A regular meeting of the Cold Spring School (CSS) board was held on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in the CSS media center.  Presiding officer was Mr. Bob Albano, Board Chair.

Members present were: Bob Albano, Steve Downing, Chris Gerrity, Cheryl Hertzer, Kelly Payne, and Leroy Robinson.  Mr. Steve Downing joined the meeting at 5:43pm.

CSS Principal Carrie Bruns and Assistant Principal Tom Hakim also attended the meeting.

No community members attended or signed in to provide input. 

A brief note about the May meeting was shared with the Board.  No action was taken by the Board in May.

One board member, Ms. Lori Schein, will not continue to serve during the 2017-2018 academic year.  other members will remain on the board.

Mrs. Bruns shared that all testing had been completed at the school.  Mr. Tom Hakim distributed copies of NWEA data and discussed the end of the school year results.  All grades tested at CSS (Grades 3,4,5, and 6) increased their average score in both mathematics and reading each testing period after fall 2016.  CS students improved on each successive test, but remain about half a grade behind the national average.  Although grade 6 mathematics and reading teachers changed during the school year, grade 6 students met the goal of 50% of students meeting or exceeding the growth target.  

Grade 3 did not meet the growth targets, so targeted support will be provided to grade 3 in fall 2017.

NWEA data showed that all grades met projected growth in reading and only grade 4 did not meet the projected growth in mathematics.  NWEA data from academic year 2016-2017 will be used as baseline data to set future goals for growth. 

Although the number of CSS students who will require exceptional needs services is increasing next year, the number of teachers has been cut.  Board members expressed the school commitment to provide the best eduction possible for all Cold Spring students.

CSS had a successful spring PIE Day and Fun in the Sun Day.  Awards Day and 6th grade graduation are on Thursday, June 8, 2017. 

Only two staff members are not returning to CSS next year.  Two out of three open positions have already been filled.  The media specialist position is still open because the individual who had been selected did not accept the position.

The Board discussed the budget for the 2017-2019 academic year, including the staffing model.  A financial audit is scheduled for the week of July 17, 2017.

Mrs. Bruns proposed a Maker Space project for which Mr. petty will set up a MakerSpace Studio on the second floor of Allen House.  Marian University will complete some repairs and painting.

The status of the CSS film was discussed.  The film is now being edited and should be ready by August 1, 2017.  There will be a 3-4 minute film as well as a 60 second version for the website. 

Chris verity shared estimates of building costs to add facilities for middle school grades 7 and 8.  

Mr. Leroy Robinson excused himself at 7:09pm