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MOUNT BAKER SCHOOL DISTRICT

 

SUMMARY OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 9^TH

 

The Mount Baker school board held its monthly meeting on September 9^th in the Kendall School. The following is a summary of the meeting. Please contact Jerry Hunter, superintendent, for additional information.

	The "Good of the Order" report was presented to the board. The report follows this page.
	Jim Millson, Mount Baker school bus driver, presented a beautiful hand carved cougar to Steve Merz, principal of the Kendall Elementary School which has the cougar as a mascot.
	The Instructional Materials Committee for this school year was appointed: Rick Gantman (or his designee for some meetings), Linda Scott, Tim Shepherd, Mary Pat Chellson, Rick Romito, Pat Bieber and Steve Merz.
	Dr. Rick Gantman, assistant superintendent for K-2 educational programs, presented a report regarding the results of the spring, 99 "Washington Assessment of Student Learning" (WASL). The report has been provided to each principal. Copies may be obtained from the principal or from Dr. Gantman.
	After considering the enrollment data prepared by and the recommendations of the superintendent, the board authorized an one additional teaching period for the junior high school during the first semester and an additional full-time teacher for the Acme School for the rest of the 99/00 school year. Andy Hart was employed for the additional teaching period and Kim Oleson was employed in the Acme teaching position.
	Board president Mike Brennan urged everyone to become thoroughly informed about Initiative-695 before casting a vote in the November general election.
	The school board will attempt to schedule a meeting with legislators of the 42nd and 40th legislative districts in late October or early November. This meeting will be open to the public.
	The board tabled a proposal to revise policy # 1240, "Duties of Individual Board Members." The proposal will be considered in a future work session. Copies of the proposed policy may be obtained from the district office.
	Dr. Gantman presented information regarding policies related to recommendations in the curriculum audit. The information included a background file, existing MBSD policies, related school laws, proposed DRAFTS of policies, and definitions of selected educational terms. Copies may be obtained from Dr. Gantman
	The board briefly discussed a committee structure for school district operations. Each board member would serve as chair of individual committees working on operational areas as identified by the board.
	The board decided to discuss its policy re. "Minutes of Board Meetings" (# 1450) in a future work session that deals with "Duties of Individual Board Members."
	Jerry Hunter and Rick Gantman presented written reports to the board. Copies of the reports are available from Jerry and Rick respectively.
	WORK SESSIONS HAVE BEEN SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS:

September 30^th

A. Identification of the "content points" that the board expects to be included in the block schedule status report that is to be presented in the October 14th board meeting.

B. DRAFTS of policies

	Curriculum Review and Development (# 2120)
	Course Outline Requirements (# 2122)
	Program Evaluation and Assessment (# 2130)

First reading of these polices is scheduled to occur in the October 14^th board meeting.

October 8^th

A. Academic Achievement policy # 2004. This received first reading approval in the April 8^th regular meeting. Copies of this policy proposal are available from the district office. Second reading for this policy is scheduled to occur in the October 14^th board meeting.

B. Additional work, if needed, on DRAFT policies # 2120, 2122, 2130.

 

 

ITEM 4 GOOD OF THE ORDER

1. WELCOME TO THE KENDALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

This first school board meeting in the new (actually the 4^th) Kendall Elementary School is a special event for the Kendall community and the Mount Baker School District.

2. STUDENT SHOWCASE Kendall School is featured.

3. FIVE NATIONAL MERIT TEST SEMI-FINALISTS

The following students are semifinalists of the National Merit Test Scholarships.

Lily Cool, the daughter of Jim and Jennifer Cool

Jamaica Hale, the daughter of Alan Hale and Lois Holub

Heather Short, the daughter of Charles and Debbie Short

Emma Smith, the daughter of David and Carol Smith

Sally Unger, the daughter of Tim and Becky Unger

CONGRATULATIONS to each of these students and to their parents !

