Stanwood-Camano School District #401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292
June 4, 2024 1:00 PM
MINUTES
1:00 PM REGULAR BOARD MEETING
2:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION
CALL TO ORDER - 1:00 PM
Board President Al Schreiber called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Board Directors Present: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Board President Schreiber announced two opportunities within the agenda for public comment.
FLAG SALUTE
Board President Schreiber led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Steve King moved to approve the agenda for the June 4, 2024 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Charlotte Murry.
Aye: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Passed - Unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Director Steve King moved to approve the minutes for the May 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Miranda Evans.
Aye: Al Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Abstain: Charlotte Murry
Passed
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS
1. Donations: Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh
Superintendent Rumbaugh presented the donations. She noted that she and Board President Schreiber will send thank you letters on behalf of the Board.
2. Career and Technical Education Program Update (Policy 2170): Ross Short
Ross Short, Career and Technical Education Director, presented a status report on the district's Career and Technical Education (CTE) program; he presented the program model, course offerings, enrollment status, and 2023-24 program accomplishments followed by 2024-25 program goals. Discussion followed.
3. Public Information Program Report (Policy 4000): Evan Caldwell
Evan Caldwell, Director of Communications, presented the Public Information Program Report highlighting successes this year which included levy outreach and voter turnout, expanded audiences and increased frequency of messaging; he shared March survey results, information about a new website vendor for the district, and next steps for the upcoming school year. Discussion followed.
4. Highly Capable Program Report (Policy 2190): Dr. Colin Ryan
Dr. Colin Ryan, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support, presented an overview of the Highly Capable program, including the process for selection and identification of students, instructional models for elementary and secondary, and enrollment status. Dr. Ryan recognized Executive Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, Rona Olson, for facilitating student testing and organizing data for schools, noting that Kelly Parsons, Assistant Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Student Support also assisted in the testing process. Discussion followed.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Schreiber invited anyone attending the meeting, in person and virtual, to speak to any items on the consent agenda and asked the directors if they wished to pull any items for discussion. There being none, President Schreiber asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 5; moved by Director King; seconded by Director Foster.
Aye: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Passed - Unanimously
The administration recommends that the Board of Directors approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Approve the Donations
2. Approve the Assignment of Teachers Outside of Endorsement Area
3. Approve the Northwest Education Service District 189 (NWESD 189) Legal Services Cooperative Agreement for the 2024-25 school year
4. Approve the Northwest Education Service District 189 (NWESD 189) Mental Health Professional Services contract for the 2024-25 school year
5. Approve the Personnel Report June 4, 2024
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 the 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.
President Schreiber reminded everyone in attendance to be respectful and shared that each citizen would have three minutes to address the board.
1. David Freed presented comment regarding equity and alternative policies.
2. Charlene White presented comment regarding an article shared on social media.
An additional citizen summitted an online request to address the Board, however, this citizen was not present in person or via Zoom.
TOPICS SCHEDULED FOR SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION
1. Review of Board Policy 5000 Recruitment and Selection of Staff
2. Review of Board Policy 5020 Collective Bargaining
3. Review of Board Policy 5222 Job-Sharing Staff Members
4. Review of Board Policy 5230 Job Descriptions/Responsibilities
Dr. Rumbaugh shared that it is the practice of the Board to review policies periodically. While there were no changes or updates to these policies, the Board will note that they have been reviewed. There were no questions regarding the policy review.
5. Board Goals End of Year Reflection
President Schreiber asked for discussion on the short term and long term Board Goals. There was no discussion.
BOARD DIRECTOR REPORTS ON BUSINESS CONDUCTED (CFAC, CBAC, Listening Sessions, School Visits)
Director King shared that he attended the choir concert at Stanwood High School.
Director Evans' comments included that she is enjoying the end of the year wrap up events including sports awards, concerts, and the upcoming graduation ceremonies.
Director Murry shared that while she has not been able to attend the end of year event and thanked everyone for their patience and support while she has been out, she has enjoyed seeing the scholarships awarded and other events that have been shared on social media.
Director Schreiber welcomed Director Murry back and reported that he has enjoyed attending the band and choir concerts, sports awards, and scholarship night. He is looking forward to the upcoming graduation ceremonies. He thanked the staff for all they have done this past school year.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 2:11 p.m., President Schreiber announced the Board will move into an Executive Session until 3:00 p.m. to review the performance of a district employee.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING
At 2:46 p.m., President Schreiber moved the Board out of Executive Session and reconvened the regular meeting.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, President Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 2:46 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