Board Minutes
September 17, 2008
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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of September 17, 2008
President Greg Hanon called the Regular September 17 meeting of the Board of Directors of Sumner School District No. 320 to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Greg Hanon, Sherm Voiles, Jeff DeMarre
Dr. Gil Mendoza, Superintendent; Craig Spencer, Assistant Superintendent; Debra Barlow, Executive Director, Human Resources; Chris Wick, Executive Director Teaching & Learning; Deb Campbell, Executive Director Business Services; Ann Cook, Director, Communications; Sarah Briehl, Director, CTE; Margie Bellmer, Principal, Liberty Ridge Elementary; Steve Fulkerson, Co-Principal, Lakeridge Middle, Susie Lynch, Director, Research & Assessment; Karen Frank, Director, Child Nutrition; Don Pruett, Science TOSA; Kandy Rose, President SEA; Liberty Ridge Elementary Teachers Amy Spencer, Elli McDaniel, Michelle Chalcraft; Mandy Jowett, Recording Secretary.
Visitors: 1
Flag Salute
Excused Absence
Board President Greg Hanon excused directors Mike Pavlik and Rick Hendricks from the meeting.
Approval of Agenda
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve the agenda and supplemental agenda as presented: Seconded by Sherm Voiles. Motion unanimously carried.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular August 13 Board meeting as presented: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Items
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve the consent items on the regular and supplemental agendas: Seconded by Sherm Voiles. Motion unanimously carried.
a.Contract Ratifications
Doreen Desimone, Librarian, Crestwood Elementary, rehire on a .67 retire/rehire contract, effective 2008-2009 school year
Andrea Landes, Librarian, Bonney Lake Elementary, new hire on a 1.0 FTE time-limited contract, effective September 2, 2008 through the remainder of 2008-2009 school year
Jennifer Lundh, Kindergarten Teacher, Emerald Hills Elementary, new hire on a .50 FTE time- limited contract, effective September 8, 2008 through the reminder of 2008-2009 school year
Christen Robinson, Preschool Teacher, Daffodil Valley Elementary, new hire on a 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective 2008-2009 school year
John Stewart, Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, Sumner Middle, new hire on a 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective September 2, 2008
Jennifer Robertson, Math Teacher, Bonney Lake High, revision to a 1.0 FTE time-limited contract from a 1.0 FTE provisional contract approved at the July 16 Board meeting, effective 2008-2009 school year
KeliAnn Trowbridge, Librarian, Liberty Ridge Elementary, new hire on a 1.0 FTE time-limited contract, effective 2008-2009 school year
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Contract Ratifications, continued
Dana Finnegan, PE/Health Teacher, Sumner Middle, new hire on a 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective September 15, 2008
Robert O’Connor, Math Teacher, Sumner High, new hire on a 1.0 FTE time-limited contract, effective September 16, 2008 through the remainder of 2008-2009
b.Offers of Employment
Heather Bedwell, Paraeducator, Emerald Hills Elementary, time-limited position, effective September 2, 2008
Danniel Bush, Before & After School Program Assistant, ongoing position, effective September 2, 2008
Lori Crooker, Paraeducator, Liberty Ridge Elementary, time-limited position, effective September 2, 2008
Debra Hefford, Paraeducator, Victor Falls Elementary, time-limited position, effective September 2, 2008
Anjeanette Jensen, Before & After School Program Assistant, ongoing position, effective September 2, 2008
Annette Kehiher, Before & After School Program Assistant, ongoing position, effective September 2, 2008
Melinda McColley, Paraeducator, Daffodil Valley Elementary, time-limited position, effective September 2, 2008
Michelle McGreen, Before & After School Program Assistant, ongoing position, effective September 2, 2008
Jennifer Mogensen, Paraeducator, Emerald Hills Elementary, time-limited position, effective September 1, 2008
Jennifer Pope, Paraeducator, Victor Falls Elementary, time-limited position, effective September 2, 2008
Janet Schoengarth, Paraeducator, Sumner Middle School, time-limited position, effective September 3, 2008 (transferred to Bonney Lake High September 6, 2008)
Julie Withers, Paraeducator, Mountain View Middle, time-limited position, effective September 2, 2008
Terri Hannon, Custodian III, Bonney Lake High, ongoing position, effective September 22, 2008
c.Supplemental Contracts
Holly McIlvaine, Cross Country Head Coach, Bonney Lake High School
Tiara Horan, Assistant Fastpitch Coach, Lakeridge Middle
Shauna Sheppard, Assistant Volleyball Coach, Bonney Lake High
d. Leave of Absence
Reem Stewart, Intervention Specialist, McAlder Elementary, new request for .50 FTE leave of absence without pay, effective January 5, 2009 through the remainder of 2008-2009 school year
Cheryl Roper, English/French Teacher, Bonney Lake High, new request for a .33 FTE leave of absence without pay, effective September 22 – January 23, 2009
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Consent Items, continued
e.Retirements
Jeffrey Ehlen, 1st Grade Teacher, McAlder Elementary, effective August 31, 2008 (approved as resignation at July 16 Board meeting). Jeff has been with the Sumner School District for 27 years and teaching for 33 years.
f.Resignations
Cynthia Madsen, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective September 1, 2008
g.Out of State Travel
Kim Franett-Fergus, Math Teacher, Sumner High, to attend International Baccalaureate training in Dallas, Texas, October 31 – November 3, 2008. Funding source: district professional development budget
Don Neptun, Band Director, Bonney Lake High, to accompany Jazz Band students to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, February 27 – March 1, 2009. Funding source: district music travel budget
Chris Prestin, International Baccalaureate Coordinator, Sumner High, to attend International Baccalaureate training in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, November 7 – 10, 2008. Funding source: district professional development budget
h.Surplus Property
The Board authorized the District to surplus items on the District Surplus Removal Listing.
