001Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Hey. [Music] Hey. Hey. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Wow. [Music] Hello. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Good evening and welcome to the board of education meeting for Gley Evans School District 6 on September 8th. Please uh this meeting will now come to order. Please join me in the pledge of allegiance. 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. >> Miss Lemon, will you please call the role? >> Director Bentley, >> present. >> Director Campos Spitzy, >> present. >> Director Mash, >> present. >> Director Matthews, >> present. Director Norwood >> present. >> Five board members present. >> Thank you. >> Well, welcome everyone
002to um the first month of school has been well underway. Um I also sorry wanted to introduce we have our student representative from the Council of Student Representatives. Um senior Sarah Venegas. She is the president um for the Council of Student Representatives and we're so glad to have a student presence um in our board meeting. So welcome. Hope you're off to a great start with your senior year. Um we have um a number of proclamations to give this evening was always fun to celebrate um our students, celebrate our partners and um so welcome special guests this evening. Um I uh was cheering my heart out for the for the Bears this weekend and uh we all know who won that game. So go Bears. Um um let's see. I think that's about all I have
003to say. Um so my my agenda is not coming up. Does anyone have the print out? Well, okay. >> Okay. So, at this point, uh we need to approve our agenda. It's an action item requiring a motion. >> I move that the board of education of Gley Evans School District 6 approves the agenda as presented. >> Second. >> Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, Miss Lemon, will you please give us a vote? >> Director Bentley, >> I. >> Director Campos Spitzy, >> I. >> Director Mash, >> I. >> Director Matthews, >> I. >> Director Norwood, >> I. >> Motion carries 5-0. >> Thank you. Um, so our first special item is a proclamation rec recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 through October 25th of 2025. This is also an action item requiring
004a motion. Anyone we experiencing technical difficulties? >> You just make a motion. >> I move that the board of education agree school district 6 approves the proclamation as presented. >> Second. >> Thank you both. Um Mr. Bentley, will you please read the proclamation in English? And Dr. Campo Spitzy, will you read it in Spanish? Thank you for letting me read this English. A proclamation recognizing September 15th through October 15, 2025 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Whereas Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes and celebrates the significant contributions of Americans tracing their ancestry to Spain, Mexico, Central, and South America, and the Spanish speaking nations of the Caribbean. And whereas the obs observance of Hisp Hispanic Heritage Month began in 1968 through an act of Congress declaring National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was later extended to a month-long celebration.
005And whereas more than 62 million Americans are of Hispanic and Latino descent, whereas 14,940 students in the Gley Evans School District 6 are of Hispanic and Latino descent, making up 64.6% of the entire student body. Whereas the contributions of Americans who are of Hispanic and Latino descent in the field of science, politics, medicine, education, art, music, writing, public service, and many other careers have greatly enhanced and advanced these fields, improving the lives of all Americans. And whereas the art, food, dance, music, and culture of Hispanic and Latino Americans are part of the colorful weave of the in the fabric of all American culture. And whereas district 6 graduates graduates of Hispanic and Latino descent have and will continue to contribute greatly to the cities of Gley and Evans enriching our communities and advancing our businesses
006and economy. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the board of education of Gley Evans School District 6 recognizes and celebrates September 15 through October 15, 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month and encourages all employees, students, families, and community members to honor our citizens of Hispanic and Latino descent and recognize their immense contributions to our communities, our state, our nation, and our world. given under my hand and executive sill of world county school district 6 this 8th day of September 2025 Natalie Mash president. Thank you. All right. In espanol. Mexico. Congress for Latina. Eto Evans E. Educa Cisco muchosto latinos fore Grand Evans Evans. National Thank you both. Um, are there any comments on the proclamation? So, oh, just wanted to wish everyone a happy Hispanic Heritage Month. Um, I got to enjoy Fiesta in the
