School Board Meeting - Thursday, March 13, 2008

1. Call to Order, Regular Meeting 7 pm – President, Ellen Dodson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm and led the Pledge to the Flag.  The meeting was held at Acme Elementary School.

Attendance:            Board Members – Ellen Dodson; Jim Freeman; Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt; David Smith, Trish Hart

Certificated Administrators – Ellyn Erickson, Steve King

a.       Good of the Order – Attachment “B”

                                                               i.      Ms. Hart said the Defibrillator Program at the HS made the Red Cross Newsletter.

                                                             ii.      Mr. Freeman mentioned Jennifer Clark deserved recognition for being married to Art for 40 years.

2.       Approval of Minutes – February 14 regular meeting & February 28 special meeting and worksession. Mr. Pfeiffer -Hoyt moved and Mr. Freeman seconded the motion to approve the Minutes.  Mr. Smith abstained from the vote of the minutes of the 28^th and Ms Hart abstained from the vote of the minutes from the 14^th. Motion passed

3.       Consent Agenda – Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Mr. Freeman asked that Item 3.c.i be removed from the Consent Agenda for discussion. Motion passed to approve the remainder of the items.  Mr. Freeman wondered about the material used in the renovation and the life expectancy of the project.  Dr. Gantman will get the information for Mr. Freeman.  Mr. Freeman moved to approve Item 3.c.i, Mr. Smith seconded.  Motion passed.

a.       Personnel Actions –

b.       Surplus Personal Property – 07/08:14

c.       Purchases over $7,500.00 –

                                                               i.      KCDA – Track Material - $116,096.00

d.       Overnight Trips –

                                                               i.      Future Business Leaders of America – Bellevue April 9 – 12, FBLA State Leadership Conference

                                                             ii.      High School Band – May 17 – 19, to Victoria B.C.

e.       Approval of Accounts Payable for February 08 and Payroll for March 08

Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing, which has been made available to the Board.  As of this day, March 13, 2008 the Board by a unanimous vote does approve the payment of those vouchers included in the above list and further described as follows:  ASB Fund vouchers #221 - 236 in the total amount of $10,129.80; Capital Projects Fund vouchers #1214 - 1216 in the total amount of 9,460.80; and General Fund vouchers #19172 - 19293 in the total amount of $133,617.61.

4.       Information from Board Members

Report on School Board Goals – School Board Portfolio – The portfolio provides accountability for progress the board is making in achieving its goals.  School Board members attended and/or took part in:

a.       County School Board Leadership Planning – Focus on Community Engagement

b.       County Council of Governments – Lake Whatcom Re-conveyance Proposal Impacts

c.       WSSDA Student Achievement Taskforce

d.       Visits to Kendall Elementary computer lab

e.       Citizens for Education – Phone Tree for Levy

f.        WSSDA Regional Conference

5.       Information from the Audience – None

6.       Presentations –

a.       M & O Levy Election Results.  Dr Gantman reported that the levy was winning with 101 votes to the good. Approximately 86 votes not counted. 

7.       Action Items –

a.      Resolution #07/08:12 – Recognition of Classified Employees.  Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Mr. Freeman seconded the motion to approve the resolution.  Motion passed

b.      Resolution #07/08:13 – Recognition of School Retiree’s. Mr. Smith moved and Ms Hart seconded the motion to approve the resolution.  Motion passed.

c.       Revision of 2007-2008 School Calendar.  Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Ms Hart seconded the motion to approve the revision.  Motion passed.

d.      Adoption of 2008-2009 School Calendar.  Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the recommended calendar.  Motion passed.

e.       Consideration of Application for Waivers to the State Board of Education – Resolution #07/0815.  Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the resolution. Dr. Gantman said there are two waivers to be included.  Mr. Pfeiffer-Hoyt moved to approve both waivers, Mr. Freeman seconded. Both motions passed.

f.        Appointment of Bridget Rossman as Principal of Harmony Elementary School for 2008-2009 – Dr. Gantman said he would like to go into more detail in appointing Ms Rossman during the May board meeting, which will be held at Harmony Elementary School.  Mr. Smith approved the appointment, pending Ms Rossman’s certification.  Ms Hart seconded.  Motion passed

8.       Policy – #

Policy #2410 – Graduation Requirements; special education modifications.  Mr. Smith moved and Ms Hart seconded the motion to approve for 2^nd reading and adoption.  Motion passed.

