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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of July 14, 2010
President Mike Pavlik called the Regular July 14 meeting of the Board of Directors of Sumner School District No. 320 to order at 6:02 p.m.
Present: Mike Pavlik, Sherm Voiles, Richard Hendricks, Jeff DeMarre, Greg Hanon
Dr. Gil Mendoza, Superintendent; Craig Spencer, Assistant Superintendent; Debra Barlow, Executive Director, Human Resources; Deb Campbell, Executive Director, Business Services; Erin LaVerdiere, Executive Director, Teaching & Learning; Ann Cook, Director, Communications; Susie Lynch, Director, Research & Assessment; Hillery Berteaux, SEA President; Tim Thomsen, Director, Athletics & Activities; Althea Clark, Director, Finance; Rob O’Connor, Teacher; Mandy Jowett, Recording Secretary.
Visitors: 2
Flag Salute
Approval of Agenda
Moved by Greg Hanon that the Board approve the agenda and supplemental agenda as presented: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Greg Hanon that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular June 16 Board meeting as presented: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Items
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the Board approve the consent items on the regular and supplemental agendas: Seconded by Greg Hanon. Motion unanimously carried.
Contract Ratifications
Amy Birklid, Teacher – Online Learning Manager, Bonney Lake High, rehire under a 1.0 leave replacement contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Stacie Caires, Learning Specialist, Sumner Middle, new hire under 1.0 FTE leave replacement contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Jacqueline Krezelak, Teacher – Math/Science, Sumner Middle, offer of re-employment on a 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Patricia LoRusso, Teacher – Kindergarten, Crestwood Elementary, contract revision from 1.0 FTE leave replacement contract to 1.0 FTE provisional contract , effective 2010-2011 school year
Leeanne Needham, Teacher – Computers, Emerald Hills Elementary, new hire on a .50 FTE leave replacement contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Cheryl Niemela, Teacher – Science, Bonney Lake High, new hire under 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Robert O’Connor, Teacher – Math, Sumner High, offer of re-employment on a .60 FTE provisional contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Julie Pettit, Teacher – Music, Emerald Hills Elementary, rehire on a .50 FTE leave replacement contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Lois Rogers, Teacher – 1st Grade, McAlder Elementary, rehire under 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Stacy Rohrbach, Special Education Teacher, Bonney Lake Elementary, contract revision from 1.0 FTE provisional contract to 1.0 FTE continuing contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
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Contract Ratifications, continued
Angela Sullivan, Teacher – On Time Graduation Specialist, Sumner High, rehire under 1.0 FTE leave replacement contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Tara Udager, Teacher – Kindergarten, Victor Falls Elementary, rehire on a .50 FTE leave replacement contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Beth White, Special Education Teacher, Emerald Hills Elementary, new hire under 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Karen Wilkerson, Online Learning Manager, Sumner High, offer of re-employment on a .50 FTE continuing contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Lori Willmon, Special Education Teacher, Crestwood Elementary, new hire on a 1.0 FTE provisional contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Rina York, Teacher - .4 Academy/.2 Highly Capable, Mountain View Middle, rehire, one-year-only
.6 FTE under a leave replacement contract, effective 2010-2011 school year
Offers of Employment
Mary Colgan, Child Care Lead Teacher, Bonney Lake High, ongoing position, effective August 30, 2010
Kathy Kasinger, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake High, rehire, leave replacement position, effective September 6, 2010
Maurene Kosko, Child Care Site Supervisor, Liberty Ridge Elementary, ongoing position, effective August 30, 2010
Tamara Riggs, Paraeducator, Mountain View Middle, rehire, leave replacement position, effective September 6, 2010
Linda Statler, Child Care Lead Teacher, Bonney Lake High, ongoing position, effective August 30, 2010
Offer of Employment Rescinded
Sharlee Ostrem, Licensed Practical Nurse, Bonney Lake High, effective September 1, 2010
Resignation
Sharlene Holland, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake Elementary, effective June 21, 2010
Pat Serpas, Child Nutrition Assistant, Bonney Lake High, effective June 21, 2010
Leave of Absence
Jaime Frederick, Teacher – 2nd Grade, Crestwood Elementary, continued request for a .40 FTE leave of absence without pay, effective 2010-2011 school year
Deana Mosby, Science Teacher, Daffodil Valley Elementary, effective end of 2009-2010 school year, pending finding a suitable replacement.
Termination
Lyndah Ruswick, Paraeducator, Sumner High, effective June 21, 2010
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Consent Items, continued
Surplus Property
The Board authorized the District to surplus items on the District Surplus Removal Listing.
Acceptance of Donation
The Board accepted, with thanks, Victor Falls Parent Teacher Organization’s (PTO)donation of
$3241.78 to cover the cost of transportation for field trips.
Recognition
a. Roll of Honor
Board President Mike Pavlik recognized teachers and staff members who are working have to pack, move and unpack classrooms and offices at four schools as part of our school modernization and construction projects. Additionally, the Board recognized Maintenance & Operations staff Mark, Marina, Robin, Dan, Dave and Dave for their efficient management of multiple construction projects.
