Lake Chelan School District 129

Board Clips – September 25, 2007

 

 

 

Present:                Jim Busey, Barb Wadkins, Ken Brunner, Siri Tift, Leah Thompson, Jim Colbert, Jeff Peck, Scott Renick, Tom Robinson, Erik Gocke, Trish Nichols, Barry DePaoli, Larry Bowers, Larry Hibbard, Frank Phelps, Mike James, Ed Merriman, Anne Brooks, Scott Raab and Sondra Jacobson

 

 

 

Highlights of the regular board meeting on September 25, 2007 include the following:

 

  • Discussed with Larry Hibbard the City/Naumes emergency access road options and the installation of water lines and stub outs on the property.

 

  • Are scheduled to attend the WSSDA Conference November 14 through November 17 in Seattle.

 

  • Set Tuesday, October 9th at 5 p.m. to meet with the City Council and Hospital board and to visit Glacier Valley High School and Nite Prep.

 

  • Heard that September enrollment count shows that we have 1242.91 FTE students.

 

  • Were invited to attend the Past Board Member luncheon on October 9th to review the Bond issue and the Strategic Plan.

 

  • Heard that the Superintendent will meet with staff for input related to the District’s Strategic Plan on October 15 and are scheduled to meet with  parents and community members on October 20th to update the plan.

 

  • Listened to administrator reports from Jeff Peck, Barry DePaoli, Frank Phelps, Scott Raab and Larry Bowers.

 

  • Discussed amending the online learning guidelines to better define who is responsible for related costs and accessory fees and heard that there are 20 students enrolled at this time.

 

  • Heard a food service report from Trish Nichols, Food Service Supervisor, regarding menu changes, food options and costs related to the menu changes.

 

  • Heard that we are scheduled for a special education audit on October 2nd and are advertising for occupational therapy services since the agreement with the hospital for Physical Therapy services fell through.

 

  • Discussed expanding the ECEAP program to include three year olds, based on a two-year grant opportunity.

 

  • Reviewed August financial reports with the Business Manager, Scott Renick.

 

  • Approved payables and payroll for the month of September.

 

  • Received a letter from Mark Brundage informing the board of his intention to return to his teaching position for the 08/09 school year.

 

  • Approved hires and resignations as presented.

 

  • Discussed moving the 6th grade Outdoor Ed Holden trip to either the week before or the week after Memorial Day.

 

  • Approved the Interlocal Agreement to include the Naumes property with updates as recommended by the Superintendent and pending the approval by the district’s attorney.

 

  • Approved hiring Larry Hibbard for A&E services, with Barb Wadkins excluding herself from the vote because of a conflict.

 

  • Approved a field trip request from Jim Roberts for students to participate in the Seattle Urban Plunge.

 

  • Surplused chairs.

 

  • Approved the district’s participation in the North Central Technical Skills Center for 2007/2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Board welcomes your attendance at their monthly meetings.  Upcoming are the following:

 

October 9, 2007                     5:00 p.m. Joint City Council/Hospital Board    District Office

October 23, 2007                   6:00 p.m. Regular board Meeting                       District Office