APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Tom Slattery moved approval of the March 29, 2006, executive session and the April 5, 2006, regular board meeting as presented; Susan Goding seconded the motion.

The minutes were approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Matt Pina moved approval of the agenda as presented; Susan Goding seconded the motion.

The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.

HOST PRINCIPALS

Academy of Citizenship & Empowerment Principal Stacy Spector, Global Connections Principal Rick Harwood, and Odyssey Principal Joan Ferrigno welcomed the Board and community; commented on how excited they were about the small learning communities; referenced how the three schools empower the students and help students relate to the global community; remarked on how the schools have been able to establish their identify through autonomy; and recognized students and staff members that were in the audience from the Tyee campus.

RECOGNITION

Superintendent Welch read a proclamation in honor of National School Nurse Day and presented the proclamation to Health Services Facilitator Aimée Denver, and acknowledged all the nurses that were in the audience.

Superintendent Welch and Director of Human Resources Nancy Pappas Barnhart recognized the district’s paraeducators for successfully meeting the requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation. Superintendent Welch introduced the following individuals who represented the paraeducators throughout the district: Gary Armstrong, from Cedarhurst Elementary School; Kyra McKiver Kelly, from Highline High School; Penny Wold, from McMicken Heights Elementary; and Leo Castenada, from Pacific Middle School. Superintendent Welch also acknowledged paraeducators that were in the audience.

PUBLIC HEARING

At 5:54 p.m. President Byers recessed the meeting to a Public Hearing on I-728.

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement Dr. Carla Jackson and Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff shared in a presentation on the district’s I-728 funding plan recommendations for 2006/07.

Meg Van Wyk, 16203 25^th Avenue SW, Burien, expressed concern that children’s test scores are going down at those schools that are not classified as Title I.

President Byers closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting and reconvened the regular school board meeting at 6:08 p.m.

COMMUNICATION

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff reported on the WEA’s efforts concerning adequate funding for public education, and remarked on the need for local funding because of the State’s lack of adequate funding.

Meg Van Wyk of the Highline Council PTSA recommended that district administrators use the Washington State PTA’s School Disaster Preparedness Planning program as a tool for preparing for an emergency situation.

Scheduled Communication

Meg Van Wyk, 16203 25^th Avenue SW, Burien, commented that valuable instruction and study-time is lost during WASL testing.

The following individuals commented on how small learning communities at Tyee have helped students:

Lencho Williams, 2821 S. 152^nd Street, SeaTac

Jacob Eiselstein, 3130 S. 148^th Street, SeaTac

Sergio Valves, 25018 22^nd Avenue S., Kent

Joel Luna, 4438 S. 172^nd Street, SeaTac

Kacee Cronquist, 438 S. 182^nd Street, Burien

Aziz Junejo, 9675 48^th Avenue SW, Seattle, spoke on behalf of the Islamic community regarding the sale of Riverton Heights property, stating his organization was hurt at not being notified that the property was available.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Welch announced that the Community Health Center of King County is scheduled to open on the Tyee campus within the next couple of weeks; acknowledged WASL concerns and stated he has talked with other superintendents in the area regarding the matter; reported on the WASL testing process throughout the district; shared with the Board some of the groups that have visited the district over the past year; and acknowledged McMicken Heights Principal Chris Larsen and her staff for organizing a “Beyond the Twelfth Grade” post-education awareness night.

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

Resolution No. 2215 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of the Constructability Review for the Cedarhurst Elementary School Replacement Project. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2215 accepting all but 40 of the 233 comments in the Constructability Review for the Cedarhurst Elementary School Replacement Project; authorized staff to incorporate the comments into the project; and authorized the Board president to sign the constructability review letter to the Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction reporting the approval of the Board.

Resolution No. 2216 - Interlocal Agreement with Educational Service District 112 for the Purchase of Multimedia Equipment. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2216 approving an interlocal agreement between Highline School District No. 401 and Educational School District 112 for the joint purchase of multimedia equipment and instructional technology.

Bid No. 05/06-6 Aviation High School Year 3 Satellite Campus. The Board awarded the contract for Bid No. 05/06-6 Aviation High School Year 3 Satellite Campus to Corstone Contractors, LLC for $1,104,139.00, plus Washington State sales tax. This award is based on the overall lowest responsive bid received.

