REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: December 9, 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, Hayley Stocker, Joslyn Bobadilla, Ava Haase, Lupita Jimenez, Amy McElvaney, Jessie Poland, Tiffany Viall, Brian Wood, Erin Morin, Kirk Marshlain, Jamie Pancho, Terry Sanders, Jody Petersen, Mike Maltais, 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 – November 25, 2024
• Payables
• Personnel

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

REPORTS

• FBLA

Amy McElvaney, FBLA President, shared a presentation with information about the CHS FBLA mission, 2024-25 Officers, the number of members, and events and projects for the year.

Amy answered questions and shared her experiences with the Board. When asked what classes she would like to see added to the LCSD curriculum she suggested Financial Math and basic financial life skills classes.

• Teaching & Learning – Tiffany Viall

Tiffany shared a presentation about grade level and department planning days, health curriculum implementation, Core 5 focus areas by building, Administrator Learning Walks, multilingual learners, asset-based mindset, GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition and Design) trainings, and PLC (Professional Learning Communities) meetings.

She shared a handout with data on the LCSD Multilingual Learner Program.

• Student Services & Inclusion – Kirk Marshlain

Kirk shared a presentation with information about current SPED status, Child Find meetings, CEB (Community Engagement Board), TK (Transition to Kindergarten) Plan updates, and WA Kids data of Kindergarten readiness.

Kirk gave a big thank you to Lakeside Lodge & Suites for their support to the district and the STEP UP students for use of their indoor pool during the school year for water safety curriculum.  There is a lifeguard on duty and the district paraeducators get in the pool with the students.

• Student Update from WSSDA – Student Representatives, Ava Haase and Joslyn Bobadilla

Ava & Joslyn shared a presentation with information about their experiences at the WSSDA Annual Conference in November.  They shared information about the break-out sessions that they attended, the Student Representative dinner, an invitation to present at the legislative conference in January, and planning conversations with other students about personal belonging and safety, and next steps. They found it very valuable to attend the conference with the board members.

Ava, Hayley, and Joslyn have been the first LCSD Student Representatives after the pandemic, and since they have the experience of serving on the school board for two years it was suggested that they help in writing a job description for this position. Ava and Hayley will be graduating in 2025, so their positions will be open for other students to apply. They would like to help in creating a foundation for future Student Board Representatives.

UPDATES

• Legislative Update – Stephanie Fuller

Stephanie said that there isn’t much going on at this time in the legislature since the General Assembly and WSSDA Annual Conference are done.  There will be more to talk about after the new legislative session starts up.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT           

• Celebrations

Celebrating the recess supervisors and crossing guards for braving the weather this time of year. Thank you!

• External Meeting Updates

Superintendent Wilson reported on recent meetings including:

• WASA led professional development regarding superintendent led Artificial Intelligence integration.
• An election results update meeting at OAC in Spokane highlighting the work of Union Gap and Cheney school districts to pass construction bonds.
• A meeting with newly elected County Commissioner Brad Hawkins focused on the SRO program, affordable housing needs relative to enrollment and staffing, and the need for healthy activity options for students and families.
• A legislative update from WASA explaining potential changes in the federal government education funding system.
• A meeting with architects from ALSC discussing elementary school replacement options and needs.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• Board Organization

Erik nominated Kim Thorpe to remain as the Board Chair and Barb seconded the nomination. The nomination was approved unanimously.

Kim nominated Stephanie Fuller to remain at the Board Vice-chair and Erik seconded the nomination. The nomination was approved unanimously.

• BP 5005 – Employment and Volunteers: Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval – 1st Read

Christy moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the updates to BP 5005 as presented; motion carried.

• BP 3414 – Infectious Diseases – 1st Read
• BP 3420 & Procedure – Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response – 1st Read
• BP 3424 & Procedure – Opioid Related Overdose Reversal – 1st Read

BP 3414, BP 3420 & Procedure, BP 3424 & Procedure will be taken to the next board meeting.

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 7:12 pm for approximately 15 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. No action to be taken.

ADJOURNMENTkk

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                  Brad Wilson, Superintendent