HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY

 

Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting

 

February 28, 2007

                                                                                                                                                                 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Pina called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Room 102 at Aviation High School.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

King County International Airport Community Relations & Aviation Education Program Manager Rita Creighton led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Board members present:

      Matt Pina, President

      Phyllis Byers          

      Susan Goding

      Tom Slattery

     

      Julie Burr Spani was excused.

 

 

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

Andréa Johnson, Interim Executive Director/Facilities Services-Construction and Planning

Marsha Spreier, Executive Director/Elementary Learning

Beckie Bouchard, Director/Assessment, Evaluation, and System Accountability

Catherine Carbone Rogers, Director/Communication and Community Relations

Barbara Piguet, Director/Business Services

Mary Roberts, Director/Secondary Learning

Michael Sita, Interim Supervisor/High School Programs

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Tom Slattery moved approval of the February 13, 2007, regular Board meeting as presented.  Phyllis Byers seconded the motion.

 

The minutes were unanimously approved as presented.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Phyllis Byers moved approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Susan Goding.

 

The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.

 

 

HOST PRINCIPAL

 

Aviation High School Principal & CEO Reba Gilman welcomed the Board and guests to the school; reported on the beginnings of the school and its evolution; introduced students, parents, PTA members, staff members, and mentors who were present; thanked Rita Creighton for all her support of the school; introduced Aviation High School Board Member Peter Anderson who welcomed the Board and thanked them for their support and dedication in seeing the school become a reality; and then Ms. Gilman showed a promotional DVD regarding the school.

 

 

RECOGNITION

 

Ms. Gilman introduced several Aviation High School students and staff members who gave a brief presentation heralding the school; related the relevance of the curriculum, commented on how the classroom studies were applied to everyday living, and expressed appreciation regarding the school’s positive environment.

 

 

COMMUNICATION

 

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

 

There were no community/staff organizations or committee reports given.

 

 

Scheduled Communication

 

There was no scheduled communication.

 

 

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Superintendent Welch reported that White Center Heights, Mount View, Beverly Park, Hillltop, and Southern Heights elementary schools were all selected to participate in a grant from the Technology Access Foundation; announced the district has six new National Board Certification recipients; congratulated Highline High School’s Future Business Leaders of America students for winning over 60 awards at the Midwest Region Conference; praised David Craig for receiving the Midwest Region Advisor of the Year Award; applauded Mount Rainier High School teacher Tom Coraggio for receiving the Civic Educator Award from the Washington State Senate; recognized two Sylvester Middle School students for receiving 2nd and 3rd place awards at the King County Civil Rights Commission’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Writing Contest; reported New Futures Finance Director Susana Schuarzberg was awarded the Puget Sound Business Journal’s first-ever 2007 CFO of the Year Award in the category of small non-profit organizations;  showed a DVD that presents the options for high school students in the small schools concept; and read proclamations recognizing the Read Across America program and Classified School Employee Week.

 

 

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

 

1.                  Resolution No. 2263 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Midway Elementary School Replacement Project – Final Acceptance of the Value Engineering Study Recommendations.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2263 – Capital Facilities Improvement Project – Midway Elementary School Replacement Project – Final Acceptance of the Value Engineering Study Recommendations approving the report as follows: acceptance of five (5) of the items as proposed; acceptance of nine (9) of the items with modifications; and rejection of thirty-one (31) of the proposed items; and the Board authorized the staff to incorporate the accepted recommendations into the project.

 

2.                  Final Acceptance of Purchase Order #P056482 - Roof Replacement at Beverly Park at Glendale Elementary School.  The Board accepted the work of KCDA/Tremco related to Purchase Order No. P056482 Roof Replacement at Beverly Park at Glendale Elementary School for a total cost of $805,033.83, plus Washington State sales tax.

 

3.                  Disposal of Surplus Books.  The Board declared to surplus those books no longer usable in the instructional program and authorized the staff to dispose of the books according to current Washington State Statutes, and in the best interest of the district.

 

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:

 

General Fund warrants #189701 through #189965 dated 2/21/2007 for $479,214.44;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #189966 through #189983 dated 2/21/2007 for $6,380,477.90;

ASB Fund warrants #189984 through #190030 dated 2/21/2007 for $47,125.42;

General Fund warrants #190031 through #190129 dated 2/23/2007 for $2,922,921.05;

General Fund warrants #190130 through #190341 2/28/2007 for $477,936.50;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #190342 through #190355 dated 2/28/2007 for $447,040.89;

ASB warrants #190356 through #190390 dated 2/28/2007 for $11,334.06;

 and Trust Fund warrant #190391 dated 2/28/2007 for 45.53.

 

5.                  Personnel Matters.  The Board approved two (2) resignations, two (2) new hires, eight (8) supplemental contracts, one (1) new assignment, four (4) special coaches, and one (1) other as listed on the regular agenda; and six (6) resignations, seven (7) new hires, and three (3) new assignments.                                                                      

 

 

Phyllis Byers moved approval of the consent agenda as presented, Tom Slattery seconded the motion.

 

The consent agenda was unanimously approved as presented.

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement Dr. Carla Jackson introduced Executive Director of Elementary Learning Dr. Steve Grubb and Director of Secondary Learning Mary Roberts who presented the district’s Writing Plan.

 

A Board discussion followed the presentation.

 

 

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

 

Stan Lemmel, 3138 SW 172nd Street, Burien, commented on the positive environment and benefits of Aviation High School. 

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

1.  Legislative Report

 

Board members gave an update on their recent trip to Olympia to meet with legislators.

 

2.  Other Business

 

Phyllis Byers reminded Board members of the Read Across America program and stated it was encouraging to see signs regarding upcoming levy in the community.

 

The Board discussed who would be the graduation speaker and who would attend the various commencement ceremonies.

 

The Board discussed adding City Council-Board retreats to the Work/Study and Presentation Schedule.

 

Tom Slattery reported the Simple Majority for School Levies joint resolution was defeated on the Senate floor.       

                                                                                

3.   Next Steps

           

There will be a work/study session on March 7, 2007, at 5 p.m. in the North Classroom at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center regarding Capital Projects.

 

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held on March 14, 2007, at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Resource and Administrative Center.  Preceding the Board meeting there will be a work/study session at 5 p.m. regarding the Instructional Technology Plan.  Following the Board meeting there will be a work/study session regarding the ELL Program (secondary).

 

                                                                                                                                                

ADJOURNMENT

 

Matt Pina declared the meeting recessed at 7:58 p.m. to an executive session regarding legal and real estate matters, and announced the Board would adjourn from the executive session with no action taken.

 

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                                                                                    President, Board of Directors

 

 

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 Secretary to the Board