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Minutesof Regular Board Meeting of October 10, 2012
President Richard Hendricks called the Regular October 10 meeting of the Board of Directors of Sumner School District No. 320 to order at 6:10 p.m.
Present: Richard Hendricks, Mike Pavlik, Casey Chamberlain
Craig Spencer, Superintendent; Debra Barlow, Executive Director, Human Resources; Deb Campbell, Executive Director, Business Services; Erin LaVerdiere, Executive Director, Teaching & Learning; Ann Cook, Director, Communications & Community Relations; Susie Lynch, Director, Research & Assessment; Sandy Maynard, Chief Technology Officer; John Hellwich, Director, Teaching & Learning; Keoni Smith, Director, Special Services; Linda Blum, Teacher, Lakeridge Middle; Carolyn Lefevers, Teacher, Crestwood Elementary; Hillery Berteaux, SEA President; Mark Baumgarten, Director, Maintenance & Operations; Sarah Briehl, Director, Student Services; Sharon Fochtman, Director, CTE; Marilee Hill-Anderson, Director, STARR Project; Mandy Jowett, Recording Secretary.
Visitors: 4
Flag Salute
Excused Absence
Board President Richard Hendricks excused Vice President Paul Bucich and Director Sherm Voiles from the meeting.
Approval of Agenda
Moved by Casey Chamberlain that the Board approve the agenda and supplemental agenda as presented: Seconded by Mike Pavlik.Motion unanimously carried.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular September 12 Board meeting and the Study Session October 3 as presented: Seconded by Casey Chamberlain. Motion unanimously carried.
Consent Items
Moved by Casey Chamberlain that the Board approve the consent items on the regular agenda: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the consent items on the supplemental agenda: Seconded by Casey Chamberlain. Motion unanimously carried.
Offers of Employment
Lorraine Davila, Paraeductor, Maple Lawn Elementary, new hire, time-limited position, effective September 24, 2012, for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year
CortnieGoodin, Paraeducator, Liberty Ridge Elementary, new hire, ongoing position, effective September 24, 2012
Tiffany Jarvis, Lead Child Care Teacher, Liberty Ridge Elementary, new hire, ongoing position, effective September 24, 2012
Telsa King, Child Care Assistant, Bonney Lake High, new hire, time-limited position, effective October 1, 2012, for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year
Jennifer Lewis, Paraeducator, Crestwood Elementary, new hire, time-limited position, effective October 8, 2012, for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year
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Offers of Employment, continued
Robin Luce, Paraeducator, Liberty Ridge Elementary, rehire, time-limited position, effective September 24, 2012, for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year
Lauren Putnam, Assistant Preschool Teacher, Liberty Ridge Elementary, new hire, ongoing position, effective October 1, 2012
Sherrie Wilcox, Paraeducator, Donald Eismann Elementary, new hire, time-limited position, effective October 1, 2012, for the remainder of the 2012-13 school year
Lee Ann Allahyar, Paraeducator, Bonney Lake High, new hire, time-limited position, effective October 8, 2012, for the remainder of the 2012-2013 school year
Amy Colwell, Child Nutrition Assistant, Lakeridge Middle, new hire, ongoing position, effective October 22, 2012
Supplemental Contracts
Kaycie Smith, Assistant Fastpitch Coach, Sumner Middle, fall 2012
Kevin Berry, Assistant Football Coach, Bonney Lake High, fall 2012
Separations
Kathy Flores, Paraeducator, Sumner High, resignation, effective September 28, 2012
Gay Sheldon, Paraeducator, Lakeridge Middle, retirement, effective November 30, 2012. Gay has worked for the District for over 28 years.
Stephanie Smith, Child Care Program Supervisor, Liberty Ridge Elementary, resignation, effective October 27, 2012
Shannon Smith, LPN Health Tech, Emerald Hills Elementary, resignation, effective October 5, 2012
Out of State Travel
Samuel ‘Oli’ McNeill, Math Teacher, Sumner High, to attend the Northwest Math Conference, October 18-20, 2012, in Victoria, B.C. Funding source: Sumner High Professional Development funds.
Surplus Property
The Board authorized the District to surplus items on the District Surplus Removal Listing.
Out of Endorsement Assignment Waiver
The Board approved Resolution No. 1/12-13 Petition to grant out – of-endorsement waiver for six educators for the 201-13 school year.
Audience Comments
Sumner Education Association (SEA) President Hillery Berteaux updated the Board on SEA activities and invited Board members to participate in “educator for a day” on November 15, during American Education Week.
