May 7, 2024 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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

May 7, 2024 1:00 PM

MINUTES

1:00 PM REGULAR BOARD MEETING
2:00 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION

CALL TO ORDER - 1:00 PM
Board President Schreiber called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL
Board Directors Present: Al Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Betsy Foster, Steve King 
Board Directors Absent: Charlotte Murry, excused
Student Advisors Absent: Grace Pacheco and Bee Hartell, excused

FLAG SALUTE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a retired educator in attendance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Steve King moved to approve the agenda for the May 7, 2024 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Miranda Evans.

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

Passed: Unanimously

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
April 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Director Miranda Evans moved to approve the minutes for the April 16, 2024 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Betsy Foster.

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

Passed: Unanimously

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS
President Schreiber welcomed Executive Director of Human Resources, Christine Del Pozo, who will present the Superintendent's Report.

1. Donations: Christine Del Pozo on behalf of Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh
Executive Director of Human Resources Christine Del Pozo presented the donations on behalf of Superintendent Rumbaugh.

2. Elger Bay Elementary School Report: Tim Dickinson
Elger Bay Elementary School Principal Tim Dickinson presented a detailed overview of Elger Bay Elementary School's Annual Action Plan (AAP) goals for Math, Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS), and Literacy goals and the school's plan for progress monitoring. Principal Dickinson highlighted student data in each of these areas comparing winter and spring progress. Questions followed. 

 3. March Financial Report: Ruth Floyd

Executive Director of Business Services Ruth Floyd walked the Board through the March Financial Report, highlighting the Executive Summary, Manager's Expenditure Report, Monthly Fund Balance, Object Summary, Budget Status Report, Budget Capacity Report, and Food Services Report. 

4. Recognition: Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024: Christine Del Pozo on behalf of Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh
Executive Director of Human Resources Christine Del Pozo read the Teacher Appreciation Week Proclamation. 

CONSENT AGENDA
President Schreiber offered anyone attending the meeting, in person or virtually, to speak to any items on the Consent Agenda. There being none, Director King moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 10; seconded by Director Foster. 

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

Passed: Unanimously

1. Approve the Donations

2. Approve the field trips as follows:
a. Camp Seymour Outdoor Education - Stanwood Elementary School 5th Grade, October 2-4, 2024, Gig Harbor, Washington
b. State Championships - Stanwood High School Boys Golf, May 19-22, 2024, Lacey, WA Amendment - students and chaperones will travel one day earlier

3. Approve the Second Reading to Retire Policy 2029, Animals as Part of the Instructional Program  

4. Approve the Second Reading, Revised Policy 2030, Animals in Schools

5. Adoption of Resolution 2023/2024-0010 Delegating Authority to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) for the 2024-2025 School Year

6. Approve the Snohomish County Detention Center Education Program Interlocal Cooperative Agreement

7. Approve the three-year Contract with Astound Business Solutions to Maintain District-owned Fiber

8. Approve the five-year Agreement with Finalsite to provide Communication Tools

9. Approve the five-year dishwasher Lease Agreement between Auto-Chlor System and Stanwood Elementary School

10. Approve the Personnel Report for May 7, 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 of the speakers, and shared that each citizen would have three minutes to address the board.

1. Stuart Hunt presented comment regarding state testing and academic planning.

2. Rick Flores presented comment regarding equitable treatment of Hispanic and Latino Special Education students, loss of interpreters, and board member conduct.

3. David Freed presented comment regarding the last two school board meetings.

4. Megan Dascher Watkins presented comment regarding the role of board members in regards to equity.

5. Charlene White presented comment regarding the academic programs at Stanwood High School and equity.

President Schreiber thanked the speakers and clarified that the honors classes at Stanwood High School will not be changed, which was confirmed by Executive Director of Human Resources Christine Del Pozo.

TOPICS SCHEDULED FOR SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION

1. First Reading, Revised Policy 2020, Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials 
There were no questions regarding revised Policy 2020, Course Design, Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials, and the Board moved this policy forward for a second reading.

2. First Reading, Policy 2415, Performance-Based Pathway for High School Graduation
There were no questions regarding revised Policy 2415, Performance-Based Pathway for High School Graduation and the Board moved this policy forward for a second reading.

3. First Reading, Revised Policy 4220, Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs
There were no questions regarding revised Policy 4220, Complaints Concerning Staff or Programs and the Board moved this policy forward for a second reading.

4. First Reading, Revised Policy 5005, Employment and Volunteers: Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval
There were no questions regarding revised Policy 5005, Employment and Volunteers: Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval and the Board moved this policy forward for a second reading.

5. First Reading, to Retire Policy 5006, Certification Revocation
There were no questions regarding the retirement of Policy 5006, Certification Revocation, and the Board moved this policy forward for a second reading.

6. First Reading, to Retire Policy 5215, Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Administrative Staff
There were no questions regarding the retirement of Policy 5215, Assignment and Transfer of Certificated Administrative Staff, and the Board moved this policy forward for a second reading.

7. First Reading, to Retire Policy 5256, Retention of Administrative Staff
There were no questions regarding the retirement of Policy 5256, Retention of Administrative Staff, and the Board moved this policy forward for a second reading.

STUDENT ADVISOR REPORTS ON SCHOOL BUSINESS

There were no Student Advisor reports.

BOARD DIRECTOR REPORTS ON BUSINESS CONDUCTED (CFAC, CBAC, Listening Sessions, School Visits)

Director Evans reported that she attended the District 1 Regional Meeting held in Friday Harbor, WA and volunteered to help with the long jump at a recent track meet.

Director Foster shared that she also attended the District 1 Regional Meeting, attended a Community Budget Advisory Committee meeting, as well as Principal Dickinson's presentation on the 2024-25 goals for Elger Bay Elementary School. 

Director King also attended the District 1 Regional Meeting and shared some takeaways from the meeting.

Director Schreiber's comments included that he attended the District 1 Regional Meeting as well as several sporting events.

Director Schreiber expressed his appreciation for Executive Director of Human Resources Christine Del Pozo's participation in the meeting as part of her Superintendent Internship. 

At 1:46 p.m., the Board President announced that the Board will take a brief recess.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 1:56 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 3:00 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 3:00 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