Board of Education Agenda - Summit School District

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Board of Education Minutes
Joint Worksession with BOCC/Business Meeting
Central Administration Office – Board Room
Wednesday, March 27, 2002
Taskmaster: Mr. Jim Lenzotti
SUPERINTENDENT’S SPRING ART SHOW 4:30 – 5:30 P.M.
Item A Dinner/Worksession with the Board of County Commissioners 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Those present included: Jennifer Brauns, Bill Pelham, Garrett Sullivan, Marshall Denkinger, Kristy
Price, Jay Brunvand, Wes Smith, Millie Hamner, Dan Huenneke, Gary Lindstrom, Tom Long, Bill
Wallace, Sue Boyd, Reid Williams, and Jim Pokrandt.
The School Board Members and County Commissioners discussed the following items during their
worksession:
1. Review School Resource Officer Program/Budget
2. Appreciation of County’s Cooperation during Inclement Weather
3. Flexibility with bike path easements at the High School
4. Update on School Facilities
Item B Call Regular Business Meeting to Order/Roll Call at 6:30 P.M.
Ms. Jennifer Brauns called the business meeting to order at 6:35 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Marshall Denkinger
Jay Brunvand
Kristy Price
Garrett Sullivan
Jim Lenzotti (Arrived at 6:50 P.M.)
Bill Pelham
Jennifer Brauns
Others Present: Wes Smith, Dan Huenneke, Millie Hamner, Karen Mack, Joel Hecht, Bethany
Buchanan, Deb Mitchell, John Spierling, Kim Bowman, Erick Finnestead, Mary Tubbs and Bethany
Lambrecht.
Item C Comments from Parent Group Representatives and Citizens Comments
There were no public comments.
Item D Reports and Presentations
1. Recognition of National Merit Finalists

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• Tamara Nowakiwsky
• Michael Samuels
• Kim Bowman
Ms. Jennifer Brauns recognized the achievements of Tamara Nowakiwsky, Michael Samuels
and Kim Bowman. They were all presented a certificate of achievement from the National Merit
Society. They were commended for all their hard work and they each discussed their future plans for
college after graduation.
2. Report from Student Advisor
Ms. Bethany Buchanan was filling in for Ms. Sarah Shaffer. Ms. Buchanan reported the
scholarship presentation will be held on April 3 rd at 7:00 P.M. There is approximately $200,000 in
scholarship funds available.
3. Introduction of AmeriCorp Volunteer – Ben Bornstein
Ms. Daphne Schroth, Director of Youth and Family Services introduced Mr. Ben Bornstein,
Americorp volunteer. We have been fortunate to have had an Americorp volunteer for the last four
years in Summit County. Ms. Schroth stated Mr. Bornstein has been working in our day camps and will
be implementing a visual and performing arts program for students. He will also be in charge of “Make
a Difference Day” in October. Mr. Ben Bornstein stated he is looking forward to working with kids of
all grade levels to start work on murals. He asked if anyone has suggestions for locations or if they
knew of any students who may be interested in working on a project to let him know.
Ms. Bethany Buchanan stated the leadership class at the high school has started a project
where they have painted some of the walls at the high school. They are interested in doing more.
4. National Tobacco-Free Kids Day Presentation
Ms. Shanna Koenig from Summit Prevention Alliance organized a group of middle school
students who presented their ideas about tobacco free schools. The students are calling themselves the
Summit County Youth Tobacco Coalition. Each student spoke briefly and presented a list of ideas that
may help to bring awareness in keeping our schools smoke-free. They handed out information about
tobacco use in our county, in the state and a list of the chemicals found in tobacco. The Board thanked
the group for their presentation and ideas.
5. Update from SCEA
Ms. Debra Mitchell stated that Janet McDermott has reported the negotiations were going
well. At the end of April SCEA will be electing new officers. She passed out a copy of “The Scoop” a
newsletter put out by SCEA for their members.
6. Presentation of Social Studies Curriculum (Attachment)
Dr. Millie Hamner introduced the Social Studies Curriculum Committee. They include:
Drew Adkins - High School, John Spierling - Middle School, Kelly Ash – Dillon Valley Elementary,
Kurt Banghart – Upper Blue Elementary, Heather Gard – Silverthorne Elementary, Terry Johnson –
Frisco Elementary and Deb Mitchell and Sue Mayfield – Summit Cove Elementary.
Dr. Hamner stated the schools need current maps, globes and atlases. Both groups, primary
and secondary, are within budget in their requests for resource materials. In the Board’s packet is an
overview of what each school’s needs are.
Mr. Kurt Banghart reported on the elementary curriculum. He stated they looked at positives
and negatives. They are moving towards a global level. They found bigger gaps in primary levels.
They are planning an atlas set for every classroom, as well as, a world map and globe.
Mr. John Spierling reported at the middle school level they looked at refinement and
alignment with standards. They added the IB perspective to the curriculum.
Mr. Drew Adkins reported at the high school level they realigned the standards. They have
done a great job of aligning our district standards with the States. One task the committee asked was

