August 20, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Stanwood-Camano School District #401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292

August 20, 2024 - 6:00 PM
REGULAR BOARD MEETING MINUTES

CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 PM
Board President Al Schreiber called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Board Directors Present: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King

Board President Schreiber announced three opportunities within the agenda for public comment.

FLAG SALUTE
President Schreiber led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Evans moved to approve the agenda for the August 20, 2024 Regular Meeting; seconded by Director Murry.

Aye: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King

Passed - Unanimously

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
August 6, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Director King moved to approve the minutes for the August 6, 2024 Regular Meeting; seconded by Director Foster.

Aye: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King

Passed - Unanimously

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS

  1. Donations: Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh
    Superintendent Rumbaugh presented the donations. Dr. Rumbaugh expressed her gratitude for the donations.

  2. July Financial Report: Ruth Floyd
    Ruth Floyd, Executive Director of Business Services, presented the district's financial status for July 2024; she highlighted the Executive Summary, Budget Status Reports, Budget Capacity Report, and presented a Food Service Program Report. Discussion followed.

PUBLIC HEARING
The Stanwood-Camano School District Board of Directors will open a public hearing to receive input on the proposed 2024-25 Stanwood-Camano School District Annual Budget.

  1. Budget Hearing and Adoption 2024-25 Annual Budget (Policy 6000): Ruth Floyd
    Ruth Floyd, Executive Director of Business Services, announced the development of the 2024-25 budget has concluded, implementation will begin on September 1, 2024, with the exception of the Capital Projects fund, the totals by fund have not changed following board review at the July 2024 Regular Board Meeting. Ms. Floyd shared the 2024-25 Operating Budget. The Operating Budget and the Citizens Guide to the Budget are available online. Ms. Floyd summarized the budget adoption process, which includes opening a public hearing and inviting the public to speak for or against the proposed budget followed by budget adoption, by resolution, which sets the spending capacity for the General Fund, Associated Student Body Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Transportation Vehicle Fund. Questions followed.

At 6:22 p.m. President Schreiber opened a public hearing for the 2024-25 proposed budget and asked if anyone attending in person or virtually wished to be heard for or against the proposed budget. There was no public comment.

At 6:23 p.m. President Schreiber closed the public hearing.

CONSENT AGENDA
President Schreiber offered anyone in attendance the opportunity to speak to items on the Consent Agenda; he offered board members the opportunity to pull any items for discussion. There being none, Director Evans moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 12; seconded by Director King. 

Aye: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King

Passed - Unanimously

  1. Approve the Donations

  2. Approve Resolution 2023/2024-0012 to adopt the 2024-25 Budget and Four-Year Budget Plan Summary

  3. Approve the Cedarhome Elementary School 5th Grade Student Outdoor Education Field Trip to Cedar Springs Camp, March 26-28, 2025, Lake Stevens, WA

  4. Approve the Second Reading, Revised Policy 4210, Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises

  5. Approve the Second Reading, Revised Board Policy 6570, Property and Data Management

  6. Approve the Second Reading, New Board Policy 6801, Capital Assets/Theft-Sensitive Assets

  7. Approve the Second Reading, Revised Board Policy 6955, Maintenance of Facilities Records

  8. Approve the Capital Projects Window Coverings Replacement Project Bid

  9. Approve the Request for Proposals for the Architect Selection Process

  10. Approve the Professional Services Agreements with Amergis and Gersh Academy Seattle 

  11. Approve the Personnel Report dated August 20, 2024

  12. Approve the Bills and Payroll

PUBLIC COMMENT

Citizens wishing to address the Board are asked to submit online requests using the PUBLIC COMMENT link or email [email protected] two hours prior to the board meeting start time. For those attending the meeting in person, request forms are available in the boardroom for submission prior to meeting start time. Citizens who wish to provide documents to board members will hand them to the Recording Secretary for distribution after the meeting. The Board President will call upon individuals who have requested to speak during the Public Comment section of the agenda. Individuals will state their name for the record and will be allowed three minutes to speak.

There was no public comment.

TOPICS SCHEDULED FOR SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION

  1. First Reading, Revised Policy 2162, Education of Students with Disabilities Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
    Policy 2162 was discussed. Executive Director of Special Services, Robert Hascall, fielded questions. Policy 2162 will return for an additional reading for board discussion.

  2. First Reading, New Policy 2230, Transitional Kindergarten Program
    Policy 2230 was discussed and moved forward for a second reading. 

  3. First Reading, Revised Policy 4110, Citizens' Advisory Committees and Task Forces
    Policy 4110 was discussed. Policy 4110 will return for an additional reading for board discussion.

  4. First Reading, Revised Policy 6220, Bid or Request for Proposal
    Policy 6220 was discussed. Executive Director of Business Services, Ruth Floyd, fielded questions. Policy 6220 was moved forward for a second reading.

  5. First Reading, Revised Policy 6700: Nutrition, Policy 6701: Recess and Physical Activity, and Policy 6702: Wellness
    Policies 6700, 6701, and 6702 were discussed and moved forward for a second reading.

BOARD DIRECTOR REPORTS ON BUSINESS CONDUCTED (Advisory Committees, School Visits, Recognition Events)

Director Murry's comments included a reminder that student groups are starting to fundraise and urged the community to support these groups. President Schreiber inquired about the upcoming WSSDA General Assembly and handbook. 

Director Evans shared her excitement for the upcoming school year. She also reminded everyone to turn in their Free and Reduced forms which provide for other opportunities beyond school meals. 

Director Foster shared concerns about the student calendar, dress code, phone policy, and student discipline.

Director King commented that he has been researching academic excellence.

Director Schreiber echoed Director Evans' excitement for the first day of school.  

ADJOURN
There being no further business, President Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.

STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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President

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Vice President

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Director

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Director

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Director

Attest:

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Deborah Rumbaugh, Ed.D.  
Secretary to the Board

 

 

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