007Plaza. I think it's the third year uh the Mexican-American Heritage Project in Gley hosts that event over in Island Grove at the Centennial Museum. And it was a beautiful day. We had great weather. Um, my kids enjoyed every drop of it. I thought we were only going to stay for one hour, but we stayed for three till the very end. Um, and so kudos to everyone who organizes that very successful event um that celebrates um not just Mexican-American cultural roots in the United States, but specifically in our community of Gley and Evans. Um, and I mentioned this at the work session, but wanted to invite the community at large. Um the Glee Philarmonic Orchestra on November 1st at the UTC C at 7 p.m. are going to be uh performing a series of songs titled
008Songs for You or Canion Esparati, a celebration of the Day of the Dead, Una Celebr. And the music uh they will be performing will be from Selia Cruz, Rosio Dural, Ramona, Jose. Um so it sounds like it's going to be a fantastic performance. go on the UTC website and get your tickets. >> Thank you, Dr. Campos. Miss Venegas. >> Thank you, President Mash. I'm Sarah Venegas. As a student that is from Hispanic descent, making up that 64.6% in our student body, I can't express how proud I am that the district recognizes and oh, sorry. that the district recognizes and celebrates the Hispanic and Latin cultures. But not only are they celebrating the culture, they're also celebrating the hard work of our students, our teachers, and our families as well. I'm grateful to have this position
009as a student representative here with all of you board members and especially being able to proudly represent the Hispanic and Latin community of our district 6. Graciasto. Thank you, Miss Bengus. Yes, I am very pleased that we get to celebrate the majority um of our of our students and their families and our staff as well. Miss Lemon, will you please give us a vote? >> Director Bentley, >> I. >> Director Campus Bitsy, >> I. >> Director Mesh, >> I. >> Director Matthews, >> I. >> Director Norwood, >> I. >> Motion carries 5-0. >> Thank you. Our next special item is a proclamation. >> I apologize to interrupt. Um, we do have somebody here to accept that proclamation. >> Oh, I'm sorry. >> Um, who do we have here to think we have? M Candy. >>
010I'm sorry. Please come up. >> Candy Gonzalez. Thank you for coming. I'm sorry. I am experiencing some technical difficulties this evening. >> Hello. Okay. So, good evening members of the board, superintendent, um faculty, families, and students of GRE 6. On behalf of the Hispanic community, we are honored and deeply grateful to accept this proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month. This gesture is not only a celebration of our vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions, but also a meaningful affirmation of the diverse voices that shape and strengthen our Gley community and district 6 schools. As you know, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the legacies of persever perseverance, creativity, and resilience that defined our past and inspire our future. From the arts and the sciences to education and public service, Hispanic Americans have played an essential
011role in building this nation and continue to enrich our classrooms and the Gorilla community every day. We want to thank you for your commitment to fostering inclusion, representation, and cultural pride. We look forward to continuing to work together to ensure that all students and the families feel seen, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential. Thank you again for this recognition. >> And I have a copy of the proclamation for you. Thank you. Thank you so much. >> No, you're get a picture, Natalie. >> Okay. All right. Our next special item is our proclamation for UNCC week. I move that the board of education of Will County School District 6 declare September 22nd through September 26th, 2025 to be recognized as UNCC week in district 6. >> Second. >> Thank you. And Mr. Matthews, will
012you please read the proclamation? >> Certainly. President Mash UNCC week in district 6 September 22nd through 26 2025 whereas the University of Northern Colorado UNCC has been located in the heart of Gley since the university's founding in 1889 and whereas UNCC is among the top public universities in the United States and is particularly renowned for its college of education and behavioral sciences which produces some of the best teachers princip and administrators in the nation. And whereas the University of Northern Colorado is Weld County's institution of higher education and provides an excellent, affordable, and accessible education to hundreds of District 6 graduates every year. And whereas many hundreds of UNCC graduates have gone on to work in District 6 schools and offices, including 385 new teachers in 20 in the 2025 2026 school year. And whereas
