Stanwood-Camano School District #401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292
May 21, 2024 6:00 PM
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, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Board Directors Absent: Charlotte Murry, excused
Student Advisors Present: Bee Hartell (arrived at 6:02 p.m.)
Student Advisors Absent: Grace Pacheco, excused
President Schreiber announced two opportunities within the agenda for public comment.
FLAG SALUTE
Dr. Ben Guayan, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Miranda Evans moved to approve the agenda for the May 21, 2024 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Steve King.
Aye: Al Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Passed - Unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
May 7, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Director Steve King moved to approve the minutes for the May 7, 2024 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Miranda Evans.
Aye: Al Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Passed - Unanimously
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS
1. Donations: Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh
Student Advisor, Bee Hartell, presented the donations. Superintendent Rumbaugh expressed her appreciation for the donations, noting that she and Board President Schreiber will send thank you letters on behalf of the Board.
2. Utsalady Elementary School Report and Shining Star: Dr. Michael Hanna
a. Dr. Michael Hanna thanked Dr. Rumbaugh, as well as the Utsalady faculty and parents for their for their support over this past school year. Dr. Hanna presented a detailed overview of Utsalady Elementary School's Annual Action Plan (AAP) goals for students in Math, Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), and Literacy goals. Principal Hanna highlighted the progress monitoring goals as well as measured outcomes. Questions followed.
b. Shining Star Recognition
Student Silver Barnett was honored as the Utsalady Elementary School's Shining Star by the School Board and staff. Principal Hanna shared the criteria selection and Silver's attributes as a Shining Star. A certificate and sponsor gift from Heritage Bank were presented and pictures were taken. Silver placed a star with her name on it on the "Wall of Shining Stars" on the Board Room wall.
3. Stanwood Middle School and Elger Bay Elementary Shining Stars: Tod Klundt and Tim Dickinson
a. Principal Tod Klundt introduced student Easton Stunz who was honored as the Stanwood Middle School's Shining Star by the School Board and staff. Principal Klundt and Assistant Principal Holly Christmas shared the criteria selection and Easton's attributes as a Shining Star. A certificate and sponsor gift from Heritage Bank were presented and pictures were taken. Easton placed a star with his name on it on the "Wall of Shining Stars" on the Board Room wall.
b. Principal Tim Dickinson introduced student Olivia Hill who was honored as the Elger Bay Elementary School's Shining Star by the School Board and staff. Principal Dickinson shared the criteria selection and Olivia's attributes as a Shining Star. A certificate and sponsor gift from Heritage Bank were presented and pictures were taken. Olivia placed a star with her name on it on the "Wall of Shining Stars" on the Board Room wall.
4. Student Advisor Recognitions:
Dr. Deborah RumbaughBee Hartell and Grace Pacheco (not present) were presented an award and gift expressing appreciation for their service as a Student Advisor to the Board of Directors for the 2023-24 school year. Dr. Rumbaugh shared that she and the Board are grateful to both Student Advisors for representing their school and providing perspective on behalf of students. Dr. Rumbaugh shared that Student Advisor Grace Pacheco was recently awarded a Student Leadership Award from the Washington Association of School Administrators. A photo was taken.
5. School Library Recognition and Presentation: Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh and District Librarians
Student Advisor Bee Hartell read a proclamation in celebration of School Library Month. Superintendent Rumbaugh presented a copy of the signed proclamation to the librarians. A photo was taken.
6. April Financial Report: Ruth Floyd
Executive Director of Business Services, Ruth Floyd, walked the Board through the April Financial Report, highlighting the Executive Summary, Managers' Expenditure Report, Monthly Fund Balance, Object summary, Budget Status Report, Budget Capacity Report, and Food Services Report.
7. Disposal of Surplus Vehicles: Ruth Floyd
Executive Director of Business Services, Ruth Floyd, shared the details of the disposal of two district vehicles. Questions followed. Superintendent Rumbaugh thanked Ruth Floyd for her fiscal stewardship.
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. Director Evans pulled Consent Items #4, Second Reading of Revised Policy 4220, Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs, and 10b Snohomish Discovery Interlocal Agreement with Northwest Educational Service District 189.
