REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: January 27, 2025

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, Jamie Pancho, Terry Sanders, Tiffany Viall, Dia Galvan, Amy Andrews, Cindy Bertomeu, David Kelly, Chloe Desgroseillier, Maria Garcia Luz, Jon Higgins, 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 for January 13, 2025
• Payables & Payroll
• Personnel
• 2025 Highly Capable Program Handbook

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

REPORTS             

• Drama Club

David Kelly, Chloe Desgroseillier, and Maria Garcia Luz shared a presentation about the CHS drama club with information about the demographics, events, and the performance at the end of February.  The students shared what being part of the drama club means to them and how they have grown while being involved in the club.

• College/Career Coordinator – Amy Andrews

Amy shared a presentation with information about the College and Career support in Chelan High School.  She gave data about the numbers and percentages of students using this support.  Amy is offering focus groups every month on a variety of topics and hosting many senior information nights for students and families. Amy has office hours for students to come visit with her as needed for questions or help.

• Migrant Program – Dia Galvan

Dia shared a presentation about the LCSD Migrant Program including demographics, a three year comparison, budget balance, adult ESL classes with WVC (Wenatchee Valley College), student participation, PAC (Parent Advisory Committee), events, department staff, and student success stories.

OSPI (Office of the Supt. of Public Instruction) dictates different events and requirements of the program each school year.

• Legislative Update – Stephanie Fuller

Stephanie will be part of a legislative meeting tomorrow.

Brad shared that there is a lot of focus on education during the legislative session with a focus on operational costs, transportation, and special education.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Board Appreciation

CHS ASB students shared a video of students around the building saying thank you.

• Communications

Brad thanked the board members for their time on the board and service to the district.

He shared a presentation with information about communication via social media, digital communications, print media, school events and parent advisory meetings, radio media, senior center visits, packing shed visits, and in-district meetings.  There is also great communication with community partners through student internships and school support.

FINANCIAL REPORTS      

• Enrollment & Financial

Brad went over the enrollment and financial reports.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS           

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 calendars

Brad shared information about the calendar committee and their meetings.

Erik moved and Christy seconded a motion to adopt the 2025-26 and 2026-27 calendars as presented; motion carried.

• BP 6550 – Capitalization Threshold for Leases and Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) – NEW – 2nd Read

Erik moved and Stephanie seconded a motion to approve BP 6550 as presented; motion carried

• BP 5400 – Personnel Leaves – 1st Read

This policy will be taken to the next meeting for a second 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 7:02 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 7:15 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                               Brad Wilson, Superintendent