DRAFT
HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY
Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting
November
9, 2005
CALL TO ORDER
President Slattery called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. in the
Boardroom of the Educational Resource and Administrative Center.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Highline Council PTSA Legislative Chair Meg Van Why 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/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
Nancy Pappas Barnhart, Director/Human
Resources/Classified
Bill Crossman, Project Director/High School Design
Melissa Patterson, Director/Business Services
Alan Schmidt, Director/Facilities Services
Ann Wornstaff, Manager/Purchasing
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Steve Denmark moved approval of the minutes of the October 26, 2005,
regular board meeting and the executive session as presented. Phyllis Byers seconded the motion.
The minutes were approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Phyllis Byers moved approval of
the agenda as presented, seconded by Mengstab Tzegai.
The agenda was approved unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 7:42 p.m., President Slattery opened the Public Hearing regarding
the proposed transfer of the Family Center Building at White Center Heights to
King County Housing Authority. Director
of Facilities Services Alan Schmidt gave an overview of the proposed
transfer. There was no public comment
regarding the transfer.
President Slattery closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting at
7:49 p.m.
RECOGNITION
Board members recognized Steve Denmark for his years of admirable
service on the board; commented on his leadership, passion, and organization;
and expressed how much he will be missed.
The board presented Mr. Denmark with a bell to commemorate his years of
service.
Mr. Denmark thanked the board and stated it was a privilege to serve
with each one of them; thanked administration for their work in seeing that
board members were informed regarding various matters; and stated he will
sincerely miss serving on the board.
President Slattery recessed the meeting at 8:05 p.m. for refreshments
and conversation.
The meeting reconvened at 8:17 p.m.
COMMUNICATION
Community/Staff
Organizations and Committee Reports
Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff commented on the
voters maintaining the transportation budget in the recent election; thanked
the board for the numerous hours they expend on behalf of the
community—referencing the board’s dedication to children; commented on a
meeting he attended regarding the Gates Foundation grant; and mentioned he is
working on issues regarding capacity in some of the new elementary schools.
Highline Council PTSA Legislative Chair Meg Van Wyk on behalf of the
parents thanked Mr. Denmark for all he has done for the Highline children;
commented on the work/study session that preceded the board meeting regarding
high school improvement; and stated the district is making tremendous headway
in the area of science.
Scheduled Communication
There was no scheduled communication.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Welch acknowledged Steve Denmark’s contribution to the
district and thanked Steve for the respect he has shown to him and staff; read
a proclamation in honor of American Education Week; reported on the Gates
Foundation meeting he attended and upcoming meetings connected with the grant;
reported that Aviation High School will remain at the South Seattle Community
College campus for the 2006-2007 school year;
commented on the Prosperity Partnership luncheon he attended and what
the organization hopes to achieve; and recognized Evergreen High School
students Sharvelle Chapman, Trevor Patricelli, Marvin Taufi, and their teacher
Carol Skvorak for receiving art commissions from the Downtown Seattle
Association, the Pacific Northwest Ballet, and the Northwest Center to create
nutcrackers that will be auctioned after the holidays to benefit the Northwest
Center.
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
Consent Agenda
1.
Resolution No. 2195 – Bonds
for Construction and Modernization of School Facilities - $148,000,000. The board adopted Resolution No. 2195 – Bonds for Construction
and Modernization of School Facilities for $148,000,000 and elected to place
the bond issue on the March 14, 2006, special election ballot. The purpose of the bonds would be for: (1)
capital construction including the replacement of Shorewood, Midway, Parkside,
and Marvista Elementary Schools with bond funds and the replacement of McMicken
Heights Elementary School with matching and reimbursement funds; (2) renovating
the dining hall and replacing the kitchen and water tank at Camp Waskowitz; (3)
installing camera surveillance systems, security fencing, and security lighting
at the district’s middle schools and high schools; (4) district-wide technology
system improvements, upgrades and initial support; and (5) funding prioritized
capital improvements, unanticipated facility emergencies and educational,
health, safety, and other capital improvements.
2.
