August 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM - Committee As A Whole

Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Fiscal Support gave an overview of the financial reports. The auditors did some preliminary work to get the audit underway.

Mr. Schapmann shared information about Associated Staffing and their help with trying to find paras for CPS.

Total contribution for July $40,265.19; FY 2025 total is $211,026.92.

Teresa Hausmann, Director of Teaching and Learning, shared information on the staff support and curriculum work that was completed for the 2024-2025 school year. Goals for the upcoming year include continuing to build strong relationships with staff, implementation of OpenSciEd curriculum and beginning the math pilot for K-5 classrooms. Mrs. Hausmann will be assisting with the implementation of the FrogStreet curriculum at preschool. This year will also consist of 4DX training for staff.

Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, shared good news on the recent ranking CPS Special Education. He shared the criteria, he said adding needed staff and the involvement the principal has been a great asset. 

Sara Colford, Assistant Director of Student Services, shared the items she is working on at this time. Procedures for enrollment and in-district transfers. Mrs. Colford gave information about grants that she is writing for the After School Program. She said that the program has been restructured with a reduction of students and closes at 5:30 this year. Mrs. Colford said they had a great meeting on training for new 504 plans. She is also spending time with staff to work on absenteeism.

Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Building/Grounds and Technology, said most of the safety projects are finished. They are waiting for some equipment for the automatic door locks. Mr. Kwapnioski said they are working on a solution for the CMS elevator. The radio system will be put in soon. 

Dr. Kay shared some information on some of the concerns about wet flooring. He visited the building. Nothing was found except under items sitting on the carpet. They need to keep the air moving through the buildings. They also know that the building is very old, and the floors have not been treated to keep moisture from coming from underneath. 

Dr. Kay shared information on the 4DX training and the district's "WIG" goal, which is to improve student achievement by 5%.  He also discussed finding a committee leader for the community engagement committee. He said he would send out the enrollment numbers on Friday.  

Dr, Kay discussed the resolution, he said the use of a construction manager at risk only goes into effect if the bond is passed.  He said a rubric will need to be established for the selection of  a construction manager at risk. Our attorney will conduct the process, there will be an 11 person committee appointed.