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Board Meeting Recap - July 2024

 

1. Opening Items

2. Patrons' Comments - none

3. Consent Agenda

4. Action Items

  • Donation from Crown Point Community Foundation - A $28,000.00 donation from the Crown Point Community Foundation will support the following programs: Elementary STEM Programs start up materials - $15,000.00: 18–22-Year-old programming sensory and adaptive equipment - $8,000.00: Preschool gross motor and literacy supports - $5000.00

  • Transportation Student Handbook Revisions and Additions Approval - The majority of adjustments are directory corrections with updated names, contacts, and basic information. The new handbook will be updated on our website before the start of the school year.

  • Centegix Agreement - An upgraded security software, Centegix is a safety platform that minimizes notification and response time in emergency situations. It includes digital mapping, real-time locating capabilities and easy to use wearable devices. The 5-year agreement will cover all instructional buildings and the Administration Center. More information about Centegix is available on our website, and we will continue to update staff and parents as we move through the implementation of this new system.

  • Maintenance and Repair Agreement with the City of Crown Point - Joint Agreement with the City to maintain and repair the building to serve Col. John Wheeler Middle School concession, restrooms and storage needs on the 1st level and locker rooms for Bulldog Park. 

  • Crown Point High School Pool Mechanical Equipment Replacement Project - Replacement for the mechanicals, filtration system, and all of the piping, and some electrical work at Crown Point High School in the pool. The current system was original to the building 22 years ago, and it is more effective to replace it at this point than to have parts made.

5. Information/Recognition Items

  • Superintendent's Discussion Groups - no updates this month

  • Director of Grants/Assessments - Mr. Hardman gave an update on policies and procedures regarding standardized testing security and reporting in the upcoming year.

  • Director of Elementary Education - Dr. Ciochina thanked the elementary teachers who participated in professional development for the science of reading and keys to literacy. 

  • Director of Secondary Education - Mrs. Ramirez recognized the administrators at our secondary buildings who participated in leadership meetings and development over the summer. Thank you to our technology teams who are supporting registration. 

  • Director of Exceptional Education - Mrs. Paskis thanked everyone in the administration building for their support to onboard our new exceptional education teachers and staff.

  • Assistant Superintendent - Mr. Gianfermi thanked cabinet members for all of their work during the summer months. Thanks to Mr. Coulson who helped our team meet with every single Crown Point police officer earlier this month to review our safety procedures in our buildings.

  • Chief Human Resources Officer - Thank you to cabinet members and HR staff for their work on the new teacher academy that we host before the school year begins. Thanks to our food services team and our admin building custodial team for their support and hard work as well. 

  • Chief Financial Officer - Thank you to our food services team for all of the meals they’re providing for the many meetings and activities we host this time of year. Thank you to technology and maintenance for all of the back-to-school items they’re taking care of.

  • Director of Communications - Our team will be at numerous community events to help answer back-to-school questions and connect with our community members: CP farmer’s market, National Night Out, story time with the library at Bulldog Park, and the CP senior center. This is also the last week for community members to sign up for our facilities tour that we are hosting next week. 

  • Superintendent of Schools - Our communications team won four national awards this year. Parents can also expect to receive construction updates in some of the buildings before the school year begins. Construction projects are moving along as planned.

6. Other Business of the Board of School Trustees

  • Mr. Angel thanked the board members who attended the work session earlier this month, which was open to the public.

7. Board Statements of Appreciation and Recognition

  • Mr. Vassar - Congratulations to Dr. Ciochina on completing his doctoral program.

  • Ms. Bazin - echoed Mr. Vassar’s congratulations to Dr. Ciochina. The State of the Schools breakfast earlier this month was a wonderful event. 

  • Mr. Angel - thanks to Jeanne Lange and Renee Rich in the HR department for organizing the new teacher breakfast last Wednesday. Great job to our football team for their community service efforts at Lake Street Elementary as they cleared the courtyard.

8. Adjournment