001and the board was great. >> Okay, here we go. I'm gonna Good evening everyone. It is 50:01 on Monday the 22nd of um September and we're going to call the board meeting to order starting with the pledge of allegiance. Would you please stand? >> Do we just Sorry, slight correction. It's actually 5:31. I don't know if that needs to be notated in the notes or not, but >> 5 what? >> 31. You You said 501. I just want to make sure it's referenced in the notes. >> Okay. Thank you. >> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Sorry, in my mind I thought we were one minute late, so it came
002out that way. Sorry. Okay. Can I have a roll call, please? >> Mr. Albbright >> here. >> Mr. Alexander >> here. >> Miss Mary here. Mr. Miley >> here. >> Everybody's here. Okay. Except for Robin and she's excused. Okay. Next up, we have the approval of our agenda. >> Can I get a motion to approve the agenda? >> I approve the agenda. I'll second that. >> I have a motion in a second to approve the agenda. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Albbright, >> I. >> Mr. Alexander, >> I. >> Miss Mary, >> I. Mr. Miley, >> I. >> Great. Passes. Um, next we have the consent agenda. >> Mr. Albbright, we actually do have changes tonight. >> Oh, I don't have my script here that tells me what to say, so I'm going from memory.
003So, what are the changes? I'll handle it if you don't mind. >> Sure. >> Yeah. So, um, yeah, thank you. Thank you, Miss Solano, for catching that as well. Um, there are two changes under general business under 3A2 file KLG and then also 3A3 file KLGR. Both have been removed from the agenda. >> Okay. So, do we need to accept that again? >> Yes, please do. >> Yes. Okay. So, can I get a motion to accept the amended agenda for tonight? >> A motion to approve the accepted agenda as written. >> I'll second. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Albbright, >> I. >> Mr. Alexander, >> I. >> Miss Mary, >> I. Mr. Miley, >> I. >> That passes. And now the consent agenda. And I believe I'm supposed to ask if any board member would
004like to pull anything from the consent agenda. Hearing none. Can I have a motion to approve the consent agenda? >> I motion to approve the consent agenda. >> Second. >> I have a motion in a second. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Albbright, >> I. >> Mr. Alexander. >> I. >> Miss. Mary. >> I. Mr. Miley. >> I. Okay. Consent agenda is accepted. Next, we have board members reports. Who would like to go first? >> Sure. I can I can jump off. Um, yeah. couple busy weeks. Um, we had the Lincoln and Memorial McKinley and Lincoln ribbon cutting ceremonies. That was great. Uh, great to see all the people that were acknowledged for their hard work and all the students in there. Um, so that was great. Um, I also had an opportunity to go to
005the city council um on my own, not on behalf of the school board, but I definitely pushed forth a idea of thinking about our kids and their futures and how the swimming pool can impact that. Um and so that uh trying to get people to get excited about the opportunity that presented there and so I was able to share with that >> uh ribbon cutting same here including CES which was a different kind of ribbon cutting but uh not any less fun or exciting. um al also went to the operation sudden impact at the high school which landing of a helicopter on the football field uh athletic field was pretty exciting and then watching the um what was the company Adam they built a >> shed >> a shed in like 20 minutes >> framewood
006homes >> yeah it was awesome watching that and then all the businesses that were available to give kids ideas of of all the work opportunities right here in Fremont County. It was a wonderful event. Enjoyed that. Um went to the bike races in Leadville um just this last weekend. And I want to give a shout out to the fact that our this the Colorado High School mountain uh the cycling league is putting on a big race up at the gorge October 4th and 5th which is not only a great thing for CCHS it's and the our team but it's great for the community because there will be approximately on the two days 30 teams racing um somewhere around 900 kids will be in town racing and If you've never been to a bike race like
007that, it's an amazing experience. I've never seen so many bicycles uh ever anywhere in any bicycle shop anywhere. Um but the way these kids support each other on each of the teams, it's not like Canyon City is against somebody else. All the kids are are really supporting each other and in every team statewide. And it's a great economic opportunity for our community because that's a lot of people when you consider the kids and all their parents, families, all the coaches coming into town and hopefully leaving some money here. It's a great economic opportunity. Um so if you have nothing to do on October 4th and 5th, head up to the gorge. It'll be uh everyone will be gathering at the Point Ala Vista trail head. That's great, >> Brad. >> Um, like to echo the
008ribbon cutings. Those were uh were exciting to be a part of. Um, um, was kind of fun to cut. For me, it was actually four ribbons that week because I did three with the school and I did one with So Vista. So, it was a a week of ribbons. Um, in addition to that, I did uh attend the Canyon City High School open house um and got a a tour. Even though we've had tours before, it was nice to get another tour of uh the new wing um and have a link crew member escort us around and tell us everything um that they liked about it. Um, of course, I'm the one that says, "So, what don't you like?" And and there weren't any real comments. you know, they Okay, there was one. They didn't
009like the fact they had to go outside to enter the new wing. Um, but that'll be taken care of in a year. So, we'll take care of that. um went um to watch my daughter's band perform up at Englewood and it rained and it delayed things and it was interesting to see Molly talked about um people supporting them uh and the band boosters and the people that support uh the band and get everything out on the field for them and take care of them. um even in spite of all that stayed late and managed to um take care of that and that was awesome to see. Also attended the new teacher um indoctrination and it's kind of mentoring training committee. Uh they meet twice a year to kind of talk about how did it go?
