REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: October 14, 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, Christy Nielsen, Ava Haase, Hayley Stocker, Joslyn Bobadilla, Erin Morin, Todd Hausman, Terry Sanders, Brian Wood, Tiffany Viall, Kirk Marshlain, Jamie Pancho, Jody Petersen, Jennifer Polley, Pat Hammersmith, Brad Chitty, Mike Maltais, and Georgia Mashayekh.  Erik Nelson 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 was no public comment.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – September 23, 2024
• Payables
• Personnel
• Surplus

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

REPORTS

• CHS ASB

CHS Senior, Caleb Bertomeu gave a presentation about the CHS ASB (Associated Student Body).  He shared how many students are involved as class representatives and leaders, what they are doing this year, partnership with Only 7 Seconds, and leadership skills learned with real world experience.

Brad thanked Caleb for the presentation and for learning about the business side of ASB. There are many rules and regulations that the ASB needs to follow during the school year.

SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PLANS

• MOE – Erin Morin

Erin shared a presentation about the MOE School Improvement Plan. She shared information about the guiding coalition members and process, Literacy and Math Smarter Balanced proficiency rates, OSPI assessment reporting, and CEE survey needs with plans of action.

Todd shared information about attendance, comparing the last three years of data. The MOE staff have been working with families to teach them the importance of attendance, with meetings, daily phone calls, and monthly perfect attendance recognition.

• CHS – Jamie Pancho

Jamie shared a presentation of the CHS School Improvement Plan goals and rationale. He shared statistics, team members, parent-community partners, 9th Grade On-Track Data, curriculum goals, CTE dual credit opportunities with Wenatchee Valley College, student belonging & identity, and creating a supportive learning environment.

• CMS – Terry Sanders

Terry shared a presentation of the CMS School Improvement Plan with statistics, team members and planning process, goals, rationale, what is already in motion, Smarter Balanced Assessment data, recognition for positive contributions, attendance, dedicated student intervention team (SIT), and goal alignment to the LCSD Strategic Plan.

• CSI – Brian Wood

Brian shared a presentation of the CSI School Improvement Plan with demographics, team members, internships, goals, rationale, evidence of implementation, evidence of impact, ELA proficiencies, and reflection time for staff and students.

Brad asked the student representatives about their thoughts on respect in the buildings.  Joslyn said that with the short time in the 2024-25 school year that things are going OK.  Ava said that she is hearing information from students voicing concerns about not being respected by teachers when having to be absent. Students feel that teachers are not fully listening to them or others.  Hayley said that the year has started well overall and agreed with Ava and Joslyn on the student point of view about not being heard.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 5254 & Procedure – Staff Expression – NEW – 1st Reading
• BP 5280 & Procedure – Separation from Employment – 1st Reading
• BP 2022 & Procedure – Electronic Resources and Internet Safety – 1st Reading

This was a first reading of these policies and procedures, so they 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 7:42 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 7:55 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                              Brad Wilson, Superintendent