December 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Regular Meeting

Sixpence Presentation by Ann Chavez and Jill Lorenz.  They shared information about the program, the types of services being provided, and the opportunities they give families they are serving. Ms. Chavez has been with Sixpence for 6 years and Ms. Lorenz has been with the program for 2.5 years. They said the program runs through the whole state. Some of the programs service families through home visits others are center based. They shared information about the criteria, there are 4 main factors, all dependent on the needs of the student. They serve children prenatal-3. The program in Columbus was started in 2013, at this time they are serving 23 children. Ms. Chavez and Ms. Lorenz said they give families opportunities to bond, they teach parents how to be the child’s first teacher.  They provide diapers and wipes to all families. The program facilitates a family engagement event once a month. They also partner with several programs in the community to give them all the resources they may need. 
Ms. Chavez and Ms. Lorenz are both certified to check car seats for safety. They shared a Snapshot report that offered information regarding the grant they work under, which requires state reporting. The report shows information on family stressors, the three assessments to monitor language outcomes, and the assessment on social emotional outcomes. There is also a family satisfaction survey in the spring, they evaluate their Sixpence Experience and parent-child interactions. They also noted their successes with the program.

Chip Kay, Director of Finance and Human Resources shared the information on the M5 Financial report. He said this time of the year gets pricey for utility costs. There will be no checks written the next two weeks.  Dr. Kay said we have spent about 40% of the budget at this time, which is about right.

Mrs. Hausmann updated enrollment numbers, she said numbers have increased from August by 202 students, 140 are EL students. She said the select a session professional development was successful, there were 19 certified staff that gave presentations. She gave high praise to Brandi Fleming and Jess Volker for their work to get this set up. Mrs. Hausmann talked about NSCAS testing, the goal of winter testing for growth data and the staff connections from November. 

Dr. Kay said he will meet with the Negotiations Committee in January to share array data, and the first list of items. 

Dr. Loeffelholz, gave the Building and Sites update. The Kramer wall tile went up and was from two different suppliers, it did not match up, they were asked to redo the project. 

The RFP for the CASSETTE House being sent out this week. The cost has doubled for the project. The new space is fantastic.  Dr. Kay said some ESSER funds will be used and depreciation money, so there are some options. 

Dr. Loeffelholz gave an update on programming needs for the increased number of EL and special education students. These needs will have to be prioritized. He also shared information about the community facilities meetings and the surveys that were sent out. He said January 4th will be a review of the requests, January 9th approval of candidates to interview. Interviews will be on January 11th.

The board shared great wishes for a merry Christmas and a good break. A big thank you to the maintenance and custodial staff for all the hard work they are doing. Also, shared good thoughts for all to stay healthy.