December 7, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Stanwood-Camano School District #401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292

December 7, 2021 - 1:00 PM

MINUTES

The December 7, 2021 Regular Board Meeting was held in person with an option to view livestream.

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CALL TO ORDER  
Board President Natalie Hagglund called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL  
Directors present: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund

FLAG SALUTE  
Director Hagglund led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
Director Schreiber moved to approve the Agenda for the December 7, 2021 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Evans.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund

Passed - Unanimously

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 23, 2021 Regular Board Meeting Minutes  
Director Christoferson moved to approve the Minutes for the November 23, 2021 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Murry.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund

Passed - Unanimously

OATH OF OFFICE (Administered by Superintendent Rumbaugh)
1. Al Schreiber, Director District No. 1
2. Charlotte Murry, Director District No. 2

Superintendent Rumbaugh administered the Oath of Office to re-elected Directors Al Schreiber and Charlotte Murry.

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD (Roll Call Vote)
1. President
Director Evans nominated Director Hagglund for President of the Board; seconded by Director Murry. Board President Hagglund called out three additional opportunities for nomination for President. There being none, Director Hagglund accepted and a roll call vote was taken:

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans
Abstain: Director Natalie Hagglund

Passed

2. Vice President
Director Christoferson nominated Director Evans for Vice President of the Board; seconded by Al Schreiber. Board President Hagglund called out three additional opportunities for nominations for Vice President. There being none Director Evans accepted and a roll call vote was taken:

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Natalie Hagglund
Abstain: Director Miranda Evans

Passed

3. Legislative Representative
Director Schreiber nominated Director Murry as Legislative Representative to the Board; seconded by Director Hagglund. Board President Hagglund noted this is for a two-year term and called out three additional opportunities for nominations for Legislative Representative. There being none, Director Murry accepted and a roll call vote was taken:

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund
Abstain: Director Charlotte Murry

Passed

4. Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative
Director Schreiber nominated Director Evans as WIAA Representative to the Board; seconded by Director Hagglund. Board President Hagglund noted this is for a two-year term and called out three additional opportunities for nomination of WIAA Representative. There being none, Director Evans accepted and a roll call vote was taken:

Aye: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Natalie Hagglund
Abstain: Miranda Evans

Passed

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS
1. Enrollment Report - Deborah Rumbaugh
Superintendent Rumbaugh presented the December enrollment.

2. October Financial Report - Steve Lidgard
Steve Lidgard, Executive Director of Business Services, presented the October Financial Report, highlighting the Executive Summary, Fund Balance, Object Summary Report (salaries and benefits) and General Fund Budget Status Report.

3. Transportation Report - Lisa Orton
Lisa Orton, Director of Transportation, walked the Board through the attached Transportation report highlighting the number of miles traveled, students transported and routes, results from a recent Washington State Patrol inspection, and steps to recruit and train new drivers. Discussion followed.

4. Instructional Program Update - Dan Johnston

Dan Johnston, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, walked the Board through the attached Instructional Program report reviewing detailed information on grade-level,  preliminary Smarter Balanced test scores for English Language Arts and Math, achievement gaps in special ed and low income students compared to total population, and graduation rates. Mr. Johnston also reported on curriculum and programs that are in place to address learning gaps and support student learning. Discussion followed.

5. Communications Report - Craig Degginger

Craig Degginger, Director of Communications, walked the Board through the attached Communications report. Mr. Degginger reviewed communication strategies already in place, strategies that have been implemented since the addition of the Communications Department, and future communications plans, including a district quarterly and annual report, a Board Briefing newsletter after each board meeting, and ongoing district strategic planning communications. Discussion followed.

CONSENT AGENDA

President Hagglund called for any public or board comment specific to the Consent Agenda. There being none, President Hagglund asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, items 1 through 7 as listed. Director Evans moved to approve the Consent Agenda; seconded by Director Christoferson.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund

Passed - Unanimously

1. Approval of the 2nd Reading of Policy 3232 Parent and Student Rights in Administration of Surveys, Analysis or Evaluations.

