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AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

1085 Peoria Street Aurora, CO 80011

A G E N D A

BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING May 28, 2013

6:00 p.m.

I – PRELIMINARY A. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL B. WELCOME TO VISITORS

The regular meeting of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will convene in the Dr. Edward and Mrs. Patricia Lord Boardroom of Educational Services Center 4. Individuals wishing to address the Board of Education on a specific agenda item are requested to sign up at the table on the south side of the boardroom prior to discussion of the item. Individuals wishing to address the Board of Education on a non-agenda item are requested to sign up and will be provided an opportunity, limited to three minutes, at the beginning of the meeting and, limited to three minutes, at the end of the meeting during Opportunity for Audience. Please contact the Aurora Public Schools at 303-344-8060, ext. 28988 if, because of a disability, you require special assistance (such as sign language or oral interpreting services) in order to participate in a meeting of the Board of Education. Persons with such needs are requested to make contact at least one week prior to the Board of Education meeting, if possible, in order to allow staff to coordinate arrangements.

C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

The May 28, 2013, agenda is presented for approval.

D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes of the regular Board of Education meeting held on May 7, 2013, are presented for approval.

E. OPPORTUNITY FOR AUDIENCE 6:00 - 6:10

May 7, 2013, BOE minutes

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l. PRELIMINARY

Shepherd called the May 7, 2013, meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Roll Call The following members were present:

JulieMarie Shepherd, president Cathy Wildman, vice president Jane Barber, secretary Dan Jorgensen, treasurer Jeanette Carmany, director Matthew Cook, director Mary W. Lewis, director

Also meeting with the Board of Education were:

John L. Barry, superintendent of schools Tonia Norman, assistant to Board of Education

Pledge of Allegiance/Welcome to Visitors

Shepherd led the Board and audience in the pledge to the flag. She then welcomed visitors to the meeting.

Approval of Agenda

The May 7, 2013, agenda was approved as written.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Education held on April 16, 2013, were approved as written.

Student Performance

The Lotus School for Excellence robotics team, including Volkan Guc, Abenezer Beyene, Yafet Beyebe, Trey Martin, Muhammed Saygili, Burak Karaoglu, Arifbillah Sarowar, and Zachary Ingram, highlighted the design process and robot that earned first place in the high school robotics state championship. Principal Adnan Doyuran noted that the robotics team has worked very hard over the past few months. The Lotus School for Excellence PTO, HR Enterprise, Tophat File Services, and private donors helped raise funds to support the robotics team. The team thanked Serkan Danisman, club sponsor, and Nurzhan Ustemirov, board president, for all their help and support. Barry thanked the robotics team and presented Danisman with a Superintendent recognition coin.

Superintendent Celebrations

Barry shared that APS is fortunate to have some of the best teachers, school health staff, and nutrition services colleagues in the state.

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We are proud to celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week and School Nutrition Employee Week, May 6 through May 10. Our teachers are the best at what they do. Preparing students to continue to advance in their academics is a task that can never be overstated. They spend countless hours molding our students into young adults. If you can read, write your name and multiply, thank a teacher! The APS Nutrition Services team works diligently every day to prepare healthy meals for our students, adhere to strict nutrition guidelines and provide their service with a smile. These staff members go above and beyond to ensure our students maintain healthy lifestyles. APS is also proud to celebrate National Nurses Week, May 6 through May 10. We applaud the challenging work of our health professionals. APS has 35 registered nurses who support the health needs of our students. Be it bumps, scrapes or asthma, these individuals do a magnificent job of taking care of our kids. Thank you teachers, nurses and nutrition services staff members for all that you do. You are the real superheroes of APS! Congratulations to Rangeview High School senior Lisa Napper for earning the Princeton Prize in Race Relations presented by Princeton University. The award recognizes and validates young men and women who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing positive race relations. Promoting racial equality is one of Napper’s passions. In addition to earning prize money, she had an opportunity to attend Princeton University in April to participate in the Princeton Prize Symposium on Race. I am proud to have been a part of another successful year of the APS Ground School. In this nine-week course, eighth- through twelfth-grade students meet on Saturdays to learn how to become pilots. They plan their own flight mission, practice on flight simulators and have the opportunity to fly an actual aircraft. Shades of Blue provided flight instruction. The Young Eagles flew our students for their last class and donated their time, airplane and fuel. Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum provided classroom space, a tour and flight simulators. Sporty’s donated an online training program for students, and Jeppesen supplied all of the teaching and student materials. The APS Board of Education and I would like to thank the following instructors for volunteering their time and talents to teach at the APS Ground School:

Willie Daniels II, Shades of Blue President and CEO

Brandon Graves, Shades of Blue Board Member, certified flight instructor and Hinkley High School alumnus

Rudy Kniese, Young Eagles Coordinator

Mike Guagliardo, Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum Outreach Program Coordinator

Peter Hallez, APS Safety Specialist

Bruce Hulley, Aurora Public Schools

Charlie Johnson, Bye Energy Chief Operations Officer

Autumn Page, Rangeview High School student

Mike Townsend, Pickens Technical College Precision Machining and Pre-Engineering Instructor

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Thank you for your hard work and dedication to students. Each of you played a vital role in the success of the program. Graves recognized Superintendent Barry and highlighted a story that reflected the positive influence that math teacher coach Doug Tucker had on his life. Hulley thanked the Board and asked for their continued support of the aviation ground school program. Barry congratulated Dalton Elementary School math teacher Jennifer Biviano, Rangeview High School math teacher Ashley Dean, Crawford Elementary School math teacher Kasia Wasiak and math teacher coach Doug Tucker for earning the Exemplary Teacher Award presented by the Benjamin Banneker Association. The Benjamin Banneker Association is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to mathematics education advocacy. The award recognizes educators who have successfully used noteworthy and innovative instruction to close the achievement gap in mathematics for African-American students. We are very proud of you and your accomplishments. Thank you for staying committed to such an important mission. I wish you continued success in all of your future endeavors. The APS Board of Education and I commend the APS Crisis Support Team for their dedication to ensuring the quality of mental, emotional and physical health of our students, parents, staff and community. This team, coordinated by APS School Services, is composed of district counselors, nurses, paraprofessionals, psychologists, social workers, administrators and more. When a crisis impacts a school community, this volunteer group leaves their own jobs and schools to provide support for students and staff at affected schools until they can move from the incident at hand back to a normal school day. They do so by providing counseling and helping staff, students and parents access additional resources. To the following Crisis Support Team members, who were able to join us tonight, please stand to be recognized:

