HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT NO. 401 –
Minutes of
January 10, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Pina called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Board
Room of the Educational Resource and
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Highline Council PTSA Membership Chair Melissa Musser led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Board members present:
Matt Pina, President
Julie Burr Spani, Vice President
Phyllis Byers
Susan Goding
Tom Slattery
Central office members present:
John Welch, Superintendent
Geri Fain, Assistant Superintendent/Support Services
Carla Jackson, Assistant Superintendent/Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement
Steve Grubb, Executive Director/Elementary Learning
Susanne Jerde, Executive Director/Elementary Learning
Alan Spicciati, Executive Director/Secondary Schools
Marsha Spreier, Executive Director/Elementary Learning
Don Waring, Executive Director/Human Resources
Andréa Johnson, Interim Executive Director/Facilities Services
Beckie Bouchard, Director/Assessment, Evaluation, and System Accountability
Mark Finstrom, Director/Technology Services
Catherine Carbone Rogers, Director/Communication and Community Relations
Mike Sita, Interim Supervisor/High School Programs
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Tom Slattery moved approval of the December 13, 2006, executive sessions minutes and the regular board meeting minutes as presented. Phyllis Byers seconded the motion.
The minutes were unanimously approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Tom Slattery moved approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Julie Burr Spani.
The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
COMMUNICATION
Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports
There were no organization or committee reports given.
Scheduled Communication
John Laufasa,
Superintendent Welch asked Executive Director of Secondary Learning Alan Spicciati to meet with Mr. Laufasa and clarify Mr. Laufasa’s concerns so they can be addressed by staff.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Welch announced that Chinook Middle School, Odyssey High School, and Aviation High School all received “Flight to the Future” grants from The Boeing Company; announced there will be an all-district high school fair on February 12 at Evergreen High School; commented on a letter from the Port of Seattle stating the Port does not have plans for a fourth runway at Sea-Tac; reported that, during the month of January, some Evergreen High School students’ artwork is being showcased at Geno’s in White Center; remarked that staff is reviewing second semester schedules to assist those students who have yet to pass the math segment of the WASL — evaluating which students need to incorporate more math instruction in their schedules to assist them with graduating; invited Board members to attend a staff event on January 18 at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center regarding technology; and commented on Catherine Carbone Rogers’ interview with KING 5-TV regarding the importance of the simple majority legislation.
President Pina announced that, due to weather concerns, the Board canceled the executive session that was scheduled to follow the Board meeting. The Board agreed to reschedule the executive session on January 17.
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
Consent Agenda
Susan Goding pulled Resolution No. 2262 – Out of Endorsement Assignment Waiver for clarification and discussion.
2. Bid No. 05/06-11 Microsoft School Agreement and Microsoft Select Software Agreements. The Board rejected all bids received for Bid No. 05/06-11 Microsoft School Agreement and Microsoft Select Software Agreements, and authorized district staff to issue a new bid.
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Donation to
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Donation to
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 $281,075.52;
Payroll automatic deposits dated 12/29/2006 for $5,332,717.46;
Payroll wire tax transfer dated 12/29/2006 for $2,032,118.05;
General Fund warrants #187497 through #187590 dated 12/21/2006 for $2,890,687.45;
General Fund warrants #187591 through #187996 dated 12/21/2006 for $773,978.10;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #187997 through #188019 dated 12/21/2006 for $3,710,978.17;
ASB Fund warrants #188020 through #188084 dated 12/21/2006 for $65,031.72;
Transportation Vehicle Fund warrant #188085 dated 12/21/2006 for $273,115.49;
General Fund warrant #188086 dated 12/22/2006 for $6,115.00;
General Fund warrants #188087 through #188182 dated 1/3/2007 for $374,611.19;
ASB Fund warrants #188183 through #188198 dated 1/3/2007 for $5,270.64;
General Fund warrants #188199 through #188453 dated 1/10/2007 for $534,586.78;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #188454 through #188466 dated 1/10/2007 for $103,494.56;
ASB Fund warrants #188467 through #188500 dated 1/10/2007 for $16,083.41;
and Transportation Vehicle Fund warrant #188501 dated 1/10/2007 for $273,115.49.
6. Personnel Matters. The Board approved two (2) leaves, twenty (20) resignations, ten (10) new hires, eight (8) supplemental contracts, two (2) new assignments, two (2) special coaches, and five (5) others as listed in the regular agenda; and fourteen (14) resignations, six (6) new hires, three (3) supplemental contracts, two (2) new assignments, and one (1) other as listed in the supplemental agenda.
Tom Slattery moved approval of the consent agenda as revised, Susan Goding seconded the motion.
The revised consent agenda was unanimously approved.
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
Resolution No. 2262 – Out of Endorsement Assignment Waiver.
The Board discussed the responsibilities regarding the Special Education teachers and agreed to have a work/study regarding the matter. Superintendent Welch said he would add a work/study regarding the issue to the Work/Study and Presentation Schedule.
Phyllis Byers moved approval of Resolution No. 2262 – Out of Endorsement Assignment Waiver, seconded by Susan Goding.
Resolution No. 2262 – Out of Endorsement Assignment Waiver. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2262 allowing, when necessary, assignment of teachers with a Residency or Initial or Continuing Teaching Certificate to serve in out-of-endorsement positions.
1. Legislative Report
Matt Pina reminded Board members of the 2007 WASA/WSSDA Legislative Conference in Olympia February 25-26.
Superintendent Welch stated he will have a staff member schedule meeting times on February 26 with district legislators.
2. Other Business
Julie Burr Spani brought up the subject of a year-round calendar and said information would be included in the Board’s Friday packet. Superintendent Welch commented he would also include information that he had on the subject, and the issue could be included for discussion at next week’s Alternative Education Work/Study for secondary schools.
Julie Burr Spani commented on a Digital Learning Commons. Superintendent Welch said he would see that the Board received data on the subject in their Friday packet.
Matt Pina asked for clarification regarding weather procedure notification. Superintendent Welch gave an explanation regarding current procedures and protocol regarding notifying the public.
Matt Pina asked for clarification of Policy 2410 Revision – Change to Math Graduation Requirement – First Reading.
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement Dr. Carla Jackson gave an explanation of the challenges around math requirements; remarked on the importance of preparing students to be ready for college; stated there are recruitment issues concerning teachers; mentioned the district’s need to ensure freshman students are aware of the new requirements; noted the district needs to offer ways for students to succeed; and reiterated the district is in the beginning stages of proposed changes regarding math graduation requirements.
A Board discussion followed Dr. Jackson’s comments.
Tom Slattery moved that the Matters Requiring Board Action be re-opened to include Policy 2410 Revision – Change to Math Graduation Requirements – First Reading, seconded by Julie Burr Spani.
President Pina read Policy 2410 Revision – Change to Math Graduation Requirement – First Reading into the record.
Policy 2410 Revision –
Change to Math Graduation Requirement – First
3. Follow-up Items and Work/Study Sessions
The Board agreed to add to the work/study schedule the subject of a year-round school calendar.
4. Next Steps
· There will be a work/study session on Wednesday,
January 17, 2007, at 5 p.m. at the Educational Resource and
· The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be
held on January 24, 2007, at 6 p.m., at
There was no unscheduled communication.
ADJOURNMENT
President Pina adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
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President, Board of Directors
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Secretary to the Board