APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Phyllis Byers moved approval of the March 28, 2007, regular Board meeting and executive session minutes 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 approved unanimously as presented.

HOST PRINCIPAL

Cascade Middle School Principal Pat Larson welcomed the Board and community; introduced school staff members that were present; commented on the staff’s efforts regarding community involvement; reported on the school’s Parade of Nations event; remarked that the district has hired a family liaison that has helped to bridge the gap between the community and the school; referenced the school’s mentoring class program; and reported on the staff’s accountability work.

REGOGNITION

Superintendent Welch recognized Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence (HSFFE) Director Kathy McCabe for her leadership, thanked her for her work at the foundation, remarked on her accomplishments while at the foundation, and wished her well in her new position with another organization. Past foundation president Eric Hoffman also thanked Ms. McCabe and commended her for her work. Ms. McCabe expressed her appreciation and thanked everyone for their help in making the foundation a success.

Security and Safety Director Tony Zeman and District Safety Committee Chairperson Polly Elliott recognized the winners of this year’s poster contest:

Kindergarten through third grade winners were Renee Bettridge and Amanda Inthavong of Des Moines Elementary School; and fourth through sixth grade winners were Olivia Beckham and Alen Delalic both fourth-grade students at Seahurst Elementary School.

COMMUNICATION

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

Highline Education Association President Alan Sutliff commented on legislation issues; remarked that the simple majority is going to the voters in November; mentioned apprenticeship utilization program for new projects; stated there appears to be greater equalization movement to bring funds to the district; stated the legislators need to focus on funding education; and reported that the WEA is sending a request to OSPI Superintendent Terry Bergeson asking her to take corrective action to improve the current testing practices implemented by OSPI, and secondly to place a higher priority on leadership and support for students and educators.

Mount Rainier High School PTSA spokesperson Moira Carr Bradshaw spoke on behalf of parents regarding concerns related to small learning communities.

Mount Rainier High School Parent Representative for the Small Learning Communities Council Sandy Fry remarked on parent concerns surrounding small learning communities.

Scheduled Communication

The following individuals commented on concerns regarding small learning communities:

Karen Cody, 125 So. 107^th Place, Seattle

Mary Zaches, 18134 Brittany Drive SW, Normandy Park

Jill Graham, 21842 12^th Avenue S, Des Moines

(Jill Graham also remarked on the lack of challenge for her son’s senior project and her displeasure for having to pay for online courses to prepare for college.)

Bertha Vo, 13714 43^rd Place SW, Tukwila

Kelsey Zaches, 18134 Brittany Drive SW, Normandy Park

Sili Savusa 10636 2^nd Place SW, Seattle, announced her plans to run for the office of School Board director for District #1 coming this November.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Welch thanked the parents and students for their comments regarding small learning communities at Mount Rainier, and said he wanted to schedule a meeting to meet with them regarding their experiences; stated a work/study is scheduled for June 6 to review an evaluation plan for the small learning communities; commented that House Resolution Bill 4204, regarding simple majority, will be going to voters in November; announced Mike Fosberg has been appointed as the new principal for Highline High School; introduced the following individuals as the new principals for the Evergreen campus: Victor Anderson as principal for the Arts and Academics Academy; Paula Montgomery as principal for Health Sciences and Human Services High School, and Eric Hong as the principal of the Technology, Engineering, and Communications High School – beginning July 1, 2007; declared that Gail Barnum will serve next year as the conversion principal to help Evergreen transition to a small learning community; proclaimed Todd Moorhead as the Assistant Principal for the Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center; reported that student Jessie Stair passed away in mid-March; and read a proclamation from President Bush in reference to the events that took place at Virginia Tech, and asked those present to take a moment of silence to honor the victims of that tragedy.

PRESENTATIONS

Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center Principal Dr. Sue Shields gave an overview regarding why administrators are recommending the Sea-Tac Occupation Skills Center name be changed to the Puget Sound Skills Center.

Security and Safety Director Tony Zeman gave the Board an update on the district’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. A brief discussion followed Mr. Zeman’s presentation.

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

1. Resolution No. 2269 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Olympic Interim Site – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2269 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Olympic Interim Site – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle, approved the easement, and authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate documents.

2. Resolution No. 2270 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Mount Rainier High School Replacement Project – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2270 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Mount Rainier High School Replacement Project – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle, approved the easement, and authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate documents.

3. Resolution No. 2271 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Sunnydale Site – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2271– Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Sunnydale Site – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle, approved the easement, and authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate documents.

