HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY

 

Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting

 

September 13, 2006

                                                                                                                                                                 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Byers called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. in the Boardroom at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Assessment, Evaluation, and System Accountability Director Dr. Beckie Bouchard led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Board members present:

      Phyllis Byers, President

Matt Pina, Vice President

Susan Goding

Tom Slattery

Julie Burr Spani

 

Central office members present:

John Welch, Superintendent

Geri Fain, Assistant Superintendent/Support Services

Carla Jackson, Assistant Superintendent/Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement

Susanne Jerde, Executive Director/Elementary Learning

Alan Spicciati, Executive Director/Secondary Schools

Marsha Spreier, Executive Director/Elementary Learning

Don Waring, Executive Director/Human Resources - Certificated

Steve Grubb, Executive Director/Elementary Learning

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

Catherine Carbone Rogers, Director/Communication and Community Relations

Mark Finstrom, Director/Technology Services

Nancy Pappas Barnhart, Director/Human Resources/Classified

Andréa Johnson, Interim Executive Director/Facilities Services

Michael Sita, Interim Supervisor/High School Programs

 

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Matt Pina moved approval of the August 23, 2006, regular board meeting and executive session as presented, Susan Goding seconded the motion.  Tom Slattery abstained from voting because he was not present at the August 23 meetings.

 

The minutes were approved as presented.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Susan Goding moved approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Julie Burr Spani.

 

The agenda was unanimously approved.

 

COMMUNICATION

 

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

 

Highline Education Association (HEA) President Alan Sutliff commented on the upcoming Washington Learns public meetings; referenced the HEA memberships ratification of the collective bargaining agreement between the Highline School District and the HEA being on the agenda; and remarked the HEA fully supports Washington Learns regarding the real class size of 15-1 for K-3, and funding for full-day kindergarten at the state level.

 

Scheduled Communication

 

Ross Smith, 1913 SW 167th Street, Burien, thanked the district for the Challenge program, and commented regarding concerns relating to the integrated honors science program at Sylvester Middle School.

 

Superintendent Welch responded to Mr. Smith’s concerns; gave an explanation for the integrated class for the first semester; and apologized for the communication breakdown between the district and parents regarding the change.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Superintendent Welch commented on this year’s student enrollment level, stating the numbers are fluid at this time; stated that there is a possibility that the district may need to transfer some teachers due to enrollment numbers; remarked our ELL population has increased seven percent; reported the district’s website was successfully launched and thanked Catherine Carbone Rogers and Rexanne Forbes for their work on the project, and asked the community for their input regarding the new website; referenced tonight’s presentation and work/study session on WASL & AYP; remarked on Washington Learns’ preliminary study draft and upcoming meetings; and reported on the Governor’s press release regarding the Washington Aerospace Scholars Program that was held at Aviation High School.

 

 

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

 

1.                  Resolution No. 2244 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan Final Acceptance of Building Commissioning Report – Gregory Heights Elementary School Replacement Project.  The Board approved Resolution No. 2244 - Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of Building Commissioning Report – Gregory Heights Elementary School Replacement Project, and approved the Building Commissioning Report.

 

2.                  Resolution No. 2245 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan Final Acceptance of Building Commissioning Report – Madrona Elementary School Replacement Project.  The Board approved Resolution No. 2245- Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of Building Commissioning Report – Madrona Elementary School Replacement Project, and approved the Building Commissioning Report.

 

3.                  Resolution No. 2246 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan Final Acceptance of Building Commissioning Report – Mount View Elementary School Replacement Project.  The Board approved Resolution No. 2246 - Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of Building Commissioning Report – Mount View Elementary School Replacement Project, and approved the Building Commissioning Report.

 

4.                  Resolution No. 2247 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Bow Lake Elementary School Replacement Project – Developer Extension Contract with Midway Sewer.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2247 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Bow Lake Elementary School Replacement Project – Developer Extension Contract with the Midway Sewer District allowing the Highline School District No. 401 to enter into a Developer Extension Contract with the sewer district relating to the installation of sanitary sewer lines at the Bow Lake Elementary site.

 

5.                  Resolution No. 2248 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Bow Lake Elementary School Replacement Project – Developer Extension Contract with Highline Water District.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2248 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Bow Lake Elementary School Replacement Project – Developer Extension Contract with the Highline Water District relating to the installation of underground water lines at the Bow Lake Elementary site.

 

6.                  Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Highline School District and the Highline Education Association.  The Board approved the 2006-07 school calendar and the contract changes to the 2005-07 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Highline School District and the Highline Education Association as presented.

