HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY

 

Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting

 

September 27, 2006

                                                                                                                                                                 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Byers called the meeting to order at ­6:10 p.m. in the cafeteria at Beverly Park Elementary School at Glendale.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Beverly Park Elementary School Teacher Sandra Hunt 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

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

Mark Finstrom, Director/Technology Services

Nancy Pappas Barnhart, Director/Human Resources/Classified

Mary Roberts, Director/Secondary Learning

Tony Zeman, Director/Security and Safety

Ann Wornstaff, Manager/Purchasing

Michael Sita, Interim Supervisor/High School Programs

Susan Wood-Megrey, Coordinator/ Math and Science

Sharon Hegewald, Specialist/Secondary Math


APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Tom Slattery moved approval of the September 13, 2006, regular board meeting as presented, Matt Pina seconded the motion.

 

The minutes were unanimously approved as presented.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Matt Pina moved approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by ­­­­­Julie Burr Spani.

 

The agenda was unanimously approved.

 

 

Moment of Silence

 

President Byers expressed condolences to the family of Michael Miller, and asked for a moment of silence in honor of the Evergreen High School student who was accidentally killed last week.

 

 

HOST PRINCIPAL

 

Beverly Park Elementary Principal Kathy Anderson welcomed the Board and the community; commented on the extended learning area in the courtyard; remarked on the vision of Beverly Park; and introduced staff that was present.

 

 

COMMUNICATION

 

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

 

Alan Sutliff commented on the loss of Michael Miller; and reported on the WEA board meeting he attended regarding the WASL report.

 

Evergreen Service Area Vice President for Highline PTSA Jill Wunch expressed pleasure regarding the state PTA study; remarked on the WASL reports and congratulated the Board on the gains that have been made and pledged the group’s support to help improve students’ scores; stated that the arts in schools is an important issue for students and parents; and announced that the Highline Council PTSA has launched a new website.

 

 

Scheduled Communication

 

There was no scheduled communication.

 

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Superintendent John Welch commented on the enrollment trends and stated the numbers are still fluid; mentioned, that in November, Tom Slattery and he are going to Omaha to visit an EduCare school regarding early childhood education; remarked on the math plan that was presented at the meeting and again discussed in the work/study following the Board meeting; reported the district is working with the City of Burien to assist children to be school-ready; and introduced Jacqueline Martinez-Vasquez, who is the new manager of family and community partnerships.

 

 

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

 

  1. Resolution No. 2249 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan Final Acceptance Bid No. 03/04-4 – Mount View Elementary School Replacement Project.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2249 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of Bid No. 03/04-4 – Mount View Elementary School Replacement Project.

 

  1. Resolution No. 2250 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan - Authorized Signatures for State Assisted Capital Projects.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2250 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Authorized Signatures for State Assisted Capital Projects authorizing Superintendent John Welch, Assistant Superintendent Geraldine Fain, and Interim Executive Director of Facilities Services Andréa Johnson to sign documents related to state assisted capital projects, as required by WAC 180-29-120.

 

  1. Resolution No. 2251 – Authorization to Designate Representative to Obtain State of Washington and Federal Emergency Management Agency Funds.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2251 – Authorization to Designate Representative to Obtain State of Washington and Federal Emergency Management Agency Funds, and authorized Geraldine Fain or Andréa Johnson to be the authorized representatives for obtaining federal and/or state emergency or disaster assistance funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state of Washington.

 

  1. Agreement Between Highline School District and the Highline School District Association of Washington School Principals.  The Board approved the July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2009, agreement and salary schedule with the Highline Association of Washington School Principals.

 

  1. Proposed Amendments to Management-Professional Salary Schedules 1 and 2.  The Board approved the state pass-through wage increase of 3.3 percent, plus an additional 1.5 percent to Management-Professional Salary Schedules 1 and 2, and approved all additional job titles effective September 1, 2006.

