A regular meeting of the Cold Spring School (CSS) board was held on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 in the CSS conference room.  Presiding officer was Mr. Bob Albano, Board Chair.

Members present were: Bob Albano, Steve Downing, Cheryl Hertzer, Janice Hicks-Slaughter, and Leroy Robinson.

Members Chris Gerrity and Tonya Tudor were absent.

Member Kelly Payne joined the meeting at 5:49pm.

CSS Principal Carrie Bruns, Assistant Principal Tom Hakim, and Elementary Dean AJ Barcome attended the meeting and Mr. Brian D Anderson from Options in Education Foundation was present for the first 15 minutes of the meeting.

No community members attended or singed in to provide input.

Mr. Brian D Anderson provided a financial report to the board and answered questions about insurance an other line items in the budget.

Mr. Tom Hakim summarized Cold Spring School's NWEA results and Cold Spring School's academic goals.  Academic goals included 50% of students in grades 3-6 achieving their growth targets and this goal was met.  In math, 59% of students in grades 3-6 met or exceeded their target on NWEA, and 65% of students met or exceeded their target on the NWEA English Language Arts (reading ) test.  Grades 4-6 have one teacher per grade for mathematics and one teacher per grade for reading.

Cold Spring School's grade is based on measurement of growth for three years.

The Board reviewed preliminary ISTEP results, which are currently embargoed.  CSS has a two week period in which to appeal the results or request that tests be re-scored.  On October 5, the school grade will be assigned at the Indiana State Board of Education meeting. 

Mr. Hakim also shared a weekly update with the Board.  he sends the update to parents and other stakeholders and he discussed highlights of several activities on the update, including the Colts Dental Field Trip which was set up by the school social worker and which provided free dental care for students.

Mrs. Bruns provided the Principal's Report.  The ADM (average daily membership) counted on September 15, 2017 was 319 students.  The school budget was based on 300 students.  The board discussed a possible cap on enrollment which would be due to space limitations.  Most children from Cold Spring School wait list were offered spots.  Mrs Bruns discussed tutoring and mentoring that take place at the school.

At 6:21, Mr. Hakim left the meeting.

Due to the loss of the Assistant Athletic Director at MU, College Mentors are not yet volunteering at the school.  Mr. Downing and Mr. Barcome are collaborating to get the College Mentors back at the school.

Mrs. Bruns reviewed the 5th grade week at STARBASE which the students have enjoyed and where they have been learning about science and teamwork.  Professional development at Cold Spring School will include MakerSpace training.  Bethany Thomas from Maker Youth Foundation will have an office located in Allen House on school grounds.  A Cold Spring School instructional assistant, a parent, and a culture and climate specialists have started a Parents on Purpose organization.  Parents in Touch Day is coming on September 27 for paretn/teacher conferences.  Mrs Bruns shared information about upcoming events, including the audit, fall PIE day and the Day of Service.  The October board meeting will be held in Allen House and the school video will be ready for previewing at the meeting.

Mrs. Bruns and Mr. Barcome left the meeting at 6:35pm so that the board could discuss the principal evaluation.  Mr. Albano asked board members to share comments with him about the principal's job performance.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 6:50pm.  The motion passed with 6 ayes and no nays and the meeting was adjourned. 

Recorded by: Dr. Cheryl A. Hertzer

Reviewed and Submitted by:  Dr. Cheryl A. Hertzer.