MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
Board of Horizons K-8 School
Date: April 28, 2017
4:30pm
Facilitators: John McCluskey and Andrea Foote
Call to Order:
John McCluskey, Frank Bruno, Peter Hegelbach, Jim Freund, Nichole Houser, Kelly Garrison, Shannon Hassan, Anne Hudson, Beth Coleman, Andrea Foote, Jill Siegel-Stone, Paul Ramer
Welcome and C,C,C’s
- 8th grade trip was phenomenal, the group got to meet with Representative Jared Polis
- The Wing Ding is tomorrow (April 29th, 2017)
Hiring Update:
- Principal Hiring Recommendation:
- 6 people were interviewed, 2 top candidates, one withdrew her name, third candidate was called in for the performance/on site interview.
- Performances and interview questions reinforced what the community was looking for, evidence to support what the community was looking for. References were called.
- Process concluded today (April 28). Consensus built around the process
- Hiring committee would like to recommend Lauren Tracey as the next principal. She has accepted the offer. Salary has not been negotiated but range of salary is posted.
- Any questions regarding the hiring process can come to Peter Hegelbach as Faculty Co Chair or Andrea Foote as Parent Co-Chair.
M&S: Motion to approve Lauren Tracey as the next Principal at Horizons K-8. Motion Seconded. Motion approved. Lauren Tracey approved as the next Principal of Horizons K-8.
- ¾ Hiring Recommendation:
- Elizabeth Miller is recommended as the candidate for the ¾ teaching position.
- Details regarding the candidate can be found here.
- The candidate excelled in the classroom teacher experience.
M&S Motion to approve Elizabeth Miller for the ¾ teaching position. Motion Seconded. Motion Approved. Elizabeth Miller will take the ¾ teaching position.
- ⅚ Hiring Recommendation:
- Large number of candidates for the position.
- 6 candidates interviewed, 3 asked to teach a lesson (1 remotely).
- Top candidate is Annie Blankenship.
- Details regarding the candidate can be found here.
- Lesson taught was physics (pendulums), strengths are in math and science, done remotely (her current students).
- Reference calls were very positive.
M&S: Motion to approve Annie Blankenship as the ⅚ teacher. Motion Seconded. Motion Approved.
Other Hiring Updates
- ½ classroom teacher:
- Beth Coleman will replace Nichole Houser as the new ½ teacher
- Kindergarten:
- Kindergarten position will be posted. There are several internal applicants but they are not from equitable positions (having current homeroom) and so must go through the hiring process.
- 6-8 Special Ed:
- Position has been posted.
- 3 parents have been selected for the meeting. Board member needed for the hiring committee, but Board support for approval can be used.
- Policy for hiring committees to be current community members.
- KE/Para:
- The KE/Para position has been posted. This position involves being the Enrichment coordinator as well.
- Office Assistant:
- Office Assistant position has been posted. John will check in with the new Principal regarding how to proceed.
- Paras:
- Jaclyn and John will work on Para hiring process.
The Meeting adjourned at 5:04pm.