010Um what do we need to do moving forward and then uh meet again as the new year gets ready to start. um and and look at those. Um and of course Kelly and her team were the key parts of that. Uh and I promised her that I would take something that they do there and that is the the magic that they use and use a little bippity boppity, you know, to you guys that uh you know, it's just awesome to be a part of that. >> That's a good idea. >> I can't wait to tell her. That's funny. Okay. Um I also enjoyed the ribbon cutting ceremonies at the three elementary schools. Um I had to miss the open house at the high school. But and Operation Sudden Impact that I was I I was
011impacted. I could not believe how our community stood up and and gave that to our kids. It was amazing. I um I have a bone to pick about the shed because some of you will remember I missed a board meeting last year because I had to extend my stay in Florida. I flew out there for my son when they we gave them a shed and had it built. It took three weeks to get it done. And I sent him the video, the time lapse I did of that video shed going up a go. I spent three weeks. No, I loved every minute of it if they're watching, but I doubt they've been watching. So, but anyway, but it was an amazing day and I appreciated it so much. Um, I got to view a capstone
012at the high school this week. I haven't got to do that in a while, but it was a theater capstone that some kids did a theater camp to try and build up the arts for middle school kids and recruit them into the arts. And um that was really fun to get to see that. Um I als I also sang at a funeral this last week for um for Ruby Whitney, who's the wife of Fred Whitney. And I most of you probably don't remember Fred Whitney. Some of you do, but he's one of those legacy teachers, um, counselors, band teachers that left, um, just left such an impact on me as a teacher and inspiration. And as I I didn't know this when I got up there to sing, but um, there were it was full
013of teachers with that are just like that, legacy teachers that have done so much and highly impacted our district. and um it just impacted me and the role that we all play in this relationshipbased school that I don't think it's like that everywhere else but because relationship is right up there and it has been since I started teaching here. That's why I chose to stay here. I just it was very impactful to me and we talked today about losing Shad and I think about it's about our people and um it was a very impactful moment. I was very grateful to Fred Whitney for telling me that he loved me from the first time I met which I thought was kind of weird, not going to lie. And then I noticed he tells everybody he loves
014them before they leave his presence. and um it just gave me permission to love freely as I teach and taught kids. So anyway, just wanted to give him a shout out. Okay. Um next next we have awards and kudos. In the event we are honoring multiple recipients, we encourage audience members to stay throughout all of the awards and kudos section of the meeting in order to honor and celebrate those individuals. Did we have anybody for the first one? I think we did. Yes. Okay. So, first up we have Fremont Napa Auto Care Group. The board would like to recognize the Fremont Napa Auto Care Group consisting of the Rock Parts Company, our local Napa store along with Zerby Automotive, Austin Automotive, and Canyon City Tire for their generous donation of $750. The board expresses their
015sincere appreciation for this contribution and acknowledges the group's commitment to enhance the learning experience for our students. And I believe we have some representative today. Would you come up Please. Next, we would like to offer our kudos for Operation Sudden Impact. The board would like to recognize Operation Sudden Impact for their exemplary efforts in planning and organizing the September 11th community partnership driven event which brought together numerous organizations and individuals in support of our community and our kids. Thank you. Those involved include Rob Brown from Fed FEC. Okay. Um, Diana Armstrong from FEDC, Laura Provenano, did I say that correctly? From FEDC, Amanda Cornelius from FMI, and Brett James from PCC. I think we have some of you here now. Could you all come up as well? >> I wanted to make sure everybody had
016a bag. There's a sticker inside, too. So, you're welcome. >> We appreciate all you guys do. >> Thank you. Glad you >> are. I'm good. How are you? >> We really appreciate what you do, too. >> And you guys in the middle. >> Oh, thank you. You threw you in the middle of us over here. There you go. We'll go every other bags out. >> Look at that. >> Three, two, one. >> Thank you all so much. I think everybody, >> have you recovered yet? >> Good to work. >> Mr. Albbright, if it's okay with you, I would like you to say a little bit to these folks, too. Um, when Mr. Brown first came up with this concept. It was interesting. Rob is a graduate of Canyon City Schools. He's proud to have been