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whether they flow from the elementary level to the middle school level. So they made sure they were
not missing anything.
Ms. Beth Flaherty passed around the text books they are using (or will be using) at the
various grade levels. They also made sure the CMC classes are aligning with the high school
curriculum.
Dr. Marshall Denkinger recommended they have a parent resource room at every school
where parents can check out the curriculum and the books their children will be using. Mr. Wes Smith
said we should come up with a syllabus for parents so they can gauge where their children are. We need
to be sure we have consistency among our elementary schools.
The Board thanked the committee and Dr. Hamner for all their work on updating the social
studies curriculum.
Item E Consent Agenda
1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting of
March 13, 2002 (Attachment)
2. Appointment of Coaching Staff
A) Mr. Scott Giles, Wrestling Coach at Summit Middle School
B) Mr. Aaron Nelson, Wrestling Coach at Summit Middle School
C) Ms. Betty Koenig, Gymnastics Coach at Summit Middle School
D) Ms. Sara Broughton, Gymnastics Coach at Summit Middle School
3. Approval of Foreign Language Curriculum
4. Donation
• Donation of two free-standing portable partitions to Central
Administration Office from the Balance Sheet (Attachment)
5. Accept Financial Reports
A) Warrant List (Attachment)
B) Construction Warrant List (Attachment)
Lenzotti/Pelham: Motion to approve the consent agenda and agenda as presented, carried
VOTE: Brunvand Aye
Price Aye
Sullivan Aye
Lenzotti Aye
Pelham Aye
Brauns Aye
Denkinger Aye
Item F Business
1. Discussion of Change in Graduation Requirements (Attachment)
Mr. Frank Mencin stated they would like to replace the Freshman Transitions class
requirement with a technology requirement for graduation. He explained the transitions class has not
been beneficial for all students. The intent of the course has been to help incoming freshmen adapt to
the high school setting. Many of the units and lessons covered in Freshman Transitions are covered in
core classes. The course will still be available for those students who wish to take it.
Mr. Mencin stated they would like to eliminate swimming as a graduation requirement.
Currently, students are required to demonstrate proficiency in swimming. They will continue to offer
aquatics, advanced swimming and life saving at the high school, but not require proficiency in
swimming in order to graduate.

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Mr. Mencin stated these changes will not impact or change the number of credits required to
graduate from Summit High School
This item was only for discussion and the Board did not make any motion to approve the
recommendation at this time.
2. Approval of Revision to Policy JJH entitled “Extended Student Travel”
(Exhibit JJH-E-3 entitled “Roles and Responsibilities of Students
and Chaperones” accompanies policy not for action) (Attachment)
• First Reading/First Vote
Dr. Millie Hamner stated this item has come up again before the Board because Ms. Bethany
Lambrecht would like them to consider a trip over the summer to Quebec with her French students. Dr.
Hamner said she worked on the policy with Ms. Lambrecht and tried to specify and clarify a few items
in the policy. Dr. Hamner went over the few updated items in the policy on page one. Several Board
members did not feel that an 8:1 (students:chaperones) ratio was enough, especially if they have a
problem with a student and they need to send a chaperone back with them. One suggestion was to add
“…in addition to the group leader…” to the number of chaperones needed for a trip.
The board discussed the section on sending a child home who misbehaves. Shall they be sent
home with a chaperone or have them sent back with the tour company who organizes trip or maybe
consider house arrest for the child.
Denkinger/Brunvand: Motion to move ahead with Bethany Lambrecht’s trip to Canada this
summer knowing the travel policy will be updated with specific requirements.
Mr. Wes Smith stated the board is not required to take action on this. All they need to know
is a head nod that this trip can go ahead and proceed. The Board agreed they should proceed with the
trip to Canada this summer. The motion was not voted on.
Pelham/Brunvand: Motion to approve the first reading/first vote for revised policy JJH
“Extended Student Travel” with the amendment to the section on chaperone requirements be amended to
add…in addition to the group sponsor”, carried
VOTE: Price Aye
Sullivan Aye
Lenzotti Aye
Pelham Aye
Brauns Aye
Denkinger Aye
Brunvand Aye
Mr. Frank Mencin said he would need more than 30 days for principal’s approval. 60 or 90
days would be better. Also they should decide about whether to change the grade from 75% to 70%
since the grading scale was changed last year.
3. Approval of new policy GDCD entitled “Support Staff Military Leave”
and approval of new policy GCCBD entitled “Administrative Staff
Military Leave” and revised policy GCCAD entitled “Instructional Staff
Military Leave” (Attachments)
• First Reading/First Vote
Mr. Wes Smith stated we need to be consistent with all employee groups as it relates to our
military leave policy. This policy is consistent with the military leave policy within the teacher contract
currently in place. We have one employee who is a member of the reserves. Mr. Smith asked that the
board make this retroactive to the beginning of the fiscal year so he can receive back his vacation days
or personal days taken for his leave.
Brunvand/Sullivan: Motion to approve the first reading/first vote for all policies relating to
military leave as presented, carried

