DRAFT
HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY
Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting
September 14,
2005
CALL TO ORDER
President Slattery called the meeting to order at
5:35 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Educational Resource and Administrative
Center.
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE
Aviation High School Principal Reba Gilman led the
flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Board members present:
Tom Slattery, President
Steve Denmark, Vice President
Phyllis Byers
Matt Pina
Mengstab Tzegai
Central office members
present:
John Welch, Superintendent
Geri Fain, Assistant
Superintendent
Carla Jackson, Executive Officer/Academics and
School Improvement
Alan Spicciati, Executive Director/Secondary
Schools
Beckie Bouchard, Director/Assessment, Evaluation,
and System Accountability
Dave Jarvis, Executive Director/Human
Resources
Susanne Jerde, Director/ELL-Title I, Elementary
Schools
Catherine Carbone Rogers, Director/Communication and
Community Relations
Bill Crossman, Project Director/High School
Design
Melissa Patterson, Director/Business
Services
Alan Schmidt, Director/Facilities
Services
Marsha Spreier, Director/Curriculum &
Instruction, Elementary Schools
Tony Zeman, Director/Security and
Safety
APPROVAL OF
MINUTES
Steve Denmark moved approval of the minutes of the
August 24, 2005, regular board meeting and executive session as presented. Phyllis Byers seconded the
motion.
The minutes were approved as
presented.
APPROVAL OF
AGENDA
Matt Pina moved approval of the agenda as presented, the
motion was seconded by Mengstab Tzegai.
The agenda was approved
unanimously.
RECOGNITION
Superintendent Welch introduced Kirsten Anderson who
represented the district in the Fulbright Hays Scholarships Abroad program, and
asked Kirsten give an overview of her observations.
Kirsten reported on the purpose of her trip to
Africa, commented on the knowledge she gained regarding the global community,
and explained how she planned to use the information she learned while on the
trip.
COMMUNICATION
Community/Staff
Organizations and Committee Reports
Highline Education Association President Alan
Sutliff stated that the district sent the right person to represent the them
when they selected Kirsten to participate in the Fulbright Hays Scholarships
Abroad program; commented on the AYP/WASL Work/Study that took place before the
board meeting and complimented staff on their thoroughness in reference to the
matter; remarked that OSPI and the WEA have worked hand-in-hand in pushing the
federal government to make improvements in reference to the No Child Left Behind
legislation; referenced the sample resolution pertaining to No Child Left
Behind; and stated he looked forward to the board ratifying the collective
bargaining agreement between the Highline Education Association and the Highline
School District.
Scheduled
Communication
Jean Cruz, 4041 S. 186th Street, SeaTac,
commented on the importance of the district’s deaf and hard-of-hearing program
and how downsizing the program will affect students from other districts that
have benefited from the program.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT
Superintendent Welch gave an overview relating to
the first week of school, specifically referencing Mount Rainier High School,
the three high schools on the Tyee campus, and the Big Picture High School;
commented on the ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Mount View Elementary and North
Hill Elementary schools; stated he would give enrollment numbers and staffing
needs at the September 28 board meeting; thanked staff, students and the
community for their patience and flexibility regarding school closures, boundary
changes, and program moves; congratulated Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Principal
Sue Shields for the school being accepted into the Successful Practices Network,
which is part of the International Center for Leadership and Education; reported
the district currently has 11 students enrolled that were affected by Hurricane
Katrina, and commented on the district’s enrollment responsibilities pertaining
to the displaced students; remarked on the district’s grant proposal with the
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation; and gave a status update on the work/studies
and presentations list, board-superintendent relations verbiage change, and the
superintendent’s evaluation—process and tools —that were discussed at the July
board-superintendent retreat.
Phyllis Byers asked for more information regarding a
strategic plan session scheduled in October. Superintendent Welch stated there is a
half-day session scheduled on October 8, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, at the
Cedarbrook Conference Center to review the next steps concerning the strategic
plan.
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
Consent Agenda
1.
Resolution No. 2187 –
Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Olympic Interim Site –
Overhead/Underground Easement with Puget Sound Energy. The board adopted Resolution No. 2187 –
Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Olympic Interim Site –
Overhead/Underground Easement with Puget Sound Energy approving the easement and
authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate
documents.
