has been completed by 274 out of 285 students with a 96% success rate.

Mrs. Hausmann reported on the AQuESTT Classification Report that recently went live. All CPS buildings have a Good classification and West Park has a Great classification. We saw really great gains. Mrs. Hausmann discussed NSCAS ELA scores and ELPA test scores. She said there is a lot of curriculum work done district wide. Touchpoints during November were a bit lower at 248. 

Discussion: 

Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, shared information on evaluations. He also talked about funds  that are set aside for students at private schools in our district but live outside CPS district. Dr. Harris said we have 108 non-public school students.

Discussion: 

Sara Colford, Assistant Director of Student Services, shared information on the three main grants; 21st Century Grant used for salaries. School Bells Grant used for Destination Imagination, musical, and other activities. The Opportunity Grant, which was recently used to purchase the musical playground at Emerson Elementary.  The next project will be with West Park Elementary.

 

Discussion:  Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, updated that the non-traditional building is well ahead of schedule.

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay, Superintendent discussed Policy 1006.50 Community Use of School Facilities. He said he will request the board take action to remove exhibits from policy. We use an online system now so they are not needed. 

Discussion:  Dr. Kay, Superintendent discussed Policy 1006.50 Community Use of School Facilities. He said he will request the board take action to remove exhibits from policy. We use an online system now so they are not needed.

Discussion:  Dave Hiebner, CHS Principal, is proposing a new course for Med Aides. There is a need. One requirement is that a student has to be 18 at the time of testing through CCC. This course would be offered in the 2nd semester. Students are required to have their CNA to take the class. CPS students can take it for $54.00. They have to be a CNA first. Our students can take it for $54.00.

Discussion:  Dr. Kay shared information on contract services with KORDICA. He will ask the board to take action next week. It would be a next best step to take for a bond.

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay explained the cell phone tower agreement. He said it is a 5G Tower 100 feet from the pond. CPS has no plans for that area. 60x60 space. Next Monday he will bring the agreement that is approved by the attorney. Need to be sure we are protected.

Discussion: 

Dr. Kay gave the simple version of the calendars for next school year.

Discussion:  Window replacement North Park and West Park includes 11 windows at North Park and 14 at West Park. Replacements are commercial aluminum windows.

Discussion: 

Mr. Schapmann talked about the audit for last school year. New budget code document will be reviewed; all codes we use must align with the document. 

Discussion:  The board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  Meeting adjourned at 7:49pm.