APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Phyllis Byers moved approval of the May 9, 2007, regular Board meeting and executive session as presented; Susan Goding seconded the motion.

The minutes were approved as presented.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Tom Slattery moved that the agenda be modified to include a message from the host principal Chris Larsen; Phyllis Byers seconded the motion.

The agenda was approved as modified.

HOST PRINCIPAL

Seahurst Elementary Principal Chris Larsen welcomed the Board and community; commented on the school’s community support; remarked regarding the bond between the teachers and students and how it is contributing to student success; and expressed her pleasure at being the principal of the school.

RECOGNITION

Superintendent Welch recognized the following students who serve on his Student Advisory Council: Sebastian Hill from Aviation High School, Isaura Jimenez from Odyssey-The Essential School, Bryan Le from Evergreen High School, Ross Locher from Highline High School, Lilia Lopez from Academy of Citizenship & Empowerment, Amber Ohl from Global Connections High School, Vanessa Potts from Puget Sound Skills Center, and Andrew Reusch from Mount Rainier High School.

Superintendent Welch introduced this year’s nominees for Classified Employee of the Year and announced the following winners: Mike Castro from Security, Sharon Colby from Global Connections, and Lenore Stark from Aviation High School all received the Extra Mile Award; Mike Castro also received the Point of Light Award; Alice Salter from Highline High School received the Edison Award; Jan Neely from North Hill received the Legend Award; and congratulated Gail Korakis from the Academy of Citizenship & Empowerment for being selected as the Classified Employee of the Year.

COMMUNICATION

Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports

Parkside PTSA Music Chair Barbara McMichael reported on the Parkside Orchestra’s contribution to the community; commented on the support the orchestra has received from various organizations; talked about the diversity of students who participate in the program; and voiced the importance of funding a string music program.

Nancy Gosen from the Seattle Symphony commended the Parkside Orchestra for their efforts, and read a letter from Music Director Gerard Swartz, from the Seattle Symphony. Director Swartz congratulated Barbara McMichael and Deborah Ladenburg for their work with the Parkside Orchestra, and encouraged the Board to support this project.

Scheduled Communication

Michael Spear, 24219 7^th Avenue S., Des Moines, announced his intention to run for School Board Director for District #5.

Rick Solomon, 10454 3^rd Avenue S., Seattle, commented on the contributions Jackie Lewis has made at Evergreen High School, and his disappointment at Mr. Lewis not being selected as principal of the Technology School on the Evergreen campus.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Superintendent Welch reported on his trip to Salem, Oregon, with the College Success Foundation concerning community faith-based organizations working with school districts; proclaimed that Aviation High School’s 11^th grade team students won first place in the National Science Decathlon competition at Seattle Pacific University, and the 9^th grade team and 11^th grade team took 2^nd and 3^rd places; remarked that State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos will visit Highline High School on June 8 to talk about the WASL; mentioned the district has 20 students who are not only graduating from high school but have earned their AA degree from Highline Community College as well—two of the students are honors scholars; herald that Andrea Lucero was selected as a Gates Millennium Scholar; and shared that former Tyee math/science teacher and cross-country track coach Robert Guenther teacher passed away, and asked those present for a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Guenther.

MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

Consent Agenda

Tom Slattery referenced the Personnel Report and commented on the reassignments of Daniel Yarborough and David Darling, congratulating both gentlemen. Superintendent Welch remarked on the two principals’ leadership and accomplishments.

1. Resolution No. 2276 – Petition for Annexation to Southwest Suburban Sewer District for Beverly Park Site. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2276 approving the petition for annexation to Southwest Suburban Sewer District for the Beverly Park site, and authorized the superintendent to sign and deliver any and all necessary documents pursuant to the annexation to the Southwest Suburban Sewer District.

2. Resolution No. 2278 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Final Acceptance of the Constructability Review for Shorewood Elementary School Replacement Project. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2278 accepting all but 7 of the 299 comments in the Constructability Review for the Shorewood Elementary School Replacement Project, and authorized staff to incorporate the comments into the project and authorized the Board president to sign the Constructability Review letter to the Office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction reporting the approval of the Board.