017a Tiger. He will tell you that story and kind of some of his history. But he was talking about really the idea of having your attention just really grabbed to really grab the attention of young people and how in a modern in on in this day and age, how much more challenging that is even, you know, 20 30 years ago. Um I will I would tell you that the idea of sudden impact and truly surprise was totally alive and well. The kids were on to something and we heard about that in the planning phase where they had heard that there was going to be something taking place but they did not know they the teacher the staff who had received the materials in advance the leadership group Mr. Mr. Summers Mr. Morton, all those folks
018had just done a really nice job of keeping that thing under wraps and it was months. Rob, I don't know when you first were hatching this idea, but April, that's what I thought. >> Over a year. >> Yeah, it was it took a long time and we would love to see something like that. Now, granted, Canyon City Schools is the recipient of your goodwill. I mean, all of you sitting there, you put your time and your talent into that thing and organized this wonderful event for our kids. That's why it means so much to the board. But I don't know how you're gonna surprise those kids again because you because one time you can fly a helicopter in and they're like, "What? Try that again." So anyway, the the challenge is there. We would love
019to see it in the future. And it's been Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Oh, yeah. I'm skydiving. Thank you, Amanda. >> Thank you, board. >> Thank you. >> I would like to point out that every time you fly a helicopter is exciting, by the way. Um, okay. We don't have any staff reports tonight. So, do we have anyone to request to address the board tonight? >> No. >> Okay. Thank you. Um, so next would be the superintendent report. >> I'll be brief this evening. Um, and for those of you that were kudos recipients, I you don't feel like you have to continue to be here, but I will be brief. and some of that what I'd like to share. I think it'd be nice for the community here, too. Um, the September 15th event was different because
020it wasn't a ribbon cutting, but it was fun because it was celebrating just where we are in a process. And the high school project is the biggest. It's the one that has the best grant, and it's also the one that's most intensive, not only for the people building it, those of us who have planned it, but also those of us who are living through this right now. Um, I was too impressed by our student tour guides. I was also impressed by the lack of just general complaining and the really overwhelming amount of celebration around that. Um, we're technically only through phase two. Um, but that was a big one. Where they are right now is wonderful. And for any members of the community that are curious about seeing our school improvements, um, I we welcome
021you into the buildings. It's been a lot of fun. I highlighted that one only because um I believe Brett was the only board member who was able to be there and it was fun for me too. Initially I thought the turnout was going to be pretty poulry but it actually turned out to be a really nice gathering. So enjoyed that very much. Last week I was in Vil at the Colorado State Superintendent Conference. That was for two days and the day before that I was with Mr. Hayes up at the Colorado school finance project. Um I report back to you that there's not a lot of clarity on school finance. Um it's going to be a tough year. Um but it's my job to keep you a breast of it as best we can kind
022of forecast for it. Um but on Wednesday they were just really doing kind of a lot of state of the state as we understand it now. And Thursday and Friday I was actually really honored because I was asked to be part of a panel that spoke around communication and communication with your board of education. So I put it onto my superintendent's report because I just want you to know that nearly every district in the state is represented at that. Um there were three districts that were asked to be part of kind of exemplar level work for that and we were one of them. So although you may not have known it, you were certainly discussed. Um there there are a lot of people who would like to emulate the kind of how we do our
023communication with our public and how we do our communication. So that was Thursday. I'm sorry that was Friday. And then I followed up I was followed up by being the only superintendent who was actually on two panels specifically around the big three and what we're doing with industry level certification, concurrent enrollment. thanks to PCC who was unable to be here this evening, but just work-based learning in general while not losing sight of the fact that we have families and kids that demand a comprehensive academic education in addition to all of that plus all the things that we do around athletics and activities and so on and so forth. So, those were both big for me. But maybe the most important thing that I'm going to say tonight because the next time we come together, this
