LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 129

CITY OF CHELAN

JOINT MEETING

BOARD CLIPS

OCTOBER 10, 2006

Present: Jim Busey, Barb Wadkins, Ken Brunner, Siri Tift, Leah Thompson, Jim Colbert, Claudia Chism, Jennifer Marshall, Larry Bowers, Jeff Peck, Barry DePaoli, Tory Greiner-Shelton, Don Rasmussen, Julie Pittsinger, Louise Simmons, Jorge Lopez, Louis Javier, Scott Raab and Sondra Jacobson

Mayor Jay Witherbee, council members Bernice McCulley, Peter Rodionoff, Janae Pape-Miller, Guy Harper, Cameron Morehouse, Dave Weldy and City Administrator, Dave Fonfara

ü Welcomed the Mayor, City Council members and City Administrator to the joint meeting.

ü Heard from the Superintendent and Mayor that the Performing Arts Center and Interlocal Agreement between the City of Chelan and District has worked well.

ü Discussed capital improvements/upgrades needed for the Performing Arts Center at the high school and requested that the City consider support at some level to improve the facility. Reviewed the funding history of the PAC, which included the City contributing $550,000 for the initial construction from stadium funds, with the balance paid by the district.

ü Shared that the district will work with the City on plans for future growth, as the board continues to look at various pieces of property for acquisition for future construction. Stated that any property purchase by the district will have to be part of a bond issue.

ü Discussed the role of the Advisory Committee as it relates to the Performing Arts Center, the current policy and plans to better define and clarify, bringing any revisions to the City for their approval.

ü Asked if the City would consider financial support of improvements to the Community gym, which would help preserve, address safety concerns and improve the facility and agreed to bring their request to have the City discuss at their retreat in August.

ü Will set the total dollar amount of the M&O, tax levy and bond issue on November 28^th.

ü Discussed the twelve acres designated “planned development” adjacent to the Naumes property under the City’s jurisdiction and uses that fall under that designation. Heard from Dave Weldy, City Council member, who recently viewed the property.

ü Received an update from a parent regarding her daughter’s high school geography online class that is being piloted at this time and agreed to have Jim Busey, Superintendent and Barry DePaoli, Secondary Principal work with a committee of staff, students and parents to prepare to offer online courses second semester and develop appropriate policy.

ü Thanked Julie Pittsinger, Don Rasmussen, Louise Simmons and the rest of the triathlon members for sharing the proceeds from their race with the school district and encouraged the team members to meet with Barry and appropriate staff to develop plans for middle school students to participate and train with them.

ü Reviewed October enrollment figures.

ü Listened to a Migrant Parent Advisory Committee report given by Jorge Lopez, concerns related by several parents about their children and ideas for the district and PAC to work together to educate and motivate students to obtain a good education.

ü Reviewed upcoming meeting dates and times.

ü Shared that the most difficult part of plans for the M&O and Bond will be prioritizing what the district will be able to fund.

ü Plan to visit Glacier Valley and the Nite Preparatory High School at their next board meeting.

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

October 24, 2006 Special Board meeting 5:00 p.m. District Office

November 14, 2006 Board Work session 6:00 p.m. District Office

November 28, 2006 Special Board meeting 4:30 p.m. District Office