HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY

 

Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting

 

April 5, 2006

                                                                                                                                                                 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Byers called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Educational Resource and Administrative Center.

 

 

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

The district finalists and alternates for the 2006 Regional Spelling Bee for King and Snohomish Counties led the pledge of allegiance.

 

 

ROLL CALL

 

Board members present:

      Phyllis Byers, President

Susan Goding

Tom Slattery

Julie Burr Spani

 

            Vice President Matt Pina was excused.

 

Central office members present:

John Welch, Superintendent

Geri Fain, Assistant Superintendent/Support Services

Carla Jackson, Assistant Superintendent/Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement

Dave Jarvis, Executive Director/Human Resources

Susanne Jerde, Executive Director/Elementary Learning

Alan Spicciati, Executive Director/Secondary Schools

Marsha Spreier, Executive Director/Elementary Learning

Beckie Bouchard, Director/Assessment, Evaluation, and System Accountability

Catherine Carbone Rogers, Director/Communication and Community Relations

Mark Finstrom, Director/Technology Services

Nancy Pappas Barnhart, Director/Human Resources/Classified

Keith Colee, Interim Director/Facilities Services-Maintenance and Operations

Andréa Johnson, Interim Director/Facilities Services-Construction and Planning

Barbara Piguet, Interim Director/Business Services

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Susan Goding moved approval of the March 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

 

Superintendent Welch honored the district finalists and alternates who participated in the 2006 Regional Spelling Bee for King and Snohomish Counties.

 

 

COMMUNICATION

 

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

 

Highline Citizens for Schools representative Lois Schipper thanked the voters for passing the school bond, and thanked all the volunteers that helped get information to the community regarding the importance of the bond.

 

Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff remarked about the hard work that was done to get the bond passed, and commented on the upcoming WASL tests.

 

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Superintendent Welch reported on a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation meeting he attended in White Center regarding early learning; remarked on the district’s partnership with the Puget Sound Educational Service District regarding a grant for Emergency Response Crisis Management; commented that Health Services Coordinator Aimeé Denver is putting together a plan regarding the district’s response in case of a pandemic flu outbreak; and announced that, in May, Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Geri Fain, Seattle-Northwest Securities Corporation Vice President of Public Finance Jon Gores, and he will be conducting presentations to rating agencies in San Francisco to sell the bond debt.

 

 

 

 

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

 

  1. Resolution No. 2210 – Emergency Replacement of the Gymnasium Floor at Evergreen High School.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2210 declaring an emergency situation existed at Evergreen High School that required the immediate installation of the main gymnasium floor and authorized staff to expend the funds necessary for the installation.

 

  1. Resolution No. 2211 – Unused/Underutilized School Facilities in Neighboring Districts.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2211, certifying that after a survey of five (5) contiguous school districts, pursuant to WAC 180-25-070, no suitable space is available in lieu of modernization or replacement of district facilities, and authorized the Superintendent to notify the Superintendent of Public Instruction of these findings.

 

  1. Resolution No. 2212 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan Application for Project Approval (Form D-3), Shorewood Elementary School New Construction In-Lieu of Modernization.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2212, certifying that facilities at Shorewood Elementary School will be new construction in-lieu of modernization of existing facilities at Shorewood Elementary and that the existing facilities will not be used in the future for instructional purposes by the Highline School District, or be eligible for future state financial assistance.

 

  1. Resolution No. 2213 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan Application for Project Approval (Form D-3), Midway Elementary School New Construction In-Lieu of Modernization.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2213, certifying that facilities at Midway Elementary School will be new construction in-lieu of modernization of existing facilities at Midway Elementary and that the existing facilities will not be used in the future for instructional purposes by the Highline School District, or be eligible for future state financial assistance.

 

  1. Resolution No. 2214 – Support for the City of Des Moines’ Proposition No. 1 – Regular Tax Levy to Restore Funds for Police Department Staffing.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2214, supporting the City of Des Moines’ Proposition #1 that will restore and support essential levels of public safety services to the community.