Courtney Dauer, Hinkley High counselor

David Gould, Mrachek Middle School psychologist

Dena Joslyn-Custer, Central High School social worker

Janet Gagnon, Columbia Middle School psychologist

Karyn Singley-Blair, Central High School psychologist

Lisa Vratny-Smith, Jamaica Child Development Center social worker

Lloyd Henderson, East Middle School psychologist

Tammy Wollbrinck, Central High School nurse

Vidya Duff, Boston K-8 social worker

Lora Ashelman, School Services Data Specialist

Bonnie Lavinder, Equity and Engagement Director We thank each of you for your compassion and professionalism during difficult times. You have been called upon frequently this year, sometimes at a moment’s notice, and have gone above and beyond all expectations. The work you do is commendable and honorable and you continually have a positive impact on the lives you touch. The APS Board of Education and I commend APS preschools that earned high ratings from Qualistar Colorado. The Qualistar Rating measures the quality of

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early childhood education programs’ learning environments, family partnerships, training and education of program staff, adult-to-child ratio, group size in classrooms and national accreditation. Ratings are based on a 4-star scale. Congratulations to the following principals and teachers whose programs earned the highest-possible quality rating of four stars. Please stand to be recognized.

Laredo Child Development Center Principal Shannon Blackard and teachers Amber Graham, Jacqueline Unitt-Sleeper, Maria Arroyo, Linda Kinnaird, Alice Tankersley, Rebecca Ross, Jennifer Elder, Andrea Tolbert, Marisa Bisi and Stacy Severin

Crawford Elementary School Principal Kyle Conley and teacher Karen Lozano

Sixth Avenue Elementary School Principal Grace Choi and teacher Susan Garcia

Congratulations to the following principals and teachers whose programs earned a high quality rating of three stars. Please stand to be recognized.

Jamaica Child Development Center Coordinator Anita Walker and teachers Holly Wettamen, Sherita Patrom, Kristin Davidson, Sylvia Velasco, Ashley Morgan, Roxanne Lindsay, Jennifer Gonzalez and Helen Yu

Vista PEAK Exploratory P-8 Directors Marisol Enriquez, Craig Lyle, Melanie Moreno, Garrett Rosa and Stuart Richie and teachers Deborah Trafton, Stacey Ivey and Michelle Gould

Fulton Academy of Excellence Principal Jill Lliteras and teacher Melissa Ivy

Century Elementary School Principal Cynthia Buchanan and teacher Susan Nye

Dartmouth Elementary School Principal Jeanne Ulrich and teacher Pamela Lopez

Park Lane Elementary School Principal Jennifer Passchier and teacher Debra Hamilton

Virginia Court Elementary School Principal Janet Walker-Snider and teacher Lisa May

Yale Elementary School Principal Nancy Klinedinst and teacher Sandra Curruthers

We salute you all for your willingness to examine your program’s strengths and areas for improvement to improve the quality of your program. We wish you the best with your quality improvement efforts.

II. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS

Board of Education Report Superintendent Search Update The Board had an opportunity to review the contract for D. Rico Munn, new superintendent, in advance of the meeting. Shepherd moved and Lewis seconded that informational item II-A-1, Superintendent’s Contract, be moved to the consent agenda, III-A-1, for action. Roll Call: Barber, Carmany, Cook, Jorgensen, Lewis, Shepherd, Wildman #8260

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Approved on a vote of 7-0 Superintendent’s Report Barry provided an update on the following:

The Department of Higher Education is hosting a small town hall meeting on May 8, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Hinkley High School.

Approximately 45 staff members, including Board members Jane Barber and Jeanette Carmany, took part in the Beyond Diversity Conference on April 24 and 25.

Climate survey binders have been provided to Board members for review.

Contract negotiations are expected to continue tomorrow.

The Community Health and Wellness workshop is scheduled on May 9 at Jewell Elementary.

Aurora Mayor Steve Hogan is expected to attend the Celebration of Wellness event on May 9, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the PLCC.

The Pickens plant sale is scheduled to start on May 9 at 8:00 a.m. The sale is expected to last one week.

Leadership Team Report

VISTA 2015 Update People Chief Human Resources Officer Damon Smith reviewed Goal 1, Objective 3, Action 4: Decrease teacher turnover rate by 10 percent annually. He shared that improvement was shown from the previous year, but the goal was not met. Smith shared that additional information regarding teacher turnover has been highlighted in the annual Human Resources report, which will be provided to the Board at the next meeting. Achievement Chief Academic Officer Tammy Clementi reviewed Goal 2, Objective 1, Action 3: Increase by 10 percent annually the number of teachers receiving training in technology integration by the Department of Educational Technology. She highlighted some of this year’s initiatives, including the online video depository; the fall and spring technology summit; improved technology support at school sites; effective technology classroom integration; utilization of instantaneous feedback to support the K-8 professional learning model and future professional learning sessions; logical learning management system to increase professional collaboration; and resource sharing and training for all district employees. She added that library service offers quarterly classes on various district resources for students and staff. Clementi will provide a demonstration of the online video depository at an upcoming Board meeting. Lewis asked about the time line for technology inventory at school sites. Clementi will provide the Board with information. Community

