REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: January 13, 2025

TIME: 6:00 PM

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

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Barb Polley, Erik Nelson, Christy Nielsen, Hayley Stocker, Maria Hernandez, Joslyn Bobadilla, Salvador Gonzalez, Brian Wood, Todd Hausman, Jamie Pancho, Terry Sanders, Tiffany Viall, Scott Granger, Kirk Marshlain, Tammy Williams, and Georgia Mashayekh.  Stephanie Fuller was absent.

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

Brad requested to postpone the Migrant Program report to the next meeting.

• Approval of Minutes – December 9, 2024
• Payables for Dec. 30, 2024 & Jan. 13, 2025
• Payroll for December 2024
• Personnel
• Surplus

Erik moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda with the updates; motion carried.

REPORTS

• FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)

Maria Hernandez (President) and Joslyn Bobadilla (Vice President) shared a presentation with information about FCCLA demographics, mission, completed events, upcoming events, and their perspectives of what the club has meant to them. They answered questions from the Board.

• CSI / CDA / Holden Village School – Brian Wood

Brian Wood shared a presentation with information and updates about each school that he is principal of.

• Chelan School of Innovation has exhibitions January 13-17 and several Leave to Learn opportunities in the region.
• Chelan Digital Academy currently has 35 students. Brian is working on a Multi-District Application for the opportunity to remove a 10% cap on non-resident students and allow CDA to take in more regional students.
• Holden village updates include the events and projects. Currently there are 5 students ranging from Kindergarten to 9^th

UPDATES

• MOE – Erin Morin / Todd Hausman

Todd Hausman gave an update about reading at MOE.  He covered information about Oral Reading Fluency and the importance of this component in learning to read.  MOE uses DIBELS assessment for monitoring reading proficiency with students.  He shared a handout with Year-to-Date Oral Reading Fluency Scores.

• CMS – Terry Sanders

MS Activity night last week was a success

Science Olympia is growing and they currently have 15 students

GEAR UP is back with a 7 year grant for MS/HS coordinators. Kick off at Community Center today and tomorrow.

Hosting monthly homework Help-a-thons to help students catch up.

Catch-up Café is a new program offering help during lunch. Teachers identify students who get an invitation to sit one-on-one with support.

Interim assessment time is blocked out for targeted practice exams to help students get used to the testing, focusing on practice and stress.

Enrichment literacy cycle with targeted support in reading.

34 girls for basketball and 36 boys for wrestling

CMS leadership students are gathering motivational and inspirational quotes to be painted on the walls.

• CHS – Jamie Pancho / Scott Granger

Focus on resetting expectations in the new year. Very positive for teachers and students.

HS staff working to improve on course failures with 82% of students are receiving A, B, and Cs.

Teachers are sharing how kids are caring about their grades and wanting to be involved in the school.

A new student leadership group has been created to help with CHS accreditation.

CTE clubs are meeting for competitions in the next few months.

• Student Representatives

Joslyn shared information about Take Hope to the Hoop night, student council meeting this month, and CTE competitions.

Hayley shared information about CSI mock interviews and exhibitions, and changing internships.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations

Great start after Winter Break, students and staff came back ready to work.

• Enrollment and Financial Report for December 2024

Brad shared the December enrollment and November financial reports.

There was only one meeting in December and Fabi is out of the office.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• Resolution 2025-01 – Granting Signing Authority for Easement and Warranty Deed for Douglas County – TLS (Transportation and Land Services)

Erik moved and Barb seconded the motion to approve Resolution 2025-01; motion carried.

• BP 6550 – Capitalization Threshold for Leases and Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) – NEW – 1st Read

Brad explained the policy and why it is needed. This policy was moved to the next meeting.

• BP 3414 – Infectious Diseases – 2nd Read
• BP 3420 & Procedure – Anaphylaxis Prevention and Response – 2nd Read
• BP 3424 & Procedure – Opioid Related Overdose Reversal – 2nd Read

Erik moved and Barb seconded the motion to approve Board Policies and Procedures 3414, 3420, and 3424 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 6:55 pm for approximately 15 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 7:08 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                  Brad Wilson, Superintendent