PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DISTRICT NO. 401 – KING COUNTY

 

Minutes of Regular School Board Meeting

 

May 14, 2008

                                                                                                                                                                 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

President Burr Spani called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Board Room of the Educational Resource and Administrative Center.

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Community member Judy Grande led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL

 

Board members present:

      Julie Burr Spani, President

      Bernie Dorsey, Vice President       

      Susan Goding

      Michael Spear

 

      Sili Savusa had an excused absence.

 

     

Central office members present:

John Welch, Superintendent

Carla Jackson, Deputy Superintendent

Geri Fain, Assistant Superintendent/Support Services

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

Angus Mairs, Executive Director/K-12 Curriculum Design and Alignment

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

Tony Zeman, Director/Security and Safety

Susan Wood-Megrey, Interim Director/Curriculum

Kim O’Neil, Assistant Director/Employee Services and Labor Relations

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

Susan Goding moved approval of the April 28, 2008, regular Board meeting as presented; Bernie Dorsey seconded the motion.

 

The minutes were approved as presented.

 

 

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

Susan Goding moved approval of the agenda as presented; Bernie Dorsey seconded the motion.

 

The agenda was unanimously approved.

 

 

COMMUNICATION

 

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

 

Highline Education Association President Stacie Hawkins commented regarding proposed budget cuts.

 

 

Scheduled Communication

 

The following individuals expressed their disappointment and concerns regarding proposed reductions for a full-time counselor position and social worker, and the closing of New Directions:

 

1.      Rosemary Sargent, 5071 8th Avenue NE, Seattle

2.      Judy Grande, 737 S 232nd Court, Des Moines

3.      Norma Cuevas, 310 S. 177th Place, Burien

4.      Samantha Peterson, 23317 14th Avenue S, Des Moines

5.      Heidi Hanson, 14970 22nd Avenue SW, Burien

6.      Georgia Francis, 151 NW 60th Street, Seattle

7.      Kathleen Howe, 18819 10th Avenue NE, Shoreline

8.      Marci Anderson Youngstrom, 7551 29th Avenue SW, Seattle

9.      Carol Hutson, 13206 12th Avenue S, Burien

10.  Scott Leppert, 3511 SW 171st Street, Burien

11.  Scott Londino, 3403 Tacoma Avenue S, Tacoma

12.  Zachary Healy, 240 S 152nd Street, Burien

 

Marvin Jahnke, 12112 26th Avenue SW, Burien, commented on the letter he received from Andréa Johnson regarding a proposed easement for the Westmark Development Project, and remarked he felt the easement would be detrimental to the environment.

 

President Burr Spani thanked those that came and spoke.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Superintendent Welch addressed the comments made concerning the proposed reductions in counselors and social workers due to budget cuts; introduced Bobbi Giammona who has been selected as the new principal at Cedarhurst­ Elementary School—she will replace Leslie Perry;  remarked on the Twenty-first Century High Performing Public Schools Facility Act that authorized $6.4 billion for school repairs and modernization across the country;  mentioned proposed appropriation for an economic stimulus package; referenced an upcoming August workshop for Board members called “Leading with Equity”; and stated he will be presenting the Board goals at the May 28 Board meeting.

 

 

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

 

1.                  Resolution No. 2321 – Cancellation of Warrants Over One Year Old.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2321 canceling all warrants over one year old.

 

2.                  Resolution No. 2323 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of the Constructability Review for the Parkside Elementary School Replacement Project.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2323 and accepted all but 23 of the 1002 items in the Constructability Review for the Parkside Elementary School Replacement Project; authorized the staff to incorporate the comments into the project; and authorized the superintendent, or his designee, to sign all appropriate documents to carry out the actions authorized by the resolution.

 

3.                  Resolution No. 2324 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of the Constructability Review for the Marvista Elementary School Replacement Project.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2324 and accepted all but 17 of the 289 items in the Constructability Review for the Marvista Elementary School Replacement Project; authorized the staff to incorporate the comments into the project; and authorized the superintendent, or his designee, to sign all appropriate documents to carry out the actions authorized by this resolution.                                                                                                                    

 

4.                  Resolution No. 2326 – Interlocal Agreement with the City of Des Moines for the Use of Zenith Site.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2326 entering into an interlocal agreement with the City of Des Moines for use of the Zenith property, and authorized the superintendent, or his designee, to sign all appropriate documents to carry out the actions of this resolution.

 

5.                  Resolution No. – 2327 Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Award of Bid No. 07/08-3 Marvista Elementary School Replacement.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2327 awarding Kassel Construction, Inc. for the Base Bid and Alternates AA2, AA5, AA6, and SA1 for $23,684,950, plus Washington State sales tax, and increased the budget for this project by $3,500,000 from the unrestricted non-capital bonds fund.

 

6.                  Resolution No. 2328 - Puget Sound Skills Center – Developer Extension Contract with Highline Water District.  The Board adopted Resolution No. 2328 approving the Developer Extension Contract with the Highline Water District, and authorized the superintendent, or his designee, to sign all appropriate documents to carry out the actions authorized by the resolution.