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Chief Equity and Engagement Officer Rosanne Fulton highlighted parent survey results. She noted that this year’s goal was met in terms of 80 percent of parents who shared that the school provides many opportunities to plan and participate in school activities. Shepherd asked about next steps for parent engagement. Fulton plans to continue to work with school sites to develop parent engagement plans and provide feedback on how to improve plans. Fulton was encouraged by recent parent meetings held at Arkansas Elementary and Aurora Central High School. Barber was impressed with the parent engagement level at both meetings. Environment Stuart reviewed Goal 2, Objective 1, Action 1: Improve organizational climate and employee workplace satisfaction as measured by a 4.0 rating on the annual climate survey related question(s). He shared that “trust and teamwork” was addressed with all three employee groups, but the goal has not yet been achieved. The Leadership Team will continue to work with employee groups and utilize feedback to develop an action plan for implementation in the 2013-14 school year. A copy of the VISTA 2015 update is appended to the May 7 Board minutes. 2013-14 Proposed Budget Review Chief Financial Officer Adrienne Bradshaw and Budget Manager Stanley Rodriquez provided an overview of revenues, expenditures, and changes to the district’s 14 funds and six charter school funds. Compensation information will be included in the adopted budget, which will be presented as information on June 4. A copy of the 2013-14 Proposed Budget report is appended to the May 7 Board minutes. Carmany asked about format changes in the proposed budget book. Bradshaw explained that format changes are a result of the implementation of the new Hyperion Planning and Budgeting program. The new format mirrors the school funds available report that bookkeepers and secretaries used to balance budgets. Lewis asked if T.E. allocations would be included in the adopted budget book. Rodriguez replied that the adopted budget book would include T.E. allocations. He noted that the budget book reflects a summary of accounts and emphasized that school and department sites have access to all reports and account budgets. Bradshaw shared that the APS Education Foundation no longer requires support from the general budget. Lewis requested that a copy of the APS Education Foundation budget be forwarded to the Board. Cook asked about PERA cost increases. Bradshaw shared that $1.9 million has been allocated to cover the district’s PERA cost: .4 percent Amortization Equalization Disbursement (AED) rate and .5 percent Supplemental Amortization

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Equalization Disbursement (SAED) rate. She noted that the PERA liability cost would increase yearly by .9 percent until 2018 and then level off. Cook emphasized that he is a PERA member and expressed that it is a great benefit for district employees. He noted that the district is required to pay both AED and SAED costs, but asked if SAED costs could be paid from other compensation funds. Bradshaw replied yes. She added that the district’s estimated SAED contribution cost since January 2008 is more than $6 million. Cook asked about compensation benefits for PERA members who leave the district, but are not yet vested. Bradshaw shared that employees who are not eligible for retirement receive their employee contributions with interest plus a 50 percent match. Cook encouraged the Board to consider the inclusion of PERA costs in future budget compensation discussions. Wildman noted that PERA is a compensation that attracts quality candidates to the district. Shepherd asked that additional information related to PERA costs be provided to the Board and included as a possible discussion for the 2013-14 budget. Carmany asked that employee contributions to social security also be included in 2013-14 budget discussions. Bradshaw will provide the Board with information related to social security contributions. Lewis asked for clarification regarding purchased custodial services. Sturges shared that current high school custodial positions are being outsourced as they become available. The proposed budget will be included on the consent agenda for action on May 28. Instructional Materials Adoption The following list of instructional materials proposed for adoption is presented to the Board as information: Common Core Novel Collections and XBooks, All Resources. The proposed list of instructional materials will be included on the May 28 consent agenda for action. Vanguard Classical Renewal Contract Legal Counsel Brandon Eyre shared that the proposed Vanguard Classical renewal contract between the district and Vanguard Classical School was provided to the Board in advance of the meeting. This proposed renewal contract will be included on the May 28 consent agenda for action. New America Charter School Contract Addendum The Board received an addendum to the New America Charter School contract that includes a two-year extension to the existing contract in advance of the meeting. The New America Charter School contract addendum will be included on the

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May 28 consent agenda for action. Policy JKD/JKE, Suspension/Expulsion of Students Chief Equity and Engagement Officer Rosanne Fulton shared that Policy JKD/JKE was revised to align with state regulations. This item will be included on the May 28 consent agenda for action. Science Standards and Curriculum Susan Olezene, director of student achievement; Ken Jensen, math teacher coach; Samantha Duwe, science coach; Jeff Spencer, science teacher at Vista PEAK; Ronald Fay, principal of Rangeview High School; and Rich Patterson, director of student achievement, provided an overview of state and national standards; the high school course sequence change to physics, chemistry and biology; math integration; and the three-year implementation plan and adoption of science materials. Olezene invited Board members to visit Duwe’s demonstration classroom, physics 1, during the fifth block of instruction. A copy of the Science Standards and Curriculum Report is appended to the May 7 Board minutes.

IV. CONSENT AGENDA

Barber moved and Carmany seconded to amend the consent agenda and pull item III-B-1, Revised 2013-14 School Calendar, for a separate discussion and vote. Roll Call: Barber, Carmany, Cook, Jorgensen, Lewis, Shepherd, Wildman #8261 Approved on a vote of 7-0 Cook moved and Jorgensen seconded to adopt item III-B-1, Revised 2013-14 School Calendar, as presented. Roll Call: Barber, Carmany, Cook, Jorgensen, Lewis, Shepherd, Wildman #2862 Approved on a vote of 6-1 Barber voted against adopting item III-B-1, Revised 2013-14 School Calendar, as presented. Cook moved and Barber seconded to adopt the amended consent agenda as presented. Andrew Woods, teacher and club sponsor at Gateway High School, is proposing to create a Career and Technical Student Organization and is applying to start a Technology Student Association charter at Gateway High School that will provide organization and leadership opportunities for students through national robotics competitions, industry manufacturing competitions and other events. Barber asked Woods to provide the Board with periodic updates.