013the University of Northern Colorado and Gley Evans School District 6 engage in a robust partnership that greatly benefits both institutions. And whereas UNC's annual homecoming week for 2025 begins on Monday, September 22nd and runs through se Sunday, September 28th, 2025. And whereas it is appropriate that all school district help recognize, celebrate and support opportunities for quality education, higher education for students and community. Now therefore, be it proclaimed that the board of education of Weld County School District 6 declares September 22nd through September 26, 2025 to be recognized as UNCC week in district 6 and that district staff and students be encouraged to wear UNCC apparel that week and to proudly display display bare flags, pennants, and banners during homecoming week. >> Thank you, Mr. Matthews. Um, are there any comments on the proclamation? Dr. Campos
014Fitzy. >> So, um, two of my favorite months aligned, um, UNCC month and Hispanic Heritage Month. I was telling my friend Dena before, um, sitting up here that I I was so close to getting a Vamos Os shirt and it would have been perfect for tonight, but I couldn't get my self organized enough to get that done. Um, but I wanted to add a few wherehouses. Not really, not officially. Um but um I did want to point out that UNC in among all of public research universities is number two for lowest average student debt. So that's a pretty cool number to be at the bottom two of those of of those schools. And then 96% of our students receive some type of financial aid or scholarship. I think that's a great number to brag about.
015and that 44% of our students at UNCC are first generation students. Um, so really cool things and in 2026 we are looking forward to welcoming our first class at the at UNCC's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. So, I do think next year we'll have to add a whereas line um because we're only the third medical school in the whole state of Colorado with a mission uh to train doctors who are interested in serving um areas with physician shortages which include rural areas and um urban underserved areas uh like places with community health centers. So, so proud to represent both district 6 and UNC tonight um and looking forward to giving y'all this proclamation. Mr. Matthews. >> Thank you, President Mash. Um, yeah, I just want to say how um how fortunate our students are to
016have this university in uh in Gley and it has been such an amazing partnership that we've had. Um, when we talk about concurrent enrollment and the importance of concurrent enrollment and getting our students to to college, uh, a lot of that concurrent enrollment comes through through UNCC. And uh not only that, the opportunity that our students have uh with the Gley Promise program to to go to a university to a 4-year university and to get a college degree. I don't know that there are are quite that kind of opportunity any I don't know uh what the rest of the nation has, but I know that not every student in Colorado has that kind of opportunity. Our students are are tremendously blessed to have this university uh right here in Gley. uh such an incredible university
017and so we're so thankful and thankful that you're here tonight. >> Thank you, Mr. Matthews. And I will just also echo those sentiments and as a proud um UNCC alum through the nursing program. Um yes, thank you. Thank you for um for the many years of being a pillar in the community and working with District 6 and and helping to make um make our city a better place. So with that we will take a vote. Director Bentley >> I. >> Director Campo Spitzy >> I. >> Director Mashi I. >> Director Matthews >> I. >> Director Norwood >> I. >> Motion carries 5-0. And I believe President Feinstein is here to accept the proclamation. Well, good evening everybody. I am very pleased to accept this proclamation recognizing UNCC week in district 6 and I want to
018thank you President Mash and all the members of District 6 board of trustees I board of education and Dr. Dr. Pilch, thank you so much for your support, your partnership, your friendship. It means a lot. And trustee Campos Spitzy, thank you for all the wonderful things that you said. You keep that up. I love it. So, um, you know, as you noted, there is a long-standing and evolving partnership between district 6 and UNCC. UNCC offers the broadest array of teacher education programs leading to lensure in the state of Colorado. In fact, UNCC has produced more than 50% of all educators in Colorado. Many people working in the district have a connection to the university, which we heard, who else has a degree from UNCC in the audience? Look at that. That is awesome. Go Bears.
