REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: March 25, 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, Fabi Lara, Tiffany Viall, Teana Sanderson, Jill Deal, Jon Higgins, Frank Phelps, Amy Andrews, Kari McLaren, Sarah Sanderson, Brad Chitty, Jamie Pancho, Terry Sanders, Pat Hammersmith, Lizbeth Lopez-Vasquez, Bob Soost, 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 – March 11, 2024
• Payables & Payroll
• Personnel

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

PRESENTATIONS

• Afters / Highly Capable – Tiffany Viall

Teana Sanderson, Jill Deal, and Amy Andrews shared a presentation explaining what the MOE STEAM & Afters and CMS Afters look like and what services are provided for students.

Highly Capable Teacher, Kari McLaren shared a presentation about the Highly Capable program with information about the mission statement, process of selection, continuum of services in each building, differentiation in core subjects, and “Passion Projects”.  She also shared a couple of handouts for Learning and Development and Depth of Knowledge Levels.

• Technology / Assessments – Frank Phelps

Frank gave an update to the Board about the number of OneScreen smart panels (53 across the district) that were installed in classrooms. At this time, there are 53 across the district as part of a 3-year implementation plan with professional development for teachers and staff. These screens can be upgraded over the years and should last a minimum of 10 years.

He also discussed translation technology, cybercrime losses across the world, and network protection training for staff.

• WSSDA Legislative Report – Stephanie Fuller

Stephanie shared a document from WSSDA (WA State School Dir. Assoc.) with amendments to existing positions and newly created positions that the association holds in supporting the school board directors of WA State.

Stephanie said that many of the local school boards are working with WSSDA about these positions and amendments.

Several House Bills concerning education were passed during the last WA State Legislative Session. Many of the bills around curriculum adoption will not go into effect until 2025, so there are several months and discussions before these are required by districts.

FINANCIAL REPORTS

• Enrollment and Financial – Fabi Lara

Fabi shared the enrollment and financial reports and answered questions from the Board.

The annual audit is currently happening virtually, so Fabi is communicating with the auditors to submit requested documents.

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT        

• Celebrations

Thank you to Scott Granger, Tammy Williams, Evan Reister, and Rosey Burkhard for your coordination in making sure that fields are ready, scheduling of athletics, scheduling of club events, and getting middle school and high school students to all of the competitions.

• Budget Planning

Brad shared a presentation with information on fiscal planning, declining enrollment, escalating insurance and utility costs, ESSER funds ending, levy caps, and staff bargaining.  He discussed places to cut dollars across the district to save money.  He reminded the Board that he and the staff are focused on the goals of the 2023-26 Strategic Plan.

Capital funding is for building needs and a facility team has been meeting regularly through this school year.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 2410 & Procedure – High School Graduation Requirements – 3rd Reading

Erik moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve BP 2410 & Procedure as presented; motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

• To consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. RCW42.30.110

Kim moved the Board to executive session at 7:43 pm for approximately 30 minutes to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease when public knowledge regarding such consideration would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. 

ADJOURNMENT

Kim Thorpe reconvened the board to regular session and adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                                  Brad Wilson, Superintendent