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May 14, 2008
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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of May 14, 2008
President Greg Hanon called the Regular May 14 meeting of the Board of Directors of Sumner School District No. 320 to order at 6:05 p.m.
Present: Greg Hanon, Mike Pavlik, Sherm Voiles, Rick Hendricks, Jeff DeMarre
Dr. Gil Mendoza, Superintendent; Craig Spencer, Assistant Superintendent Administrative Services; Betsy Minor Reid, Assistant Superintendent Research & Evaluation; Debra Barlow, Executive Director Human Resources; Margo Stewart, Executive Director Business Services; Chris Wick, Executive Director Teaching & Learning; Ann Cook, Director Communications; Sandee Chittenden, Accountant; Debbie Campbell, Director Classified Personnel Staff; Linda Masteller, Principal Bonney Lake High; Sharon Fochtman, Brian Scheerer, Jim Ohlsen, Assistant Principals Bonney Lake High; Don Neptun, Tricia Littlefield, Karen Fulmer, Dasha Berry, Eric Crinklaw, Shannon Carr-Cohen, Kathleen Kirkpatrick, Teachers, Bonney Lake High; Mandy Jowett, Recording Secretary.
Visitors: 24
Flag Salute
Approval of Agenda
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve the agenda and supplemental agenda as presented: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular May 7 Board meeting as presented: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Items
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the consent items on the regular and supplemental agendas: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
a. Delegation of Authority to WIAA
The Board delegated authority to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association for the 2008- 2009 school year to control, supervise and regulate the conduct of interschool athletic activities and other interschool extracurricular activities of an athletic, cultural, social or recreational nature for students in the Sumner School District (Resolution No.11/07-08).
b.Surplus Property
The Board authorized the District to surplus items on the District Surplus Removal Listing.
c. Contract Ratifications
Suzanne Britanyak, Physical Therapist, Special Services, increase contract from a .80 FTE
continuing to a .80 FTE continuing contract and a .20 FTE time-limited contract, effective 2008-
2009 school year
d. Retirements
Ann Freeman, Paraeducator, Victor Falls Elementary, effective end of 2007-2008 school year
David Page, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake Elementary, effective end of 2007-2008 school year
Yvonne Riveness, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective June 19, 2008
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Consent Items, continued
e. Leave of Absences
Kandy Rose, Computers Teacher, Lakeridge Middle, continued request for a .50 FTE leave of
absence with pay for SEA President duties, effective 2008-2009 school year
f. Resignations
Lisette Brim, Math Teacher, Sumner High, effective end of 2007-2008 school year
Reports
a.Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
Accountant Sandee Chittenden presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and detailed the difference between CAFR and State mandates.
Meeting Recessed for Executive Session: 6:10 p.m.
President Greg Hanon announced an Executive Session for the purpose of reviewing the performance of
a public employee and for discussing collective bargaining. Board action was anticipated.
Meeting Reconvened: 6:34 p.m.
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the 2007-2008 performance evaluation of the
superintendent and Greg Hanon be appointed to discuss with Dr. Mendoza contract revisions, with a
proposal to be brought before the Board in June. Seconded by Sherm Voiles. Motion unanimously
carried.
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve the Extra-Curricular Collective Bargaining
Agreement between the Sumner Education Association and the Sumner School District for the
period of September 1, 2008 through August 31, 2011. Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion
unanimously carried.
Meeting Recessed for Public Hearing: 6:41 p.m.
President Greg Hanon announced a public hearing and asked for comments on the Student Achievement
Fund. No comments were voiced.
Meeting Reconvened: 6:43 p.m.
Audience Comments
None
Superintendent Comments
None
Board Member Comments
None
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Unfinished Business
a. Instructional Materials Adoption: Second Reading
These textbooks have been reviewed and approved by the District Curriculum and Instructional
Materials Committee and were accepted by the Board for first reading. The Administration
recommends the Board adopt the following textbooks for use in the Sumner School District:
Title: World History Patterns of Interaction
Author: Beck, Black, et.al
Publisher: McDougal Littell
Copyright: 2007
Name of class in which the textbook will be used: Honors World History
Title: The American Journey
Author: Goldfield, et.al
Publisher: Pearson
Copyright: 2005
Name of class in which the textbook will be used: IB History of the Americas
Title: Poems, Poets, Poetry: An Introduction and Anthology, Second Edition
Author: Helen Vendler
Publisher: Bedford/St. Martin’s Press
Copyright: 2002
Name of class in which the textbook will be used: Advanced Placement Literature and Composition
New Business
a. Warrant Approval
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the warrants as certified by the auditing officer: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Check (Warrant) #33364-#33444 in the total amount of $280,322.09
b. 2008-2009 Board Meeting Calendar
No action taken. Moved to the June 18 agenda.
c. Approval of Copier Contract
No action taken. Moved to the June 18 agenda.
Information Only
a.Upcoming Board Meeting
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, at 6:00 p.m. and will be
held in the Board room.
b. Budget Status Report
The budget status report for April was included for Board information.
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Adjournment
Moved by Sherm Voiles that the meeting be adjourned: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned: 6:45 p.m.
Recognition
Senior Showcase
Linda Masteller, Principal, Bonney Lake High School, and Sarah Martin, 2008 Bonney Lake High School Daffodil Festival Queen, introduced outstanding seniors who embody excellence of mind and strength of character. Students recognized were: Laura Anderson, Travis Christian, Emily Davidson, Ashleigh Duckett, Ashlie Herrington, Casey Knowles, Michelle Nemetz, Caleb Robinson, Kristin Scribner and Caitlin Seller.
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Gil Mendoza, Secretary
Board of Directors
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Greg Hanon, President
Board of Directors