4. Resolution No. 2272 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Cedarhurst Elementary School – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2272 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Cedarhurst School Replacement Project – Avigation Easement with the Port of Seattle, approved the easement, and authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate documents.

5. Resolution No. 2273 – 2007-2008 Student Calendar and Request for K-12 Waiver Days. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2273 approving the 2007-2008 Student Calendar and Waiver Request.

6. New Name for the Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center. The Board approved changing the Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center’s name to Puget Sound Skills Center, effective May, 2007.

7. Recommendation for Increase in the Price of School Meals Effective September 2007. The Board approved the increase in the prices of school lunches and milk, effective September 2007.

8. Bid No. 06/07-3 – Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment for Mount Rainier High School Replacement Project. The Board awarded the contract for Bid No. 06/07-3 Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment for Mount Rainier High School Replacement Project to Abolin’s AV Photography, School Specialty and Life Fitness for the unit prices as listed on the tabulation sheets, and authorized staff to purchase items 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11, which received no bids.

9. Bid No. 06/07-4 – Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment for Bow Lake and Cedarhurst Elementary School Replacement Projects. The Board awarded the contract for Bid No. 06/07-4 Furniture, Fixtures, & Equipment for Bow Lake and Cedarhurst Elementary School Replacement Projects to Abolin’s AV Photography, Keeney’s Office Plus, Office Depot, Office Max, School Specialty, and Service Paper Company for the unit prices as recommended for award on the tabulation sheets, and authorized staff to research qualified vendors and purchase items which received no viable bids (item numbers 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 29, 38, 39, 41, 45, 52, and 55).

10. Donation to Aviation High School. The Board approved the $3000 donation from the Aviation High School PTSA to assist with the cost of field trips.

11. 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 #191695 through #191888 dated 4/04/2007 for $646,838.14;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #191889 through #191909 dated 4/04/2007 for $3,135,936.66;

ASB Fund warrants #191910 through #191940 dated 4/04/2007 for $28,662.92;

Trust Fund warrant #191941 dated 4/04/2007 for $23.99;

General Fund warrants #191942 through #192131 dated 4/11/2007 for $363,291.33;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #192132 through #192134 dated 4/11/2007 for $676.95;

ASB Fund warrants #192135 through #192156 dated 4/18/2007 for $9,806.83;

General Fund warrants #192157 through #192374 dated 4/18/2007 for $328,621.82;

Capital Projects Fund warrant #192375 dated 4/18/2007 for $116.00;

ASB Fund warrants #192376 through #192410 dated 4/18/2007 for $24,642.75;

Transportation Vehicle Fund warrant #192411 dated 4/18/2007 for $141,406.69;

and Trust Fund warrant #192412 dated 4/18/2007 for $334.32.

12. Personnel Matters. The Board approved two (2) resignations, one (1) new hire, one (1) new assignment, and one (1) certificated exception as listed on the regular agenda; and eleven (11) resignations, eighteen (18) new hires – teacher cadre, five (5) new hires, twenty-one (21) supplemental contracts, six (6) new assignments, seven (7) special coaches, seven (7) certificated exceptions, and eighteen (18) others as listed on the supplemental agenda.

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

The consent agenda was unanimously approved as presented.

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATION

There was no unscheduled communication.

DISCUSSION

1. Legislative Report

Susan Goding commented on the sex education legislation that passed the House of Representatives.

2. Other Business

Tom Slattery remarked on the simple majority resolution and reminded everyone that the bill still has to be approved by the voters in the November election.

Phyllis Byers reported that Superintendent Welch, Tom Slattery, Aviation High School CEO/Principal Reba Gilman, and South Seattle Community College President Jill Wakefield met with the Seattle School District regarding Aviation High School’s placement in the Seattle School District’s boundary.

3. Next Steps

April 25, 2007, at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center – North Classroom, there will be work/study sessions beginning at 5 p.m. regarding an Update on the 2007-2008 Budget and the second session will be on the Math System Plan.

The next regularly scheduled Board meeting will be held on May 9, 2007, at 6 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Resource and Administrative Center. At 5 p.m., preceding the Board meeting, there will be a work/study session regarding the ELL Program for Secondary.

ADJOURNMENT

Phyllis Byers moved the meeting be adjourned; Tom Slattery seconded the motion.

Vice President Burr Spani declared the meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m. to the work/study session on School Improvement and System Accountability Plan.

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President, Board of Directors

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Secretary to the Board