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Smith requested that Aimee Martinez be removed from the May 7 licensed consent agenda. Smith congratulated all of the retirees listed on the April 2 and May 7 consent agendas for a total of 1,358 years of service to the district. Shepherd noted that the Board would have an opportunity to recognized retirees more formally at the annual retirement dinner on May 15. Cook will be unable to attend the retirement dinner, but conveyed his congratulations to all of the retirees. Smith shared that 400 one-year–only contract employees have been rehired and will now be on continuing contracts. He noted that 60 new employees have been hired. Cook moved and Barber seconded to amend the motion to adopt the amended consent agenda minus the entry of Aimee Martinez from the May 7 licensed consent agenda and approve the following items as presented:

Superintendent’s Contract

Application for Committee Appointment for Rick Morris – District Advisory Accountability Committee (DAAC)

Expenditures Summary and Financial Report as of March 31, 2013

Personnel

Instructional Materials Adoption – Weather on Earth (FOSS), Living Systems (FOSS), and Soils, Rocks, Landforms (FOSS)

Student Organization Charter – Gateway High School Technology Student Association

Roll Call: Barber, Carmany, Cook, Jorgensen, Lewis, Shepherd, Wildman #8263 Approved on a vote of 7-0

V. BOARD WORK

Quarterly Report

Health Services/Wellness Initiatives Lewis had an opportunity to attend the “Let’s Move Aurora” event at Hinkley and shared that staff and students who attended enjoyed and benefited from it. She thanked Clayton Ellis, P.E. teacher, and staff for organizing the event. Lewis requested that future quarterly reports include an assessment of student attendance. A copy of the Health Services/Wellness Initiatives report is appended to the May 7 Board minutes. Ends Conversation and Open Dialogue

Policy Perception Checklist Did the Board receive information at tonight’s meeting that requires a policy change? The Board did not receive information that required a policy change.

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Did the Board receive information at tonight’s meeting that requires additional information or monitoring? The Board requested additional information on the following:

Demonstration of the online instructional technology video depository.

Copy of the APS Education Foundation budget.

Additional information regarding PERA costs for future budget discussions.

Open Dialogue

National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference Wildman provided an overview of general sessions as well as sessions featuring keynote speakers, including Geena Davis, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Diane Ravitch. A copy of the NSBA conference report is appended to the May 7 Board minutes. Jorgensen reviewed sessions that he attended related to physics, policies and board and superintendent transition. He also highlighted sessions with keynote speakers Diana Ravitch and Neil deGrasse Tyson. He hopes that the aviation ground school course will continue to be offered in APS as it engages kids. Cook highlighted a bill that NSBA is currently sponsoring as well as communication outreach efforts to promote the bill. He noted that a number of initiatives that have been established in Colorado, including pilot schools, charter schools, and choice offerings, have not been established in other states. He also had an opportunity to attend the session facilitated by Superintendent Barry related to school safety. Shepherd reviewed sessions that she attended related to board transition and teacher evaluation. She noted the importance of establishing a focus on board self-evaluation. She highlighted a session related to at-risk and in-risk students and supports for transgender students. She was also impressed with the session featuring keynote speaker, Diana Ravage. Lewis shared that Congressman Mike Coffman plans to meet with the APS Board of Education and the Cherry Creek Board of Education in regard to the reauthorization of NCLB. Lewis attended the community meetings at Arkansas Elementary and Aurora Central High School. She asked that the RMC report from Arkansas and Aurora Central be provided to the Board when they become available. She requested that turnaround strategies be included as a discussion topic at an upcoming meeting. Reports from the Board

Barber shared that approximately 250 Rangeview girls took part in a discussion following the showing of “Girl Rising,” which highlighted stories of nine girls in various countries. She noted that the United States placed fifth in terms of females who have dropped out of school from 2007 to 2010. She shared that the

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presentation was very interesting and encouraged other district high schools and middle schools to show the movie. She thanked Principal Ron Fay for organizing the event. Barber shared that Time Magazine selected Malala Yousafzai as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Its girls like Malala and girls highlighted in “Girls Rising” who will change the world. Lewis thanked Steve Warner and Rotary International for bringing Peter Yarrow of the folk-singing trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, to Paris Elementary School. Yarrow started a program called Operation Respect and presented information to engaged second and third graders. She hopes that the program can be expanded to other school sites. Lewis acknowledged the wonderful services that the Colfax Community Network provides to families. Last summer, they fed approximately 140 kids. This summer they plan to feed approximately 1,000 kids from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, through a partnership with Hunger Free Colorado. Jorgensen shared that preliminary decisions related to funding allocations for the Colorado ASCENT program are scheduled to be presented to the State Board next week. He expects districts that previously participated in the ASCENT program would receive similar allocations. He noted that a lunch component has also been included in the allocation formula. Jorgensen had an opportunity to participate in a panel discussion related to parent decision-making and choice at the recent National Conference of State Legislators. He also attended sessions facilitated by the Donnell-Kay Foundation and Stand for Children related to public school and charter school choice. Cook shared that Rangeview’s after-prom party at Dave and Busters was very nice. He acknowledged the entire Rangeview staff and community for organizing a safe, fun event for students. Shepherd highlighted the recent Comcast Cares Day at Hinkley. She recognized maintenance and operations staff for all their hard work and efforts to prepare for the event. She also recognized Comcast, sharing that they are a wonderful partner and supporter of APS.

Board Self-Monitoring

Barber shared that the Board did very well tonight and everyone participated in discussions.

VI. CONCLUDING ITEMS

Next meeting date

The next meeting of the Board of Education will be held on May 28, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. in the Dr. Edward and Mrs. Patricia Lord Boardroom of Educational Services Center 4. Shepherd moved and Lewis seconded to recess into executive session under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I), to discuss a personnel matter.

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Roll Call: Barber, Carmany, Cook, Jorgensen, Lewis, Shepherd, Wildman #8264 Approved on a vote of 7-0

Adjournment The regular meeting of the Board of Education adjourned at 9:05 p.m. _________________________

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ATTEST _________________________ Secretary

People

Goal 1 – Recruit, hire, induct, support and retain high-

performing staff to promote organizational

effectiveness

Objective 3 – Improve retention rates by being

responsive to professional concerns and needs of

employees

Action 4 – Decrease teacher turnover rate by 10%

annually

Tasks

Conduct and analyze annual new-hire surveys, retention rate data, focus groups and employee exit data

Work with respective divisions and teachers’ association on appropriate responses to staff concerns

Conduct exit interviews with those who leave APS Review and revise new hire and induction surveys

to ensure relevant and useful data is being collected.