Reports
a.2010-2011 School Assignment: Elementary #9 Attendance Area
Assistant Superintendent Craig Spencer told the Board students who live along Rhodes Lake Road, in the Cedar Ridge neighborhood, and on Crater Road will continue to be part of the Victor Falls attendance area until enrollment increases to the level that attendance boundaries need to be adjusted.
Audience Comments
Sumner Education Association (SEA) President Hillery Berteaux recently attended the National Education Representative Assembly in New Orleans and shared with the Board concerns she heard there about The Race to the Top grant and concerns she is hearing from SEA members.
Kathleen and Todd Schwartz, parents of a Bonney Lake High School student, asked the Board for their assistance in resolving an issue with the District involving an outstanding fee. President Pavlik said the Board would review their concerns and work with staff toward a resolution.
Superintendent Comments
Dr. Mendoza announced the District anticipates hiring 10-11 new certificated staff for the start of the new school year. New staff members will be introduced at the August 11 Board meeting.
Board Member Comments
None
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
a. Adoption of Budgets
Executive Director Business Services Deb Campbell presented the final budgets for the 2010-2011 school year. President Pavlik asked for public comments. There were none. Moved by Greg Hanon that the Board adopt Resolution No. 30/09-10 Adoption of 2010-2011 Budgets: Seconded by Sherm Voiles. Motion unanimously carried.
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b.Dairy Vendor Renewal
Moved by Rick Hendricks that the Board approve renewing Dairy Fresh Farms as the dairy vendor for the 2010-2011 school year. This the final year of renewal options stated in the contract the District approved July 18, 2007: Seconded by Greg Hanon. Motion unanimously carried.
c. Online Learning Agreement
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the Board approve the Interlocal Agreement between the District and Puget Sound ESD for subscription to the Washington Learning Source: Seconded by Greg Hanon. Motion unanimously carried.
d.Elementary #9 Naming
The Board reviewed the list of names from the naming committee and agreed to delay a vote until the August 11 Board meeting.
e.Flex 125 Plan
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve Resolution No. 31/09-10: Employee Flex 125 Program, as presented: Seconded by Sherm Voiles. Motion unanimously carried.
f.Change Order #1: Sumner Middle
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the Board approve Change Order #1: Sumner Middle School: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
g.Change Order #1: Bonney Lake High Addition
Moved by Rick Hendricks that the Board approve Change Order #1: Bonney Lake High Addition: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
h.Change Order #7: Victor Falls Elementary
Moved by Greg Hanon that the Board approve Change Order #7: Victor Falls Elementary: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
i.Change Order #14: Lakeridge Middle
Moved by Rick Hendricks that the Board approve Change Order #14: Lakeridge Middle: Seconded by Greg Hanon. Motion unanimously carried.
j.Warrant Approval
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the Board approve the warrants as certified by the auditing officer: Seconded by Greg Hanon. Motion unanimously carried.
Warrant #40306-#40362 in the total amount of $280,885.13
General Fund $188,848.47
Capital Projects $77,631.21
ASB Fund $13,905.45
Private Purpose Trust Fund $500.00
Warrant #40363-#40366 in the total amount of $123,694.84
General Fund $104,024.72
Capital Projects $2,013.70
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Warrant Approval, continued
ASB Fund $17,634.57
Private Purpose Trust Fund $21.85
Warrant #40367-#40428 in the total amount of $5,391,475.48
General Fund $81,896.49
Capital Projects $5,292,289.82
ASB Fund $17,289.17
Warrant #40429-#40503 in the total amount of $446,968.89
General Fund $413,989.79
Capital Projects $7,270.76
ASB Fund $25,708.34
Warrant #40504-#40581 in the total amount of $539,440.58
General Fund $330,233.02
Capital Projects $73,072.55
ASB Fund $13,805.78
Private Purpose Trust Fund $122,329.23
Warrant #40582-#40582 in the total amount of $4,436.76
Capital Projects
Warrant #196342-#196394 in the total amount of $5,153,098.16
General Fund
Warrant #196395-#196417 in the total amount of $136,808.32
General Fund
Warrant #91000027-#91000028 in the total amount of $3,773.56
General Fund $3,000.31
ASB Fund $773.25
k.June 2011 Board Meeting
Moved by Greg Hanon that the June 2011 Board meeting be moved to June 8 due to Sumner High School’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 15: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Moved unanimously carried.
Information Only
a.Upcoming Board Meeting
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, at 6:00 p.m. and will be
held in the Board room. A barbecue for new teachers will begin at 5 p.m.
b. High School Graduations
Bonney Lake High School, Tuesday, June 14, 6 p.m., at the Puyallup Fairgrounds ShowPlex
Sumner High School, Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m., at the White River Amphitheater
c.Budget Status Report
The budget status report for June was included for Board information.
Meeting Recessed for Executive Session: 7:25 p.m.
President Mike Pavlik announced an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing the
superintendent’s evaluation. No Board action was anticipated.
Meeting Reconvened: 10:10 p.m.
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Adjournment
Moved by Greg Hanon that the meeting be adjourned: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Meeting Adjourned: 10:11 p.m.
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Gil Mendoza, Secretary
Board of Directors
Attest:______
Mike Pavlik, President
Board of Directors