Kathy Reimer, the 4th grade and science teacher, spoke about the new science curriculum.  Using the Pearsons Elevate Science Series, the kids are doing much better.   Kathy realized the old curriculum wasn't working.  There is a lot of hands on activities and it pushes the students to be independent thinkers.  The 5th graders are doing really well, while the 3rd graders still need some extra help.  Overall, Kathy is very pleased with the new curriculum.

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Zoe Ann Holmes reports that Park & Rec will be adding LGCS onto their liability documentation that parents must sign.  Todd Haberman asked that Zoe Ann talk with the lawyer for the city of Cripple Creek about liability issues.

The 3 new AEDs have arrived.  Waiting for Bob Harms to put them up.
Waiting on the new dishwasher to be delivered.
No news on the septic system temporary fix.  Bob has not turned in any bids yet.

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Parents who spoke about their concerns with the Academy program:    Kyle Strouse
                                                                                                                 Jazmin Hulvey
                                                                                                                 April Achord

Parents who spoke about their concerns with the Preschool program:   Julie A. Gilley
                                                                                                                 April Achord
                                                                                                                 Heidi Crippen
                                                                                                                 Dennis Gilley
                                                                                                                 Jeff Ridgeway

Jazmin Hulvey spoke about frustration with getting fingerprinted and then being told she didn't need to.  She also was concerned with child being forced to wear a coat at recess.

Kyle Strouse would like a December board meeting scheduled for answers to all these concerns.

Michelle Normandin wanted to know how long fingerprints are good for.

Jesse Vigil wanted to know exactly who needs fingerprinting.

Walmart donated enough backpacks for all the students currently enrolled, and for a lot of future students.  They also donated a lot of shoes.   The Halloween Carnival was a success as well as the food drive.  Kindergarten won an ice cream party for collecting the most food.  Lion's Pride would like to paint some of the walls inside the school with school spirit.  They will need to talk with Mrs. Holmes about whether this is allowed or not.  Box Tops netted $155.

Did not meet this month.  Julie A. Gilley will be stepping down as chairperson. 

Changed the school vision and goals.  Awaiting feedback from the staff.

The committee is working on policies for January.

Jennifer Geffre is compiling responses to all the questions they had about the field trip.  Still trying to find out about the room our kids would be staying in and rooms for chaperones.

Jason Kirkland gave the report during the work session.

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For personnel reasons per C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(f)(I)

The Board plans to combine the work session and Board Meeting beginning at 5:00.  There will be a brief Board Meeting followed by a joint work session with all of the Task Forces.