LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT 129

BOARD CLIPS

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

 

 

 

Present:                Jim Busey, Jim Colbert, Ken Brunner, Siri Tift, Leah Thompson, Lynda Foster, Jeff Peck, Scott Renick, Rob Rainville and Sondra Jacobson

 

Highlights of the regular board meeting on February 26, 2008 include the following:

 

  • Approved the minutes of the January 22, 2008 and the February 12, 2008 board meetings.

 

  • Discussed the scope of the audit being conducted in the district with an estimated cost of $12,300.

 

  • Discussed legislative changes related to teacher misconduct.

 

  • Reviewed preliminary bond election results.

 

  • Discussed the Small Repair grant in the amount of $97,500 and how it fits with the work proposed in the bond issue.

 

  • Agreed to the district posting an assessment coordinator position.

 

  • Received WIAA 2008 proposed amendments for review.

 

  • Congratulated Jeff Peck, Elementary Principal, on being named the 2008 Most Effective Administrator.

 

  • Were invited to a breakfast on March 17 to honor the classified and certified employees of the year.

 

  • Discussed the Blue Ribbon award that the middle/high school received.

 

  • Heard that the Knowledge Bowl team finished fourth and will be going to state again this year.

 

  • Discussed the appraisal of the 41.3-acre site on the Naumes property.

 

  • Set March 11th at 5 p.m. to discuss with Larry Hibbard all of the projects related to the bond issue.

 

  • Discussed City requirements as they relate to development of the district property at the Naumes site.

 

  • Discussed athletic field development to maximize their use in conjunction with the City and PUD.

 

  • Discussed a request for an access road through district property at the current middle/high school site.

 

  • Were given the WASL testing schedules.

 

  • Agreed that the district will continue to focus on Powerful Teaching and Learning training as planned.

 

  • Heard that elementary and middle/high school parent teacher conference times will differ this year.

 

  • Were invited to attend senior presentations and given dates.

 

  • Reviewed the district financial reports and enrollment report with the Business Manager, Scott Renick.

 

  • Discussed Classified Employee Week set for March 10-14.

 

  • Agreed, instead of a Saturday Planning retreat, the Board will meet with administrators beginning with the March 25th meeting to review plans for next year, moving the meeting start time to 5 p.m.

 

  • Were invited to attend the Employee of the Year Banquet on April 8th at 5:30 p.m. in Leavenworth.

 

  • Invited Pat Flannery to provide board training on March 11th at 7 p.m. related to public officials liability.

 

  • Approved expenditures and payroll for the month of February 2008.

 

  • Approved hiring Lisa Robinson, high school assistant tennis coach and Skip Boyd, high school assistant track coach.

 

  • Approved an amended 08/09 school calendar.

 

  • Approved as amended, Policy 2125, Policy 1220, Policy 3210, Policy 5010, Policy 3416 and for 1st reading Policy 2160.

 

  • Approved the 2008-2013 Strategic Plan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The board welcomes your attendance at their monthly meetings.  Scheduled for the month of March:

 

March 11, 2008                   5:00 p.m.               Special Board Meeting                       District Office

March 25, 2008                   5:00 p.m.               Special Board Meeting                       District Office