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November 18, 2009
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Minutes of Regular Board Meeting of November 18, 2009
President Greg Hanon called the Regular November 18 meeting of the Board of Directors of Sumner School District No. 320 to order at 6:01 p.m.
Present: Greg Hanon, Mike Pavlik, Richard Hendricks, Jeff DeMarre
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; Sandy Nelson Maynard, Chief Technology Officer; Hillery Berteaux, SEA President; Sarah Briehl, Director, CTE; Mark Baumgarten, Director, M&O; Bill Gaines, Principal, Sumner High; Tim Thomsen, Director, Athletic/Activities; Steve Fulkerson, Co-Principal, Lakeridge Middle; Susie Black, Principal, McAlder Elementary; Joe Carl, Teacher, Sumner High; Cheryl Jessop, Library Secretary, McAlder Elementary; Carlene Hurd, Paraeducator, Daffodil Valley Elementary; BLRB Architect Gene La Vaque; Mandy Jowett, Recording Secretary.
Visitors: 5
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 Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Rick Hendricks that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular October14 Board meeting and Special October 28 Board meeting as presented: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Items
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve the consent items on the regular and supplemental agendas: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
Offers of Employment
Dawn Marie Dunn, Bus Driver, Transportation, ongoing position, effective November 6, 2009
Peter Esser, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake High, rehire, time-limited position, effective November 2, 2009
Jessica Evans, Assistant Preschool Teacher, Crestwood Elementary, ongoing position, effective November 2, 2009
Carlene Hurd, Paraeducator, Daffodil Valley Elementary & STARR, rehire, time-limited position, effective November 2, 2009
Cindy Hursh, Paraeducator, Daffodil Valley Elementary, time-limited position, effective October 26, 2009
Stanley Meek, Bus Driver, Transportation, ongoing position, effective November 9, 2009
Alma Newgard, Paraeducator, Sumner High, rehire, time-limited position, effective November 2, 2009
Robin Stair, Before & After School Site Director, Recreation, ongoing position, effective September 4, 2009
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Offers of Employment, continued
Tudie Senf, Preschool Paraeducator, Daffodil Valley Elementary, ongoing position, effective November 16, 2009
Supplemental Contracts
Rick Schoengarth, Mountain View Middle, Assistant Wrestling Coach
Lindsey Stevens, Mountain View Middle, Head Girls Track Coach
Leave of Absence
Lisa Lamoureaux, 4th Grade Teacher, Emerald Hills Elementary, new 1.0 FTE leave of absence without pay, approximately February 22, 2010, following a maternity leave of absence, through the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year
Robi Turley, Social Studies Teacher, Sumner High, new .40 FTE leave of absence without pay, effective February 1, 2010 through the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year
Resignations
Sandra Chittenden, Director of Finance, Business Services, effective November 30, 2009
Cortnie Goodin, Paraeducator, Daffodil Valley Elementary, effective November 13, 2009
Dennis Henneford, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective October 15, 2009
Julie Orr, Paraeducator, Emerald Hills Elementary, effective November 24, 2009
Surplus Property
The Board authorized the District to surplus items on the District Surplus Removal Listing.
Out of State Travel
Sacha Helling-Christy, English Teacher, Sumner High, to attend International BaccaIaureate (IB) Diploma Teacher Training for English Level 2 in Tampa, Florida, December 3 – 6, 2009. Funding source: Sumner High IB funds
Don Pruett, Science Teacher, Sumner High, to attend the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Energy Workshop in Kenai, Alaska, December 3 – 4, 2009. Don is on the Teacher Advisory Board for the NEED Project. Funding source: all expenses, including substitute reimbursement, will be paid for by the NEED Project.
Recognition
a. Roll of Honor
Board President Greg Hanon congratulated and recognized Sumner High School students who earned scholarships and awards at the 2009 National FFA Convention. A summary is attached.
b.School Insight: McAlder Elementary
Principal Susie Black introduced 2nd grader Alyssa Wilcox and 4th graders Hailey Chamberlain, Russell Wilson, Hannah Chamberlain, Laurel Jessop and Lauren Wilcox, who spoke about preparations and planning for the McAlder Marathon on May 21, 2010.
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Reports
a.State Representative Christopher Hurst
Representative Hurst spoke with the Board about the economic recovery, the State’s budget shortfall and legislative priorities. He also asked for input on how to best serve the citizens of our area. Unfunded mandates, effects of inflation on budgets and general funding for education were concerns discussed. Hurst invited the Superintendent and Board members to contact him with any ideas, questions or concerns, or if they would like to have in-depth conversations about specific issues.
b.Pandemic Flu Response
Communications Director Ann Cook reviewed the District’s pandemic flu response procedures. It is critical that schools know how to help prevent the flu’s spread and be ready to respond to outbreaks. The District is currently in heightened surveillance mode for reporting school illness rates, which are monitored by the Pierce County Health Department.