 

7.                  Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Shorewood Elementary School Replacement Project – Final Acceptance of Purchase Order No. P075510 – Demolition and Abatement.  The Board accepted the work of Wm. Dickson Company related to Purchase Order No. P075510, Shorewood Elementary School demolition and abatement for a total cost of $314,850, plus Washington State sales tax.

 

8.                  Final Acceptance of Purchase Order No. P075233 for Bid 06/07-9 Pacific               Middle School Water Piping Replacement Project.  The Board approved the work of Hawk Mechanical Contractors Inc. related to Purchase Order No. P075233, Pacific Middle School Water Replacement Project for a total cost of $569,475.22, plus Washington State sales tax.

 

9.                  Proposed Settlement Agreement and Release Between Highline School District No. 401 and Allied Construction Associates – White Center Heights Elementary School Replacement Project.  The Board approved the Settlement Agreement and Release between the Highline School District and Allied Construction Associates for a final payment of $395,000, plus Washington State sales tax, and authorized staff to execute any necessary documents and payments.                                                                            

 

10.              Personnel Matters.  The Board approved the eighteen (18) resignations, eleven (11) new hires – teacher cadre, twelve (12) certificated exceptions, and six (6) others as listed on the regular agenda; and twenty-two (22) resignations, one (1) new hire- teacher cadre, two (2) new hires, two (2) special coaches, two (2) certificated exceptions, two (2) adverse actions, five (5) reductions in force, one (1) non-renewal, and two (2) others as listed on the supplementary agenda.

                                                        

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:                         

Payroll warrants as listed totaling $46,462.52;

Payroll automatic deposits dated 4/30/2008 for $6,166,293.14;

Payroll wire tax transfer dated 4/30/2008 for $2,287,879.37;

General Fund warrants #206491 through #206723 dated 4/23/2008 for $658,456.05;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #206724 through #206733 dated 4/23/2008 for $215,951.06;

ASB Fund warrants #206734 through #206764 dated 4/23/2008 for $37,304.08;

Trust Fund warrants #206765 through #206766 dated 4/23/2008 for $120.15;

General Fund warrants #206767 through #206860 dated 4/28/2008 for $2,135,092.86;

ASB Fund warrant #206861 dated 4/28/2008 for $750.00;

General Fund warrants #206862 through #207047 dated 4/30/2008 for $581,761.68;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #207048 through #207082 dated 4/30/2008 for $822,475.16;

ASB warrants #207083 through #207112 dated 4/30/2008 for $31,447.88;

General Fund warrants #207113 through #207374 dated 5/07/2008 for $927,004.53;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #207375 through #207386 dated 5/07/2008 for $1,943,824.03;

ASB Fund warrants #207387 through #207430 dated 5/07/2008 for $34,132.73

General Fund warrants #207431 through 207565 dated 5/14/2008 for $376,158.19;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #207566 through #207590 dated 5/14/2008 for $655,740.59;

ASB Fund warrants #207591 through #207618 dated 5/14/2008 for $36,261.07;

and Trust Fund warrant #207619 dated 5/14/2008 for $195.00.

 

12.    Donation to Pacific Middle School.  The Board approved the $29,483.80 donation from the Pacific Band Boosters for the sole purpose of providing funds for band expenses.

 

Bernie Dorsey moved approval of the consent agenda as presented; Michael Spear seconded the motion.

 

The consent agenda was unanimously approved as presented.

 

 

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

 

The following individuals reiterated the importance of counselors, social workers, and New Directions:

 

Paula Escher, 6612 S 239th, Kent

Jordan Miller, 1120 S 229th Place, Des Moines

Cassandra Portnow, 22202 8th Avenue S, Des Moines

Kelly Fuller, 27002 8th Avenue S, Des Moines

Thomas Bade, 26305 220th Place SE, Maple Valley

 

 

DISCUSSION

 

1.  Legislative Report

Susan Goding presented proposals she would like to submit to WSSDA and the State Board of Education.  A Board discussion followed.

 

2.  Other Business

Bernie Dorsey reported on the Panasonic conference he and other staff members attended.

 

Michael Spear commended Big Picture and Principal Jeff Petty on how the school embraced the community’s concerns; and stated Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence would like direction on where they should focus their support to assist the district in attaining its goal to help all students achieve. A discussion followed.

 

Julie Burr Spani announced that Bill Hopper is the new executive director of Para Los Ninos; and commented on the Neighborhood House breakfast she attended regarding the environment.

                                                                                 

3.   Next Steps

President Burr Spani announced the following upcoming meetings:

 

On Monday, May 19, 2008, in the Yormark Room at the Puget Sound Skills Center there will be two work/study sessions: (1) from approximately 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. a work/study session regarding the 2000 (Instructional) Policy Series; and (2) from approximately 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. a work/study session on the 1000 (Board) Policy Series.

 

The next regularly scheduled School Board meeting will be held on May 28, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. at Sylvester Middle School.

 

                                                                                                                                                

ADJOURNMENT

 

Susan Goding moved the meeting be adjourne; Michael Spear seconded the motion.

 

President Burr Spani declared the meeting adjourned at 7:51 p.m. to a work/study session regarding Secondary ELL.

 

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President, Board of Directors

 

 

 

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 Secretary to the Board