HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY
Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting
March 26, 2008
CALL TO ORDER
President Burr Spani called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Multi-purpose Room at Cedarhurst Elementary School.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Carla Jackson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Board members present:
Julie Burr Spani, President
Bernie Dorsey, Vice President
Susan Goding
Sili Savusa
Michael Spear
Central office members present:
John Welch, Superintendent
Carla Jackson, Deputy Superintendent
Alan Spicciati, Chief Accountability Officer
Steve Grubb, Executive Director/Elementary and Middle Schools
Susanne Jerde, Executive Director/Elementary and Middle Schools
Andréa Johnson, Executive Director/Facilities Services
Susan Smith Leland, Executive Director/Finance & Business Services
Terri LePenske, Executive Director/Student Support Services
Max Silverman, Executive Director/High Schools
Don Waring, Executive Director/Human Resources
Nancy Pappas Barnhart, Director/Recruiting and Retention
Catherine Carbone Rogers, Director/Communication and Community Engagement
Susan Wood-Megrey, Interim Director/Curriculum
Courtney Vollan, Assistant Director/Title I, LAP, ELL, and Indian Education
Michael Sita, Coordinator/Secondary Alternative Programs
Rick Mahoney, Manager/Retention Programs
Rod Sheffer, Project Manager/Facilities
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Susan Goding moved approval of the March 12, 2008; regular Board meeting as presented, Sili Savusa seconded the motion.
The minutes were approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Susan Goding moved approval of the agenda as presented; seconded by Michael Spear.
The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
HOST PRINCIPAL
Cedarhurst Elementary School Principal Leslie Perry welcomed the Board and community, introduced staff members that were present; and gave a PowerPoint presentation regarding Cedarhurst Elementary School’s history and new facility.
COMMUNICATION
Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports
There were no community/staff organizations or committee reports given.
Scheduled Communication
Felecia Corbin, P.O. Box 66682, Burien, remarked she would like to see Lora Lake Apartments re-opened.
Marvin Jahnke, 12112 26th Avenue SW, Burien, had questions regarding the Westmark/Emerald Point project.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Welch announced Principal Leslie Perry will retire in June; mentioned that Johnathan Letcher has been appointed as the permanent principal of Hazel Valley Elementary School; stated Crystal Daniels resigned as principal of Mount View Elementary School; remarked students who have passed the WASL will have late-start days April 15 though April 18 due to WASL Math assessments—transportation times will remain the same; addressed school enrollment capacity issues; reported on his meeting with Burien City Manager Mike Martin regarding the city’s plan to run a bond, and the $250,000 legislation appropriation regarding rental housing assistance for teachers; talked about Community Schools Collaborative of South King County; and referenced Highline Community Hospital’s expansion and vision for the community.
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
Consent Agenda
1. Resolution No. 2319 – Capital Projects Award of Bid No. 07/08-1 Puget Sound Skills Center Fire Sprinkler System – Project No. 07-217. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2319 awarding bid No. 07/08-01 to Western Ventures Construction for the Base Bid of $395,000, plus Washington State sales tax. This award was based on the lowest responsive bid received.
2. Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Cedarhurst Elementary School Replacement Project – Change Order No. 20 (Impact of July 14, 2007, Fire). The approved Change Order No. 20 (Impact of July 14, 2007, fire) on Bid No. 05/06-7 to Babbit Neuman Construction Company for the required replacement of items damaged by the fire in the amount of $161,403.82, plus Washington State sales tax, and authorized the superintendent, or designee, to sign all documents necessary to initiate this change order.
3. Adoption of Three (3) New Board Policies in the 2000 Series. The Board adopted policies 2125, 2126, and 2185 as presented.
4. New Start at Salmon Creek Associated Student Body Constitution and Bylaws. The Board approved the New Start at Salmon Creek Associated Student Body Constitution and Bylaws.
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:
Capital Projects Fund warrant #205122 dated 3/14/2008 for $165,020.18;
Capital Projects Fund warrant #205123 dated 3/17/2008 for $77,739.60;
General Fund warrants #205124 through #205312 dated 3/19/2008 for $716,318.65;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #205313 through #205327 dated 3/19/2008 for $2,765,458.67;
ASB warrants #205328 through #205348 dated 3/19/2008 for $9,001.36;
General Fund warrants #205349 through #205505 dated 3/26/2008 for $393,637.80;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #205506 through #205533 dated 3/26/2008 for $856,205.39;
and ASB Fund warrants #205534 through #205568 dated 3/26/2008 for $31,701.42.
6. Personnel Matters. The Board approved five (5) resignations, two (2) new hires – teacher cadre, four (4) new hires, one (1) special coach, and four (4) others as listed on the regular agenda; and four (4) resignations, three (3) new hires – teacher cadre, one (1) new hire, and six (6) others as listed on the supplemental agenda.
7. Donation to Aviation High School. The Board approved the $21,943.35 donation from the Aviation High School PTSA to be used toward the purchase of computers.
8. Donation to Bow Lake Elementary School. The Board approved the $6100 donation from the Bow Lake PTSA to be used for classroom field trips.
9. Donation to Hilltop Elementary School. The Board approved the $5500 donation from Hilltop PTSA to be used for field trip buses.
10. Summary of Bid Calendar. Briefing only, no action was taken.
Susan Goding moved approval of the consent agenda as presented; Michael Spear seconded the motion.
The consent agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
The following individuals expressed their concerns regarding the possibility of the Challenge Program being moved to another location:
Todd Bookless, 16218 46th Avenue S, Tukwila
Tracie Schoenberg, 11424 30th Place SW, Seattle
Lynn Versteeg Gunning, 863 SW 132nd Street, Seattle
1. Legislative Report
Susan Goding reported on several legislative bills.
2. Board and Superintendent Business and Updates
Sili Savusa remarked on her visit to New Start and encouraged contributions, participation, and support of the school’s library project, and thanked Michael Sita and his staff for their work in creating a library.
Superintendent Welch addressed the approval of vouchers and warrants and recommended changes and additions on the Work/Study and Presentation Schedule. A Board discussion followed.
Superintendent Welch mentioned Burien’s 15th birthday celebration.
Julie Burr Spani reported on this month’s Highline Forum meeting, and reminded everyone that the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence Gold Star Luncheon is scheduled for May 30.
3. Next Steps
President Burr Spani announced the following meetings:
· a work/study session regarding the 2008-09 Budget on April 2, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. in the North Classroom at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center.
· the next regularly scheduled School Board meeting will be held on April 16, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at Highline High School. There will also be a Public Hearing that night regarding the intent to sell real property at the Boulevard Park site.
ADJOURNMENT
Susan Goding moved the meeting be adjourned; Michael Spear seconded the motion.
President Burr Spani declared the Board meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m., declaring that the Board would continue the work/study session regarding the 2000 (Instruction) Policies work/study in the library.
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President, Board of Directors
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Secretary to the Board