3. Resolution No. 2279 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Bow Lake Elementary School Replacement Project – Utility Easement with Puget Sound Energy. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2279 approving the easement, and authorized the superintendent to sign all appropriate documents.

4. Resolution No. 2282 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – Award of No. 06/07-6 Midway Elementary School Replacement Project. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2282 awarding the bid to Berschauer Phillips Construction Company for the base bid and Alternates AA1, AA2, AA3, and AA5 for $23,412,466, plus Washington State sales tax, and increased the budget for this project by $3,500,000 from the unrestricted non-capital bonds fund.

5. Resolution No. 2283 – Capital Facilities Improvement Plan – White Center Heights Elementary School Replacement Project – Release of Water Lines Easement and New Water Lines Easement with Water District No. 45. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2283 relating to the installation of underground water lines and appurtenances at the White Center Heights Elementary School site, and authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate documents pursuant to the water line easement.

6. Resolution No. 2284 – Interlocal Agreement with Snoqualmie Valley School District No. 410 for Use of Kitchen Facilities at Opstad Elementary School by Camp Waskowitz. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2284 for use of kitchen facilities at Opstad Elementary School and authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate documents.

7. Resolution No. 2285 – Interlocal Agreement with the Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum for the Purchase of Educational Technology. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2285 approving an interlocal agreement between Highline School District No. 401 and the Organization for Educational Technology and Curriculum for the joint purchase of educational technology.

8. Resolution No. 2286 – Sale of Real Property: Riverton Heights Site. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2286 approving the sale of the Riverton Heights site property, authorized the superintendent to execute, acknowledge, and deliver in the name of the district, the agreement and all necessary documents, and to do all other things necessary and advisable to accomplish the sale to the City of SeaTac in accordance with the agreement and with applicable law.

9. Resolution No. 2287 – Interlocal Agreement with Career Link at South Seattle Community College to Provide Alternative Education Services. The Board adopted Resolution No. 2287 approving the interlocal agreement with Career Link at South Seattle Community College, and authorized the superintendent to sign the appropriate documents.

10. Bid No. 06/07-2 Camp Waskowitz Kitchen and Dining Hall Rehabilitation Project. The Board awarded the contract for Bid No. 06/07-2 for the base bid of $2,464,174 to Biwell Construction Inc., plus Washington State sales tax.

11. Bid No. 06/07-10 Highline High School Gym and Cafeteria Concrete Repairs. The Board awarded the contract for Bid No. 06/07-10 to Talakai Construction for the base bid of $97,460, plus Washington State sales tax. The award was based on the overall lowest responsive bid received.

12. Bid No. 06/07-9 Pacific Middle School Water Piping Replacement Project. The Board awarded the contract for Bid No. 06/07-9 to Hawk Mechanical Contractors for the base bid of $529,000, plus Washington State sales tax. The award was based on the overall lowest responsive bid received.

13. Bid No. 06/07-8 Upgrade Security Systems at Secondary Schools. The Board awarded the contract for Bid No. 06/07-8 to Cannon Construction, Inc. for the base bid of $1,335,000, plus Washington State sales tax. This award is based on the overall lowest responsive bid received.

14. Disposal of Surplus Equipment. The Board declared the items remaining at Shorewood and Midway Elementaries as surplus and authorized the staff to dispose of the equipment according to the current state statutes and regulations.

15. Approval to Submit Application for Carl Perkins Federal Funding for Career and Technical Education at the Sea-Tac Occupational Skills Center, 2006-07 School Year. The Board approved the Puget Sound Skills Center’s (formerly known as the Sea-Tac OSC) 2006-07 application for Carl Perkins Career and Technical Education funding and authorized the superintendent to sign the assurances pages.