4. WELCOME TO NEW STAFF MEMBERS

The following 28 individuals are new staff members in the Mount Baker School District.

Acme Elementary School

Lisa Gyllenberg 3^rd grade Teacher

John Mumma 4^th grade Teacher

Glen Rollins 6^th grade Teacher

Austin Papritz Learning Support Teacher (part-time)

Alicia Scott LST Teacher (part-time)

Kimberly Oleson 3^rd grade Teacher

Harmony

Robert Winters Principal

Jennifer Dowell 1^st grade Teacher

Julie O’Connell 1^st grade Teacher

Kendall

Shannon Buckley Physical Education Teacher

Cami Nelson 1^st grade Teacher

Steve McKinney Para-Educator Computer Lab

Junior High

Charles Burleigh Principal

Shelly Culver Learning Support Teacher

Renata Detta Physical Education Teacher

W. Andy Hart Core and Physical Education Teacher

High School

Kevin Candela Special Education Teacher

Lea Coats Spanish Teacher

J. Kyle Kimble Vocational Agriculture Teacher

Steve King PE/Health Teacher (transfer from Deming elementary)

Robert MacIntosh PE/Health Teacher

Janet Eckton Secretary for Athletic Director

Juan Ortiz Para-Educator

Mary Roosa Para-Educator (transfer from Harmony)

District Office

Dr. Richard Gantman Assistant Superintendent

Beverly Eggers Secretary to Asst. Superintendent

Special Programs

Trina Hall Curriculum Support Staff Person , part-time (transfer from Acme)

Transportation/Maintenance

David Galbraith Maintenance

WELCOME TO ALL !!!!

5. CONGRATULATIONS TO STAFF MEMBERS EARNING MASTER’S DEGREE

The following individuals received the Master’s Degree since September 1998.

Melissa Capper (6/99)

Todd Rightmire (8/99)

Paulette Charvet (9/99)

Kim Sutherland (6/99)

Holly Koon (10/98)

Brenda Terpstra (9/99)

6. CONGRATULATIONS TO MARK CHALLENDER

Mark Challender, the technology network administrator, has qualified to be a Microsoft Certified Professional. The certification was earned through training and successful completion of a series of testing procedures.

7. THANKS TO DEMING AND MAPLE FALLS PTA FOR THE GAZEBO

The Deming PTA and the Maple Falls PTA provide funding for construction of the gazebo that is located on the north edge of the large play field at the rear of the Kendall School. The generosity of these two organization (that now have merged into the Kendall PTA) has provided a valuable addition to the out-of-doors facilities. It will be enjoyed and appreciated by students, staff, parents and community members for many years to come.

8. DISTRICT STAFF MEETING ON AUGUST 29^th

We had an excellent "celebration" for district staff members on Monday, August 30^th. Several staff members and students were recognized for their various accomplishments. Thanks to Josh Zender, MBHS ASB President, Mike Brennan, Rick Gantman, Mark Murray and Ross Wood for addressing the multitude. Thanks also to the cheerleaders who presented the colors. MANY THANKS to Judy Sande who coordinated the event. It was a great day.

LEAVES OF ABSENCE, RESIGNATIONS

	Nan Laney, Learning Support Teacher – Acme, Leave of Absence
	Mark Murray, Teacher - H.S., part-time leave of absence
	Judy Bjornstad, Para-Educator – Acme, Resignation

CERTIFICATED EMPLOYMENT

	Trina Hall, Curriculum Support Staff POSITION
	Austin Papritz, Learning Support Teacher at Acme
	John Mumma, teacher at Acme
	Glen Rollins, teacher at Acme

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT

	Robin Godbolt, Para-Educator at Harmony
	Jeanette Strom, Para-Educator at the high school
	Cheryl Patz, health assistant at Acme
	Lorri Postlewait, Para-Educator at the high school

SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

	Kyle Kimble, .5 Asst. Football Coach, high school,
	Jay Sloane, Asst. Cross Country Coach, high school

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