Lake Chelan School District 129

Board Clips-September 22, 2009

Present: Jim Busey, Jim Colbert, Ken Brunner, Siri Tift, Leah Thompson, Lynda Foster, Larry Bowers, Jeff Peck, Chris Anderson, Barry DePaoli, Frank Phelps, Scott Raab, Scott Renick and Sondra Jacobson

Highlight of the regular board meeting on September 22, 2009 include the following:

• Approved the minutes from August 25, September 8 and September 14, 2009.

• Discussed change orders/punch lists related to the PAC and both kitchen projects recently.

• Agreed that the target date for the ball fields bid will be February 1^st.

• Heard that a meeting is set for October 13^th to discuss the community gym project.

• Reviewed soil condition issues and excess soil options at the school property.

• Reviewed a WASL Assessment report with Frank Phelps and discussed the new proficiency exam and changes in the test this year.

• Heard that the state is now the clearing house for approved online learning providers.

• Reviewed September enrollment reports which show that we are approximately 40 students over the budgeted average for the year.

• Were invited to attend a CTE showcase set for November 17^th in the PAC led by Vicki Taylor.

• Plan to attend a City Council/Hospital Board/School Board joint meeting on October 13^th at 5 p.m. at City Hall and visit Glacier Valley High School and the Prepatory Nite Prep programs at 6 p.m.

• Listened to a report regarding seven possible Aquatic Center sites the committee is considering which includes the green space by the community gym field behind the district office.

• Discussed the recycling project that the Middle School ASB may lead in the city. Cost of the recycling bins is the biggest issue to resolve.

• Heard the Past Board Member Luncheon has been changed to October 7 at noon.

• Congratulated the Chelan High School for receiving the “School of Distinction” award. A Board presentation will be given on October 27^th.

• Tom Robinson, Lynda Foster, Lisa Robinson, Jim Busey and Barry DePaoli will attend the Teacher of the Year award ceremony on September 28^th in Seattle.

• Heard that Ken Brunner and Scott Raab will attend the WIAA Executive Committee meeting.

• Agreed that Sex Offender Notifications may be posted on the district website with a letter going home to parents to let them know that if they prefer a hard copy mailed to them, we will accommodate their request.

• Listened to the building administrators’ reports about activities at each of their buildings.

• Reviewed the district’s financial reports for the month of August, the corresponding Chelan County Treasurer’s reports for the same time period and the cash flow analysis.

• Approved payables and payroll for the month of September.

• Approved hiring Vicki Taylor, CTE Director; Alberto Granados, translator; Amantina Rodriguez, English/Spanish Assessments K-12; Shelly Charlton, shared FBLA advisor; Carolyn Anderson, football scoreboard operator; John Steiner, back up football scoreboard operator; Century 21 afters- Johanna Schuldt, Tina Rodriguez, Shannon Koenig, LeeVonne Forney, Paula Alkems, Cathy Morris, Tabitha Brownfield, Tammy Rinehart, Judy Tews, Patty Webster, Mary Green, Steve Body, Jo Aneshansley, Louise Lea, Jennifer Polley, Barb Polley, Marie Alice Hurst, Terry Carleton, Digna Omlin, Jessica Guadalupe and Title 3 afters, Edwin Avila

• Approved surplus of three Bernina sewing machines.

• Approved the 5^th grade San Juan field trip for 09/10.

• Approved amended Policy and Procedures 4260: Use of school Facilities and approved for first reading Policy 3422: Student sports-concussion and Head Injuries.

The Board invites you to attend their monthly meetings. Upcoming are the following:

October 13, 2009 Joint City Council/School Board/Hospital Board 5:00 p.m. City Hall

Visit GVHS/Chelan Prepatory Nite School 6:00 p.m.

October 27, 2009 Regular Board meeting 6:00 p.m. District Office