Union Colony Schools
Board Meeting Minutes
April 24, 2014
In Attendance:
Chris Jeavons, President
Helen Reed, Vice President
Tracy Barger, Secretary
Ken Hicks, Member
Jamie Wood, Member
Pat Gilliam, Director of UCS
Sarah-Gennie Colazio, Business Manager
Katie Waswick, Bookkeeper
Absent:
Stacey O’Rourke, Member
The board meeting was held at UCES, 1051 29 th
Street Rd., Evans, Colorado on April 24, 2014.
Chris Jeavons brought the meeting to order at 7:02 pm.
Approval of the Board minutes and Consent of the Agenda
 April 12, 2014 Board Minutes were reviewed and approved with minor corrections.
Motion by Jamie Wood, second by Tracy Barger. Motion passed.
General Business
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Mrs. Leffler, Ms. Kubat, Ms. Ruffer, Mr. Rouse, and Mr. Lamb presented potential math program CPM (College Prep Math). Benefits include online support for teachers, students, and parents. It was suggested to implement 7 th
, 8 th
, and 9 th
grade 2014-2015 school year, 10 th
grade 2015-2016 school year, and 11 th
grade 2016-2017 school year.
The board’s questions were addressed.
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Mr. Gilliam presented the financial side of implementing the new math program. This will go to the budget committee and faculty council and be voted on at a later date.
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Ms. Colazio went over the budget to actual. We are in good shape with the budget. Ms.
Colazio also went over the balance sheet. The board asked questions and these were addressed by Ms. Colazio.
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No new info on 403b, this will be discussed at the next board meeting.
Director’s Report
 Mr. Gilliam went over the quote sent to potential “angel investor”. Also went over what would need to be adjusted to house full time kindergarten. There was discussion about possible solutions for building obstacles. No decisions were made, we will know the future in regards to full day kindergarten at the next board meeting.

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Ms. Colazio went over the state budget update. At this point there is an increase of $363 per student. The capital construction increase is still up in the air, we will know more at the next board meeting. Mr. Gilliam went over a wish list of how to use the increased funds. This will go to the budget committee and faculty council before it is voted on by the board. This should be at the May board meeting.
Mr. Gilliam updated the board on his quarterly meeting with Wayne Eads. The idea to merge the two contracts was discussed.
New Business
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Mr. Gilliam touched base on our progress with year 3 grant requirements. Board discussed how to accomplish all outstanding requirements.
The next Board meeting will be Saturday May 17 th
, 2014 at 9:00 am at UCES.
Adjournment
 Motion to adjourn at 9:00 pm by Jamie Wood, Chris Jeavons second, motion passed.