HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT NO. 401 –
Minutes of
January
24, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Pina called the meeting to order at 6:16 p.m. in the
multipurpose room at
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Matt Pina,
President
Julie
Burr Spani, Vice President
Phyllis
Byers
Susan
Goding
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
Beckie Bouchard, Director/Assessment, Evaluation,
and System Accountability
Catherine Carbone Rogers, Director/Communication and
Community Relations
Mary Carr, Director/Transportation
Mark Finstrom, Director/Technology Services
Mary Roberts, Director/Secondary Learning
Max Silverman, Director/High School Improvement
Tony Zeman, Director/Security and Safety
Andréa Johnson, Interim Executive Director/Facilities
Services-Construction and Planning
Barbara Piguet, Director/Business Services
Cherrie Smith, Coordinator/District Literacy for
Secondary
Michael Sita, Interim Supervisor/High School
Programs
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Phyllis Byers moved approval of the January 10, 2007, regular Board
meeting minutes and the January 17, 2007, executive session as presented, Susan
Goding seconded the motion.
The minutes were unanimously approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Tom Slattery moved approval of
the agenda as presented, seconded by Susan Goding.
The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 6:19 p.m. President Pina recessed the Board meeting to a Public
Hearing regarding the intent to sell the
Superintendent John Welch introduced Interim Executive Director of Facilities
Services-Construction and Planning Andréa Johnson who gave an overview of the proposed
sale of real property, including the former
There was no public comment.
President Pina closed the Public Hearing portion of the meeting and
reconvened the regular School Board meeting at 6:25 p.m.
HOST PRINCIPAL
Madrona
Elementary Principal Mike Fosberg welcomed the Board and community; introduced Madrona’s staff and PTA members; and commented on various
statistics relating to the school.
RECOGNITION
Superintendent Welch introduced Big Picture School Principal Jeff Petty.
Principal Petty introduced Big Picture School staff members, advisors,
and coaches; thanked Director of High School Improvement Max Silverman for his
support and coaching; introduced the following individuals who spoke regarding
the internship program at Big Picture School: Seattle School District Fifth
Grade Teacher Ben Lawton, Freshman John Tesfu, Sophomore
Antoine Purnell, and parents Pedro Pasillas, Debra Walker, Sheila Smith, and Tiffany Rendon.
Principal Petty thanked the Board for their support and for giving the
district the opportunity to serve students in a unique way.
COMMUNICATION
Community/Staff
Organizations and Committee Reports
Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff commented on
Principal Fosberg’s remarks, and mentioned the
importance of state funding.
Scheduled Communication
Ray Prentice,
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
In honor of January being School Board Recognition Month, Superintendent
Welch read a proclamation recognizing the Highline School Board members and
thanked them for their dedication; commented that Global Connections High
School’s DECA students competed in the 2007 DECA Competition and reported those
students who came in eighth or better will compete at the DECA state
competition level; announced that Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence gave
the district checks for two donations: a
$10,000 donation on behalf of the South Central Rotary, Des Moines Rotary, and
SeaTac Rotary, and a $4750 donation on behalf of Washington Mutual, and thanked
the businesses for their support; and commented on the decisions regarding
school closures due to inclement weather.
President Pina thanked Superintendent Welch and staff for their work related
to the decisions to close or delay schools.
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD
ACTION
Consent Agenda
Matt Pina asked Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning,
and School Improvement Dr. Carla Jackson for clarification of the proposed
graduation requirements regarding Policy 2410 Revision – Change to Math
Graduation Requirement – Second Reading. A Board discussion followed Dr.
Jackson’s comments.
1. Resolution No. 2265 – Letter of Agreement
to Lease the
2. Policy 2255 Revision – 2006-2007
Alternative Learning Experience Programs - Second
3. 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 #188502 through #188585
dated 1/17/2007 for $73,784.59;
Capital Projects Fund warrant #188586 dated 1/17/2007
for $10,805.00;
ASB Fund warrants #188587 through #188598 dated
1/17/2007 for $5,690.21;
Capital Projects Fund warrant #188599 dated
1/18/2007 for $5,982.77;
ASB Fund warrants #188600 through #188601
dated 1/18/2007 for $1,613.64;
General Fund warrants #188602 through #188724
dated 1/24/2007 for $762,800.29;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #188725 through #188757 dated 1/24/2007 for $5,718,535.36;
ASB Fund warrants #188758 through #188777
dated 1/24/2007 for $11,439.08;
and Trust Fund warrant #188778 dated 1/24/2007
for $44.44.
4. Personnel Matters. The Board approved three (3) resignations, one
(1) new hire, two (2) supplemental contracts, two (2) new assignments, one (1)
special coach, and two (2) others as listed in the regular agenda; and six (6)
resignations, one (1) new assignment, and one (1) other as listed on the
supplemental agenda.
5. Policy 2410 Revision – Change to Math
Graduation Requirement – Second
6. Donation to
7. Donation to
Phyllis Byers moved
approval of the consent agenda as presented, Tom Slattery seconded the motion.
The consent agenda was
unanimously approved as modified.
1. Legislative Report
Susan Goding commented on the Board’s February 26
visit with legislators and remarked on bills relating to simple majority legislation.
2. Other
Business
Board members discussed a
number of issues regarding the Sea-Tac Occupational
Center (OSC): updating the name, changing class curriculum, and how class scheduling
at small schools impacts OSC.
Superintendent Welch gave an
update regarding a revised 2006-2007 school calendar saying he hopes to have
the revised calendar by the end of the week or early next week; remarked the
district is trying not to change graduation dates; reported that December 15 would
be a waiver day because the governor had declared a state of emergency.
Board members discussed the impact
of the calendar change on the summer school schedule, and adding more than one
snow day in the calendar.
Matt Pina reported on the
Highline Forum meeting he attended with Assistant Superintendent of Support
Services Geri Fain and complimented her on the report she gave regarding the
upcoming replacement levy; mentioned the members of the Highline Forum would
like to have a tour of Aviation High School; stated the Forum is drafting a
letter of support to Governor Gregoire regarding a permanent
home for Aviation High School with the Museum of Flight; and remarked on the
SRO extension to Interstate 5 and budget costs.
3. Follow-up
Items and Work/Study Sessions
The Board approved moving
the February 14 Board meeting to February 13 and added a work/study on January
29 regarding the
4. Next Steps
Following the Board meeting, there will be a
work/study concerning a Four Seasons Calendar Conversation.
Following the work/study session, the Board will
hold an executive session regarding a personnel matter.
On Monday, January 29, 2007, there will be two
work/study sessions at the Educational Resource and
Strategic Plan
On Wednesday, February 7, 2007, there will be two
work/study sessions at the Educational Resource and
High School Improvement (SLC/Small Schools, High
School Metrics, College & Career Culture)
Policy Review
The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be
held on Tuesday, February 13, 2007,
at 6:30 p.m. in the Yormark Room at the
On February 13, 2007, following the Board meeting,
there will be a work/study session regarding College & Career System Audit
(including course alignment).
There
was no unscheduled communication.
ADJOURNMENT
Phyllis Byers moved the meeting be recessed, seconded by Julie Burr Spani.
Matt Pina declared the meeting recessed at 8:10 p.m. to a work/study
session regarding a Four Seasons Calendar Conversation and School Start Times,
followed by an executive session regarding a personnel matter, and said the
Board would adjourn the meeting without reconvening the general session.
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President,
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Secretary to the