February 4, 2020, Regular Meeting Minutes

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 4, 2020, REGULAR BOARD MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
Natalie Hagglund called the meeting to order at 12:15 PM in the Administration & Resource Center Boardroom.

ROLL CALL
Board members present: Natalie Hagglund, Ken Christoferson, Miranda Evans, and Charlotte Murry. Natalie Hagglund noted Al Schreiber has been delayed and will be arriving a few minutes late.

RECESS
At 12:16 PM Natalie Hagglund announced the Board would recess to Executive Session for approximately 45 minutes to review the performance of a public employee and Al Schreiber would join the Executive Session when he arrives.

Al Schreiber arrived at 12:17 PM and joined the board members in Executive Session.

RECONVENE
At 1:00 PM, Natalie Hagglund reconvened the regular board meeting.

FLAG SALUTE
Natalie Hagglund led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Ken Christoferson made a motion to approve the Agenda for the February 4, 2020 Regular Board Meeting. Miranda Evans seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Charlotte Murry made a motion to approve the Minutes for the January 21, 2020 Regular Board Meeting. Al Schreiber seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Jean Shumate introduced the following reports:

DONATIONS
Ken Christoferson presented the donations as listed below and thanked donors for their support.

  1. The Stanwood-Camano School District received the following donations to cover field trip transportation costs:


    1. $101.97 from the Stanwood High School Band Boosters for the band performance at the Lights of Christmas on December 5th;
    2. $275.16 from the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians for the Twin City Elementary Fifth Grade visit to the fish hatchery on December 10th;
    3. $240.00 from the Camano Island Friends of the Library for the Utsalady Elementary January 8, 9 and 10 field trips to the library; and
    4. $184.72 from the Utsalady Booster Club for the Utsalady Elementary Fifth Grade visit to the fish hatchery on December 5th, and Fusion Choir visit to Elger Bay to perform in concert on December 12th.

  2. The Utsalady Booster Club donated $924.21 to cover the Eagle Enrichment stipend for the Utsalady Elementary Robotics class, September 16 through December 2, 2019.

    1. ALTERNATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE PROGRAMS ANNUAL REPORT
      Principal Ryan Ovenell presented the Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) annual report. ALE programs include Lincoln Hill High School, Lincoln Academy and Saratoga School. Information highlighted included current enrollment; the process for developing student learning plans and monitoring student progress; program goals in support of student achievement; and processes in place for ALE programs'self-evaluation. Prior to presenting his report, Principal Ovenell introduced Dr. Gloria Mitchell and Mrs. Trinh Pham, liaisons from OSPI's (Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction) Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI). Liaisons provide regional support for development of school/program improvement plans and a connection to relevant support and resources at OSPI.

      ENROLLMENT
      Steve Lidgard reported on enrollment for February 2020. There are 4,610.00 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) students enrolled, averaging 180.48 FTE above the projected budget amount. The March enrollment update will be presented at the March 3, 2020 Regular Board Meeting.

      CONSENT AGENDA
      Miranda Evans made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items # 1-4, listed below. Charlotte Murry seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

      1. Donations

      2. Stanwood High School Field Trips, (a-e)


        1. FFA Horse Evaluation Team to Ellensburg, WA, April 21-22, 2020, for a Career Development Event,
        2. AG Mechanics Team to Yakima, WA, April 16-17, 2020, for a State Competition,
        3. Science Bowl Team to Pasco, WA, February 21-23, 2020, for a Regional Competition,
        4. Technology Students Association to SeaTac, WA, March 18-21, 2020 for a State Conference/Competition; and,
        5. Sports Medicine Students to Spokane, WA, April 23-25, 2020, for a State Competition.

      3. Second Reading of New Student Policy 3112 Withdrawal Prior to Graduation.

      4. Personnel Consent Agenda

      COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
      There were no comments.

      ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS
      Miranda Evans expressed appreciation for the program (Alternative Learning Experience/ALE) report.
      Natalie Hagglund thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
      Jean Shumate commented it was great to have Ryan Ovenell report on ALE programs and added it was nice to see folks
      from OSSI (Office of System and School Improvement) attend the meeting and thanked them.

      ADJOURNMENT
      Natalie Hagglund adjourned the regular meeting at 1:26 PM