There being no other comments or requests, President Schreiber asked for a motion to approve Consent Items #1-3, 5-10a, and 11-13; moved by Director King; seconded by Director Evans.
Aye: Al Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King
Passed - Unanimously
Director Evans shared she pulled Consent Item #10b, Snohomish Discovery Interlocal Agreement with Northwest Educational Service District 189, for discussion. Executive Director of Special Services, Robert Hascall, addressed questions regarding this agreement.
Director Evans shared she pulled Consent Item #4, Second Reading of Revised Policy 4220, Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs, for discussion. Executive Director of Human Resources, Christine Del Pozo, addressed questions regarding this policy.
President Schreiber asked for a motion to approve Consent Item #4, Second Reading of Revised Policy 4220, Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs; moved by Director Evans; seconded by Director King.
Aye: Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Steve King
Nay: Betsy Foster
Passed
President Schreiber asked for a motion to approve Consent Item #10b, Snohomish Discovery Interlocal Agreement with Northwest Educational Service District 189; moved by Director Evans; seconded by Director King.
Aye: Schreiber, 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 Second Reading, Revised Policy 2020, Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials
3. Approve the Second Reading, Policy 2415, Performance-Based Pathway for High School Graduation
4. Approve the Second Reading, Revised Policy 4220, Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs
5. Approve the Second Reading, Revised Policy 5005, Employment and Volunteers: Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval
6. Approve the Second Reading to Retire Policy 5006, Certification Revocation
7. Approve the Second Reading to Retire Policy 5215, Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Administrative Staff
8. Approve the Second Reading to Retire Policy 5256, Retention of Administrative Staff
9. Approve Resolution 2023/2024-0011 Requesting a Waiver to the 180-Day School Year at Stanwood High School for a Freshman-only First Day for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years
10. Approve the Interlocal Agreements with Northwest Educational Service District 189 as follows:
a. Northwest Regional Learning Center
b. Snohomish Discovery
11. Approve the Northwest Education Service District 189 Threat Assessment Services contract for the 2024-25 school year
12. Approve the Personnel Report for May 21, 2024
13. 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 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 those giving public comment not to approach the dais. Any items for the board should be given to the Recording Secretary. President Schreiber reminded everyone in attendance to be respectful and shared that each citizen would have three minutes to address the board.
1. Rick Flores presented comment regarding school music programs and academic success.
2. Stuart Hunt presented comment regarding education planning to improve academics.
3. John Russell presented comment regarding the need for students to feel safe to be able to achieve to the best of their individual abilities and the importance of diversity.
4. Ronda Russell presented comment regarding inclusivity and gave a donation of crayons.
5. Megan Dascher Watkins forfeited her time, but left a donation of crayons.
6. Leslie Goehri presented comment regarding transparency and accountability.
STUDENT ADVISOR REPORTS ON SCHOOL BUSINESS
Bee Hartell, Lincoln Hill High School, thanked the Board, the district, her teachers and school staff, as well as the community for their support these past few months and shared that her father recently passed away. No school report.
TOPICS SCHEDULED FOR SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION
There were no items for School Board Discussion.
BOARD DIRECTOR REPORTS ON BUSINESS CONDUCTED (CFAC, CBAC, Listening Sessions, School Visits)
Director Evans' comments included that she was glad to see Student Advisor Bee Hartell this evening, attended a CFAC meeting and a band concert at the high school. She also shared that she is looking forward to the upcoming graduations and other end of the school year events.
Director Foster shared she was glad to see Student Advisor Bee Hartell in attendance.
Director Schreiber reported that he attended a track meet in Arlington, a fire fighter graduation, high school band concert, Key Communicator meeting, reunification drill, and thanked those who presented at tonight's meeting. He shared that the FFA Banquet is coming up as well as the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation (SCAF) Scholarship Night and high school choir concert. Director Schreiber reminded everyone that the next meeting will be on June 4th.
Superintendent Rumbaugh shared that she will remain after the meeting to answer any questions about the middle school music programs.
ADJOURN
There being no further business, President Schreiber adjourned the meeting at 7:21 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