Lake Chelan School District

Board Clips

March 13, 2007

 

Present:  Ken Brunner, Jim Colbert, Leah Thompson, Jim Busey, Larry Bowers, Jeff Peck, Siri Tift, Barb Wadkins, Scott Raab, Barry DePaoli, Rob Rainville, Randy Gleasman, Mick Dalan, Mike James, and Nancy Mayer.

 

Highlights of the Board Meeting on March 13, 2007 include the following:

 

  • Mick Dalan spoke about Classified Employees Week (March 12th – 16th).  A video was shown at the HS following the meeting called “Stepping Up For Kids”.  Jim reported that we had a breakfast in honor of Classified Staff on Monday March 12th. 
  • Heard reports from board members on their attendance at the Classified Breakfast, Employee of the Year announcement, Winter Sports Award banquet, Miss Lake Chelan pageant.
  • Jim Busey and Barb Wadkins walked the potential property on Saturday, March 10th.  Board members encouraged Jim to continue research into surveys, etc.
  • Mike James, LCEA President, stated that there had been a teacher safety issue recently and that negotiations will begin on March 14th. 
  •  Jeff Peck reported that the PTA Art & Science Show is on March 24th & 25th.  The next PTA meeting is on March 20th at 6:30 p.m. 
  • Reported on success of Knowledge Bowl, Science Olympiad (MS & HS), FCCLA and FBLA teams that have qualified for State.
  • Reported that the State Auditor’s exit conference went well with no findings.
  • Reminded board members to turn in Disclosure Forms.
  • Asked board about 360º evaluations and how they would like these done.
  • Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for April 11th.
  • Employees of the Year were announced.  Certified-Ken Barnes, and Classified-Marci Nickell.  It was suggested that the board meeting on April 10th be cancelled since the Chelan County Excellence Banquet is on that night in Leavenworth.   
  • WASL testing started this week.  There may be possible delays at the state level regarding passing the Math and Science portions for graduation requirements. 
  • WSSDA dinner is March 14th at Campbell’s Resort.  Barb Wadkins, Leah Thompson, and Jim Busey are attending.
  • Jim Busey recommended we delay the Strategic Plan Review until fall to tie in with the bond levy review.
  • The Kato City exchange was discussed.  Thanks to Mike Curry, Barry DePaoli and Tori Greiner-Shelton for their work.
  • Reviewed recommendation for Visitor Policy.
  • Discussed current and future plans for Traffic Safety Education classes at CHS. 
  • Business Manager interviews will be held on March 22nd with four candidates being interviewed.
  • Meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to visit the HS to review Internet Based Learning.   

 

 

 

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

 

March 17, 2007           Board Retreat                      9:00 am – 4 pm    Sun Mountain Lodge

March 27, 2007           Regular Board Meeting      6:00 pm                 District Office

April 24, 2007              Regular Board Meeting      6:00 pm                 District Office