January 7, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 7, 2020, REGULAR BOARD MEETING

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

ROLL CALL
Board members in attendance were: Natalie Hagglund, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans, Charlotte Murry, and Al Schreiber.

FLAG SALUTE
Al Schreiber led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ken Christoferson made a motion to approve the Agenda for the January 7, 2020, Regular Board Meeting. Miranda Evans seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Charlotte Murry made a motion to approve the Minutes of the December 17, 2019, Regular Board Meeting. Al Schreiber seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE ELECTION
Board President Natalie Hagglund asked for nominations for a board member to serve as the Washington State School Directors'Association (WSSDA) Legislative Representative. The Legislative representative serves as the Board's liaison with WSSDA and the Legislative Assembly. Ken Christoferson moved to nominate Charlotte Murry. Miranda Evans seconded the motion. Natalie Hagglund made two additional requests for nominations; there being none, Charlotte Murry's nomination was voted on and approved. Charlotte Murry abstained from voting.

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

DONATIONS
The donations were presented by Miranda Evans, as follows

The Stanwood-Camano School District received the following donations

  1. Firefly Images donated the following in school picture rebates:

    1. $495.67 to Utsalady Elementary for school supplies,
    2. $501.13 to Elger Bay Elementary for educational materials, and
    3. $766.29 to Cedarhome Elementary for student enrichment.

  2. The following individuals made donations to clear up negative meal balances for students at Elger Bay Elementary:

    1. Meg Griswold, $230.00
    2. Meg and Edward Griswold, $100.00, and
    3. Michelle Griswold, $100.

  3. Northend Truck Equipment donated $2,041.71 in materials to the Career and Technical Education AG Mechanics Program, and

  4. William and Susan Bowe donated $5,000 in small engine powered equipment to the Career and Technical Education AG Mechanics Program.

ENROLLMENT
Steve Lidgard, Executive Director of Business Services reported on the enrollment for January 2020. There are 4,611.00 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) students enrolled; averaging 180.59 FTE above the projected budgeted amount.

CONSENT AGENDA
Miranda Evans made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items #1-11, as listed below. Al Schreiber seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

  1. Donations
  2. Stanwood High School Girls Wrestling Tournament Field Trip to Kelso, Washington, January 10 through 11, 2020.
  3. Second Reading of Revised Policy 2410 High School Graduation Requirements.
  4. First Reading of New Policy 3225 School-Based Threat Assessment.
  5. First Reading of Revised Policy 3432 Emergencies.
  6. First Reading of Revised Policy 4314 Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm.
  7. Interlocal Agreement with the State of Washington Department of Children, Youth & Families to Improve Educational Outcomes for Students in Foster Care.
  8. Memorandum of Understanding with the Stanwood-Camano Building Administrators regarding Insurance Benefits.
  9. Letter of Agreement with the Public School Employees of Stanwood-Camano (PSE), regarding Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plans, effective January 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020.
  10. Stanwood High School Change Order #10 to the Contract with Cornerstone General Contractors, Incorporated, related to the New High School Replacement Project.
  11. Personnel Consent Agenda

COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
There were no comments.

ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS
Al Schreiber shared he is looking forward to a new calendar year and the second half of the school year and expressed appreciation to staff.

Miranda Evans shared she is excited to be back and hopes everyone had a good holiday.

Jean Shumate welcomed everyone to the new year.

ADJOURNMENT
Natalie Hagglund adjourned the regular meeting at 1:06 PM.

BOARD RETREAT
The Board met in a retreat from 1:30 PM to 2:45 PM in the Curriculum Training Room. Facilitated by Board President Natalie Hagglund, items discussed included the 2019 Washington State School Directors'Annual Conference, the Board of Directors'2019-20 Operating Protocol, Graduation Rate, and a Capital Projects site visit. All Board Members were present. No action was taken.