019Additionally, our collaboration helps support students. This fall, there are 241 new full-time degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at UNCC from W County and nearly 55% of them being from district 6 schools. And we would like many, many more than that. We are proud of our work together implementing a direct admissions program to give easier access to a UNCC education and its benefits for all D6 students. We know the benefits of education to individuals, their families and their communities are quite significant. More education is, for example, correlated with higher lifetime earnings and better health outcomes. As people are questioning the value of education, we are even more eager to continue to work with our district 6 colleagues to help find ways to have more students pursue post-secary education at UNC so that they so also can realize
020their career goals. I want to thank all of you for this wonderful award and recognition and thank you to our students and our community. Go Bears. Just don't talk about football with me right now. Thank you. [Applause] All right. And our final proclamation is to proclaim Constitution Day september 17, 2025. Someone please read the or make a motion. >> I move that the board of education of Gly School District 6 approves the proclamation declaring Constitution Day September 17, 2025 as presented. >> Second. >> Mr. Norwood, will you read the proclamation for us, please? >> Sure. Thank you, President Nash. Proclamation of the board of education of Weld County School District 6. This proclamation is in support constitution day September 17th. Whereas the United States Constitution is the foundation of our nation and the supreme law
021of the land. And whereas the US Constitution was adopted in a constitutional convention on September 17th, 1787 and thus established our system of government and secured and guaranteed the rights of all free citizens of the United States of America. And whereas the United States Constitution stands today as one of the oldest written documents of its kind in the history of this nation as a result of the efforts and great cost to the patriots that founded our great nation, the United States of America. And whereas informed citizens are necessary to exercise responsible civic knowledge and ensure the preservation of our constitutional republic. And whereas the students and the faculty of the schools within Gley Evans School District 6 are best served when they study, discuss, and reflect upon the meaning of our US Constitution. And whereas
022Wednesday, September 17th is designated as US Constitution Day. And that September 17th through September 23rd is designated as US Constitution Week throughout the United States of America. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Will County School District 6 Board of Education on this 8th day of September, 2025 hereby declares the official observance of September 17th, 2025 as US Constitution Day and September 17th through September 23rd as US Constitution Week in 2025. In humble respect for the patriots from our past that gave their all so that their fellow citizens and those yet unborn in our nation should remain free and perpetuity to enjoy the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Be it further resolved that all schools shall hold educational programs about the Constitution and its importance to our democracy on US Constitution
023Day. Well County School District 6 by Natalie Mash, President Board of Education. >> Thank you very much. Is there any discussion on the proclamation? Seeing none, we'll take a vote. >> Director Bentley, >> I. >> Director Campos Spitzy, >> I. >> Director Mash, >> I. >> Director Matthews, >> I. >> Director Norwood, >> I. >> Motion carries 5-0. >> Thank you. And Dr. Pilch, we will now receive our superintendent report. Thank you, President Mash. Lots of good news to celebrate tonight. So, I'm going to start first with sharing some news around our uh CAMASS testing, our state testing achievement results um that have now been released. And we've been meeting individually with board members to share those results. But I I want to share a little bit with uh the community and and for those
024of you who who haven't had a chance yet to meet with us, but uh we are seeing some of the the greatest achievement and growth that we've ever seen in district 6 on our our CMASS results. Uh we have 18 schools that are rated at performance. So, as you all know, um schools are rated at turnaround. Really bad thing. I think that when I got here um in 2015, we had eight schools, three on turnaround and another eight on on uh priority improvement. So all those schools were what was considered on watch in the school district. And um so you have turnaround as the lowest rating. You don't you we don't ever want to go back there for our schools. Then priority improvement, then improvement, and then performance. And uh we have 18 of our