Tentative Agreement Between Highline Public Schools and Teamsters Local 763 (Representing Instructional and Administrative Support Personnel). The Board approved the September 1, 2005, through August 31, 2008, Collective Bargaining Agreement (including a memorandum of understanding for an agreement for the period of May 1, 2005, through August 31, 2005) between Highline Public Schools and Teamsters Local 763 (representing instructional and administrative support employees), and authorized the Superintendent to sign the appropriate documents.

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:

General Fund warrants #177211 through #177486 dated 4/12/2006 for $376,663.11;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #177487 through #177499 dated 4/12/2006 for $102,285.07;

ASB Fund warrants #177500 through #177546 dated 4/12/2006 for $29,786.52;

General Fund warrants #177547 through #177798 dated 4/19/2006 for $386,520.52;

Capital Projects Fund #177799 through #177819 dated 4/19/2006 for $2,362,520.26;

ASB Fund warrants #177820 through #177864 dated 4/19/2006 for $20,656.43;

General Fund warrants #177865 through #178066 dated 4/26/2006 for $440,694.28;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #178067 through #178074 dated 4/26/2006 for $198,948.41;

ASB Fund warrants #178075 through #178104 dated 4/26/2006 for $12,967.24;

and General Fund warrants #178105 through #178204 dated 4/26/2006 for $2,597,826.53.

Personnel Matters. The Board approved seven (7) leaves, fourteen (14) resignations, eighteen (18) new hires, sixty-seven (67) supplemental contracts, two (2) new assignments, one (1) special coach, and five (5) others as listed in the regular agenda; and eight (8) resignations, six (6) new hires, and two (2) others as listed in the supplemental agenda.

PTSA Donation to Hilltop Elementary School. The Board approved the $4,200 donation from the Hilltop PTSA to Hilltop Elementary School to be used for field trip buses and for the fifth-grade symphony bus.

Tom Slattery moved approval of the consent agenda as presented; Julie Burr Spani seconded the motion.

The consent agenda was unanimously approved.

DISCUSSION

1. Legislative Report

Tom Slattery reminded Board members that the deadline for submitting legislative proposals to WSSDA is June 2 and requested that at the next Board meeting the Board schedule some time to address the district’s proposals.

2. Other Business

Superintendent Welch proposed the July Board meeting be held on Monday, July 10; he also announced this would be the night for the Public Hearing for the 2006/07 Budget. Board members agreed to the July 10 Board meeting request.

Superintendent Welch clarified his understanding of the format for the May 24 work/study on high school redesign.

In honor of Administrative Assistant Day, Tom Slattery recognized all the administrative assistants throughout the district, noting their invaluable contribution.

3. Follow-up Items and Work/Study Sessions

On track.

4. Next Steps

Phyllis Byers announced that the next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held on May 10, 2006, at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center at 6 p.m.

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

The following students commented on how small learning communities have helped them:

Rianna Michaelson, 14244 S 29^th Street, Seattle

Elena Plata-Daling, 3100 S. 208^th, Apartment 3301, Seattle

Lou Vargas, 7324 S. 131^st, Seattle, asked Superintendent Welch if it was true that the small learning communities would have less teachers next year. Superintendent Welch asked Lou to check with his principal and said if Lou had further questions regarding the matter he would be happy to talk with him. Lou commented on the limited electives for students at the small learning communities. Superintendent Welch remarked on the elective options and gave an alternative solution to Lou’s concern.

Thomas Taylor, 2405 S. 204^th St, Seattle, questioned how students would graduate with less teachers helping them, and wanted to know why the decision by the three principals to put band after school was changed. Superintendent Welch remarked that regarding staffing, students would be able to take all the courses they needed in order to graduate; regarding the band program, he stated he overruled the principals in the best interest of the overall music program, and remarked he has offered to talk with the three principals regarding his decision, stating Thomas was welcome to attend that meeting.

Aaron Sherman, 16816 35^th Avenue S., SeaTac, expressed his appreciation to Superintendent Welch for scheduling band during school hours.

ADJOURNMENT

President Byers announced there were two work/study sessions following the Board meeting.

Matt Pina moved the meeting be adjourned; Susan Goding seconded the motion.

President Byers adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.

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President, Board of Directors

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Secretary to the Board