2. Approval of the 2nd Reading of Policy 5001 Hiring of Retired School Employees.

3. Approval of the 2nd Reading of Policy 5006 Certification Revocation.

4. Approval of the 2nd Reading of Policy 5011 Sexual Harassment.

5. Approval of the 2nd Reading of Policy 5630 Volunteers.

6. Approval of iGrant 217 Highly Capable Program Plan for the 2021-22 School Year.

7. Approval of the December 7, 2021 Personnel Consent Agenda.

PUBLIC COMMENT

Citizens wishing to address the Board are asked to submit online requests using the PUBLIC COMMENT link or email [email protected] two hours prior to the board meeting start time. For those attending the meeting in person, request forms are available in the boardroom for submission prior to meeting start time. Citizens who wish to provide documents to board members will hand them with to the Recording Secretary for distribution after the meeting. The Board President will call upon individuals who have requested to speak during the Public Comment section of the agenda. Individuals will state their name for the record and will be allowed three minutes to speak.

There was no public comment.

SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION  
1. 1st Reading 5515 Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress
Maurene Stanton, Executive Director of Human Resources, clarified this a new, required policy and follows the Washington State School Directors' Association model. There was no further discussion and Policy 5155 was moved forward for a second reading.

2. 1st Reading 3520 Student Fees, Fines and Charges
Dan Johnston, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, clarified edits bring the policy in compliance with RCW and follows the Washington State School Directors' Association model. There was no further discussion and Policy 3520 was moved forward for a second reading.

3. 1st Reading 6600 Transportation - Lisa Orton
President Hagglund noted the minor edits and there was not further discussion. Policy 6600 moved forward for a second reading.

4. Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) Annual Conference Take-Aways - Dr. Rumbaugh, and Directors Schreiber and Hagglund. (Directors Murry and Evans will share their conference take-aways at the January 4, 2021 regular board meeting.)

Director Schreiber and Hagglund and Superintendent Rumbaugh reported on their attendance at the November 2021 Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) Annual Conference, highlighting sessions that stood out to them and information gained. Comments included appreciation for the law conference, including receiving updated information on students’ rights and student discipline; keynote speakers Erin Jones and Houston Kraft; appreciation for breakout sessions; and highlights from a Fast Facts sheet that was shared. Take-aways were shared in detail on breakout sessions, including topics on The Role of Board Members, Roberts Rules of Order, public comment protocol, equity and access for all students, and virtual academies. Directors Evans and Murry will report on their participation in the conference at the January 4, 2022 regular board meeting.

ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS

Director Schreiber congratulated the transportation department on a successful safety inspection and Elizabeth Cooper on her retirement (Personnel Consent Agenda); he congratulated board members on their elected positions and assignments, and shared he looks forward to tonight’s strategic planning study session and the December 11 open house for Stanwood High School and Church Creek Campus.

Director Murry thanked those attending in person, in spite of the weather; expressed appreciation for tonight’s report on transportation and learning the department scored well on safety; on communication and hearing about plans to get even more information out to the community; and on the instructional program and areas of focus. Director Murry wished everyone a Happy Holiday.

Director Christoferson thanked staff for reporting and sharing what is happening in departments now and highlighting expectations moving forward. Director Christoferson shared his enthusiasm for the information that was shared in the communication report, adding the opportunities to provide the community with a window into the district’s work to support students is exciting. He applauded the work that has happened thus far and added he looks forward to hearing more. Director Christoferson wished everyone his best for the holiday season.

Director Evans congratulated Directors Schreiber and Murry on a successful election and receiving the Oath of Office. Director Evans commented today’s reports were very helpful, adding what is focused on is what is improved and knowing where the district needs to focus is half the battle. Director Evans shared the recent strategic planning study session was an opportunity to learn about areas of focus and how to improve and added she is excited to move forward with the information gained. Director Evans wished everyone a great holiday.

Director Hagglund thanked those attending in person and showing their interest in knowing what is happening in the district. Director Hagglund announced the board has a virtual study session starting at 5 p.m. and invited anyone interested to view on zoom. Director Hagglund noted the next board meeting will be on January 4, 2022, due to winter break.

Superintendent Rumbaugh echoed earlier board comments. Dr. Rumbaugh added looking at student performance data can be challenging to face but she appreciates that it paints a clear picture on where to get started and, in terms of the disruption students have had in learning, she would much rather dive into the data and get a plan and move forward and added tohope for the best is not a strategy.

ADJOURN
President Hagglund adjourned the meeting at 2:14 p.m.

STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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Attest:

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Deborah Rumbaugh, Ed.D.

Secretary to the Board 











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