REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: June 24, 2024

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, Christy Nielsen, Jamie Pancho, Kirk Marshlain, Todd Hausman, Ken Murphy of ALSC, Scott Granger, Brian Wood, Pat Hammersmith, Jen Polley, Erin Morin, Jon Higgins, Fabi Lara, and LeAnn Hooten

AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Call to order

Kim Thorpe 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 – June 10, 2024
• Payables & Payroll
• Personnel

Erik moved and Stephanie seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented; motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations

Congratulations to the 8^th graders for their accomplishments and wishing them continued success in high school. Thank you to the parents, staff, and community for helping our students achieve their goals.

• Study & Survey Presentation – Full Report

Ken Murphy presented the Study & Survey report with details of OSPI EVALUATION requirements; OSPI format,  feedback from different areas of the community, enrollment decline and impact, areas studied regarding new vs. updating of aged facilities.  He explained how the projected size of a facility is assessed regarding enrollment projection and what to consider moving into the future.

PRESENTATIONS

• CMS Year End – Brian Wood

Brian shared a presentation with details of annual goals , ELS SBA data, i-Ready highs and lows, direction for improvement, and CEE Survey data from students and staff.

• CHS Year End – Jamie Pancho & Scott Granger present

Jamie shared a presentation with information about celebrations for 2023-2024. He shared how the school goals were set and achieved, and how they will monitor declines moving onto next year.

Scott presented CTE information with the level of student participation.

Jamie shared details for Student Belonging and how to continue a positive increase annually.

Board members asked what specifically makes middle schoolers feel less safe compared to the HS.

• MOE & Holden Village Year End – Erin Morin

Erin shared a presentation with information about literacy and math growth improvement, and plans to close the gap of proficiency between Hispanic and white students. The math curriculum is currently in its 2^nd year and Erin shared how that is going. Demographic analysis was discussed in detail. Staff turnover may play a part in missed goals.  There has been attendance improvement as 87% of students are missing less than 2 days a month.

Todd presented CEE survey data and noted that only 4^th and 5^th grade participate in this survey. He went into further detail with additional presentation data.

Erin briefly discussed Holden Village changes as a new educator will be teaching the 2024-2025 students.

• Legislative Update – Stephanie Fuller

Stephanie gave updates on legislative topics.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

• Enrollment and Financial – Fabi Lara

Fabi shared a presentation explaining enrollment and financial reports.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• Updates of BP 1210, BP 1220, & BP 1225 for matching verbiage of Election of District Legislative Representative

Stephanie moved and Erik seconded a motion to approve the updates for BP 1210, 1220, and 1225 as presented; motion carried.

• Resolution 2024-04 – Appointment of District Claims Agent
• Resolution 2024-05 – Approval of Study & Survey
• Resolution 2024-06 – Recreation and Conservation Office Application Authorization

Resolutions 2024-04, 2024-05, & 2024-06 were discussed.

Kim moved and Christy seconded a motion to approve the resolutions as presented; motion carried.

• Approval of Preschool Proposal for 2024-25 School Year

Erik moved and Stephanie seconded a motion to approve the Preschool Tuition Proposal; 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 Thorpe moved the Board to executive session at 7:55 pm for approximately 15 minutes to discuss the future of the district growth and whether the district real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration and final action of 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 8:13 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                                        Brad Wilson, Superintendent