025schools at performance which is truly a celebration here in district 6. It's the most I believe that the district has ever seen. Um and we're seeing uh the number of schools on priority improvement decrease as well as the the number of schools on improvement decrease as those schools move into performance. So very excited about these results and and just want to give a huge shout out to all of our educators and our students who have worked so hard uh for us to realize these results. And then I I want to share just a couple of highlights. For the first time ever, every middle school in District 6 is at performance and that's really exciting. Yeah, really exciting. Um and due to a lot of very intentional work. Um in addition to that, I'm going to
026give a special shout out to McAuliff um K8 STEM Academy in English language arts. They are outperforming the state at every single grade level. I mean, it's just truly remarkable. And and I I want to recognize several of our schools. Um several of them are outperforming the state averages in growth and achievement, both our our some of our charter schools as well as our traditional schools. So just just really pleased at the work that that's going on. And I will just say we know we know we still have more work to do. We still have schools that are at a few schools at priority improvement and improvement and we know we've got to move those schools to the performance level and we have the staff committed to do that and and we know the right
027work to do that and we're committed to doing that work. So, um really happy to to share and celebrate those results with the community and with you all as the board. Couple other celebrations this morning. um at Gley Central High School, the staff recognized Claudia Kesler as the Colorado High School teacher or high school counselor of the year uh for 2026. This is a recognition that is given by the the Colorado Counselor Association and Claudia was nominated by one of her colleagues uh Deb Hec who supervises counselors here in the district. Um and they were able to recognize her this morning for that tremendous honor. Um and so check out the Facebook page. I just saw some new pictures were posted um from the celebration this morning. And then last week uh we had the
028honor and I I have shared with you all before that Steven Pollson was a semi finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year out of out of over 400 nominees. Well, last week uh the Colorado Department of Ed and the Ber Foundation came into Gley Central High School to honor Mr. Pollson for being a finalist for Colorado Teacher of the Year. And so tomorrow, um, some of the folks from that selection committee will be here at Gley Central High School interviewing some of us, asking us why why should Mr. Pollson be the Colorado Teacher of the Year. And so we're just so proud of him and his deep dedication. I really um had expected him to be here tonight. We invited him to come to be recognized as a finalist for the superintendent's honor role. And
029he is so humble. He said, "No, you've already recognized me as a semi- finalist, and there was this big recognition at the school, so I don't need another recognition, but I I didn't want tonight to pass without sharing with you that great news." And we and we have a video um that I think Mr. Osmus is going to hit the play button on to let you see a little bit uh to capture a little bit of that celebration on Thursday when uh Colorado Department Ed and the Betcher Foundation came in to recognize Mr. Pollson. Heat up here. [Music] Thank you, President Mash. Thank you. So many things to celebrate. Um, our next portion of the meeting is dedicated to our public participation and I believe we have one person here to speak with us. Um,
030as a board, we welcome the comments of community members and we dedicate a portion of each business meeting to provide an opportunity for the community to present brief comments. Our speakers are limited to two minutes for comments. Our board members typically will not respond, but we may ask our district staff to do so. All written testimony or handouts must be submitted to the board secretary, Miss Amy Lemon. We ask all speakers and those in attendance to conduct themselves in a dignified and non-disruptive manner. Cheering, snapping, clapping, and other distractions are not permitted. Anyone who disturbs order may be required to sit down or to leave the boardroom. Speakers are responsible for their own speech and should refrain from profane or obscene remarks. All remarks must be suitable for an audience that includes kindergarten through 12th
031grade students. This board is committed to providing a safe environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect. And we expect all speakers to exercise their speech rights responsibly. And our speaker tonight is Miss Michelle Selgrren. >> Thank you, Miss Selgrren. You'll have two minutes. >> Hello, board. Thank you for your Oh, thank you for your time today. Um, I find it important to be a civically engaged parent. I know a lot of parents don't come here and visit with you guys and um they often expect things but they don't communicate them to you. Um as Commissioner Buck often says, it's important to be involved in your community and engaged. Um so today I'm coming to you to talk about um my concern for the safety of students at Gley
