February 9, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Committee As A Whole

Discussion: 

Paula Lawrence, West Park Elementary, shared enrollment information and activities at West Park Elementary. Mrs. Lawrence talked about the data collected from testing showing increased proficiency and improvement. She said that chronic absenteeism is slowly decreasing. The attendance monitor is a huge contribution. Mrs. Lawrence talked about the building WIG. The growth is measured by the DIBELS composite scores. They are using BOOST Minutes, which is helping in their growth. Mrs. Lawrence talked about how the staff is using positive behavior reinforcement for students. She shared some of the family engagement events at West Park, including Family Nights, Grandfriends Days, Book Bingo and the End of Year Picnic. Also, added to the list of student activities is a food drive, donating to Holiday Spirit Co-Op and High Five Fridays. 

Discussion:  Jason Schapmann, Director of HR and Fiscal Support, said 4 student teachers are being hired. Also, a CHS Science teacher has been hired. He also said there will be more hires listed in next week's report.

Discussion: 

The report shows a lot of people going to NPERS Seminars to get information about retirement at this time of year. 

Discussion: 

Nicole Anderson, Director of Communications and Foundation Director reminded the group that a new fiscal year started January 1 for the Foundation. First month contributions are $10,499.00.

Discussion: 

Teresa Hausmann, Director of Teaching and Learning shared information about the new Chemistry resource. This includes materials for Honors Chemistry as well. She will ask the board to consider formally adopting the resource after it is set out for 30 days.  Mrs. Hausmann said the resources will align to the standards. 

Updates Mrs. Hausman shared work being done to revamp 5–7 advanced placement tests. Giving some incentives to take the test. Rewriting the 6th grade math assessments. 

She also said the Winter Benchmark meetings with elementary and middle principals have shown good growth. 

Touchpoints 296.

Discussion: 

Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, said CPS has 931 special education students as of the October 1st counts. This includes any student birth to 21—including parochial students. We have increased 14 students since October. He said 678 of those students are receiving speech services. Dr. Harris shared numbers of students in alternative placements-10 at Boys Town, 8 at the Learning Academy and there is one other.

Discussion:  Mr. Schapmann talked about staffing and retirements. He shared information regarding the Property Tax Credit bill.

Discussion: 

Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, talked about the furniture bids coming in for the next meeting. He said the interior of the non-traditional building is 96% finished. Mr. Kwapnioski shared information about the fiber network. He also said the non-traditional building will be painted in the spring. 

Discussion:  Amy Haynes, CMS Principal, spoke about the minimal changes in the CMS Course Handbook for next year.

Discussion:  Erin Meyer, Kramer Education Preschool Principal, talked about the proposal to change the schedule.

Discussion: 

Mr. Kwapnioski shared some information on the vehicles and warehouse items that he is requesting be declared surplus. He says we have gotten everything out of them that we can. He will post to sell. 

Discussion: 

Mr. Schapmann shared the CEA-CPS Negotiated Agreement. It is a 1 year agreement for 26-27. The Board Negotiations Committee is recommending the adoption of the agreement.  

Discussion:  Board President exited Closed Session at 8:15 pm