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November 12, 2008
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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of November 12, 2008
President Greg Hanon called the Regular November 12 meeting of the Board of Directors of Sumner School District No. 320 to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Greg Hanon, Mike Pavlik, Rick Hendricks, 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; Keoni Smith, Co-Director Special Services; Sarah Briehl, Director CTE; Chuck Eychaner, Principal, Emerald Hills Elementary; Bill Gaines, Principal, Sumner High, Susie Lynch, Director, Research & Assessment; Kandy Rose, President, SEA; Jon Gores, Senior Vice President, D.A. Davidson; Mandy Jowett, Recording Secretary.
Visitors: 1
Flag Salute
Excused Absence
Board President Greg Hanon excused director Sherm Voiles from the meeting.
Approval of Agenda
Moved by Mike Pavlik 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 October 15 Board meeting and October 29 Study Session as presented: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Items
Moved by Rick Hendricks that the Board approve the consent items on the regular and supplemental agendas: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
a.Contract Ratification
Shawn Grimes, Speech Language Pathologist, Daffodil Valley Elementary, new hire on a .80 FTE provisional contract, effective November 10, 2008
b.Offers of Employment
Kathy Arnold, Paraeducator, Sumner High, rehire, time-limited position, effective November 4, 2008
Al Auge, Bus Driver, Transportation, ongoing position, effective October 24, 2008
Diane Brahim, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake Elementary, time-limited position, effective October 29, 2008
Patricia Donaldson, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake High, time-limited position, effective October 23, 2008
Stacia Dorman, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake Elementary, time-limited position, effective October 29, 2008
Christa Duncan, Paraeducator, Crestwood Elementary, time-limited position, effective November 3, 2008
Dave Finney, Bus Driver, Transportation, ongoing position, effective October 22, 2008
Jennifer Hansen, Bus Driver, Transportation, ongoing position, effective October 21, 2008
Kathy Kasinger, Paraeducator, Sumner High, time-limited position, effective October 23, 2008
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Offers of Employment, continued
Deborah Ouimet, Child Nutrition Assistant, Sumner High, ongoing position, effective November 3, 2008
Michele Patterson, Paraeducator, Crestwood Elementary, time-limited position, effective November 3, 2008
John Purdum, Bus Driver, Transportation, ongoing position, effective October 23, 2008
Michael Rizzo, Bus Driver, Transportation, ongoing position, effective October 27, 2008
Kasey Yanusevich, Health Tech, Liberty Ridge Elementary, time-limited position, effective October 27, 2008
c.Supplemental Contracts
Lila Hansen, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Lakeridge Middle (job share)
Tim Luhring, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, Lakeridge Middle (job share)
Mark Isaacs, Head Wrestling Coach, Sumner Middle
Tim Scott, Head Girls Basketball Coach, Sumner Middle
d. Leave of Absence
Denise Faille, Health Technician, Liberty Ridge Elementary, new request for leave of absence without pay, effective October 20 through the remainder of 2008-2009 school year
Hallie Mills, 1st Grade Teacher, Emerald Hills Elementary, new request for a 1.0 FTE leave of absence without pay, effective October 27, 2008 through the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year
Jennifer Stockstad, Intervention Specialist, Daffodil Valley Elementary, continued request for a .40 FTE leave of absence without pay, effective October 20, 2008 through the remainder of the 2008-2009 school year
e.Resignations
Molly Tuttle, IB Paraeducator, Sumner High, effective October 31, 2008
Rosalie Burmester, Health Tech/LPN, Sumner High, effective October 16, 2008
f.Surplus Property
The Board authorized the District to surplus items on the District Surplus Removal Listing.
g.Out of State Travel
Karen Frank, Director, Child Nutrition, to attend the Child Nutrition Industry Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, January 18-20, 2009. Funding source: child nutrition budget
Amy Fuller, Choir Director, Bonney Lake High, and 30 members of the Bonney Lake High Chamber Choir to attend and perform at the Heritage Music Festival in San Francisco, California, April 30 - May 3, 2009. Funding source: fundraising, ASB and personal funds
New Business
a. D.A. Davidson Bond Financing Plan
Jon Gores, Senior Vice President, D.A. Davidson, summarized the process and procedures for the
upcoming bond sale. Due to current market conditions, the original financing plan has been updated
to include a potential “Plan B.” A Bond Resolution and purchase contract will be brought to the
December Board meeting for approval.
