September 3, 2019, Regular Meeting Minutes

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

CALL TO ORDER
Al Schreiber, 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, Al Schreiber, Chad Lewis and Julie Dean.

FLAG SALUTE
A student attending the meeting led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chad Lewis made a motion to approve the Agenda for the September 3, 2019, Regular Board Meeting.
Natalie Hagglund seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Julie Dean made a motion to approve the Minutes of the August 20, 2019, Regular Board Meeting. Natalie Hagglund seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

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

STAFFING UPDATE
Dan Johnston, Executive Director of Human Resources (Certificated) updated the board on certificated staffing. He shared about recent hiring which included full and part-time positions in elementary for kindergarten, a 4/5 split class, and a support specialist; and, at the middle and high level, social studies and science teachers. Maurene Stanton, Executive Director of Human Resources (Classified) shared about recent para-educator hiring and noted there are currently openings for custodians, bus drivers, and classified subs. She encouraged all to spread the word of these openings. Discussion followed to include the certificated sub pool and factors that make up experience level. Dr. Shumate invited Lloy Schaaf to share about the 26 new certificated staff who attended last week's new teacher professional development day. Dr. Schaaf described how the training provides new hires with the tools they need to be successful in their positions. Information was shared about the Northwest Educational Services District 189 (NWESD 189) and Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) grants becoming available and how this resource supports teachers throughout their first year.

LEVY UPDATE
A draft of the 2020 Educational Programs and Operations Replacement Levy flyer was distributed to the board and reviewed. Chad Lewis requested correction of a typing error in the flyer. Steve Lidgard shared about the process for OSPI's pre-ballot approval and next steps with regard to K&L Gates reviewing the flyer, the proposed resolution, and the final ballot language for RCW compliance. Jean Shumate shared about informational community meetings that have been scheduled and invited board members to attend.

CONSENT AGENDA
Natalie Hagglund made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Chad Lewis seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

  1. Approval of the Stanwood High School Varsity Volleyball field trip to the Sun Dome, Yakima, Washington.
  2. Approval of the Second Reading of Revised Policy 6100 Revenues from Local, State and Federal Sources.
  3. Approval of the Agreement with School Psychology Services for the 2019-20 School Year.
  4. Approval of the Professional Consultant Agreement with David S. Duzan, LLC.
  5. Approval of the Contract with the Northwest Educational Service District for Student Threat Assessment Coordination.
  6. Interlocal Agreement with Marysville School District for the Regional Apprenticeship Program, effective September 1, 2019 through August 31, 2021.
  7. Approval of the Personnel Consent Agenda, including certificated/classified new hires, resignations, leave requests, retirements, and travel.

COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
There were no comments.

ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS
Ken Christoferson's comments included it is a nice opportunity to have a meeting before school starts and feel the excitement and anticipation of the first day of school.

Chad Lewis echoed Ken Christoferson's comments, adding it's the best time of the year plus football is starting; and, he shared he is encouraged by the quality of leadership staff and top rate teachers in the district.

Julie Dean agreed it is an exciting time.

Natalie Hagglund shared she is excited to see the Interlocal Agreement with Marysville School District for the Regional Apprenticeship Program on the agenda, adding that offering students other ways to succeed is excellent.

Al Schreiber's comments included he looks forward to the opening of school tomorrow and seeing students; he looks forward to seeing the new field house; he noted upcoming dates for soccer and football games; and, he thanked staff for their work on putting together the informational levy flyer.

ADJOURNMENT
Al Schreiber adjourned the regular meeting at 1:15 PM.