The D 49 board of education monthly meeting was held on Jan. 11, with about 50 people in attendance. The meeting began with Mike Gray, manager of the Wal-Mart on Woodmen Road, and Katrina McPheron, Wal-Mart community coordinator, presenting a check for $1,000 to R.J. Berry on behalf of the district’s transportation department for Santa’s Toy Express.In celebration of January as “National School Board Recognition” month, D 49 interim Superintendent Nancy Wright gave each BOE member a “golden apple award” and a certificate in appreciation of their commitment to the district.Horizon Middle School choir students sang “Siyahamta,” an African freedom song, in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday – Jan. 15.Sandy Collins, director of secondary learning services, presented new course proposals for the new Health Academy at Falcon High School. Students will receive credit for both high school and Pikes Peak Community College courses, which include the following: certified nurse aide, advanced certified nurse aide, EMS first responder and EMT basic. Classes will start the 2007-2008 school year.The board unanimously approved the following action items:
- A trip in May for Evans Elementary fifth graders to YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colo.
- The purchase of Gallup TeacherInsight to aide in recruiting teachers
- A new course proposal for Falcon High School and Sand Creek High School
- Approval of long range planning committee members