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Achievement Goal 2 – Increase student achievement and teacher

development through precise, individualized

professional learning aligned with achievement

goals

Obj. 1 – Ensure that teaching results in learning for all

students

Action 3 – Increase by 10% annually the number of

teachers receiving training in technology

integration by the Department of Educational

Technology

Tasks:

Enhance & expand technology professional development for all teachers

Develop and deliver tech integration professional development centered on the new teacher evaluation quality standards

Develop and deliver tech integration professional development centered on the new common core standards

Assure all appropriate personnel receive internet safety training

Collaborate with Information Technology to provide two Technology Summits for all tech teachers and school site techs

Continue yearly Ed Tech grant process for equipment acquisition and professional learning

Inventory every school’s technology based on classroom, teacher, and grade

Identify teachers who exhibit proficient and advanced use of educational technology for video model classrooms

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Community

Goal 1 – Strengthen collaboration with parents* to enhance learning for their children

Obj. 2 – Increase parental* involvement in key district events and membership on district councils and committees to solicit ongoing feedback from parents*

Action 2 – Increase parental* satisfaction with parental* involvement activities by 5% annually

Tasks:

Develop parent* surveys

Communicate results to parents*, students, community and staff by advertising in Community Connection,

E-news and school newsletter article

Schools should consider this feedback when developing their parent involvement plan

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Environment Goal 2 – Enhance a professional and high-performing

culture based on trust, teamwork and transparency

Obj. 1 – Promote an organizational climate based on two-way communication, professionalism and personal empowerment

Action 1 – Improve organizational climate and employee workplace satisfaction as measured by a 4.0 rating on the annual climate survey related question(s)

Tasks:

Annually review and revise the APS staff climate surveys

Annually administer the staff climate survey to entire district staff

Analyze survey results to determine progress in targeted areas and future areas to target

Meet with stakeholder teams to determine appropriate action steps based on survey results

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PROPOSED BUDGET As of April 19, 2013

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22-44-108. Preparation of budget.

(1) (a) The board of education shall each year cause to be prepared a proposed budget for the

ensuing fiscal year. A statement shall be submitted with the proposed budget describing the

major objectives of the educational program to be undertaken by the school district during the

ensuing fiscal year and the manner in which the budget proposes to fulfill such objectives.

(b) Repealed.

(c) The proposed budget shall be submitted to the board at least thirty days prior to the

beginning of the next fiscal year.

(2) Upon receipt of the proposed budget and statement, the board of education may change

the proposed budget and statement prior to the publication of the notice of budget required by

section 22-44-109.

Source: L. 64: p. 620, 8. C.R.S. 1963: 123-32-8. L. 74: (1) amended, p. 379, 2, effective

July 1. L. 89: (1) amended, p. 1463, 23, effective June 7. L. 90: (1) amended, p. 1053, 3,

effective May 31. L. 2006: (1)(c) amended, p. 610, 35, effective August 7.

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Statutory Reference

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2013-14 Proposed Budget

Major Objectives

• Accelerate learning and reduce learning gaps by

restoring programs and staff affected by prior years’

budget cuts

• Recruit, hire, induct, support and retain high-performing

staff to promote organizational effectiveness

• Maintain fiscal stability despite reduced state revenues

• Use of conservative estimates of revenues and

expenditures while ensuring a balanced budget

• Allocate mill override property tax revenue for the

purposes stated in ballot questions

May 7, 2013 3


2013-14 Proposed Budget Summary

Changes in All Funds


Readopted Proposed

Budget Budget Increase

Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$

2 APS Education Foundation 108,394 - (108,394)

3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365

7 Colorado Preschool Program 5,373,678 5,363,844 (9,834)

8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)

9 Internal Service - Print Services 731,064 702,000 (29,064)

10 Nutrition Services 16,615,696 17,717,009 1,101,313

11 Pickens Technical College Post Secondary 6,073,557 5,114,000 (959,557)

12 Pupil Activity Agency 3,294,198 3,194,198 (100,000)

13 Risk-Related Activity 3,236,170 4,024,787 788,617

14 School Health Services - Medicaid 3,219,256 3,097,300 (121,956)

15 Special Programs 10,258,548 8,996,029 (1,262,519)

TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures





Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


General Fund

Pages 1-260

• Budget assumptions for proposed budget

– State per pupil funding = $6,927.47, increase of

$177.83

– 1.9% inflation rate funded

– Student growth just over 1% student growth, or

366 enrolled students

– No compensation increases

– $15.5 Million restored to General Fund programs

– $7.3 Million additional budget requests are

pending



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2013-14 General Fund

Budget Requests (in Proposed Budget)

Budget requests - In Proposed Budget Budget Cumulative

1 Utilities - 5% increase $435,000 $435,000

2 Vista PEAK Exploratory Innovation School +159 students $659,000 $1,094,000

3 Vista PEAK Preparatory Innovation School +218 students $638,000 $1,732,000

4 District add'l TE - student growth 0.94%= 30 TE $2,100,000 $3,832,000

5 Construction staff salary transferred to General Fund $250,000 $4,082,000

6 Restore teachers' reserve for growth - 10 TE $700,000 $4,782,000

7 Sequestration - reduce interest income from Build America Bonds $200,000 $4,982,000

8 Workers' comp, property, liability insurance premiums, govt immunity $550,000 $5,532,000

9 Technology renewal $750,000 $6,282,000

10 Reinstate curriculum budget $1,000,000 $7,282,000

11 Restore 23.502 TE - middle schools $1,600,000 $8,882,000

12 Reinstate professional learning $1,215,000 $10,097,000

13 Restore 30 TE - high schools $2,100,000 $12,197,000

14 Expand early childhood education $2,080,000 $14,277,000

15 Support elementary P-2 programs - add'l 12 TE $840,000 $15,117,000

16 Restore TOSAs for K-8 schools $420,000 $15,537,000

Subtotal $15,537,000


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2013-14 General Fund

Budget Requests (to be added for Adopted Budget)

