December 3, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 3, 2019, REGULAR BOARD MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
Natalie Hagglund called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM in the Administration & Resource Center Boardroom.

ROLL CALL
Board members present: Al Schreiber, Natalie Hagglund, and Ken Christoferson.

FLAG SALUTE
Natalie Hagglund led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ken Christoferson made a motion to approve the Agenda for the December 3, 2019, Regular Board Meeting. Al Schreiber seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Al Schreiber made a motion to approve the Minutes for the November 19, 2019, Regular Board Meeting. Ken Christoferson seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

OATH OF OFFICE
Jean Shumate administered the Oath of Office to elected Board Members:
Charlotte Murry, Director District 2
Miranda Evans, Director District 3
Ken Christoferson, Director District 4
Natalie Hagglund, Director District 5 (At-Large)

REORGANIZATION OF BOARD
Ken Christoferson made a motion to nominate Natalie Hagglund as President. Miranda Evans seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved. Natalie Hagglund abstained from voting. Al Schreiber made a motion to nominate Ken Christoferson as Vice President. Charlotte Murry seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved. Ken Christoferson abstained from voting.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Jean Shumate introduced the following reports:

DONATIONS
The donations were presented by Ken Christoferson as follows:

The Stanwood-Camano School District received the following donation:

  1. $3,736.81 was received from the Port Susan PTO for water bottle filling stations at Port Susan Middle School.

CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE
Gary Platt, Chief Financial Officer of Capital Projects, Liz Jamieson, Director of Capital Projects; Vicki Cargile, Construction Manager, presented an update regarding the financial status of and progress on the bond and levy projects currently underway.

FINANCIAL UPDATE
Steve Lidgard, Executive Director of Business Services, presented the October 2019 Monthly Financial Report. Details of the Monthly Executive Summary and the 2019-20 Budget Status Report were reviewed.

ENROLLMENT
Steve Lidgard reported December enrollment is 4,627 Student Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), 10 FTE over last month, and 180.53 FTE over the budgeted amount.

CONSENT AGENDA
Al Schreiber made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items #1 through 12, as listed below. Ken Christoferson seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

  1. Donations.

  2. Stanwood High School Girls Wrestling Tournament Field Trip, December 13-15, 2019, at Warden High School, Moses Lake, Washington.

  3. Second Reading of Policy 3207 Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying.

  4. First Reading of New Policy 2418 Waiver of High School Graduation Credits.

  5. Approval of the Federal and State Grants as listed below:

  6. STATE:

    1. Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP) and Growth Training
    2. Learning Assistance Program (LAP)
    3. Transitional Bilingual Instructional Program
    4. Jobs for America's Graduates - Washington
    5. Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKids) Training
    6. Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI) Comprehensive (Non Title I Schools)
    7. Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI) Comprehensive Graduation Rate (Non Title I Schools
    8. Washington FIRST Grant - FIRST Lego League

    9. FEDERAL:

    10. IDEA-B Special Education (Section 611)
    11. IDEA-B Special Education (Section 619)
    12. Carl Perkins V One-Year Transition Application
    13. Title I Part A Improving Basic Programs
    14. Title II Part A Teacher & Principal Training & Recruiting
    15. Title III English Learning (District Package)
    16. Title IV Part A Student Support and Academic Enrichment

  7. Interlocal Agreement with Lakewood School District to share a teacher for the visually impaired for the 2019-20 school year.

  8. Contract with Monte Villa Farmhouse Estate, LLC, to provide the venue for the Stanwood High School 2020 Senior Prom.

  9. Lease Agreement with the City of Stanwood for Facility Use (Barn) for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Supervised Agriculture Experiences (SAE) program.

  10. Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Arts Commission authorizing the Stanwood-Camano School District to proceed with the Artwork Projects for the New Stanwood High School and Church Creek Campus.

  11. Authorize Administration to Execute the Associated Earth Sciences, Incorporated, Contract Amendments for Geotechnical Services Related to the Construction of the New Stanwood High School, the New Church Creek Campus, and the Maintenance and Technology Facilities.

  12. Addendum No. 1 to the Master Agreement with Dykeman Architects for Services Related to Playground Safety Improvements at Cedarhome, Elger Bay, and Utsalady Elementary Schools.

  13. Personnel Consent Agenda.

COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
Outgoing Board Member Julie Dean shared a statement praising the accomplishments the district has made and expressing appreciation to the Board and district staff. She welcomed the new board members.

ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS
Al Schreiber thanked capital projects staff for their report and the work that is being accomplished. He welcomed new board members.

Miranda Evans expressed thanks and appreciation for election to the board.

Ken Christoferson thanked Julie Dean for her comments, adding it was a pleasure and honor to work with her as a board member. He welcomed new board members.

Natalie Hagglund offered congratulations to incoming board members and commented she looks forward to the future.

Jean Shumate thanked Julie Dean for her service and all she has done for the district. She welcomed new and returning board members.

ADJOURNMENT
Natalie Hagglund adjourned the regular meeting at 2:15 PM