New Business
a.Warrant Approval
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the Board approve the warrants as certified by the auditing officer: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Warrant #34205-#34237 in the total amount of $54,407.32
General Fund $53,531.40
ASB Fund $329.42
Warrant #34238-#34238 in the total amount of $45,933.06
General Fund
Warrant #34239-#34285 in the total amount of $178,186.00
General Fund $148,949.69
Capital Projects $1,516.00
ASB Funds $26,441.31
Private Purpose $1,000.00
Warrant #34286-#34288 in the total amount of $3,383.51
General Fund $3,148.53
Capital Projects $49.97
ASB Funds $185.01
Warrant #34289-#34289 in the total amount of $69,166.43
General Fund
Warrant #34290-#34353 in the total amount of $1.249,929.47
General Fund $298,806.61
Capital Projects $947,444.55
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Warrant Approval, continued
ASB Funds $1,928.31
Private Purpose $1,750.00
Warrant #34354-#34354 in the total amount of $64,631.17
General Fund
Warrant #324355-#34392 in the total amount of $780,561.41
General Fund $143,901.88
Capital Projects $627,070.08
ASB Funds $9,593.71
Warrant #480912-#480912 in the total amount of $9,499.12
Capital Projects
Warrant #34394-#34458 in the total amount of $164,180.61
General Fund $109,052.63
Capital Projects $41,484.50
ASB Funds $12,917.32
Private Purpose $726.16
Warrant #34459-#34459 in the total amount of $3,590.07
General Fund
Recognition
a. Roll of Honor
Board President Greg Hanon recognized educators and staff honored for professional achievement at the 2008 Convocation. A summary is attached.
b.School Insight: Liberty Ridge Elementary School
Principal Margie Bellmer reviewed school goals and introduced 1st graders Natalie Spencer and McKenna McDaniel and 5th grader Cameron Coate, who reported on student life at Liberty Ridge Elementary.
Meeting Recessed: 6:24 p.m.
Meeting Reconvened: 6:32 p.m.
Audience Comments
Parent Lisa Alexander addressed the Board about the athletic participation process. Because of Lisa’s input, athletic participation fees will be collected after team tryouts instead of before, as was done for the Fall season.
Sumner Education Association (SEA) President Kandy Rose updated the Board on SEA activities.
Reports
a.Enrollment/Budget Report
Assistant Superintendent Craig Spencer briefed the Board on current enrollment numbers as compared to projections for the 2008-2009 school year. As of September 5, - 8100 students were enrolled, 136 more students than projected. Executive Director Business Services Deb Campbell spoke about the budget implications, including teachers hired to accommodate the increase in students.
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b.Assessment Update
Susie Lynch, Director of Research & Assessment, reported on 2007-2008 WASL data for 4th, 7th and 10th graders and AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) performance. Overall, Sumner School District out performs the State average in reading, writing and math.
c.Summer Lunch Program
Karen Frank, Child Nutrition Services Director, gave an overview of the District’s successful summer lunch program. It was the 16th year for the Daffodil Valley Elementary program - 6,413 meals were served in 153 days.
d.Fulbright Scholarship
Don Pruett, Science TOSA, gave a photo presentation of his recent trip to India on a Fulbright scholarship. He, along with 16 other math and science teachers throughout the United States, visited six cities in India touring schools and learning about India’s culture and education system.
Superintendent Comments
Dr. Mendoza recognized current students and graduates of Sumner High School who participated in the Olympic Marching Band in China. The District is very proud of these students and honored them during halftime at Sumner High’s home football game on September 18. A summary is attached.
Board Member Comments
None
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
b. Policy Revision: Prohibition of Harassment- First Reading
Superintendent Mendoza presented the proposed change to Sumner School District Policy 3207. This information was provided for first reading.
Information Only
a.Upcoming Board Meeting
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15, at 6:00 p.m. and will be
held in the Board room. A Board Study session on Professional Learning Communities is scheduled
for Wednesday, October 29, at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Board room.
b. Budget Status Report
The budget status report for August was included for Board information.
c.Media Report
A 2007-2008 Media Report was included for Board information.
d.Professional Learning Communities Conference
The Washington State Summit: PLC (Professional Learning Communities) at Work is scheduled for
November 12-15, 2008, and will be held at the Westin Hotel in Seattle. Please let Mandy know if
you would like to attend.
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Adjournment
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the meeting be adjourned: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned: 7:40 p.m.
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Gil Mendoza, Secretary
Board of Directors
Attest:______
Greg Hanon, President
Board of Directors