 

  1. Disposal of Surplus Books.  The Board declared the books no longer usable in the instructional program surplus and authorized staff to dispose of the books according to current Washington State statutes, and in the best interest of the district.

 

  1. Donation to Hazel Valley Elementary School from the Hazel Valley PTSA.  The Board approved Hazel Valley PTSA’s donation of $2,661.60 to assist with finances for sixth-grade students attending Camp Waskowitz.

 

  1. 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 $238,594.30;

Payroll automatic deposits dated 3/31/2006 for $4,791,021.50;

Payroll wire tax transfer dated 3/31/2006 for $1,775,079.50;

General Fund warrants #176461 through #176462 dated 3/23/2006 for $4,406.00;

ASB Fund warrant #176463 dated 3/23/2006 for $635.00;

Transportation Vehicle Fund warrant #176464 dated 3/23/2006 for $44,501.34;

General Fund warrants #176465 through #176744 dated 3/29/2006 for $581,852.38;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #176745 through #176759 dated 3/29/2006 for $230,312.73;

ASB Fund warrants #176760 through  #176800 dated 3/29/2006 for $18,842.64;

Trust Fund warrant #176801 dated 3/29/2006 for $42.42;

General Fund warrants #176802 through #176902 dated 3/30/2006 for $2,546,310.77;

Trust Fund warrant #176903 dated 3/30/2006 for $11,146.54;

General Fund warrants #176904 through #177145 dated 4/5/2006 for $614,764.80;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #177146 through #177162 dated 4/5/2006 for $187,115.35;

and ASB Fund warrants #177163 through #177210 dated 4/5/2006 for $39,325.73.

                                              

  1. Personnel Matters.  The Board approved five (5) resignations, fifteen (15) new hires, two (2) new assignments, and three (3) others as listed on the regular agenda; and five (5) resignations, ten (10) new hires, and one (1) other as listed on the supplemental agenda.

 

  1. Donation to Highline High School.  The Board approved the donation from the Highline High School PTSA to Highline High School in the amount of $3,230.00 to be used for textbooks, equipment, and guest speakers.

 

 

Tom Slattery moved approval of the consent agenda as presented; Susan Goding seconded the motion.

 

The consent agenda was unanimously approved.

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement Carla Jackson and Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff presented a proposal on how I-728 funds should be distributed.  There was a Board discussion following the presentation regarding the importance of more students reaching a higher level of achievement, questions regarding the AVID program, the importance of early prevention, and what the future holds regarding increases.

 

Carla Jackson and Interim Business Services Director Barbara Piguet gave an update on recent State legislation and how the legislation will impact the budget and WASL requirements.

 

Barbara Piguet gave a presentation updating the Board on the 2006-2007 Budget and the projected enrollment and a projected shortfall in funds, and the increases in expenditures due to legislation.  Superintendent Welch commented on how increases at the State level affect local dollars. Tom Slattery asked whether or not the savings from school closures had been factored into the budget; Superintendent Welch said yes.

 

DISCUSSION

 

1.  Legislative Report

 

Tom Slattery reminded Board members that any proposals they want presented to WSSDA will need to be formulated in May; the Board discussed some possible proposals.

 

2.  Other Business

 

There was no other business discussed.

 

3.   Follow-up Items and Work/Study Sessions 

 

Follow-up items were on track.  Work/Study Sessions list was revised.

                                                                                           

4.   Next Steps

There will be a Work/Study Session on April 19, 2006, regarding the 2000 Policy Series.

 

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held on April 26, 2006, at the Tyee campus at 5:30 p.m.

 

 

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

 

The following individuals commented that students should be able to protest the proposed immigration law without consequences:

 

Linda Amesquita, P.O. Box 46165, Seattle

Julian Torres 625 SW 155th Street, Seattle

Maru Mora Villalpando, 405 SW 156th, Burien

Carrie Hathorn, 625 SW 156th, Burien

 

 

                                                                                                                                                

ADJOURNMENT

 

Phyllis Byers adjourned the meeting at 8:28 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                    __________________________________

                                                                                    President, Board of Directors

 

 

____________________________

 Secretary to the Board