REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: October 9, 2023

TIME: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Hybrid Meeting (in-person at District Learning Center and online)

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Stephanie Fuller, Barb Polley, Erik Nelson, Hayley Stocker, Ava Haase, Joslyn Bobadilla Chavarria, Andy Faletto, Ellen Harris, Christine Dennis, Michael Dols, Erin Morin, Lizbeth Lopez, Nikki Callero, Michael James, Tiffany Viall, Jamie Pancho, Scott Granger, Brian Wood, Todd Hausman, Terry Sanders, John Olson, Katie Lindert, Jennifer Polley, Laura Clinton, Brooke Sanders, Christy Nielson, and Georgia Mashayekh.  Jeff Fehr was absent.

AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Call to order

Kim Thorpe called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

• Introduction of Student Board Representatives

Brad introduced the Board Student Representatives; Hayley Stocker from CSI, Ava Haase from CHS, and Joslyn Bobadilla Chavarria from CHS.  The Board welcomed the students and look forward to working with them this school year. They will attend the 1^st meeting of each month.

• Public Comments or Request on Non-agenda Items

There were no public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA        

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – September 25, 2023
• Payables
• Personnel
• Acceptance of Gifts to District

Erik moved and Barb seconded a motion to accept the consent agenda with an update of tabling the CHS ASB report to be held at a later meeting; motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

• New Staff Introductions

New MOE 5^th grade Team: Andy Faletto, Ellen Harris, Christine Dennis, Michael Dols.

The teachers introduced themselves to the Board, each sharing a bit about themselves.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

• Morgan Owings Elementary – Erin Morin

Erin Morin, Lizbeth Lopez (3^rd grade teacher), and Nikki Callero (instructional coach) shared a presentation on the School Improvement Plan goals around ELA. Michael James (part of Math support team) joined the presentation to tell the Board about the K-5 Math  Interventions.

• Chelan Middle School – Brian Wood

Brian Wood shared a presentation about the CMS School Improvement Plan goals.  He shared the new CMS Logo with the mountain goat image.

• Chelan School of Innovation – Terry Sanders

Terry Sanders shared his presentation about the CSI School Improvement Plan goals and the development of these goals with the CSI staff.

• Chelan High School – Jamie Pancho

Jamie shared a presentation explaining the CHS School Improvement Plan goals. He worked with his team to set ongoing goals that will support students through the years. There was discussion with the student representatives about the relevance of the goals that were set by the principals.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT         

• Celebrations

October is National Principals Month and Brad recognized the principals of the district, thanking them for guidance and influence with students, staff, and the community.

• Levy and Facilities Update

Brad gave a presentation sharing information on the levy planning process and timeline.  He explained changes in enrollment numbers and the assessed property values in the district.

The facilities advisory committee met a couple of weeks ago to look at different construction and addition options for needed student and classroom space. Brad shared several options in this presentation.

Brad reminded the Board and guests that the EP&O levy is the current levy that is renewed every two years. It is a vital part of the school budget in serving students and families each year. This is not the same as a bond for new facilities.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 6513 & Procedure – Workplace Violence Prevention (2nd Read)

Barb moved and Erik seconded a motion to approve the updates to BP 6513 & Procedure as presented; motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• To discuss the qualifications of an applicant for public employment and/or review the performance of a public employee with no action to be taken. RCW42.30.110

Kim moved the Board to executive session at 8:05 pm for approximately 10 minutes to discuss the qualifications of an applicant for public employment and/or review the performance of a public employee with no action to be taken.

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                               Brad Wilson, Superintendent