Budget requests - Not in Proposed Budget Budget Cumulative

17 PERA 0.9% increase $1,900,000 $17,437,000

18 Healthcare anticipated increase $477,000 $17,914,000

19 Utilities - Fiber optic service agreement $500,000 $18,414,000

20 Student mental health support $171,000 $18,585,000

21 Social emotional learning program -16 schools $400,000 $18,985,000

22 Counselors - elementary level $405,000 $19,390,000

23 School-based evaluation requirements for SB 191 $850,000 $20,240,000

24 Annual IT service/maintenance agreements (software/hardware) $400,000 $20,640,000

25 SB 191 evaluation requirements $90,000 $20,730,000

26 Pathways support $998,000 $21,728,000

27 Support school tech needs, repair/maint, site prof learning $250,000 $21,978,000

28 Child Find - OT,Speech, Early Childhood $134,000 $22,112,000

29 International Baccalaureate program support $300,000 $22,412,000

30 Provide teachers for English Language Learners $342,000 $22,754,000

31 Restore communications to parents, community members, voters $76,000 $22,830,000

Subtotal $7,293,000


2013-14 Proposed General Fund


Sources of revenue Appropriations and reserves

State per pupil revenue 211,104,446$ Proposed expenditures 282,381,625$

State categorical revenue 11,787,100 TABOR and other reserves 16,924,087

Property taxes, including overrides 89,319,488 Total General Fund - proposed budget 299,305,712

Other local sources 4,406,000

Federal sources 1,120,000 Additions for adopted budget

Subtotal - new revenue 317,737,034 PERA 0.9% increase 1,900,000

Local expense/pass through (38,485,103) Healthcare increase 477,000

New revenue - General Fund 279,251,931 Utilities - fiber optic 500,000

Other programs, instructional TE and support 4,416,000

306,598,712$

Estimated fund balance carryover 39,822,189

One-time funding to be allocated for expenditures or

remain as reserved fund balance 12,475,408

Total General Fund resources 319,074,120$ Balanced budget 319,074,120$





Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


Bond Redemption Fund

pages 280-281

• Payments in 2013-14

– Principal reduction $ 18.3 M

– Interest payments $ 17.2 M

• Mill Rate – January-December 2013 16.25

• Estimated Mill Rate – January-December 2014 19.77

• Debt capacity $356 M

• Outstanding debt $362 M

• Remaining capacity $ 0

• Remaining debt to be sold $ 0






Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


Building Fund

Pages 282-283

• As of March 31, 2013, $53 million available for

projects

• 108 Facility projects

• 74 Projects completed

• 21 Projects in process

• 5 Projects in planning

• 8 Not yet started

• 2013-14 Budget

• Estimated beginning fund balance - $45 million

• Estimated interest earnings - $1 million

• Appropriated for projects - $25 million

• Appropriated for equipment - $3.2 million

• Available reserves - $17.8 million






Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


Summary of Charter School

Enrollment and Funding

pages 262-273

May 7, 2013 17

0.0

200.0

400.0

600.0

800.0

1,000.0

1,200.0

Funded Pupil Count

Funded Pupil Count 2012-13

Estimated Funded Pupil Count 2013-14

$-

$1,000,000

$2,000,000

$3,000,000

$4,000,000

$5,000,000

$6,000,000

$7,000,000

$8,000,000

Total Funding

2012-13 Funding 2013-14 Estimated Funding





Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


Grants Fund

page 287

• 12 Formula grants – $2 Million reduction

– Title I, II and III grants reduced by federal sequestration

– Expect reduction in Special Education grant

• 45 Competitive grants – $1.1 Million reduction in competitive grants

– Declined from 67 grants to 45 grants

• Fund balance carryforward expected to decline

by $241,000

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Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


Nutrition Services

pages 290-291

• Nutrition Services revenues will increase by $463,000 due to:

– Increase in paid meal participation rates / revenues per meal

– Increased reimbursement for free meals

– Increased free meal participation rates due to implementation of

Breakfast in the Classroom

• Higher revenues will allow Nutrition Services to cover expenditures for:

– Increased food costs

– Workers’ compensation payments to the Risk-Related Activity Fund

– Electricity costs






Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


School Health Services Program (Medicaid)

pages 298-299

• Medicaid focuses on

– Special education needs

– Transportation needs

– Health services

• This year’s budget will provide

– Special education equipment

– Transportation buses

– Preventative and primary health care for students






Readopted Proposed


Fund 2012-13 2013-14 (Decrease)

1 General 301,353,837$ 299,305,712$ (2,048,125)$


3 Athletic 769,903 783,516 13,613

4 Bond Redemption 59,096,457 60,229,607 1,133,150

5 Building 61,559,916 46,000,000 (15,559,916)

6 Charter Schools (6) 29,287,678 31,994,043 2,706,365


8 Grants 38,566,759 34,499,700 (4,067,059)








TOTAL 539,545,111$ 521,021,745$ (18,523,366)$

Expenditures


Special Programs

page 300

• $1.3 Million budgeted decrease due to:

– Three programs discontinued for 2013-14 • APSEF grants

• Skill Building

• Pacesetters’ Café

– Two programs added for 2013-14

• Pickens Collision Repair

• Pickens Computer Services

– Decline of over $1 million in the Grants Management

budget due to personnel changes and lower federal grants

budgets upon which to charge indirect costs



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Proposed budget presented-information item May 07

DAAC Budget Hearing May 16

Proposed budget approval-consent agenda May 28

Adopted budget presented-information item Jun 04

Adopted budget approval-consent agenda Jun 18

Readopted budget presented-information item Dec 03

Readopted budget approval-consent agenda Dec 17

2013-14 Budget Adoption Time Line


2013-14 Proposed Budget

Opportunity for comments

or questions



APS Mill Levy History



2012 Ballot Question 3C


SHALL JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28J (AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS) TAXES BE INCREASED $15 MILLION IN

2013 AND BY WHATEVER AMOUNTS AS MAY BE GENERATED ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY THE IMPOSITION OF

AN ADDITIONAL MILL LEVY OF NOT TO EXCEED 8.7 MILLS, FOR GENERAL FUND PURPOSES RELATING TO

INCREASING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT, GRADUATION RATES AND STUDENT SAFETY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE

BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• RECOVERING A PORTION OF THE REDUCED STATE FUNDING TO BE USED FOR READING, WRITING, MATH,

SCIENCE, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND MORE PUBLIC SCHOOL CHOICES;