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VOTE: Sullivan Aye
Lenzotti Aye
Pelham Aye
Brauns Aye
Denkinger Aye
Brunvand Aye
Price Aye
4. Consideration of Sabbatical Leaves (Attachment)
Mr. Wes Smith stated the board has received a letter from a teacher asking for a sabbatical
leave. Ms. Jennifer Brauns stated she did read the letter and is thrilled to see this teacher wanting to
increase her skills however, until we have the needs of the District addressed she did not think it was a
good idea to approve sabbaticals at this time. We have greater needs within the District, i.e. literacy
resource teachers at the middle and high school grades.
Ms. Kristy Price said it may not end up costing the district much by having an intern in our
school already filling in for the year.
Ms. Brauns said she felt we could look at the sabbaticals next year. Dr. Garrett Sullivan said
he approves of the intent.
Mr. Joel Hecht, President of SCEA stated it is beneficial to the district. They are important
one bad apple or one back case should not ruin it for everyone. Mr. Hecht asked Mr. Smith if the
teacher followed the contract. Was there a screening committee?
Mr. Joel Hecht, President of SCEA stated it is beneficial to the district. Sabbaticals are
important - one bad apple or one back case should not ruin it for everyone. Mr. Hecht asked Mr. Smith
if the teacher followed the contract. Was there a screening committee? Mr. Smith stated he received a
letter from the teacher of their intent and he asked the teacher to wait until he could find out if the Board
would even consider a sabbatical leave before the teacher submitted a formal proposal. The teacher’s
original letter was received before the deadline.
Mr. Bill Pelham said he is not comfortable allocating funds for sabbaticals at this time.
Ms. Price said she believes the value of this sabbatical is large for the district. It would
definitely fill a void to be able to test ESL students.
Dr. Garrett Sullivan said we should be looking at not a specific application but whether or
not we should approve a sabbatical leave for the upcoming school year. Dr. Sullivan said he was in
favor of approving a sabbatical and felt it could help with teacher morale.
Mr. Jim Lenzotti said in principle he too is in favor of a sabbatical leave.
Ms. Brauns said she is looking at literacy support at the middle and high school it should be
increased this is a big issue. It comes down to the budget and dollars and cents. We are not there yet.
Maybe next year.
Dr. Denkinger said we should find a way to do it.
Mr. Jay Brunvand said he agrees with Ms. Brauns. It was not an issue that has come up at
negotiations. We need to pay cash as we go.
Mr. Smith explained the Board is approving the funds will be available for a sabbatical leave
for this coming year. Not a specific teacher’s application.
Mr. Joel Hecht stated they should at least take a look at the applicants.
Sullivan/Denkinger: Motion that the Board consider funding up to two sabbatical leaves for
the upcoming school year. Motion failed with a 3-4 vote.
VOTE: Lenzotti No

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Pelham No
Brauns No
Denkinger Aye
Brunvand No
Price Aye
Sullivan Aye
5. Discussion and possible action on architect and/or construction management contracts
Mr. Wes Smith reported they do not have any discussion on the construction items yet.
Item G Comments from Board Members and Superintendent
Ms. Jennifer Brauns stated the Board members received a book in their boxes regarding the
Gifted and Talented Program and specific pages indicated in the folder are recommended reading before
the May 24 th meeting when they will have a presentation. If anyone has any specific questions we can
let them know so they can be addressed at the next meeting.
Item H Executive Session C.R. S. 24-6-402 (4)
(e) Negotiations
(c) Matters of State Law
Lenzotti/Price: Motion to go into executive session at 9:50 P.M. pursuant to CRS 24-6-
402(4) item E regarding Negotiations and Item F regarding personnel matters to include all board
members, Wes Smith, Millie Hamner, Dan Huenneke, John Youngquist and Karen Mack, carried
VOTE: Pelham Aye
Brauns Aye
Denkinger Aye
Brunvand Aye
Price Aye
Sullivan Aye
Lenzotti Aye
Pelham/Price: Motion to return from executive session at 11:15 P.M., carried
VOTE: Brauns Aye
Denkinger Aye
Brunvand Aye
Price Aye
Sullivan Aye
Lenzotti Aye
Pelham Aye
Item I Adjournment
Pelham/Price: Motion to adjourn the meeting at approximately 11:16 P.M., carried
VOTE: Denkinger Aye
Brunvand Aye
Price Aye
Sullivan Aye
Lenzotti Aye
Pelham Aye
Brauns Aye
Respectfully submitted,

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Ms. Karen Mack, Secretary to the Board
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Ms. Jennifer Brauns, Board President