032West. Um I don't feel that Mr. Cranston takes it seriously, especially with comments that I've heard from him like, "You can talk to the board about that. I don't care or I don't think a no contact contract is necessary or kids will be kids. I have noticed frequently kids at Gley West High School being out of control, security guards playing favorites and even accepting gifts from kids to look the other way or to let them go of the off-campus thing. Also um teachers telling security guards that kids need to go to class and security guards ignoring teachers. Kids have faced my kids have faced many issues at the school including kids smoking in classrooms, kids smoking in the bathroom, kids in class that are not registered to attend that class, money stolen, broken bones, scratches
033on necks, unwanted advances, and more. And it's very frustrating because victims are often left with no recourse because if they fight back, they will probably be in trouble too. The other thing that I have confronted a couple of times is the school resource officer um telling you that if you want to do anything about this that your child will also be um facing consequences. Um, so today I just wanted to come to you because I hope that we can change the environment at Gley West and make it safe for everybody. Thank you so much for your time. >> Thank you for your time as well. >> Our next item is to approve our consent agenda. >> I move that the board of education in Gley Evans School District 6 approves items as presented on the
034consent agenda and authorizes officers to sign any and all contracts. >> Second. Is there any discussion on the motion? >> Seeing none, please give us a roll call vote. >> Director Bentley, >> I. >> Director Campos Spitzy, >> I. >> Director Mash, >> I. >> Director Matthews, >> I. >> Director Norwood, >> I. >> Motion carries 5-0. >> Um, our next item of business is to revise some policies. Um, and this is an action item that will require a motion. I move that the board of education of Well County School District 6 approve the revisions to K school community home relations policies as presented. >> Second. >> Thank you. Um Dr. Pilch, do you have anything to add? Um most of these updates are changing wills to shall or shalls and and things like that.
035Um all right. Any discussion on the motion? Seeing none, will you please give us a vote? Miss Lemon. Director Bentley. I, >> director Campos Spitzy. >> I, >> Director Mash, >> I, >> Director Matthews, >> I, >> Director Norwood, >> I. >> Motion carries 5-0. >> And revisions to our J student policies as well. >> I move that the board of education of Weld County School District 6 approved the revisions to J student policies as presented. >> Second. >> Thank you. Um, is there anything to add on these? Dr. Poch, >> just take questions. >> Okay. Um, Dr. Campos Spitzy. >> Yes. So, um, Mr. Fall, I have some questions about policy JIH, student interview, searches, and arrests. And so, largely it looks like our policy will remain the same. Um, the only thing I'm
036seeing added is um, weapons and metal detection systems. Um can you give us more background as to why this is being added to the policy? >> Yeah, thank you Dr. Campos Spitzy. Um so this is being added to direct the chief of safety and security who's um Wade Coriss to uh develop regulation related to weapons detection or metal detection systems. Um, this is currently already happening at some of our schools with the handheld wands uh that we discussed last year. Um, just knowing that there has been a really large increase in weapons uh throughout our community over the last three years. I don't know the specific data on that. I would I would turn to uh the chief of safety and security to answer those questions. Um, but we just felt that it was in
037the best interest for the board to provide kind of notice to the community, uh, that perhaps we'd be using weapons detection systems moving forward at some large events. This is not going to be a plan to put them in all of our buildings. Uh, of course, if that were to happen, we'd certainly would have more discussion on that. U, but it's just open open the door to allow for weapons detection systems in some limited circumstances. Uh again, and I defer to our safety and security department for determining when those events may be um because they're best fit to decide kind of when we would be using those. >> Thank you. So um just for the sake of transparency and to um repeat some of the things you just mentioned um so we are not adding
038this with any plans of doing standup medical I keep calling them medical detectors metal detectors um in in any of our schools. That is not why this is being added at this time. >> That's correct. It's not it's not going to be something that we're going to put at all of our buildings before school starts. Um, you know, perhaps there may be a day where that happens. I can't predict the future, but uh that is not the purpose of adding this into the policy. It's really for large events uh in places where uh open air uh events where uh there may be concerns that somebody is possessing a weapon u but not for just uh day-to-day school operations. >> Thank you, >> Dr. Campo Spitzy. Um, we do realize that before we would consider uh
