LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 129

BOARD CLIPS

JUNE 23, 2009

 

 

PRESENT: Jim Busey, Jim Colbert, Ken Brunner, Siri Tift, Leah Thompson, Lynda Foster, Scott Renick, Scott Raab, Jeff Peck, Larry Bowers, Barry DePaoli, Chris Anderson, Rod Cool, Trish Nichols, Cindi Harrison, Todd Harrison, Leah Jo Clark, Hailee Lehman, Pashiya Sandum, Tyler Barnes, Kathy Wendlandt, Butch Wiese, Dave Clark, Al Barnes and Sondra Jacobson

 

Highlights of the regular board meeting on 6/23/09 include the following:

 

  • Approved the minutes of the May 26th and June 3rd board meetings.

 

  • Heard a request from Cyndi Harrison and Kathy Wendlandt, District Chair for WAHSET to begin a WAHSET Club (equestrian) at Chelan High School and agreed to have Jim Busey, Superintendent; Barry DePaoli, High School Principal; Scott Raab, Vice Principal and Cyndi Harrison meet and finalize a proposal to take to the ASB for their approval.

 

  • Listened to building administrators review the BERC report and plans to address strengths and weaknesses for improvement.

 

  • Heard a report from Jeff Peck, Elementary Principal, that 60 of the 83 pre-kindergarten students are signed up for the Pre-K summer program and plans for the Ready for K program improvements as recommended by Liz Martinez.

 

  • Reviewed samples of the language arts, health and fitness and social studies curriculum alignment documents and approved textbook adoptions in all three areas.

 

  • Heard about plans to improve the Advisory Program at the middle and high school next year and discussed with Barry DePaoli, High School Principal, the focus for the CTE program and plans to formulate a five-year plan for the program.

 

  • Discussed the Ambitions Program and staff training required to assist special needs students to transition after high school.

 

  • Heard a report from Trish Nichols, Food Service  Supervisor, that the district will be receiving the Fresh Fruit & Vegetable grant again next year, that plans are in place to provide both breakfast and lunch for the Pre-K summer program and she and her staff were thanked for being responsive to student needs and requests.

 

  • Approved recommended revisions to the CHS Honor Code.

 

  • Reviewed the Site Analysis Narrative report from O.R.B. Architects.

 

  • Reviewed the preliminary 09/10 budget figures and District and the Chelan County Treasurer’s Reports for the month of May.

 

  • Received and approved a draft agenda for the combined meeting with Manson School District set for August 10th.

 

  • Heard that PSE negotiations are complete and upon PSE’s ratification, the contract will be brought to the Board for their approval.

 

  • Heard that bid awards for earth moving, irrigation, and grass seeding above and below the road at the new school district property should be available on July 28th.

 

  • Approved the Whisper Construction agreement subject to final modifications that do not materially change the scope of the work or agreement after approval by our attorney, Stan Schwartz.

 

  • Discussed recommended revisions to Policy 5250: Professional Standards.

 

  • Reviewed the PAC Coordinator job description and discussed the stipend for the position.

 

  • Approved expenditures and payroll for the month of June 2009.

 

  • Approved hiring Kim Allard, one year only middle school 7th grade core; Pre-K summer school staff:  Jennifer Polley, Colleen Miller, Samantha Gomez, Maria Romero, Margie Lynch, Amantina Rodriguez, Fabi Lara, Trish Nichols, Marilyn Clements, Rodger Fristad, Leigh Ann Allen, Cendie Dietrich and Karen Carrell and accepted a resignation from Katie Benjamin, Holden Para educator.

 

  • Approved the Special Programs proposal for 09/10 which includes State Transitional Bilingual, Title III A Federal English Language Acquisition, Title I A, Title II teacher/Principal Quality, Title IC Migrant, Highly Capable, Learning Assistance program and Special Education. 

 

  • Approved the student/teacher staffing ratios for Glacier Valley and Nite Prep high schools for 08/09.

 

  • Approved the amended Chelan High School Honor Code adding item A3: physicals must be valid throughout the entire sports season and defining, under Section 3, bulleted item 3 a time limit on consequences.

 

  • Approved the Skill Center Agreement for 09/10 with Wenatchee School District.

 

  • Adopted Resolution 09-02: Alliance for Adequate Funding of Special Education.

 

  • Approved surplused items as recommended.

 

 

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

 

July 14, 2009                          6:00 p.m. District Office       Board work session

July 28, 2009                          6 :00 p.m.                District Office       Regular board meeting

August 10, 2009                   5:00 p.m. Manson SD           Joint meeting with Manson School District

August 25, 2009                   6:00 p.m. District Office       Regular board meeting