 

7.                  Proposed Amendment to the Administrative Assistant/Executive Assistants Salary Schedule.  The Board approved the state pass-through wage rate increase of 3.3 percent for the Administrative Assistants/Executive Assistants Salary Schedule effective September 1, 2006.

 

8.                  Proposed Amendments to Teamsters Local 763 Instructional and Administrative Support Staff Schedule A-1 (Teamsters 3).  The Board approved the clarifications to the Teamsters Local 763 Instructional and Administrative Support Staff Schedule A-1 effective September 1, 2006.

 

9.                  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 $220,396.83;

Payroll automatic deposits dated 8/31/2006 for $5,061,697.30;

Payroll wire tax transfer dated 8/31/2006 for $1,958,164.91;

General Fund warrants #183164 through #183262 dated 8/28/2006 for $2,577,702.71;

General Fund warrants #183263 through #183426 dated 8/30/2006 for $298,200.72;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #183427 through #183449 dated 8/30/2006 for $215,967.32;

ASB Fund warrants #183450 through #183465 dated 8/30/2006 for $18,187.03;

General Fund warrants #183466 through #183641 dated 9/6/2006 for $760,378.80;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #183642 through #183652 dated 9/6/2006 for $171,280.01;

ASB Fund warrants #183653 through #183667 dated 9/6/2006 for $10,455.65;

Trust Fund warrant #183668 dated 9/6/2006 for $160.00;

General Fund warrant #183669 dated 9/8/2006 for $16,029.87;

General Fund warrants #183670 through #183806 dated 9/13/2006 for $409,022.46;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #183807 through #183810 dated 9/13/2006 for $84,162.64;

and ASB Fund warrants #183811 through #183823 dated 9/13/2006 for $8,054.82.

 

10.              Personnel Matters.  The Board approved thirteen (13) leaves, forty-seven (47) resignations, forty-one (41) new hires, eight (8) new assignments, one (1) certificated exception, and eighteen (18) others as listed on the regular agenda; and three (3) leaves, eleven (11) resignations, twenty (20) new hires, ten (10) new assignments, and fourteen (14) others as listed on the supplemental agenda.

 

11.              Donation of Multi-Media Equipment for Marvista Elementary.  The Board approved the donation by the Marvista PTSA of 11 LCD projectors, 12 document cameras, and 12 25’ VGA cables valued at $17,378.26.

 

Matt Pina moved approval of the consent agenda as presented, Susan Goding seconded the motion.

 

The consent agenda was unanimously approved.

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement Dr. Carla Jackson, Director of Assessment, Evaluation, and System Accountability Dr. Beckie Bouchard, and Executive Director of Elementary Learning Susanne Jerde gave a presentation on the WASL & AYP results, trends, and next steps.

 

A Board discussion followed the presentation regarding the information.

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

1.  Legislative Report

 

Susan Goding reported on Initiative 920, the estate tax, and remarked on how a repeal of the tax would affect education funding; commented on the upcoming Washington Learns meetings and urged everyone to read the draft; and referenced articles on education in a current Education Week.

 

2.  Other Business

 

Phyllis Byers expressed concern regarding the lack of lighting at some of our new school facilities, and asked for a report explaining why there isn’t better lighting at the facilities.    

 

Matt Pina commented on, not only the lighting, but also security cameras not being present at schools.

 

Julie Burr Spani asked for information on the web cam for all schools.

 

Superintendent Welch said he would provide a report answering their questions.  

 

Board members had a discussion concerning their expectations as a Board, changes they would like to see concerning Board process, and the Washington Learns draft report.

 

3.   Follow-up Items and Work/Study Sessions 

 

Phyllis Byers asked Board members to get back to her or Superintendent Welch concerning changes or additions they would like regarding the Work/Study & Presentation Schedule.  It was also suggested that the Work/Study & Presentation Schedule be posted on the new website.

                                                                                            

4.   Next Steps

 

The next scheduled Board meeting will be held at Beverly Park Elementary School @ Glendale (1201 S. 104th Street, Seattle) on September 27, 2006, beginning at 6 p.m.

 

 

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

 

John Hoyt, 1645 SW Miller Creek Road, Normandy Park, expressed appreciation to the Board concerning their support of Aviation High School, and invited Board members to the school’s auction on November 11.

 

                                                                                                                                                

ADJOURNMENT

 

Matt Pina moved the meeting be adjourned, Tom Slattery seconded the motion.

 

Phyllis Byers declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. to a work/study session regarding WASL & AYP. 

 

 

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                                                                                    President, Board of Directors

 

 

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 Secretary to the Board