• RECOVERING A PORTION OF REDUCED STATE FUNDING TO BE USED FOR INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSROOM

TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT AND CURRICULUM MATERIALS WHICH AID IN PREPARING STUDENTS FOR

COLLEGE AND CAREERS;

• RECRUITING AND RETAINING HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS AND STAFF TO PROVIDE FOR SMALLER CLASS

SIZES, INCREASED GRADUATION RATES, AND LOWER DROPOUT RATES;

BY AN ADDITIONAL PROPERTY TAX MILL LEVY IN EXCESS OF THE LEVY AUTHORIZED FOR THE DISTRICT’S

GENERAL FUND, WITHOUT LIMITATION AS TO RATE, PURSUANT TO AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 22-

54-108, C.R.S., SUCH ADDITIONAL TAXES TO BE DEPOSITED IN THE GENERAL FUND; AND SHALL THE

DISTRICT BE AUTHORIZED TO COLLECT, RETAIN AND SPEND ALL REVENUES FROM SUCH TAXES AND THE

EARNINGS FROM THE INVESTMENT OF SUCH REVENUES AS A VOTER APPROVED REVENUE CHANGE AND

AN EXCEPTION TO THE LIMITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE APPLY UNDER ARTICLE X, SECTION 20 OF THE

COLORADO CONSTITUTION?


APS High School Science

Date: 05/07/2013

PaceSetters!


Background • State of the National Science Standards (Next Generation Science Standards)

– Publish Date of National standards: April 10, 2013 – Purpose of National Standards: Top priorities include: promoting depth over breadth, ensuring greater

coherence in learning across grade levels, and helping students understand nature of crucial concepts that span scientific disciplines.

– Colorado's stance on National Standards: Colorado, which updated its science standards in 2009, is taking a

"wait and see" approach, said Melissa L. Colsman, the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at the Colorado Department of Education. The state is not slated to revise the science standards again until 2018. The state of Colorado plans to closely examine the “Next Generation Science Standards” and monitor implementation. (Robelen Jan 2013)

PaceSetters!


Background Cont’d The state of 2009 Colorado State Standards:

• 3 Science Standards – Physical Science (K-8 , Physics in 9th grade and Chemistry in

10th grade) – Life Science (K-8 and Biology in 11th grade) – Earth Science (K-8 and an Elective course in 12th grade)

• 21st Century Skills and Nature of Science have been embedded throughout the three standards (Physical, Life and Earth) – ex: Gather, analyze and interpret data on chemical and

physical properties of elements such as density, melting point, boiling point and conductivity

• TCAP is moving to fall of 12th grade starting 2013-2014

PaceSetters!


Vision of APS High School Science

Guaranteed Viable Curriculum for ALL students.

• What? – Guaranteed Learning outcomes

through • Pacing Guides • Unit Planning Guides • Standards Based Grading – evidence

of learning

• How? – Professional Learning

Communities – Differentiated Instruction – Precise and Rigorous Instruction – Directed Inquiry Instructional

Model – Authentic Literacy

PaceSetters!


Conceptual Understanding

• Biology Standards Document

• Conceptual Understandings Circles

• Need for

– Depth vs. Breadth

PaceSetters!

Physics

Chemistry

Biology


Conceptual Understanding Cont’d

• Physics

• Chemistry

PACESetters!


Conceptual Understanding

• Biology Standards Document

• Conceptual Understandings Circles

• Need for

– Depth vs. Breadth

PaceSetters!

Physics

Chemistry

Biology


Guaranteed Viable Curriculum Process

PaceSetters!

Course Order

• 9th Physics

• 10th Chemistry

• 11th Biology

Standards

• Revise Pacing Guides/Unit Plans

• Professional Learning

Resources

• Active Physics Curriculum

• Active Chemistry Curriculum



Professional Learning Physics (9th Grade )

PaceSetters!

2012-2013

• Aligning Standards to Active Physics Curriculum

• Pacing Guides/Unit Plans

• Classroom Learning Lab Fifth Block

2013-2014

• Classroom Learning Lab

• Proficiencies for content outcomes

• Late Start Wednesday Professional Learning

• Pacing Guide Revisions

2014-2015

• Teacher Developed Common Performance Tasks



• Proficiency Rubrics


Professional Learning Chemistry (10th Grade)

PaceSetters!

2012-2013

• Aligning Standards to Active Chemistry Curriculum

• Pacing Guides/Unit Plans

• Classroom Learning Lab Fifth Block

2013-2014


• Proficiencies for content outcomes

• Late Start Wednesday Professional Learning


2014-2015

• Teacher Developed Common Performance Tasks



• Proficiency Rubrics


Professional Learning Biology(11th Grade)

PaceSetters!

2012-2013

• Create Curriculum Evaluation Framework

• Choose a Pilot Resource to support GVC

2013-2014

• Pilot a Resource that Supports GVC

• Two times a month District Professional Learning

• Develop Pacing Guides

• Coaching around the Evaluation Tool


• Classroom Learning Labs

2014-2015

• Adopt a Biology Resource that supports GVC

• District Professional Learning two times a month

• Teacher Developed perrformance tasks that supports GVC

• Revise Biology Pacing Guides

• Develop Proficiencies for content objectives

• Classroom Learning Labs


Plan, Support and Resources

Professional Learning

• Inquiry Instructional Model(5E’s)

• Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

• Science Practices

Support

• Coaching

• Constructing Meaning

• Teacher Quality Standards 1-3

• Inquiry 5 E’s Instructional Model BSCS

Resources

• Pacing Guides (Level 1&2)

• Active Physics

• Active Chemistry

• How People Learn Science

• Science Practices

• Cross-cutting concepts

• Core disciplinary ideas

• Inquiry Model 5 E’s BSCS

PaceSetters!