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Recognition
a. Roll of Honor
Board President Greg Hanon recognized accomplishments, achievements and awards for students and staff. He recognized Sumner High’s 2008 FFA National Science Fair award winners and introduced team members Christian Reinke, Tristan Hanon, Caitlin Quesenberrry and Eric Larson, along with their coach and AgScience teacher, Rusty Finch. A summary is attached.
b.School Insight: Emerald Hills Elementary School
Principal Chuck Eychaner introduced students Olivia Lauch, Morgan Harry and Emma Hall, who talked about student activities at their school and what it is like to be a “Laker.”
Reports
a.Emerald Hills Elementary School Improvement Plan
Principal Chuck Eychaner described his school’s continuous improvement plan and explained to the Board how he and his staff set S.M.A.R.T. (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound) goals to raise student achievement. SIPs are done annually and Emerald Hill’s plan is reflective of other School Improvement Plans.
Meeting Recessed: 6:43 p.m.
Meeting Reconvened: 6:53 p.m.
Audience Comments
Sumner Education Association (SEA) President Kandy Rose updated the Board on SEA activities.
Superintendent Comments
Dr. Mendoza introduced Eagle Scout Jon Ingroum and thanked himfor his service and leadership for the new flagpole at Bonney Lake High School. The Superintendent attended the flagpole dedication ceremony in October.
Board Member Comments
Rick Hendricks enjoyed the combined cheer for Sumner School District done at a recent swim meet by
the girls from Sumner and Bonney Lake High Schools.
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
a.D.A. Davidson Bond Financing Plan
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board adopt Resolution No.8/08-09: authorizing the sale of bonds and the recertification of the general and debt service funds: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
b. Modernization of Existing Facilities: Sumner Middle School
Moved by Rick Hendricks that the Board approve Resolution No.10/08-09: modernization of existing facilities of Sumner Middle School: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
c. School Improvement Plans
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board accept the 2008-2009 school year School Improvement Plans
as presented: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
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d. Policy Revision: Tax Sheltered Annuity/Compensation – First Reading
Superintendent Mendoza presented the proposed change to Sumner School District Policy 7500. This information was provided for first reading.
e.Yearbook Vendor
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve a one-year extension of Walsworth for Sumner High School and Jostens for Bonney Lake High School to supply yearbooks: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Discussion ensued. Motion unanimously carried.
f.Budget Transfer
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board adopt Resolution No.11/08-09: Transfer of Capital Project Funds to General Fund: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
g.Warrant Approval
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the warrants as certified by the auditing officer: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Warrant #34393-#34393 in the total amount of $50,779.46
General Fund
Warrant #34460-#34460 in the total amount of $105,615.78
General Fund
Warrant #34779-#34856 in the total amount of $2,714,712.36
General Fund $307,328.21
Capital Projects $2,377,242.79
ASB Fund $29,998.20
Warrant #34857-$34906 in the total amount of $584,452.53
General Fund $250,895.12
Capital Projects $319,991.98
ASB Fund $13,565.43
Warrant #34907-#34982 in the total amount of $240,351.04
General Fund $210,895.26
Capital Projects $21,834.18
ASB Fund $5,848.96
Private Purpose Trust Fund $1,000.00
Warrant #34983-#35050 in the total amount of $232,585.10
General Fund $213,340.36
Capital Projects $1,132.58
ASB Fund $16,658.17
Private Purpose Trust Fund $88.05
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Information Only
a.Upcoming Board Meeting
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, at 6:00 p.m. and will be
held in the Board room.
b. F196 – End of the Year Report
The F196 year-end budget report for the 2007-2008 school year was provided for Board
information.
c.Budget Status Report
The budget status reports for September and October were included for Board information.
Adjournment
Moved by Rick Hendricks that the meeting be adjourned: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned: 7:14 p.m.
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Gil Mendoza, Secretary
Board of Directors
Attest:______
Greg Hanon, President
Board of Directors