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COLORADO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND Board of Trustees Meeting November 12, 2015

RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS

OPENING SECTION

CALL TO ORDER: The Board of Trustees meet in the Lions Conference Center, at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB). Mr. McElhany, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 9:33 a.m.

ROLL CALL: The members of the Board of Trustees in attendance is: Mr. Brent Batron, Ms. Nancy I. Brown, Dr. Michelle Butler, Mr. Chris Madison, Mr. Andy McElhany and Mr. Walter VonFeldt. Mrs. Williams, from Boston, Massachusetts, joined the meeting, via teleconference, at 9:42 am.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: The agenda, as amended, is approved by unanimous consent.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes are approved by unanimous consent.

APPROVAL OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES: Mr. Batron noted a correction to the minutes. The minutes, as amended, are approved by unanimous consent.

LEGISLATIVE SESSION OVERVIEW: Mr. Jim Cole, Colorado Legislative Services, Legislative Liaison, discussed the upcoming legislative session. The Joint Budget Committee (JBC) Briefing will be December 17, and the JBC Hearing will be January 5.

Ms. Hilty inquired if Board members would be available to attend the Capital Development Committee meeting, December 16, at 10:45 am. Mr. McElhany stated that he is available to attend. The Joint Budget Committee Briefing is December 17, 1:00 – 5:00 pm, and the Hearing is scheduled January 5, 2016, 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Mr. McElhany is available to attend the Briefing. Dr. Butler will confirm with Ms. Hilty, if she is available to attend the Hearing.

PROGRAM VISIT: Board members visited the Outreach department for a discussion and demonstration of videos available on the CSDB website and CSDB YouTube channel. GENERAL BOARD DIALOGUE: Superintendent’s Goals Progress Update: Ms. Hilty provided a progress update on her performance goals for SY 15-16.

Other Updates: Ms. Hilty informed Board members, Mr. Peter Hilts, CEO, Falcon School District 49, is contracted to be the facilitator for the development of the new Strategic Plan. The planning meeting will be held January 20, 2016, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. January 27, 2016 is the back-up snow date. Board members will receive invitations for the planning meeting soon.

Ms. Hilty notified Board members CSDB has made the determination the animals in the Touch Museum will be returned to the Division of Wildlife, due to the lack of use of the specimens as well as the lack of resources to support this collection.

Mr. Batron applauded the administration at CSDB for having 24 students and staff at the Colorado National Federation of the Blind (NFB) State Convention. Mr. Batron appreciates the partnership between the CO-NFB and CSDB.

INFORMATION SECTION

OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: No one present to address the Board.

CONGRATULATIONS/CELEBRATIONS/BOARD MEMBERS’ COMMENTS:  Board members expressed their appreciation in having the opportunity to meet with staff during the Meet and Greet.  Ms. Hilty stated several staff and students attended the International Bullying Prevention Conference, earlier this week.

STUDENT REPORT TO THE BOARD: Jack Lambert, 8th grader in the School for the Blind, and Troy Bohan, a junior in the School for the Deaf, spoke about their experiences at the International Bullying Prevention Conference.

STRATEGIC PLAN – OUTREACH: Ms. Deborah Branch, Distance Learning Coordinator, Ms. Donna Keale, Teacher of the Visually Impaired/COM and Dr. Laura Douglas, Director of Outreach, highlighted progress toward the goals and action steps for the Outreach section of the Strategic Plan and responded to questions from Board members.

SAFE SCHOOL REPORT: Ms. Hilty reviewed the Safe School Report which provides numbers and types of student behaviors which occurred during the 14- 15 school year. ACTION SECTION

Ms. Hilty requested signature authority for purchase orders with Apple ($50,000) and Global Gov/Ed Solutions Inc. ($50,000). The Apple purchase order is for iPads for students. The Global Gov/Ed Solutions, Inc. is for Microsoft Surface 3 laptops for students. Mr. VonFeldt moved to approve signature authority be given to the Superintendent for these items. Dr. Butler seconded. Motion approved by unanimous consent.

FIRST READING OF POLICIES: Mr. Madison moved to approve policies EEAG: Student Transportation in Private Vehicles, IJOA: Field Trips, and JJH: Student Travel. Ms. Brown seconded. Motion approved by unanimous consent.

CLOSING SECTION

OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE BOARD: No one present to address the Board.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Strategic Plan: Independence Beyond the Classroom, Strategic Planning process update, student presentation regarding CASB conference, policies, PARCC results, legislative work and Jones renovation.

CLOSING COMMENTS: The next meeting will be January 14, 2016. Mr. McElhany wished everyone a happy holiday.

ADJOURNMENT: At 2:05 p.m., the meeting is adjourned by unanimous consent.

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The Board of Trustees, at their meeting of January 14, 2016 approved the minutes of the Board meeting held November 12, 2015.

______Andy McElhany, Chairperson Date