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STEM School Highlands Ranch

Board of Director's Meeting

Published on February 28, 2025 at 10:37 AM MST
Amended on March 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM MST

Date and Time

Tuesday March 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM MST

Location

8920 Barrons Blvd

P-TECH Mechatronics Room

Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

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Agenda

Section Number Topic Number Details Purpose Presenter Time
I. Opening Items 5:30 PM
  A. Record Attendance   2 m
  B. Call the Meeting to Order   1 m
  C. Pledge of Allegiance   Erin Quigley 1 m
  D. Reciting of the Mission Statement Ishmeet Kalra 1 m
   

Never Stop Innovating! We envision a world of exponential possibilities where every child develops the innate knowledge, skills, creativity and character to thrive, lead and succeed in an ever-changing future.


 

  
II. Approve Meeting Minutes 5:35 PM
  A. Board Meeting Jan 27th Approve Minutes Carla Gustafson 2 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting - Special Meeting on January 27, 2025  
  B. Board Meeting Feb 4th Approve Minutes Carla Gustafson 2 m
    Minutes for Board of Director's Meeting on February 4, 2025  
  C. Board Meeting Feb 23rd Approve Minutes Carla Gustafson 5 m
    Minutes for Board Meeting - Special Meeting on February 23, 2025  
  D. Advancement Committee Meeting Sep 24, 2024 Approve Minutes Carla Gustafson 2 m
   

Board attendees were Greg Shick, Carla Gustafson, Kelly Reyna, Linda Davison

  
    Minutes for Advancement Committee Meeting on September 24, 2024  
III. STEM School Highlands Ranch Updates 5:46 PM
  A. Executive Director Presentation Vote LynAnn Kovalesky 10 m
   
  • Enrollment Update
  • Consider Parent Handbook change to clarify that STEM Leadership has flexibility with following DCSD weather policy.  Specifically, clarify that STEM Leadership has flexibility in calling Virtual School Day when DCSD calls for Delayed Start days.
  
     
IV. KOSON Schools 5:56 PM
  A. CIO Update - Strategic Updates Discuss Matt Cartier 20 m
   

Updates from Growth Task Force

  
     
  B. KOSON Core Values Vote Matt Cartier 10 m
   

Present any updates to proposed KOSON Core Values presented at February meeting. Vote to confirm Board approval of final proposed KOSON Core Values.

  
     
V. Board Committee Updates 6:26 PM
  A. Finance Committee Update Vote Darrell Lomelino 10 m
   

Present auditor recommendation for Board approval.  Recommend continuing with Hinkle & Company.

  
  B. Academic Excellence Committee Discuss Ishmeet Kalra 20 m
   
  • Status updates and presentation on MSU Aerospace Program
  • Presentation on proposed new Elementary Math Curriculum
  
     
  C. Governance Committee FYI Carla Gustafson 5 m
   
  • Policy review - Board Policies for confirmation in April Meeting (consent agenda)
    • Use of DCSD Policies
    • Policy Adoption Process
    • Board Training
    • Conflict of Interest
  • Board Members - recruiting for Parent and Community Board members
  
VI. Consent Agenda 7:01 PM
  A. Vote for Consent Agenda Items Vote Carla Gustafson 5 m
   

1. Confirm the following policies - no updates needed:

  • Equal Access to Facilities
  • Rights of Students to Organize

2. Clarify Fundraising Committee will proceed as a typical Board committee with 2 Board members, Greg Shick as chair and Carla Gustafson as participant. Public posting will no longer be required.

  
     
     
VII. Public Comment 7:06 PM
 

This is the time to voice opinions and provide feedback about specific agenda item(s) prior to any Board action. Speakers must complete the Public Comment Form and submit it electronically no later than 12 p.m. the day of each Board meeting. If written testimony or a handout is submitted, presenters are asked to supply one (1) copy via email to communications@stemk12.org

  
  A. Public Comment Sign up link 10 m
   

https://forms.gle/AM9H5q4sfTKYmYSp6

 

  
VIII. Executive Session 7:16 PM
  A. Executive Session Discussions Vote Carla Gustafson 60 m
   

The Board may vote to recess into executive session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to obtain advice from the School’s attorney related to specific legal questions regarding a lawsuit against the School, as well as pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) to determine positions relative to matters that may be subject to negotiations and to instruct negotiators regarding the lawsuit against the School.

  
IX. Resume Public Session 8:16 PM
  A. Possible board vote on settlement Agreement Vote Carla Gustafson 5 m
X. Board of Director's Updates 8:21 PM
  A. Preview of Next Meeting FYI Carla Gustafson 5 m
   

Next Month's Meeting:

  • Academic Excellence - Possible vote on MSU Aerospace Program and new Elementary Math Curriculum.
  • Finance - Present Preliminary 25/26 Budget and Vendor selections requiring Board approval
  • CIO Support and Evaluation - Present proposed CIO Contract renewal
  
XI. Closing Items 8:26 PM
  A. Adjourn Meeting Vote Carla Gustafson
   

Adjournment

 

  

Never Stop Innovating! We envision a world of exponential possibilities where every child develops the innate knowledge, skills, creativity and character to thrive, lead and succeed in an ever-changing future.