Kathy Dzewaltowski, observer
Work session:
Gould Evans, the architecture firm hired to do the MHS West Campus and Bishop Stadium construction projects, presented the board with information they have gathered from meetings with department heads, teachers, and the public as part of the design development phase. Board members expressed concerns about the lower priority assigned to updates to the HVAC system than what they thought they had planned.
Regular meeting:
The board received reports on elementary and secondary Summer School for 2009. Administration is developing an online elementary program for 2010 in the event that lack of funding or construction projects prevent Summer School from being offered. Administration recommended that a summer program for middle school students be eliminated for 2010 due to lack of funding and also recommended continuing to offer driver's education and a credit recovery program for high school students.
The board received a report on iQ Academy, the district's online virtual school. Board members expressed concerns about the poor performance on state assessments in math by the virtual students, and they were concerned about how the low scores will impact the district's ability to achieve Adequate Yearly Progress. The board directed administration to schedule a meeting with a representative of KC Distance Learning, the firm the district contracts with to manage the virtual school, to discuss the board's concerns about the virtual students' performance in math.
The Ebert Mayo Design Group presented the board with schematic plans for Lee Elementary School, which included a cafeteria addition, a multi-level addition, and remodeling of existing space. The board approved 7-0 to accept the schematic design.
Construction plans for Amanda Arnold and Ogden Elementary Schools have been given to the State Board of Education's architect for review. Bids for the projects will be taken in November.
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