REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: November 12, 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, Brian Wood, Tiffany Viall, Kirk Marshlain, Jamie Pancho, Gene Sementi, Joslyn Bobadilla, Haley Stocker, Ava Haase, Pat Hammersmith, Gabe Kuehn, Suzy, Cory Plager, and LeAnn Hooten

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 – October 28, 2024
• Payables
• Personnel

Brad explained that Evan would not be in attendance this evening and asked to remove the Safety / Security / Athletic report and postpone it until the next meeting.

Barb moved and Erik seconded a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented with the change to remove the Safety / Security / Athletic report; motion carried.

REPORTS

• CSI ASB

Gabe Kuehn and Hayley Stocker shared a presentation with information about last year’s accomplishments, future goals, and how they will raise money for this upcoming year. They shared how they approach other students to give them more feedback. There was also an overview of activities and insight on how they are studying different areas globally in their studies.

• Fiscal Impacts of Potential Bond Measures – Cory Plager, D.A. Davidson

Cory Plager shared a presentation with information about Levy and Bond processes. He explained areas within Washington and local areas that have passed Levies and how LCSD has seen several elections with great support in passing the local Levies. Cory went over the details within his presentation referring to the difference between a Levy and a Bond (Levies are for learning and Bonds are for buildings). He shared details and documentation on how to plan for bond financing and how this would impact taxes within the community.

UPDATES

• Teaching & Learning – Tiffany Viall

Shared how parent/guardian literature will be dispersed to families in relation to sexual education content and consent.

PLC leaders have expressed how staff would like more time for professional development, with more interactive practice and training time before implementing any new curriculum or practices that they have learned.

• Student Services & Inclusion – Kirk Marshlain

Updates on TK progress and attempts to communicate and connect with the community.

Information on how to grow a Kindergarten readiness assessment.

Kirk and Tiffany recently made a presentation to Rotary about the different programs they are working with.

Explained efforts put into place to increase consistent student attendance.

• Legislative Update – Stephanie Fuller

Due to weather concerns, Stephanie left the board meeting early so was not available to provide an update. She will be attending the WSSDA Annual Conference next week with Brad, Christy, Barb, and Student Representatives.

• Student Update – Student Representatives

Joselyn spoke about student updates with athletics.

She also talked about the 10 band students who qualified to participate in the Western International Band Clinic in SeaTac November 22-25, 2024.

Ava spoke about recent FFA events, experiences at the FFA National Conference, travels to and from Indianapolis, the different areas they were fortunate to explore, and people they unexpectedly met. She shared how these experiences impacted many of the students.

Hayley shared information about CSI’s recent visit to Wenatchee Valley College and the CSI student intern progress within Chelan.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS           

• BP 3416 & Procedure – Medication at school – 1st Reading

Brad Wilson discussed protocols for medication at school for doctor prescribed medications as well as over-the-counter medications. What must be presented to the school nurses and restrictions that have left the nurses with only the exception of an inhaler and epi-pen for life saving measures.

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 6:57 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 7:10 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                             Brad Wilson, Superintendent