HIGHLINE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DISTRICT NO. 401 –
Minutes of
September 19, 2007
CALL TO ORDER
President Pina called the meeting to order at
6:13 p.m. in the gymnasium at
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Parkside Elementary sixth-grade students Victor and Christina Alvarez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Board members present:
Matt Pina, President
Julie Burr Spani, Vice President
Phyllis Byers
Susan Goding
Tom Slattery had an excused absence.
Central office members present:
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
Terri LePenske, Executive Director/Student Support Services
Max Silverman, Executive Director/High Schools
Don Waring, Executive Director/Human Resources
Susan Wood-Megrey, Interim Director/Curriculum
Rexanne Forbes, Manager/Communication and Community Engagement
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Susan Goding moved approval of the September 6 and September 12 executive sessions, and the September 12 regular Board meeting as presented; Julie Burr Spani seconded the motion.
The minutes were approved as presented.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Susan Goding moved approval of the agenda as presented, seconded by Julie Burr Spani.
The agenda was unanimously approved as presented.
HOST PRINCIPAL
Parkside Elementary School Principal Robin Lamoureux welcomed the Board and community; introduced sixth-grade students Christina and Victor Alverez who remarked on what Parkside Elementary School meant to them; remarked on her excitement regarding the new Parkside school facility that will open in the fall of 2009; commented on the diversified student population; and recognized Parkside Elementary staff, parents, and students who were in the audience.
COMMUNICATION
Community/Staff Organizations and Committee Reports
Teamsters Local Union No. 763 Business Agent Jason Powell commented on the union’s endorsement of the proposed agreement listed on the agenda; thanked Don Waring and the district’s negotiation committee for their work on the agreement; had Teamster representatives, that were in the audience, introduce themselves; and encouraged the Board to approve the recommended agreement.
Scheduled Communication
The following students spoke in support of the DREAM Act legislation:
Erika Tadeo,
Angela Aguilar,
Scheduled speaker Cheryl Forbes was unable to attend the meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
In Superintendent Welch’s absence, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Carla Jackson gave the superintendent’s report.
Dr. Jackson acknowledged the student speakers that spoke on behalf of the DREAM Act, and reiterated her remarks in Spanish; shared that the district has received a $45,000 grant from The Boeing Company for work related to math and science, and thanked Susan Wood-Megrey for her work on obtaining the grant; gave a progress report regarding the construction work at Bow Lake, announcing that there is a communication link on the district website pertaining to safety issues and concerns; and mentioned the district website will be updated weekly on the progress at Bow Lake.
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
Consent Agenda
Board members had a discussion regarding the DREAM Act legislation and the proposed resolution. President Pina stated that Board Member Tom Slattery (who was absent) is a strong supporter of the legislation.
6. Coaches Salary Schedules 2007-2008. The Board approved the recommended 3.7% pass through for the 2008-2009 school year for Schedule A – Certificated Staff Only, Schedule A1 – for Special Coaches, and Schedule B1 – for Classified Staff Only as listed in the agenda.
7. Title V, Library Material Grant Application 2007/2008. The Board approved the Title V, Library Material Grant Application as proposed for the 2007-2008 school year.
8. Final Acceptance of Purchase Order No. P064814 –
9. Policy 9280 – Revision – State Environmental Policy Act Compliance - First Reading. The Board considered the proposed revision to Policy 9280 for first reading, with a second reading scheduled for action at the October 10, 2007, Board meeting. Briefing only, no action taken.
10. 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 warrants #198515 through #198517 dated 9/14/2007 for $12,808.46;
General Fund warrants #198518 through #198696 dated 9/19/2007 for $634,962.75;
Capital Projects Fund warrants #198697 through #198708 dated 9/19/2007 for $2,971,969.03;
and ASB warrants #198709 through #198723 dated 9/19/2007 for $15,940.58.
11. Personnel Matters. The Board approved eight (8) resignations, five (5) new hires, two (2) supplemental contracts, one (1) certificated exception, and two (2) others as listed on the supplemental agenda.
Julie Burr Spani moved approval of the consent agenda; Susan Goding seconded the motion.
The consent agenda was unanimously approved as modified.
Ricardo Perecchica,
1. Legislative Report
Susan Goding reported that there doesn’t seem to be formal opposition to the Simple Majority Amendment that is on the November ballot.
2. Other Business
Julie Burr Spani mentioned that the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence dance is scheduled for September 22.
Phyllis Byers remarked on the progress that has been made at Bow Lake Elementary.
Matt Pina stated his pleasure at being back at Parkside, where he attended the first through sixth grade; and commented on his excitement pertaining to the new school facility.
3. Next Steps
ADJOURNMENT
Phyllis Byers moved the meeting be adjourned; Susan Goding seconded the motion.
President Pina declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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President, Board of Directors
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Secretary to the Board