June 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting
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I. CALL TO ORDER
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II. ROLL CALL OF THE BOARD
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III. EXCUSE BOARD MEMBERS
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IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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V. MEETING COMPLIANCE
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V.A. DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT
Discussion:
Marv Zoucha read the Mission Statement.
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V.B. OPEN MEETINGS ACT
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V.B.1. President ensures all can hear proceedings
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V.C. PUBLICATION OF MEETING NOTICE
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VI. PUBLIC COMMENT
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VII. GUEST PRESENTATIONS
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VIII. RECOGNITIONS BY BOARD
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IX. CONSENT AGENDA
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IX.A. Items to be removed from the Consent Agenda
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IX.B. Meeting Minutes
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IX.C. Finance Reports
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IX.D. Staffing Reports
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IX.E. Professional Travel
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X. FOUNDATION REPORT
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XI. DIRECTOR & SUPERINTENDENTS REPORTS OR UPDATES
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XI.A. Director of Teaching and Learning
Discussion:
Teresa Hausmann, Director of Teaching and Learning shared her report. She thanked the board for adopting the FrogStreet Curriculum for preschool, it was very successful. She said the new biology curriculum has been fully implemented. Chemistry is being worked on, and Brooke Kavan, the new director will continue that work. A lot of work has been done on the K-6 math data points based on the updated proficiency scales. Mrs. Hausmann said there have been 2672 touchpoints this year.
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XI.B. Director of Special Education
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XI.C. Assistant Director for Student Services
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XI.D. Director of Human Resources
Discussion:
Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support, said the budget proposal for 26-27 will be coming in July. |
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XI.E. Director of Operations
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XI.F. Superintendent
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XII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
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XII.A. Review of the Community Meeting information from Kordica
Discussion:
Chip Kay, Superintendent, shared the feedback from the community meetings regarding the capacity concerns for the growing community. People that came to the meeting may not have been engaged previously.
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XII.B. Proposals for Facility Condition and Functional Capacity Data
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XII.C. Review of Policy 508.13 School Wellness Policy
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There have been no changes to this policy.
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XIII. ACTION ITEMS FOR THIS MEETING
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XIII.A. Discuss and take all necessary action to increase FTE for Nursing support PK-12
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Discussion:
Sara Colford, Assistant Director of Student Services, has requested an additional LPN at CHS. She said there are definitely more need with diabetic situations, seizures, illness, sports injuries, etc.
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XIII.B. Discuss and take all necessary action to accept the bid from Centegix for a safety and security system that includes mapping, crisis alert and visitor management
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Discussion:
Dr. Kay gave information around costs and capabilities of the Centegix Safety and Security System. Some of the discussion was about the timing of this purchase.
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XIII.C. Approval of the Athletic Trainer(s) Contract with Columbus Community Hospital
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Discussion:
Dr. Kay gave some information on how the Athletic Trainer Contract has worked in the past. This was a free service CPS received from the hospital. As costs have gone up there will be a cost to the district.
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XIII.D. Breakfast/Lunch Price Recommendation for 2026-2027
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Mr. Schapmann CPS prices are lower than the recommendation.
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XIII.E. Approval of Surplus Requests
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XIII.F. Discuss and take all necessary action on language support procedures
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Dr. Kay said that our French population has dropped. We won’t be required to have all documents in French any longer. We will still provide documents in any native language when requested.
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XIII.G. Discuss and take necessary action on Graduation Requirements for the Compass Academy at Columbus Public Schools
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Discussion:
Dr. Kay discussed and answered questions regarding graduation requirements for the Compass Academy at the Non-Traditional Building. The requirements meet the state and statutory requirements. Diplomas earned will be recognized by the NDE.
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XIII.H. Discuss and take all necessary action on all Student Handbooks
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Discussion:
All student handbooks were reviewed, and any additions and changes were discussed. New this year, preschool has their own handbook.
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XIII.I. Discuss and take necessary actions on all Staff Handbooks-Certified, Classified and Substitute
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Mr. Schapmann said the staff handbooks were basically just cleaned up.
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XIII.J. Approval of the Outside Agency Handbook for 2026-2027
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Discussion:
Mr. Schapmann talked about the Outside Agency Handbook. He highlighted some expectations that people need to know.
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XIII.K. 2026-2027 Facilities Usage Handbook
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Discussion:
Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, said the Facilities Use Handbook is a work in progress to align agreements within board policy. He also shared that we have a new scheduler that should be active on July 1.
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XIII.L. Discuss and take necessary action on the Administrator Handbook & Work Agreement
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Discussion:
Dr. Kay said this handbook serves as a work agreement. It is not part of the certified agreement anymore. This handbook applies to 21 people in the district. The information in the handbook defines jobs, and includes evaluation information. Dr. Kay discussed the PTO system for the administrators. All of this information will be presented at the Administrator Retreat in July.
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XIII.M. Recommended Admission Prices for 2026-2027
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Discussion:
Tim Kwapnioski, CHS Activities/Athletics Director, reported that the admission prices are the same as last year.
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XIII.N. Athletics and Activities Handbook 2026-2027
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There was a name change made in the handbook, that was the only edit.
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XIII.O. Approval of the Continuation of Boys and Girls Swimming and Diving Co-op with Scotus and Lakeview
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XIII.P. Discuss and take necessary action on the Superintendents Contract
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XIII.Q. Discuss and take action on Board Policies by Section
Discussion:
Dr. Kay explained changes that were made for statutory requirements. Also discussion regarding policies that needed to be reviewed because of outdated information.
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XIII.Q.1. First Reading of Board Policy Changes for Section 200
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XIII.Q.2. First Reading of Board Policy Changes for Section 400
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XIII.Q.3. First Reading of Board Policy Changes for Section 500
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XIII.Q.4. First Reading of Board Policy Changes for Section 600
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XIII.Q.5. First Reading of Board Policy Changes for Section 700
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XIII.Q.6. First Reading of Board Policy Changes for Section 1000
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XIV. BOARD REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION
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XIV.A. 2026-2027 Board of Education Schedule
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XV. BOARD SHARING
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XVI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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The board did not go into Executive Session.
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XVII. ADJOURN
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Discussion:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:41pm.
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