Policy #2161 – Special Education; compliance modifications.  Mr. Smith moved and Ms Hart seconded the motion to approve for 2^nd reading and adoption.  Motion passed.

9.       Reports –

a.       Superintendent’s Report – Dr. Gantman presented the Superintendent’s Report; items include:

                                                               i.      Acme Elementary School Principal Search

                                                             ii.      Replacement of Special Programs Director position

                                                            iii.      WASL Testing Schedule

                                                           iv.      Concern received from a parent on Donkey Basketball

                                                             v.      Elementary School Progress work session, changed to April 24^th. 7:00 ~ 9:00 pm; meet at 6:00 PM to work on Budget development.

                                                           vi.      Move Capital projects work session to March 27^th.

                                                          vii.      Given the current status of the Lake Whatcom Watershed lawsuit, Dr Gantman has arranged for Elaine Spencer to work directly for, and paid by, the Mt Baker School District. Her rate is 340.00 per hour.

                                                        viii.      Business Managers Report – A verbal report was provided.

10.   Meeting(s) Schedule – All meetings begin at 7 pm in the District Office unless otherwise noted

a.       Work sessions & Special Meetings –

                                                               i.      Thursday, March 27 – Capital Projects

                                                             ii.      Thursday, April 24 – 6 pm: Budget Development; 7 pm: Elementary School Progress

b.       Regular Meetings

                                                               i.      Thursday, April 3 @ Kendall Elementary School

                                                             ii.      Thursday, May 8 @ Harmony Elementary School

11.   Executive Session – There was no Executive Session.  At 9:03 p.m. Ms Dodson adjourned the meeting.

Respectfully Submitted:

                                                                  ATTEST:                                            

Ellen Dodson, President                                         Richard Gantman, Superintendent

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT

LEAVES OF ABSENCE

RESIGNATIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

Grossman, Joel, JV Boys Soccer Coach HS, 2/25/08-5/24/08

Attachment “A”
 

Good of the Order

March 13, 2008

The following coaches were voted as:

Clyde Blockley – Girls Wrestling Regional Coach of the year

Clyde Blockley – Girls Wrestling Coach of the year

Scott Smith – Junior High Regional Wrestling Coach of the year

State Champions & placers:

Girls Wrestling Team – Academic State Champions & WIAA State Champions

Ashlee Phy – 145 lb (2^nd year in a row)

Katie Newgard – 2^nd place

Dawson Patrick – 3^rd place

Eli Jacoby – 6^th place

Kristen Fogg – 6^th place

Alex Lepper – Academic individual champion

March 10-14 is Classified Employees Week in Washington State.  In a proclamation, Governor Gregoire continues a 30-year tradition, started in 1975 by Public School Employees of Washington, to recognize the contributions of classified education support professionals in education.  Celebrations will be held throughout the month of March in school district buildings.

Charlene Sutton was recognized by the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) as the Elementary Teacher of the Year.  Congratulations, Mrs. Sutton!

Congratulations to the Mt. Baker FFA members for their placing in the District Proficiency Awards:

Dan Strachila – 2^nd in Placement in Dairy Production

Maija Haggith – 1^st in Entrepreneurship in Dairy Production

Matt Cronk – 1^st in Placement in Agriculture Mechanics Repair and Maintenance

Tom Williamson – 1^st in Placement in Agriculture Mechanics Design and Fabrication 

Attachment “B”

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