REGULAR BOARD MEETING

MINUTES

DATE: June 12, 2023

TIME: 6:00 PM

LOCATION: Hybrid Meeting (in-person at District Learning Center and online)   

PRESENT: Brad Wilson, Kim Thorpe, Stephanie Fuller, Jeff Fehr, Barb Polley, Erik Nelson, Evan Reister, Damian Smith, Krystina Nelson, Caryn Ludwig, Melissa Collins, Shane Collins, Kirk Marshlain, Tiffany Viall, Jamie Pancho, Dia Galvan, Cole Soreano, Kiersten Soreano, Kristen Desgroseillier, Judah Smith, Brooke Soreano, Warren Collins, Paxton Johnson, Jayden Elliott, Kole Nelson, Chloe Desgroseillier, Abby Ludwig, David Kelly, Zimri Kelling, Gabriel Guerrero, Ben Brownfield, Lisa Gleasman, Rosey Burkhard, Veronica Ruiz, Alejandra Ruiz, Jody Petersen, 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

Dave Rinehart came to speak to the Board about security in the school.  He asked the Board about what the District may be doing for any critical incident in the school building.  He also asked about training for staff and students for critical incidents.  He is concerned about what the students are doing before and after school on the school property.

CONSENT AGENDA

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes – May 22, 2023
• Payables
• Personnel

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

REPORTS            

• Band – Stephen Burdick

Steve shared a presentation with lots of pictures and memories of the year in band.

Steve thanked Vicki Hoffman for all that she has done for students over the past 33 years.  She has been an integral part of the music program for the past 20 years.  Happy retirement, Vicki!!

Several students in middle and high school shared their experiences with being part of the band community.

• Teaching & Learning – Tiffany Viall

Tiffany shared a presentation with a summary about what happened in the Teaching and Learning Department during the 2022-2023 school year.  She also shared plans for next school year.

• Student Services & Inclusion – Kirk Marshlain

Kirk shared a presentation with a summary of Student Services & Inclusion for the past year and plans for next year.

• Athletic Director – Evan Reister

Evan shared a presentation going over athletics for past school year and plans for next year.

Thank you to the families and coaches for coming to the spring sports awards last week.

Thank you to Nick of Time program coming to LCSD for heart screenings on 6/2/23.  250 students from several districts were screened for heart issues.

• Migrant Program – Dia Galvan

Dia shared a presentation with a summary of the Migrant Program for the 2022-23 school year and plans for next year.

Many families may be looking for housing as large orchards are selling their land which displaces students to places that families can afford.  This is a concern for the districts in providing a

SUPERINTENDENT REPORT

• Celebrations: Student Advisors

CHS and CSI Senior advisors put in an incredible amount of time and energy to support the seniors with grades, graduation plans, scholarships, senior presentations, graduation, and so much more. Thank you!

• Facilities planning update

Brad shared information about potential project costs broken down by buildings and projects.

The Board asked questions and reviewed how general costs may dictate what projects can be done. There is also discussion about what the District has money for, if selling some of the properties would help fund projects, and what levies/bonds would cost.

Brad took notes about what the Board would like to ask parents and the community.

BOARD POLICIES / ACTION ITEMS

• BP 5161 Civility in the Workplace (1st Read)

The Board looked over BP 5161 and will take it 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 8:36 pm for approximately 10 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 8:45 pm.

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Kim Thorpe, Board Chair                                                               Brad Wilson, Superintendent