REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: May 28, 2024

TIME: 6:00 PM

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

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Barb Polley, Christy Nielsen, Estee Flynn, Katelyn Stanfield, George Rohrich, Vanessa Calhoun, Olivia Nelson, Krystina Nelson, Steve Bovingdon, Alex Bushy, Dia Galvan, Jamie Pancho, Evan Reister, Tiffany Viall, Fabi Lara, Jenna Navin, Estee Flynn, Katelyn Stanfield, Farah Ali, Bob Soost, Lizbeth Lopez-Vasquez, Pat Hammersmith, and Georgia Mashayekh

AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS   

• Call to order

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

• Public Comments or Request on Non-agenda Items

There were no public comments.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – May 13, 2024
• Payables & Payroll
• Personnel

Barb moved and Christy seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

• CHS GSA Club

Estee Flynn and Katelyn Stanfield shared a presentation about the GSA Club explaining the mission, projects, and community events. Funds raised are for the club and for donations to supporting organizations.

• CHS Honor Society

Olivia Nelson shared a presentation about the events and projects for the CHS National Honors Society.

• School Resource Officer – Alex Bushy

Alex Bushy, School Resource Officer, came and talked about what he does for the district and how he is building relationships with students in each of the schools.  He works with counselors, administrators, and district programs to create information for students and staff.

He shared new programs and support opportunities within the Chelan County Sheriff’s office.

Brad asked if there are any county-wide concerns that the community should be aware of. Alex said that building relationships with the students in the valley helps with any concerns as they will sit students down and have educational conversations.

• Athletics Year End – Evan Reister

Evan shared a presentation with information about the spring sports, thank you shout-outs, athletic accomplishments, Caribou Cup data, goals and plans, scoreboard donations and installation, successes and challenges.

Thank you to facilities team, transportation team, SRO and county sheriffs, coaches, volunteers, admin assistants, and Chelan Athletic Booster Club for all your help and support in the 2023-2024 athletic seasons.

• Migrant Program Year End – Dia Galvan

Dia shared a presentation giving information about the number of migrant students receiving services, a three-year comparison review, students by building, budget information, goals accomplished, successes and challenges, adult ESL classes, Parent Advisory Committee,  presentations, plans for next year,  Dare to Dream summer program attendees, and alumni information.

There are lots of changes in student numbers each year with ownership changes in orchards and the cost of housing.

FINANCIAL REPORTS      

• Enrollment and Financial – Fabi Lara

Fabi shared a presentation and explained the enrollment and financial reports.

Brad talked about costs of the preschool program and the possibility of charges for families that don’t qualify for ECEAP but get a seat in the preschool program. There would be a need for more research and processes that the district would need to do to get more early learning opportunities.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations

Teacher appreciation week was the first full week of May with several treats for the certified staff.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the schools were filled with lots of activities and support for students and staff.

• Facilities Planning Update

Brad gave some updates about LCSD facilities planning. Some of the biggest challenges in planning a new facility are: the accessibility to water near Walmart, the number of apartments and traffic access around the Walmart area, and the feasibility to remodel the elementary school while housing students during reconstruction?

There will be another facilities committee meeting in June.  The committee has been resolute with focusing on the elementary school needs. Current learning spaces are not adequate for current learning opportunities in all buildings.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS           

• BP 6700 & Procedure – Nutrition (update – 2nd Read)
• BP 6701 & Procedure – Recess and Physical Activity (New – 2nd Read)
• BP 6702 & Procedure – Wellness (New – 2nd Read)

Kim moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the policy & procedure updates; motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• To consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. RCW42.30.110

Kim moved the Board to executive session at 7:29 pm for approximately 30 minutes to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. 

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 7:58 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                               Brad Wilson, Superintendent