APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Susan Goding moved approval of the minutes of the February 22, 2006, regular board meeting as presented. Julie Burr Spani seconded the motion.

The minutes were approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Tom Slattery moved approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Susan Goding.

The agenda was approved unanimously.

RECOGNITION

President Byers honored Global Connections senior Alyssa Sheih for receiving Nordstrom’s Celebrating Cultural Diversity Scholarship Award.

President Byers also acknowledged the District’s over 1400 classified employees in honor of Classified Employee Week. Classified employees are individuals who work in clerical and secretarial roles, central office support, facilities – including maintenance, operations and the warehouse, transportation, vehicle maintenance, instructional support, nutritional services, management-professional, and security positions. The following individuals accepted a proclamation on behalf of their work group: John Buff and Tiffany Bock accepted on behalf of maintenance, transportation, and nutrition services; Jean Thurber for the professional/management group; Mary Lucero for the executive assistants’ group; and Teamster Business Agents Evie Gardilla and Jason Powell accepted on behalf of the classified employees represented by Teamsters’ Union 763.

COMMUNICATION

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

Highline Education President Alan Sutliff commented on the State’s budget and stated it appears the budget has approved a COLA and a third learning-improvement day for all education employees.

Scheduled Communication

There was no scheduled communication.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Welch reported on his meeting with Congressman Adam Smith; commented on a Safe Schools/Healthy Kids grant that was submitted by administrators last spring and reported the District is being considered for a three-year grant to provide resources to support safe and drug-free schools prevention and intervention efforts; shared a presentation he will be giving in late April to a group of superintendents in Oregon regarding the District’s high school improvement work; remarked on a meeting being hosted by Seattle Community College Chancellor Charles Mitchell to discuss educational pathways into the healthcare field; commented on proposed changes for the band program at the Tyee campus and stated he will be listening carefully to parent concerns regarding the matter, but he would not override the principals’ decision—noting he would express his concerns and ask questions; reported the Cornerstone Architectural Group was recognized by the National School Boards Association for the design of White Center Heights Elementary; and remarked that on March 22 there will be a Work/Study on AP/IB and representatives from The College Board and Tony Wagner from Change Leadership Group at the Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, will be here to answer questions.

Julie Burr Spani asked if parents would have the opportunity to ask question and express their concerns at the March 22 Work/Study. Superintendent Welch responded that if that was the Board’s wishes, the meeting could be designed to include community comment.

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

Julie Burr Spani pulled Item #1, Resolution No. 2204 – Emergency Installation of Standby Generator at Marine Tech Laboratory from the consent agenda.

Resolution No. 2209 – Purchase of King County Property Adjacent to Parkside Elementary School. The Board approved Resolution No. 2209 – Purchase of King County property adjacent to Parkside Elementary School and authorized the Superintendent to sign and deliver any and all necessary documents pursuant to the purchase, and authorized staff to expend the funds necessary for such purchase.

Final Acceptance of Purchase Order No. P054807 with King County Directors Association (KCDA) for the Delivery and Setup of the Leased Portables at the Olympic Interim Site. The Board accepted the work of KCDA for the delivery and setup of the leased portables at the Olympic Interim site for a total cost of $291,232.37, plus Washington state sales tax. The funding for this project is from the Capital Facilities Improvement Bond.

Boundary Adjustment, Marvista Elementary School Feeder Pattern to Secondary Schools. The Board approved the Marvista Elementary School service area north of Normandy Road Southwest be moved into the Pacific Middle School and Mount Rainier High School service areas from the Sylvester Middle School and Highline High School service areas effective with the 2006-2007 school year. The Board also approved transportation be provided for students living north of Normandy Road Southwest choosing to attend Sylvester Middle School and Highline High School for the 2006-2007 school year.

Summary of Bid Calendar – (Briefing only, no action was taken.)

Approval of Vouchers and Warrants. Approval of payment of vouchers audited and certified by the auditing committee as required by RCW 42.24.090, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.90 as recorded on a listing which is available to the Board were as follows:

Payroll warrants as listed totaling $236,846.42;

Payroll automatic deposits dated 2/28/2006 for $4,933,586.64

Payroll wire tax transfer dated 2/28/2006 for $1,846,263.94;

General Fund warrants #175163 through #175267 dated 2/23/2006 for $2,562,476.31;

General Fund warrants # 175268 through #175482 dated 3/01/2006 for $393,856.29;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #175483 through #175501 dated 3/01/2006 for $375,113.65;

ASB Fund warrants #175502 through #175543 dated 3/01/2006 for $39,069.82;

General Fund warrants #175544 through #175745 dated 3/08/2006 for $455,675.33;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #175746 through #175750 dated 3/08/2006 for $21,400.68;

and ASB Fund warrants #175751 through #175790 dated 3/08/2006 for $18,480.95.