039weapon detection devices or metal detection devices at a school site that we would need to have um substantial dialogue with with you all as well as with parents in our community and our staff. Uh the other the other thing to consider is uh these devices because they do detect a weapon uh do require a a armed security officer um at the device at least one if not two. Uh so we would be looking at a sub substantial financial investment to be able to fully implement weapon detection devices at the front door say at at our high schools. Um I I believe you all are aware that we we currently have regulation that allows our schools to use the wanding devices for the detection of of weapons or the detection of vapes in school and and
040in an effort to decrease the use of vapes in schools. And so this policy uh that will actually codify this in policy uh and allow you know the the use of those within our school sites. >> Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate that. >> Yes. And if I could just add one more thing uh to Dr. Pilch's statement. Um you anybody who's involved with these metal metal detection systems or weapons detection systems will be trained and of course if there is a search that will all be done in accordance with our policy as written. So, um, we're really making sure that the right people are doing this and are involved, um, and everybody will be trained who's who's using these systems. >> Is there any other discussion or other questions? Seeing none, Miss Lemon,
041willy, please give us a vote. >> Director Bentley, >> I. >> Director Campos Spitzy, >> I. >> Director Mash, >> I. >> Director Matthews, >> I. >> Director Norwood, >> I. >> Motion carries 5-0. Our final item in of business is to approve the district accountability committee membership. This also is an action item. >> I move that the board of education of Gley Evans School District 6 approves the membership of the district and school accountability committees as presented. >> Second. >> Thank you. And do we have a district member coming to present this? So, good evening, President Mash, members of the board, Dr. Piltch, and our member from the Council of Student Reps. My name is Anthony Alpus. I serve as the assistant superintendent for secondary K leadership. As per state law, the following actions
042are required by local school boards, approval of the district accountability committee, and approval of the school accountability committees. Each board of education is responsible for either appointing or creating a process for electing members of a district accountability committee. The process we use in district 6 as outlined in the bylaws is to have a rep have a representative from each school serve on this committee. A complete list of the members for the 2526 school year can be found in your materials. Based on the state law reflected in the district accountability handbook, the board of education charges the district accountability committee with specific responsibilities throughout the school year. These responsibilities include submitting recommendations to the board of education regarding how we spend our district dollars, providing feedback for our district unified improvement plan, and reviewing any charter
043renewals and applications. Also, at each meeting, there's a superintendent forum where Dr. Pilch shares important information and solicits feedback on various items which is always everyone's favorite. Furthermore, each school is also responsible for establishing a school accountability committee. The duties and responsibilities are very similar to that of the district accountability committee, but are at the local level to provide input, feedback, and direction to school leadership and the principal. And you have a list of these members as well. Thank you for your consideration. Thank you, Mr. Osmus. I believe we have a few comments. Mr. Matthews. >> Thank you, President Mash. Uh, I just wanted to say thank you to our to our parents especially, but also our our uh teachers and administrators who serve on these committees. This is a wonderful way to serve this
044district. It is also a lot of time for the individuals who who serve on our sacks and on the DAC and and we just want to say that we appreciate that the time that they give and so thank you. >> I second that. Thank you. Um I get to serve as the board member represent representative to the district accountability committee and it's such an engaged group of parents and community members. Um they ask great questions. They have wonderful insight and they're excited to walk alongside us as we um serve the students of district 6. So I don't see any other comments. I will take a roll call vote, please. >> Director Bentley, >> I. >> Director Campos Fitzy, >> I. >> Director Mash, >> I. >> Director Matthews, >> I. >> Director Norwood, >> I.
045>> Motion carries 5-0. >> Thank you. That is all the business we have for this evening. Thank you for being with us or joining us online and see you in a couple weeks. Meeting is adjourned. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music]