16. 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 #193376 through #193643 dated 5/16/2007 for $575,014.38;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #193644 through #193679 dated 5/16/2007 for $3,145,224.05;

ASB Fund warrants #193680 through #193715 dated 5/16/2007 for $9,025.09;

General Fund warrants #193716 through #193946 dated 5/23/2007 for $588,152.97;

Capital Projects Fund warrants #193947 through #193968 dated 5/23/2007 for $470,606.76;

and ASB warrants #193969 through #194020 dated 5/23/2007 for $32,066.30.

17. Personnel Matters. The Board approved five (5) resignations, two (2) new hires, and two (2) others as listed on the regular agenda, and thirty-four (34) resignations, two (2) new assignments, one (1) supplemental contract, one (1) certificated exception, and four (4) others as listed on the supplemental.

18. Resolution No. 2281 – School District Agreement for 2007-08 with Project Lead the Way, A Not-for-Profit Corporation. The Board approved the school district agreement for 2007-2008 with Project Lead the Way.

Phyllis Byers moved approval of the consent agenda as presented; Julie Burr Spani seconded the motion.

The consent agenda was unanimously approved as presented.

UNSCHEDULED COMMUNICATIONS

Melissa Musser, 20432 5^th Avenue S., Des Moines, commented on the importance of elementary school counselors; asked the Board to consider lowering the ratio of students per counselor; and congratulated Daniel Yarbrough for being selected as the new principal for Madrona Elementary School.

Beverly Mills, 1123 SW 134^th Street, Burien, expressed disappointment that Jackie Lewis was not selected as the principal of the Technology School on the Evergreen campus, and remarked on his attributes.

DISCUSSION

1. Legislative Report

Susan Goding remarked on legislative bills that were passed in this year’s session. Tom Slattery commented on the simple majority and the need for state funding, and reminded the community to call their legislators regarding funding for education.

2. Other Business

Julie Burr Spani suggested that Board members share comments with the rest of the Board when they visit schools and receive input; mentioned the various invitations and open houses that Board members have received and asked Board members to email each other stating whether they are able to attend the events; remarked on the improved frequency of communication to parents; and asked about funding for all-day kindergarten, and how long the funding is going to be in place.

Tom Slattery reported on a reading challenge program he attended at Mount View Elementary.

Phyllis Byers reported on her visit with the Seahurst Elementary School SCORES group; and thanked Superintendent Welch for recognizing Mr. Guenther.

Susan Goding asked what Board members thought about her proposal to change how the Board conducts business. A Board discussion followed and agreed to make it a discussion for Board development, possibly in the fall.

Superintendent Welch referenced the community’s support for Mr. Lewis, and thanked those that came forward on his behalf.

Matt Pina commented on the proposal to put a portable at Madronna Elementary School, and asked if it was possible to shift the population of the school to other schools to relieve the capacity problem. Assistant Superintendent of Support Services Geri Fain responded to Mr. Pina’s questions. A Board discussion followed.

3. Next Steps

President Pina announced the following upcoming meetings:

May 26, from noon to 4 p.m. at Camp Waskowitz, there will be a celebration to honor the life of former superintendent Carl Jensen.

June 6 there will be a Town Hall meeting at the Tyee campus with the Under Secretary of Education Sara Martinez Tucker.

June 12 there will be a work/study session at 5 p.m. at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center regarding High School (SLC/Small School) Evaluation Plan.

June 13, 6 p.m., at the Educational Resource and Administrative Center there will be a Public Hearing on the 2007-08 Budget and a regular Board meeting.

ADJOURNMENT

Tom Slattery moved the meeting be recessed, Julie Burr Spani seconded the motion.

President Pina declared the meeting recessed at 7:32 p.m. to a work/study regarding the 2007-08 Budget. Following the work/study President Pina remarked they would recess to two executive sessions regarding: 1) 2007-08 Budget and 2) acquisition of real estate and stated the Board would adjourn from the executive sessions with no action taken.

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President, Board of Directors

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Secretary to the Board