Kelly Myrick- College Counselor/ Student Government and Senior Class Administrator gave updates on behalf of Student Government's current and upcoming events. 

Student advisory could not attend this month.

LynAnn Kovalesky- STEM Updates

Early drop-off has been moved to 7:10 AM and Secondary movement has resulted in less tardiness.

Access Classes are underway and have been well received by students. During Access, students will be able to elect to go to other classes for assistance, college visits, assemblies, etc.

Student engagement on campus has increased.

Student support needs are higher, and STEM is well-staffed for support.

Superintendent Kane visited STEM and recorded a video with Jeff Maher describing the benefits to STEM if the Bond passed.

Evolv Security is moving through pretty well. Students are adapting well and the staff and students feel safer. There hasn't been any feedback from parents. There will be key indicators that will be shared with the district. So far, the biggest concern is manpower; the expense and time required to have someone to work it. 

Enrollment is down to 1417. There will be more updates on the reasoning behind this in the future.

Staffing update- STEM is looking to hire a new 1st grade teacher since there are 27 in each class.

LynAnn Kovelesky presents PD Day adjustments for the 2024-25 calendar.

The current problem is that teachers are not having enough time in the day to complete Professional Development and ES teachers are consistently staying beyond their contracted time.

The proposed solutions to the calendar: Late Starts/Early Release days. 

This was shared with the BOD and Lunch planning, snow days, instructional minutes, etc. were discussed.

The calendar was sent to all the committees. There is a parent and staff survey that is ready to be sent out. There will also be meetings with Staff to get their feedback. Information will be shared with the BOD so that we can move forward in the process if selected. 

Matt Cartier has completed transition into his role as CIO. 

STEM 5-year renewal is approaching

The open staffing positions are HR manager and COO, 

A neighborhood parking plan will be developed to help increase accountability, structure and improve upon existing systems.

Facility Expansion Finalization- We paid the remainder of what we owed and have $100K for future projects. 

IT Director Mike Pritchard will provide an update on Securly during the October BOD Meeting. 

Committee Meetings

Strategic planning

Yearly goals and operational plan

Future Updates and Reporting 

Nicole Bostel- Communications Director

Presented the communication plan updates including data, outreach, and goals.

The goals will be evaluated and represented to the BOD in future meetings. 

As the new head of the Business Clubs, Nicole Bostel will be coaching DECA and FBLA through communications and improve communication to students. 

Board noted that the board calendar outline looks accurate. 

Now streaming today - Public Comment will be in person

Carla Gustafson

Committees will submit 'one-pager' on structure, goals, etc

None

Kelly: The Board may enter into executive session pursuant to CRS 24-6-402(4)(h) to discuss a student incident, in which public disclosure would adversely affect the person or persons involved, and pursuant to  CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) to conference with their attorney and ask specific legal questions related to the student incident.

BOD met with legal counsel from 7:16pm-7:53pm

Moved back to public session at 7:55pm