Henry Browne

This document provides an update on the 2024 Bond Program for Cheney Public Schools, detailing progress on significant capital improvement projects. Key focus areas include the construction of a new Craig Road Elementary School, land acquisitions, bus loop installations, stadium upgrades, and comprehensive facility system modernizations such as new boilers, chillers, switchgear, controls, hot water heaters, and LED lighting across various schools. It also covers kitchen expansions, safety enhancements, and district-wide 'tie old-to-new' projects. The update includes a budget summary, addressing project surpluses, deficits, and the program reserve, with the overarching objective to fulfill all voter-approved bond items by 2027.

Key discussion points included follow-up on agreements and commitments: communication regarding a plan of support for a new FAC student at CHS, placement determination for Ukeru pads based on response plans, continuation of updating job descriptions for classified staff, and follow-up regarding classified staff orientations. PSEC items involved finalizing communications for the Classified Employee of the Year selection process and discussing the potential negotiations calendar/cadence. District items addressed attendance challenges during the February 9 PLD and shifts in position calendars for ECEAP Family Support Specialists and Nutrition Services Warehouse/Delivery staff, with details for next year's calendars to follow. Recurring items included updates on attendance data and the bond update, noting that Salnave's kitchen renovation begins the week of March 2.

The document outlines a comprehensive reboundary process, detailing stages from data collection and scenario development to community engagement and final implementation. It describes the agenda for scenario review, feedback gathering, and prioritization based on key boundary commitments, including minimizing student disruption, maintaining neighborhood groupings, optimizing school enrollments and transportation, and efficient resource allocation. The process culminates in finalizing a recommended boundary scenario for presentation to the community and board.

Key discussions focused on follow-up items including supervision training, placement of Ukeru pads based on response plans, and updates to job descriptions. PSEC items addressed concerns regarding sub stipend pay for Snowdon paras and safety concerns at the CHS FAC, necessitating communication about a new student's behavior plan. The group also discussed the Classified Employee of the Year award process, integrating PSEC representation in new hire orientations, and updates from the legislative conference. District items covered highlighting classified staff work through shadowing, planning for kitchen remodels at Salnave and Windsor (with specific start dates mentioned), reaching a solution for the Betz loading dock dumpster placement, and planning for negotiations, tentatively scheduling a norms meeting for March 31st. Recurring updates included attendance data and the bond status.

The Bond Advisory Team Meeting included introductions, feedback from community members regarding the bond program's impact on student enjoyment and tax statements, and an update from the Construction Management Team concerning budget allocation, current project progress, and upcoming milestones. The team conducted a tour of Salnave Elementary School to review the status and planned upgrades for the kitchen expansion, LED lighting, electrical scope, and chiller/boiler replacements.