Audience Comments
None
Superintendent Comments
Dr. Mendoza briefed the Board on an upcoming out of state travel request for the Sumner High School Jazz bands to attend the Fullerton College Jazz Festival in California in March 2010. He invited band director Joe Carl and band member Sarah Greene, who is coordinating this trip for her Senior Project, to give details about this Spring Break event.
Board Member Comments
Director Rick Hendricks summarized the results of the Sumner High Girls Swim Team at the Class 3A
swim and dive championships at the King County Aquatic Center in Federal Way. It has been an
outstanding year for the team, which includes Rick’s daughter Sami.
Unfinished Business
None
New Business
a. Bond Financing Plan
Jon Gores, Senior Vice President, D. A. Davidson & Co., reviewed the financing plan, timeline and market conditions for the sale of the remaining $58 million in tax exempt and QSCB bonds. Bond resolution adoption and approval of the purchase contract will be on the agenda for the December 16 regular Board meeting.
Meeting Recessed: 7:28 p.m.
Meeting Reconvened: 7:35 p.m.
b. Value Analysis: Bonney Lake Elementary
Assistant Superintendent Craig Spencer presented Value Analysis results that evaluated the design and cost of the Bonney Lake Elementary modernization project. Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approved VA alternatives accepted, rejected and modified by BLRB Architects: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
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New Business, continued
c. Change Order #2: Crestwood & Liberty Ridge Elementary School Re-Roofing
Moved by Jeff DeMarre that the Board approve Change Order #2: Crestwood and Liberty Ridge re-roofing: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
d. Change Order #4: Lakeridge Middle
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve Change Order #4: Lakeridge Middle: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
e.School Improvement Plans
Research & Assessment Director Susie Lynch reviewed the goals of the plans – to make sustained changes in student performance. Moved by Rick Hendricks that the Board accept the 2009-2010 school improvement plans: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
Annual District school improvement plans are available on the District Web site.
f.Maintenance & Operations Levy
Business Services Executive Director Debbie Campbell presented a resolution authorizing the renewal of the Maintenance & Operations Levy, which will replace the current measure expiring in 2010. Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve Resolution No. 5/09-10: Seconded by Jeff DeMarre. Motion unanimously carried.
g.Instructional Materials Adoption: First Reading
Teaching & Learning Executive Director Erin LaVerdiere presented, for first reading, a recommendation for three new textbooks for use in the Sumner School District.
h.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 #37970-#38031 in the total amount of $191,013.08
General Fund $181,286.02
ASB Fund $9,502.86
Private Purpose Trust Fund $13.00
Warrant #38032-#38095 in the total amount of $2,272,564.99
General Fund $187,250.99
Capital Projects $2,061,982.01
ASB Fund $22,431.99
Private Purpose Trust Fund $900.00
Warrant #38096-#38096 in the total amount of $3,963.00
Capital Projects $3,963.00
Warrant #38097-#38145 in the total amount of $289,310.30
General Fund $268,062.23
ASB Fund $21,234.58
Private Purpose Trust Fund $13.49
Warrant #38146-#38220 in the total amount of $194,750.41
General Fund $175,266.79
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Warrant Approval, continued
Capital Projects $954.03
ASB Fund $18,220.09
Private Purpose Trust Fund $309.50
Warrant #38221-#38230 in the total amount of $8,429.82
General Fund $1,123.71
ASB Fund $7,306.11
Warrant #38231-#38292 in the total amount of $124,219.00
General Fund $99,491.30
ASB Fund $24,184.48
Private Purpose Trust Fund $21.86
Warrant #38293-#38294 in the total amount of $72,660.76
General Fund $62,028.78
ASB Fund $10,631.98
Warrant #91000009-#91000011 in the total amount of $3,474.81
General Fund $2,755.59
Capital Projects $151.88
ASB Fund $567.34
Warrant #195748-#195805 in the total amount of $5,262,268.58
General Fund
Information Only
a.Upcoming Board Meeting
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, at 6:00 p.m. and will
be held in the Board room. A Winter Social will begin at 5:00 p.m.
b. F196 – End of the Year Report
The F196 year-end budget report for the 2008-2009 school year was provided for Board information.
c.Budget Status Report
Budget status reports for September and October were included for Board information.
Adjournment
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the meeting be adjourned: Seconded by Rick Hendricks. Motion unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned: 8:00 p.m.
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Gil Mendoza, Secretary
Board of Directors
Attest:______
Greg Hanon, President
Board of Directors