REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: January 8, 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, Haley Stocker, Ava Haase, Joslyn Bobadilla Chavarria, Tammy Williams, David Kelly, Chloe Desgroseillier, Brian Wood, Jamie Pancho, Erin Morin, Todd Hausman, Scott Granger, Terry Sanders, Tiffany Viall, Mike Maltais, Jody Petersen, Pat Hammersmith, and Georgia Mashayekh

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 – December 11, 2023
• Payables
• Personnel

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

PRESENTATIONS

• CHS Drama Club

David Kelly and Chloe Desgroseillier shared a presentation with information about the Blackhorn Drama Guild.  There are several activities that they do each year along with the annual theater presentation in February.

• Transportation – Tammy Williams

A new bus is coming at the end of January.  There is another bus on order for next year.

Student rider counts are being done this week.

It has been a challenge staffing the drivers this winter and transportation is always looking for substitute drivers.

Brad thanked Tammy for all the hard work that she has done to get subs in to drive!

UPDATES

• Chelan Middle School – Brian Wood
• Tuesday – Friday of next week will have students taking the Healthy Student Survey.
• Girls BB started last week with Wrestling starting next week.
• Brian and staff are reviewing the D & F list data before the end of the semester to encourage students to finish strong.
• Morgen Owings Elementary – Erin Morin
• Attendance has taken some dips after the holiday, but Erin and Todd are working with families to stress the importance of attendance for learning.
• iReady assessments will be happening in the next few weeks.
• Thank you to Michael James for working to schedule accommodations for all students.
• Chelan High School – Jamie Pancho
• Staff has been focused on connecting with students after the long break and working forward to the end of the 1^st
• Student self-assessments were done recently with staff reviewing and reflecting what changes they may need to make to accommodate students.
• James Layman, AWSP Dir. of Student Programs, met with student leadership to plan for a MLK JR program in the PAC on 1/12/24.
• ELA and Math assessments will be happening soon for all students at CHS to compare to Fall assessments.
• CVCH will bring a mobile clinic to CHS on 1/17 to see students. CHS is working with CVCH to provide a safe space for students to access health care.
• Chelan School of Innovation/Digital Academy – Terry Sanders
• Students are prepping for exhibitions for the end of semester. Terry will share schedules when they are set.
• Students are working on the skill of improving textual evidence in writing.
• Adding design labs for students with the Stanford Design Thinking Process.
• Thank you to Armando Davila for his counseling work with students at CSI/CDA & CHS.
• Thank you to Dee and staff for getting students back on schedule after the winter break.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations – SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION

All of the principals thanked the Board and Student Representatives for their time they give to the district and students.

Brad shared the WA State Gov. Proclamation honoring School Board members across the state in January 2024.

• Midyear Feedback Process

Brad explained the process of the mid-year feedback form via email for the superintendent evaluation.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 5271 & Procedure – Reporting Improper Governmental Action (Whistleblower Protection) – 1^st Reading

The Board will take this policy and procedure to the next meeting for a 2^nd reading.

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 6:42 pm for approximately 30 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 7:10 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                               Brad Wilson, Superintendent