 

  1. Request for Proposal No. 05/06-10 Management and Printing of Yearbooks.  The Board awarded the contract for Request for Proposal No. 05/06-10 for Management and Printing of Yearbooks to Walsworth Publishing for Highline, Mount Rainier, Evergreen, and Aviation High Schools, and Chinook, Sylvester, Pacific, and Cascade Middle Schools per their responsive proposals.

 

  1. 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 #183824 through #184018 dated 9/20/2006 for $1,502,541.59;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #184019 through #184052 dated 9/20/2006 for $2,155,680.32;

ASB Fund warrants #184053 through #184066 dated 9/20/2006 for $19,888.89;

General Fund warrants #184067 through #184158 dated 9/27/2006 for $2,852,698.81;

General Fund warrants #184159 through #184388 dated 9/27/2006 for $758,074.27;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #184389 through #184411 dated 9/27/2006 for $5,023,349.42;

ASB Fund warrants #184412 through #184423 dated 9/27/2006 for $17,693.09;

General Fund warrant #184424 dated 9/27/2006 for $456.25;

and Capital Projects Fund warrant #184425 dated 9/27/2006 for $311,042.10.

 

  1. Personnel Matters.  The board approved two (2) resignations, seven (7) new hires, one (1) new assignment, four (4) special coaches, and two (2) others as listed in the regular agenda materials; and five (5) leaves, six (6) resignations, seventeen (17) new hires, thirty-four (34) supplemental contracts, four (4) new assignments, and four (4) others as listed in the supplemental agenda.   

 

  1. Title V Innovative Programs Grant Application.  The Board approved the federal Title V Innovative Programs Grant Application to be authorized by OSPI.   

 

  1. Donation to Marvista by Marvista PTSA.  The Board approved the donation of $4,000 to Marvista Elementary School’s Arts Block.                                                      

 

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

 

The consent agenda was unanimously approved.

 

 

PRESENTATION

 

Superintendent Welch introduced Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and School Improvement Dr. Carla Jackson who gave an overview of what administrators are doing to improve math scores and educate students throughout the district; and gave a call to action that also included parents, the community, and various partnerships in order for the plan to succeed.

 

Superintendent Welch asked everyone to help students by making positive comments regarding their own math experiences. 

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

1.  Legislative Report

 

Susan Goding reported on the Washington Learns meeting she attended, and remarked on the importance of valuing education; commented on net neutrality bills that are going through congress regarding controlling access to the internet; and stated she will be attending the WSSDA Regional meeting in Olympia on October 4.

 

Tom Slattery also commented on the Washington Learns report, expressing his encouragement regarding the recommendations in the report; referenced the City of Burien’s interest in early childhood learning; and encouraged Board members to talk to representatives regarding funding education.

 

2.  Other Business

 

Julie Burr Spani reported on the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence and how the organization is currently helping students; stated the foundation is very interested in keeping the arts active in schools; and announced that on October 21 the group is having a fund raiser to benefit schools.

 

Matt Pina gave a report on the Highline Forum regarding what the group is doing in various communities throughout the district; referenced the Southwest King County Economic Development initiative report regarding business strategies; commented there is no validity to the rumor regarding a fourth runway at the airport; and announced the new city manager for Normany Park is Doug Schulze.

 

Julie Burr Spani commented on the district’s policy 2331 regarding controversial issues. Board members discussed the best way to handle the issue.  It was decided that the course of action would be for each member to review the current policy.  Administrators were asked to enforce the policy and also address cultural competency training.  

 

3.   Work/Study Sessions 

 

Superintendent Welch addressed the new updated Work/Study & Presentation Schedule and mentioned that the November 15 meeting has been changed to November 8, and asked Board members if the schedule meets their approval. 

 

There was a Board discussion regarding the schedule.                                                                       

4.                  Next Steps

 

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held October 11, 2006, at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center beginning at 6 p.m.  Also that evening, there will be a work/study session regarding schematic designs for Midway and Shorewood Elementary Schools.

 

 

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

 

There was no unscheduled communication.

 

                                                                                                                                                

ADJOURNMENT

 

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

 

Phyllis Byers declared the meeting adjourned to a work/study session regarding the math plan at 7:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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President, Board of Directors

 

 

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 Secretary to the Board