024will this will be even further in our rearview mirror. But um it's not lost on this superintendent that a former board member recently passed away. And Shad Johnson was he served two terms. He came on with Mary Kay Evans. He went off with Mary Kay Evans. Um Shad is connected to our schools in very kind of visceral and familial ways of having children that went through our school district. He was proud of that. His wife still is one of us. She teaches over at Harrison School. and he was quite honestly maybe the most consistent volunteer that we've had in our maybe you know what maybe Mary Kay rivals that I don't know they're kind of cut from the same cloth on that but a consistent presence over at Harrison school and really in a very
025positive way he wasn't just important in Canyon City schools he was important in our town and to me he was important because he was also a good friend and you mentioned the person that you were talking about, Todd, like places like this are built upon the people and I think it's just important that when we lose somebody who's one of us that we just at least just take a minute to, you know, be thankful for the time that we had with them and honor the work that they did. So, there's that. Shad is have there is a celebration of life in his honor um this Friday. No pressure to the board, but just for the general knowledge of people in the school district that might have something nice to say about a really good guy.
026Uh, it's 11 o'clock at Veterans Park. That's your superintendent report. >> Thank you, Adam. Um, next up, we have some policy work. Just one note tonight. File CCA program supervision reference chart presented to the board for first reading and first vote to resend. Policy is not required as it is fully addressed through existing internal practices. Can I get a motion? >> A motion to move forward with file CCA program supervision reference chart. >> I'll second. >> Okay. Roll call, please. >> Mr. Aubrey. >> Yes. >> Sorry. >> Alexander. >> I. >> Miss Mary. I. Mr. >> I. >> Okay. We have no old business tonight. Under new business, we have a request for outofstate travel. It is recommended that the board approve out ofstate travel for the CCHS Systems Go Rockets 3 class to travel
027to the Johnson Space Center at NASA in Houston, Texas from October 23rd through October 26th. And I believe we have someone here to speak to us about that tonight. Turn on my teacher voice too if that works. >> No. >> Yeah. So, we have an opportunity to go to the Johnson Johnson Space Center again this year for the fourth year. Um, it's a pretty small group wanting to go, but they are working on a really, really special project that they want to show these engineers that have been watching them grow throughout their three years doing rockets. Um, last year several of these students were able to go and present their flight profiles using Excel, but they challenged themselves this year to create an entire application um, using Python and calculus on the back end. Um,
028so they're really excited to take this there to have a look at it as well as enjoying the space sites to see in Houston while we're there. >> Great. It's a great program. I think it's very impacting positively on the kids. >> Do you have the funding in place for this? >> We do have the funding in place. Um the students are going to cover their own airfare and then um other funding is coming from our program. So >> that's great. And Lydia, I didn't have your name in front of me when I This is Lydia Bright, everybody. She's >> Snider now. That's Lydia Snyder. So >> Snyder. Okay. Wow. Well, congratulations. >> Is that a new development? >> Yeah. Congratulations. >> Yep. >> I did get to watch your class when we toured with
029the senator and that was really fun and I I I loved your interaction with the kids. I think they're loving having you there. So, >> it's great. >> Well, then let me be this first to say thank you, Mrs. Snyder. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Okay. Anybody else have questions? Okay. Thank you, Lydia. >> Appreciate you being here. >> Good luck on the triple and we let us know how it goes when you're done, please. >> Oh, I absolutely will. I'll stop by and let you guys know. Thank you. >> That'd be great. Thank you, Lydia. >> Lydia Snider, ladies and gentlemen. And with that, I think we have no more business. >> Oh, we have to vote on that. Okay, we roll call, please. Oh, do I need a motion? >> See, I'm fired.
030I mo I motion to approve the out ofstate travel requested for the CCHS systems rocket go class. >> Second. >> Roll call, please. >> Mr. Albreight, >> I. >> Mr. Alexander, >> I. >> Miss Mary, I. >> Mr. Miley, >> I. And with that, we're