Current Teacher Involvement School Active Physics Active Chemistry

Central High School John Miller Chris Stone Matt Eckert Gayle Bintner Sunshine Deux (Sheltered) Cole Hardy

Joan Hayes Jeanett Causley Janet Nord Nathan Holton

Gateway High School Phillip Brieding Katie Vitodian Kelly Wagnaar

Planning for Next Year: Brad Tobin Jason Coradova

Hinkley High School Amy Loewen Jenifer Van Gundy Chris Hunt Grace Boll Janet Parker

Sarah Lebsak Jed Hinkely Elena Oserow Dina Abu-Hilal

Rangeview High School Shawnee Friend Adam Bird Adam Musser Tyler Twardoski

Adam Bird Mike Mequi

Vista Peak Preparatory Shannon Smith Jason LePerra Cynthia McWright Katie Law

Jeffery Spencer Cynthia McWright Katie Law

Aurora West College Preparatory Academy

Elizabeth Bishop Carlie Ransom

Elizabeth Bishop Carlie Ransom

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TO: Board of Education FROM: John L. Barry CC: Leadership Team DATE: May 7, 2013 RE: Update – Health and Wellness Initiatives APS District Coordinated School Health Team

The APS District Coordinated School Health Team (CSHT) meets monthly to support the implementation of

the school wellness regulation. The team members include parents; teachers; community members from a

variety of organizations such as Tri-County Health, Aurora Parks and Recreation and the Stapleton Foundation;

nurses; students; Risk Management; Director of Nutrition Services; Director of Health Services; Healthy

Schools Coordinator; Coordinator from Grants and Partnership Development; and the Director of Student

Achievement for Curriculum and Professional Learning.

The district CSHT is assisting in the planning of ―Let’s Move Aurora 2.0,‖ which is scheduled on May 3, 2013,

at Hinkley High School. The Stapleton Foundation has given the district $10,000 to assist the Coordinated

School Teams. A person was hired in March 2013 to work with these teams. The APS District CSHT

developed a website (http://wellness.aurorak12.org/) with resources to support nutrition, wellness and physical

activity.

Individual Coordinated School Health Teams

The Individual Coordinated School Health Teams were formed under the Communities Putting Prevention to

Work (CPPW) grant and are continuing to do positive activities to promote health and wellness. A

―Celebration of Wellness” will be held to highlight the activities of all school wellness events on May 9, 2013,

4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at the PLCC. Listed below is information related to Individual Coordinated School

Health Teams.

School Nurse Team Activities Meetings

Altura Lacy Scott No Healthy Snacks No

Arkansas Gail Therrien Cynthia Kuchar

Yes

Clyde Miller Julie

Hennessy

Yes Cooking Matters 2x

Health Tent at Field Day

K-5 Brain Breaks

Fit Club 3x/wk

Safe Routes to School

Skate City 2x

Yes

Elkhart Gail Therrien Emma Lopez Girls on the Run 2x

Before hrs exercise 1x/wk

30 Zumba classes for staff,

No

http://wellness.aurorak12.org/

students, and parents

8 wk cooking classes

TCH parent lectures on wellness

topics

Biggest loser

Wellness thought of the day to

staff

Class energizer breaks

Lansing Lacy Scott Molly McMorrow

Michelle Degitis

Kelsey Miller

Bruce Wilcox

Bruce Sanderlin

Keely Tallarico

Karen Balutowski

Soccer 3x/wk fall

Tennis 5th grade

APAC 2 sessions

Cooking Matters

Zumba 2x

Girls on the Run

Basketball

Health Fair

Yes

Laredo Alexis Madrid LeAnn Hepburn

Jowanna Thomas

Loretta Smith

Marta Standage

Kate Redding

Dawn Degolier

Family Fit Fest

Yes

Montview Lacy Scott Nedra Rudolph

Michelle Barone

Ed Portughese

Mary Ann Moultrie

Noelle

Health Fair Yes

Murphy Creek Betsy Spring Info. not available Info. not available

Paris Danielle Maze CJ Cain

Lisa Jones

Exercise 4 Learning thru a RM

Health Plan Foundation grant

Yes

Sixth Ave Philip Keesee Deb Gilbert

Antonia Lopez

Kiki

Info. not available No

Vista PEAK Julie Thigpen Craig Lyle

Andrea Kunz

Chris Magrin

Stampede/health fair

Flat 14er challenge

Yes

William Smith Anne Burris No Garden - Cooking/nutrition

classes

No

Other school activities are listed below.

School Contact person Title Wellness activities

Dalton Bruce Sanderlin

Bonnie Hargrove

Gail Therrien

PE

Principal

Nurse

Exercise 4 Learning thru a RM Health Plan

Foundation grant

Boston Julie Hennessy Nurse Free bikes

5th

Gear Kids a School Wellness Initiative

The School Wellness Initiative, 5th Gear Kids, is a collaboration between the Cherry Creek School District, the

Aurora Public Schools District, The Children’s Hospital, and The Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, to

support wellness as it is important to us personally and important for our children and families. The 5th

Gear

Kids initiative kicked off in October and it is going strong. We have had 30 percent participation from fifth

grade students in the Aurora Public Schools. The Fifth Gear program supported funding for a building liaison

to represent the program at every school. Their first job was to do a needs assessment and figure out how to

spend $1,200 from the 5th

Gear Kids toolkit. Each school received a new digital scale and stadiometer to use

for height and weight data for FitnessGram assessments.

The 5th

Gear Kids initiative is broken up into three main parts: school; school to home; and community. In the

5th Gear Kids School section, fifth graders receive a curriculum focused around the concept of energy balance.

Jennifer Handy, Aurora Frontier K-8 teacher, shared that lesson plans are to the point, student-centered and

informative. They offer information that is valuable, consistent, and necessary to fifth grade students who are

or will begin to make decisions about their health, physical fitness, and wellness.

The School to Home piece is designed to give students the tools that they need to make a difference at home.

Handy added that the program offers extensions for home use and the message is clear for the whole family –

energy must be in balance with energy out.

The biggest piece of the program is Community. The 5th Gear Kids initiative wanted to give students the tools

they need to be successful as well as practice those skills. A points and rewards system was created that

encourages students to make healthy decisions. Two of the students participating in the program have earned

enough points to redeem for a bike. Mary Bazel, grandparent of one student who received a bike, shared that

this program encourages kids to get up from the TV and the computer and get active. It also gives them the

tools to make good food choices.

The last area focused on work to make connections between the 5th Gear Kids

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