2.
Resolution No. 2189 –
Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Cedarhurst Elementary School Replacement
Project – Final Acceptance of the Value Engineering Study
Recommendations. The board adopted Resolution No. 2189 –
Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Cedarhurst Elementary School Replacement
Project – Final Acceptance of the Value Engineering Study Recommendations
approving the reports as follows: acceptance of zero (0) of the items as
proposed; acceptance of six (6) of the items with modifications; and rejection
of twenty-four (24) of the proposed items.
The board also authorized staff to incorporate the accepted
recommendations into the project.
3.
Ratification of Collective
Bargaining Agreement Between the Highline School District and the Highline
Education Association. The board approved the 2005-2006 school
calendar and the 2005-2007 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Highline
School District and the Highline Education Association.
4.
Revised 2005-2006 “Away” Board
Meeting Location Schedule. The board approved the Revised 2005-2006
“Away” Board Meeting Location Schedule approving the January 25 board meeting be
held at Hazel Valley Elementary and the February 22 meeting to be held at Midway
Elementary.
5.
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 $201,215.81;
Payroll automatic deposits dated 8/31/2005 for $4,814,164.13;
Payroll wire tax transfer dated 8/31/2005 for $1,836,682.96;
General Fund warrants #167447 through #167552 dated 8/26/2005 for $2,344,314.66;
General Fund warrant #167553 dated 8/29/2005 for $68,426.59;
General Fund warrants #167554 through #167764 dated 8/31/2005 for $343,861.64;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #167765 through #167794 dated 8/31/2005 for $1,331,424.41;
ASB Fund warrants #167795 through #167811 dated 8/31/2005 for $11,265.57;
Trust Fund warrant #167812 dated 8/31/2005 for $26.00;
General Fund warrants #167813 through #167992 dated 9/7/2005 for $641,329.24;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #167993 through #168020 dated 9/7/2005 for $1,998,276.82;
ASB Fund warrants #168021 through #168032 dated 9/7/2005 for $4,864.16;
General Fund warrants #168033 through #168232 dated 9/14/2005 for $247,462.58;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #168233 through #168254 dated 9/14/2005in the amount of $884,082.86;
and ASB Fund warrants #168255 through #168262 dated 9/14/2005 for $9,410.89.
6.
Personnel Matters. The board approved thirteen (13)
resignations, seventeen (17) new hires, three (3) supplemental contracts, six
(6) new assignments, and twenty (20) others as listed in the regular agenda; and
nine (9) leaves, seven (7) resignations, twenty (20) new hires, two (2)
supplemental contracts, eight (8) new assignments, one (1) certificated
exception, and sixteen (16) others as listed in the supplemental agenda.
Phyllis Byers moved approval
of the consent agenda as presented.
Steve Denmark seconded the motion.
The
consent agenda was approved unanimously.
Dr.
Carla Jackson, Dr. Beckie Bouchard, and Susanne Jerde gave an executive overview
of the district’s Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) and WASL
results.
1. Legislative Report
Phyllis Byers reported that
she and Superintendent Welch will be attending the Legislative Conference in
Spokane, September 16-17.
2. Other Business
Steve Denmark gave a report
on Burien’s relief effort to help those impacted by Hurrican Katrina, and
thanked the employees of the district and the community for volunteering their
time and giving donations for this project.
Matt Pina commented on the
verbiage associated with Policy 4412 and gave board members a draft of the
proposed changes regarding meeting with community
officials.
3. Follow-up Items
On track.
4. Next Steps
Tom Slattery announced there
will be a Work/Study Session regarding Aviation High School on Wednesday,
September 21, at 5:30 p.m. at the Educational Resource and Administrative
Center.
The next regularly scheduled
board meeting will be held on September 28, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria
at White Center Heights, 10015 6th Avenue S.W.,
Seattle.
Tom Slattery commented that
after the board meeting the board would recess to an Executive Session regarding
collective bargaining and personnel matters.
There was no unscheduled
communication.
ADJOURNMENT
Tom Slattery adjourned the meeting at 8:29
p.m.
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President, Board of Directors
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Secretary to the
Board