REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: December 11, 2023

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, Haley Stocker, Ava Haase, Joslyn Bobadilla Chavarria, Tiffany Viall, Kirk Marshlain, Jarren McKenzie, Amy McElvaney, Scott Granger, Terry Sanders, Brian Wood, Jamie Pancho, Erin Morin, Leann Hooten, Tammy Williams, Mike Maltais, Lisa Gleasman, Brooke Sanders, Jody Petersen, 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.

INDUCTION OF BOARD MEMBERS

Oath of Office for new Board Directors – Brad Wilson

• Kim Thorpe – Dist. 4
• Barb Polley – Dist. 2
• Christy Nielsen – Position 5 (At Large)

Brad led the new and renewing Board Directors in their Oath of Office.

CONSENT AGENDA        

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – November 27, 2023
• Payables
• Surplus (technology & athletics)

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

PRESENTATIONS

• FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) – Club Officers

Jarren McKenzie and Amy McElvaney gave a presentation about numbers of club members, events, and upcoming projects going on in FBLA.

• Teaching & Learning – Tiffany Viall

Tiffany shared a presentation about focuses in Teaching and Learning, instructional support, WIDA scores, curriculum implementation, and curriculum adoption. There was discussion about the Physical Education, Health, and Sexual Education curriculum adoption that is scheduled this year. The committee is reviewing current curriculum along with OSPI requirements.  Any parent questions should be directed to the building principals. This process will take all year.

• Student Services and Inclusion – Kirk Marshlain

Kirk shared a presentation about what is going on in Student Services and Inclusion, team norms, and who the team members are in this department.

UPDATES

• Chelan Middle School – Brian Wood
• School Improvement Goals update
• Reindeer games going on this week before Winter break
• Athletic participation has grown over the years and since more students are gone in the afternoons for athletics CMS will try a move of advisory to 6^th period starting the 2^nd Semester in January.
• Morgen Owings Elementary – Erin Morin
• Administering iReady benchmarks in literacy and math
• Implementing math curriculum with teacher support
• School Improvement Goals are being updated
• Chelan High School – Jamie Pancho and Scott Granger
• 9^th grade on-track data is taken every 3 weeks, and the percentage of students on-track is moving up with the Freshman support team
• FFA WA State officers came to CHS and interacted with the students and teachers. Ava and Joclyn shared the learning opportunities that were offered to students.
• CTE connected with YouScience for teachers to get certifications for employment
• CTE updates with student certifications available
• Chelan School of Innovation/Digital Academy – Terry Sanders
• Writing practice with textual evidence is being practiced with students on over the next few months
• Attendance so far is 92%
• New additions during the second semester with more curriculum and partnerships with local trade programs.
• Exhibitions will be January 16^th-19^th
• Student safety has had a 10% increase from the beginning of the school year.
• Hayley is taking an EMT test this week and this will help her be certified and be able

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations

Brad shared a proclamation from Chelan County for the Volleyball athletes in Lake Chelan, Manson, and Wenatchee School Districts. Several district and local coaches have also received State honors for the work that they do in athletics.

Thank you to our supervision paraeducators; Kendra Hoffman, Shauna Ventimiglia, and Ruth Horner for the time they spend outside during recess watching students and braving the elements.

• Strategic Plan Scorecard

Brad shared the District website to show the community how to find the LCSD Strategic Plan in English or Spanish at the top of the pictures. There is a one page visual of the plan with hyperlinks available in the circle surrounding the central heart.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• Board Organization – Election of Board Chair and Board Vice-Chair

Stephanie nominated and Barb seconded a motion that Kim remain as Board Chair; motion carried.

Kim nominated and Erik seconded a motion that Stephanie remain as Vice-Chair; motion carried.

• Appoint For and Against Committee Members for Elec. Guide

Erik moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the committee member for the 2024 Election Guide; motion carried.

• BP 6220 & Procedure – Bid Requirements (2nd read)
• BP 1611 & Procedure or 1611– Conflicts of Interest 2nd Class Districts (2nd read)
• BP 2190 & Procedure – Highly Capable Programs (2nd read)

Stephanie moved and Barb seconded a motion to approve the Board Policy and Procedure updates for 6220, 1611, and 2190 as presented; motion carried.

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 7:24 pm for approximately 20 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 7:40 pm.

_______________________________                            _______________________________________

Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                                    Brad Wilson, Superintendent