REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: January 22, 2024

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, Rosey Burkhard, Dr. Michelle Price, John Higgins, Stephanie Hawk, Tiffany Viall, Jamie Pancho, Cindy Bertomeu, Alejandra Ruiz, Veronica Ruiz, Carrie Austin, Jody Petersen, Krystina Nelson, Mike Maltais, Pat Hammersmith, Evan Reister, Kristi Collins, Terry Sanders, Amber Corrigan, Scott Granger, Lindsay Wood, and Georgia Mashayekh.  Stephanie Fuller was absent from the meeting.

AGENDA ITEMS / PUBLIC COMMENTS

• Call to order

Kim called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

Brad read the protocols for Public Comments.

Brad asked to remove the FCCLA presentation from tonight’s meeting, as the presenter couldn’t make it.

• Public Comments or Request on Non-agenda Items

Stephanie Hawk came to address the Board regarding the response of the school district about the emergency this morning at the elementary school.  She is concerned about the emotional support of students and was upset that students were sent into the regular classroom after being evacuated to the community gym.

The Board and Brad thanked Stephanie for coming in tonight.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – January 8, 2024
• Payables – 29, 2023 & Jan. 22, 2024
• Payroll – 29, 2023 & Jan. 22, 2024
• Personnel
• Approval of Highly Capable Program Handbook 23-24                

Erik moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with the removal of the FCCLA presentation; motion carried.

PRESENTATIONS

• Maintenance/Custodial – Rosey Burkhard

Rosey shared a presentation updating the board on what is going on in the facilities and current projects.

• Open Public Meetings Act Training with Dr. Michelle Price (NCESD Superintendent)

Dr. Michelle Price came to give a training to the Board on effective school board roles and responsibilities.

This is regular training that School Boards need to attend and very important with new board members.

She also went over the Open Public Meetings Act that was created in 1971.  There are key principles and laws that the directors need to abide by for meetings and work sessions.

Beginning June 30^th all Board meetings will need to be audio recorded per EHB 1210.

FINANCIAL REPORTS    

• Enrollment and Financial – Fabi Lara

Fabi was not able to make the meeting, so Brad Wilson gave the report on enrollment and district finances.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT        

• Celebrations

Brad shared a special recognition from the CHS Leadership group.  Thank you to the directors for volunteering their time to lead the district.

• Communications

Brad shared a presentation celebrating the Bus Drivers who are out twice a day picking up and dropping off students in all kinds of weather.  Thank you to the drivers, you are greatly appreciated!

Brad started his presentation by explaining what happened during the bomb threat this morning.  He explained how everyone came together, was flexible, took care of families and students arriving to school in the morning.

The main presentation covered the variety of district communications used and some of the data to see who is following accounts and opening notifications.

District partnerships include Lake Chelan Chamber, Lake Chelan Health, CVCH, City of Chelan, and Lake Chelan Research Institute.  Brad welcomed John Higgins as the LCSD liaison from the Chelan City Council.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 5271 & Procedure – Reporting Improper Governmental Action (Whistleblower Protection) – 2nd Reading

Erik moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the updates to BP 5271 & Procedure as presented; motion carried.

• BP 5281 Disciplinary Action and Discharge – 1st Read

BP 5281 was a 1^st reading and will be taken to the next meeting.

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 7:21 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 7:35 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                                    Brad Wilson, Superintendent