Approval of 2005-2006
Contractual Agreement for Financing and Operation of Sea-Tac Occupational
Skills Center. The board approved the 2005-2006 Addendum to
the Contractual Agreement for the financing and operation of the Sea-Tac
Occupational Skills Center between the Highline School District and the Federal
Way, Tukwila, and Tahoma School Districts.
3.
Summary of Bid Calendar –
Briefing Only. There was no action taken.
4.
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 $241,498.47;
Payroll automatic deposits dated 10/31/2005 for $5,833,644.32;
Payroll wire tax transfer dated 10/31/2005 for $2,333,510.43;
General Fund warrants #170133 through #170229 dated 10/27/2005 for $2,664,966.41;
General Fund warrant #170230 through #170499 dated 11/02/2005 for $566,084.77;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #170500 through #170521 dated 11/02/2005 for $1,602,371.90;
ASB Fund warrants #170522 through #170554 dated 11/02/2005 for $28,205.65;
General Fund warrants #170555 through #170770 dated 11/09/2005 $355,519.80;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #170771 through #170789 dated 11/09/2005 for $232,054.12;
and ASB Fund warrants
#170790 through #170817 dated 11/09/2005 for $20,686.86.
5.
Personnel Matters. The board approved one (1) resignation, seven (7) new hires, one
(1) new assignment, three (3) special coaches, and seven (7) others as listed
in the regular agenda and one (1) resignation, nineteen (19) new hires, sixteen
(16) supplemental contracts, one (1) new assignment, and four (4) others as
listed in the supplemental agenda.
6.
Resolution No. 2197 – Interlocal Cooperative Agreement Between Seattle Community
College District VI and Its Seattle Vocational Institute and the Highline
School District for Education Programs and Services to High School Students of
the Highline School District Through South Seattle Community College Career
Link Program. The board adopted
Resolution No. 2197 authorizing an interlocal agreement with Seattle Community
College District VI to provide programs and services to Highline School
District high school students and authorized the superintendent to sign the
appropriate documents.
7.
Donation to Marvista by
Marvista PTSA. The board approved the donation of the
Accelerated Math software and hardware, valued at $16,326.55 that was donated
to Marvista Elementary School by Marvista’s PTSA.
8.
Donation to Marvista by
Marvista PTSA. The board approved the donation of nine (9)
Sanyo XGA projectors, twelve (12) DC152XGA document cameras and twelve (12)
25-foot VGA cables, valued at $16,442.81, donated to Marvista Elementary School
by Marvista’s PTSA.
Steve
Denmark move approval of the consent agenda, Mengstab Tzegai seconded.
The
consent agenda was approved unanimously.
Community Engagement
The
Community Engagement Team, consisting of Carol Gregory, Dave Cotlove, Mauricio
Ayon, and Sulega Mohamed, gave an overview of what the district is doing to
engage the various community ethnic groups with the district.
Dave
Cotlove presented the board with a certificate from the American Translators
Association in recognition of the district’s pioneering student interpreter
program.
There
was a discussion regarding the “Grow Your Own Teacher” program.
Superintendent
Welch thanked the Community Engagement Team for their efforts in bringing
understanding and knowledge regarding our various cultures.
Superintendent’s Focus
Schools
Executive
Director Elementary Learning Susanne Jerde, Bow Lake Principal Sue Theckston,
and Midway Principal Ben Gauyan gave their overview plans for improving student
achievement at Bow Lake and Midway Elementary Schools.
1. Legislative Report
No
legislative report was given.
2. Other
Business
Phyllis Byers reported on
the Gates Foundation meeting she attended regarding the recent grant the
district received.
Tom Slattery commented on
the upcoming Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) conference
November 16 through 19, 2005.
Tom Slattery stated the new
board members will be sworn in at the December 14 board meeting. Board members decided they will not elect
new officers or delegate committee assignments until January 2006.
3. Follow-up
Items
On
track.
4. Next Steps
The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be
held on December 14, 2005, at 7:30 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Educational
Resource and Administrative Center.
There
was no unscheduled communication.
ADJOURNMENT
Tom Slattery adjourned the meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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President,
Board of Directors
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Secretary to the Board