Recognition
a. Roll of Honor
Board President Richard Hendricks recognized Bonney Lake High School art students who won ribbons at the Puyallup Fair’s Senior High Art Show. A summary is attached.
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b.Celebrating Student Success
Special Services Director Keoni Smith introduced special education teachers Linda Blum,
Lakeridge Middle, and Carolyn Lefevers, Crestwood, who presented information on alternative
assessment testing. Last spring 42 special education students in grades 3-12 participated in the
alternative state assessment system. Results of the assessment show 100% of students meeting
standard in all areastested.
c.School Insight: Maple Lawn Elementary
Principal Mike McCartin introducedfifteen 5th grade students who shared a favorite thing and fact about their new school.
Reports
a.Student Achievement Report: Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO)
Research and Assessment Director Susie Lynch reviewed assessment data for the 2011-12 school
year, briefed the Board on thestate’s new school accountability system, known as Annual
Measurable Objective(AMO), and presented information on current and futurerequirements for
state assessment testing.
b.Superintendent Search
President Rick Hendricks reviewed the timeline for the superintendent search.
c.2012-13 Staffing Update
Human Resources Executive Director Debra Barlow presented current data about staffing for the
2012-13 school year and reviewed how enrollment drives the need to hire staff to meet the needs of
student learning.
d.Teacher/Principal Evaluation Pilot (TPEP) Report
Teaching and Learning Director John Hellwich gave an update on progress transitioning to the new Teaching and Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). He reviewed the timeline for implementation, the teacher evaluation summative scoring process and the training matrix.
Superintendent Comments
Superintendent Spencer thanked Joyce Bickle, Ann Cook and Mandy Jowett for all their work on Maple Lawn Elementary’s ribbon-cutting and dedication event and acknowledged Principal Mike McCartin and Architect Jonah Jensen for the great job done on the school’s modernization.
Board Member Comments
President Rick Hendricks thanked all presenters for the exceptional reports given during the meeting.
Unfinished Business
a. Community Relations Policy Section 4000 – Second Reading
Community Relations Director Ann Cook reviewed the additional policies to govern or strengthen
oversight on booster clubs and school support organizations. Revised Policy Section 4000 will be
brought to the Board for adoption at the November 14 Board meeting.
New Business
a. Change Order #19: Sumner Middle
Moved by Casey Chamberlain that the Board approve Change Order #19: Sumner Middle: Seconded by Mike Pavlik. Motion unanimously carried.
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b. Final Acceptance: Sumner Middle Modernization
Moved by Mike Pavlikthat the Board approve final acceptance of the Sumner Middle School Modernization Project: Seconded by Casey Chamberlain.Motion unanimously carried.
c. Commissioning Report: Sumner Middle
Moved by Casey Chamberlainthat the Board approve the Commissioning Report for Sumner Middle School: Seconded by Mike Pavlik.Motion unanimously carried.
d. Warrant Approval
Moved by Mike Pavlik that the Board approve the warrants as certified by the auditing officer: Seconded by Casey Chamberlain. Motion unanimously carried.
Warrant #47383-#47434 in the total amount of $261,250.08
General Fund $234,683.66
Capital Projects $95.87
ASB Fund $25,843.40
Private Purpose $377.15
Warrant #47435-#47523 in the total amount of $1,276,607.57
General Fund $396,199.83
Capital Projects $783,001.85
ASB Fund $16,367.05
Private Purpose $104.00
Transportation Vehicle Fund $64,225.40
Warrant #47524-#47584 in the total amount of $247,406.95
General Fund $213,571.90
Capital Projects $1,420.56
ASB Fund $30,840.74
Private Purpose $614.50
Warrant #198201-#198264 in the total amount of $5,324,843.06
General Fund
Warrant #121300004-#121300006 in the total amount of $6,531.42
General Fund $5,809.63
Capital Projects $29.84
ASB Fund $691.95
Information Only
a.Upcoming Board Meeting
The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, at 6:00 p.m. and will
be held in the Board room.
A Special Board meeting is scheduled Wednesday, November 7, at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in
the Board room to review and approve the competency model and interview protocol for hiring the
new superintendent.
A Study Session is scheduled Wednesday, October 24, at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Board
room.
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b. Minimum Basic Education Compliance (SPI 1497)
The District’s annual application as required by WAC 180-16-191 through 220 relating to the
minimum requirements for entitlement to state basic education allocation funds was included for
Board information.
c.Media & Recognition Report
The 2011-12 media report was included for Board information.
Meeting Adjourned:7:43
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Craig Spencer, Secretary
Board of Directors
Attest:______
Richard Hendricks, President
Board of Directors