REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: November 13, 2023

TIME: 6:00 PM

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

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Stephanie Fuller, Jeff Fehr, Barb Polley, Hayley Stocker, Ava Haase, Joslyn Bobadilla Chavarria, Dianne Harris, Chris Fayant, Bill Sibbers, Dia Galvan, Amanda Mattingly, Jamie Pancho, Kamie Pancho, Terry Sanders, Tiffany Viall, Kirk Marshlain, Erin Morin, Todd Hausman, Brian Wood, Pat Hammersmith, Brooke Sanders, Jody Petersen, Lauren Traub, Jonah Stepanov, Taylor Darling, 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 – October 23, 2023
• Payables
• Personnel

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

PRESENTATIONS

• New Staff Introductions

New teachers introduced themselves to the Board: Dianne Harris, MOE/CSI Counselor; Chris Fayant, 1^st Grade teacher; and Kamie Pancho, CHS CTE Health Science / Medical Occupations Teacher.

• CSI ASB (Assoc. Student Body)

Jonah Stepanov, Taylor Darling, and Hayley Stocker introduced themselves and shared a presentation about what is going on at CSI with Leave to Learn opportunities and community visitors.

LCSD hosted a Big Picture Student Leadership Summit on November 2^nd. There were over 200 students and staff who came from eight different school districts.  WVC is working with the Big Picture High Schools to update scholarship requirements for these students in their unique learning environments.

• CSI / CDA – Terry Sanders

Terry shared a presentation about what is going on at the Chelan School of Innovation and Chelan Digital Academy this fall. Terry and the Board discussed the great option of digital learning for many students.

• MOE – Erin Morin

Erin shared a presentation about first trimester highlights, attendance updates, and the MOE climate and culture norms.

• Migrant – Dia Galvan

Dia shared a presentation about the Migrant Program updates for the first quarter of the year. She asked the Board to take part in a short survey of questions to learn who qualifies for the migrant program.

UPDATES

• Chelan Middle School – Brian Wood

CMS held their 1^st activity night on 2023-24 on 10/26. Chelan Project supported the evening as a fund raiser.

An awards ceremony was held to honor fall CMS athletics. Winter sport practices started last week.

Conferences were done mid-October and the majority of parents attended.

CMS Drama performances on 11/17 and 11/18.

• Chelan High School – Jamie Pancho

Jamie shared photos of student awards explaining what the students were honored for.

Jimena and Joslyn were able to go to the National FFA Conference and compete in the 1^st ever Spanish Creed.

• Teaching & Learning – Tiffany Viall

Tiffany shared information about team meetings, new curriculum implementation, and professional development.

• Student Services & Inclusion – Kirk Marshlain

An Early Learning Summit was held in October in collaboration with the Manson School District. Several community members came to discuss Kindergarten Readiness.

The preschool program is doing a quality program evaluation with the University of WA.

The district currently has 141 students receiving Special Services. Several more may be added as interventions and evaluations are finalized.

1100 students have completed the 2023 social emotional survey and results are being reviewed.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT           

• Celebrations

Brad thanked all of the teachers, students, and parents who participated in the conference week.

Ava shared that the Chelan FFA Harvest Festival in October had good attendance from the community.

• Budget Reductions

Brad and Fabi have been working closely with the ESD to see where the budget can be cut in many ways, as they are reviewing what needs to be purchased now and what can be purchased later.

• Levy Information and Resolutions

A levy meeting was held last week with about 19 staff and community members in attendance.

Brad shared the drafts and said that the resolutions should be adopted at the end of November and committee members will be appointed in December.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS              

• BP 3231 Policy & Procedure – Student Records (2nd Read)
• BP 3520 Policy & Procedure – Student Fees, Fines, or Charges (2nd Read)

Stephanie moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the updates to BP 3231 & BP 3520 and procedures as presented; motion carried.

• Resolution 2023–08 – Authorization of Newly Elected Board Member to Attend WSSDA Conference 2023

Jeff moved and Stephanie seconded a motion to approve Resolution 2023-08 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 7:37 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 7:45 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                  Brad Wilson, Superintendent