Personnel Matters. The Board approved one (1) resignation as listed in the regular agenda; and four (4) leaves, five (5) resignations, six (6) new hires, eight (18) supplemental contracts, one (1) new assignment, six (6) special coaches, and six (6) others as listed in the supplemental agenda.

Susan Goding moved approval of the consent agenda as revised. Julie Burr Spani seconded the motion.

The revised consent agenda was approved unanimously.

Resolution No. 2204 – Emergency Installation of Standby Generator at Marine Tech Laboratory.

Julie Burr Spani asked how many students use the Marine Tech Laboratory and questioned whether the State would help pay for the generator.

Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Geri Fain explained that students from the Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center (OSC) use the facility; remarked that the District leases the land that the building is on, and that it is the District’s responsibility to maintain the building; reported that the failure of the generator resulted in the loss of seventy-five percent of the fish; commented that the District needed to find a long-term solution to power outage problems-which seem to happen frequently; and stated the funds were paid by OSC dollars which are program dollars generated by the FTE.

Julie Burr Spani moved to reinstate Resolution No. 2204 – Emergency Installation of Standby Generator at Marine Tech Laboratory. Tom Slattery seconded.

Resolution No. 2204 – Emergency Installation of Standby Generator at Marine Tech Laboratory was approved unanimously.

PRESENTATION

Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Geri Fain and Director of Facilities Services Alan Schmidt gave a presentation on the apprenticeship pilot program and stated that the apprenticeship program on the Mount View Elementary School replacement project did not compromise quality or delay the project; however, the contractor indicated that there might be a small premium to pay for the use of apprentices— he did not elaborate further. Mrs. Fain commented she has asked for more information. District staff recommended the District continue the apprenticeship pilot program for the Bow Lake Elementary School Replacement Project.

After the presentation, the Board discussed the apprenticeship program and agreed to have another pilot apprenticeship program in the future. Superintendent Welch stated he was looking at a district in Spokane that assists their high school students with getting into apprenticeship programs and commented he would share his findings with the Board.

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement Carla Jackson introduced Executive Director of Elementary Learning Marsha Spreier, Hilltop Elementary School Principal Steve Grubb, and Hilltop Teacher Christina Scott who gave a presentation on the results of the District’s extended-day kindergarten program that targets struggling students to improve student achievement early in their academic career as well as provide needed professional development through a teaming model for staff members.

Mrs. Spreier also announced that Principal Grubb earned his doctorate degree.

Following the presentation, Board members discussed the program and asked questions.

Tom Slattery commented on the conference he attended regarding early childhood learning; remarked on what Florida is doing regarding full-day kindergarten for all children; and suggested full-day kindergarten is something the District might consider as an option, for all students, in the future.

DISCUSSION

1. Legislative Report

Tom Slattery gave an update regarding the State’s final budget and other legislative matters.

2. Other Business

Susan Goding gave a report on her visit to the Public Academy in Federal Way.

Phyllis Byers gave a report regarding her participation in Read Across America Day mentioning she visited schools and read to the students.

Julie Burr Spani asked if any progress had been made for a site for Aviation High School.

Superintendent Welch remarked that he is working on the logistics to continue at the South Seattle Duwamish campus for year three (2006-2007), and he will get back to the Board regarding recommendations for year four and beyond.

Tom Slattery announced that on March 14 the Aviation High School PTSA is having its 2^nd Annual Dan Hartley Scholarship Dinner & Auction, and announced former superintendent Dr. McGeehan is being given a leadership award.

3. Follow-up Items and Work/Study Sessions

Board members discussed whether the work/studies currently on the schedule could be handled in a different manner, i.e. approval of interior/exterior school colors will no longer be scheduled for a work/study session.

4. Next Steps

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held on March 22, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. at North Hill Elementary School.

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

There was no unscheduled communication.

ADJOURNMENT

Phyllis Byers announced that after the meeting the Board would meet in an Executive Session regarding a personnel matter.

The Board meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

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President, Board of Directors

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Secretary to the Board