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October 16 2018 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2018, REGULAR BOARD MEETING '
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CALL TO ORDER
Julie Dean, Board President, called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Administration & Resource Center Boardroom.

ROLL CALL
Board members in attendance were: Natalie Hagglund, Ken Christoferson, Al Schreiber, Chad Lewis and Julie Dean. Trent Austin, Student Advisor, was present and Shawn Moyer was absent.

FLAG SALUTE
Trent Austin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Al Schreiber made a motion to approve the Agenda for the October 16, 2018, Regular Board Meeting. Natalie Hagglund seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chad Lewis made a motion to approve the Minutes of the October 2, 2018, Regular Board Meeting. Natalie Hagglund seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

Natalie Hagglund made a motion to approve the October 2, 2018, Special Board Retreat Minutes. Al Schreiber seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

COMMENTS BY CITIZENS
Pedro Espinoza, a guest from Seattle, encouraged hiring local community members to work on the high school building project to strengthen the local economy.

Lisa Marx, NW Carpenters Institute, supports vocational training and finds pathways for students to get jobs and is working with Ross Short, Director of Career and Technical Education at Stanwood High School.

Dave Quinn, construction worker from Arlington, would like oversight of the sub-contractors for hiring construction workers and apprentices on the high school project.

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

DONATIONS
Trent Austin presented the following donations: (1.) Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. donated $100.00 each to Utsalady Elementary School, Stanwood Middle School, and Stanwood High School Technology Students Association (TSA) and (2) Stanwood Booster Club- Sports Account, donated transportation costs, $271.80, to Stanwood-Camano School District for the Stanwood High School Cross Country Team field trip to “Jock "n Jill" in Seattle.

HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, BULLYING (HIB) POSTERS
Dr. Lloy Schaaf, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, introduced John Cermak, Fire Chief, and Dr. Boskovich, Veternarian, who were judges for the poster contest and would present the Subway gift certificates to the following recipients:

Grade Level K

ALINA

JOHNSON

CES

K

1st Place

SAVANA

SCOTT

EBE

K

2nd Place

BLAKELY

BURKE

CES

K

3rd Place

MOLLY

RICE

UES

K

Honorable Mention

Grade Level First & Second

GILLIAN

FRENTZEN

UES

2

1st Place

KIERAN

HALLAM

CES

1

2nd Place

LUKE

GILEFF

CES

2

3rd Place

KELLAN

ZILL

TCE

2

Honorable Mention

Grade Level Third-Fifth

MATTEA

BLACK

SES

5

1st Place

DAISY

LEHR

UES

5

2nd Place

MALIA

ALEXANDER

CES

3

3rd Place

ALIVIA

BROWN

CES

5

Honorable Mention

Grade Level Six-Eight

MEGAN

STULC

SMS

6

1st Place

KAYLA

MCNEILL

SMS

7

2nd Place

AVERY

BURCHARD

PSMS

8

3rd Place

MEGAN

HOLMES

PSMS

8

Honorable Mention

Grade Level Nine-Twelve

GARRETT

ALLISON

SHS

9

1st Place

HAILEY

WIKSTROM

SHS

9

2nd Place

BRYLEIGH

HUBERT

LHH

11

3rd Place

KAYLA

MABALAY

LHH

11

Honorable Mention

RONAN

JOHNSON

LHH

11

Honorable Mention

Lloy Schaaf announced that Elger Bay Elementary was awarded the School of Distinction for the fourth time. Victor Hanzeli, Principal, accepted the certificate of achievement. An official recognition will be forthcoming.

AWARDS
Shining Stars: Orlando Mejia - Elger Bay Elementary, and Derek Kroft - Port Susan Middle School
Classified Employee of the Month, September: Alyson Riggan, Twin City Elementary Paraeducator
Teacher of the Month, September: Don Hanna, Stanwood High School
Volunteer Service Award: Lynn Belles, Port Susan Middle School

RECESS '
Julie Dean recessed the meeting at 7:00 PM to allow audience members to depart.

RECONVENED
Julie Dean reconvened the regular meeting at 7:08 PM.

2018 BOND ISSUE
Steve Lidgard, Executive Director of Business Services, introduced Cynthia Weed, K&L Gates, Bond Council, to discuss Resolution 2018/19-003, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2018, Authorizing the Sale of General Obligation Bonds. This is the legal action to sell bonds, $107.5 million, which is the final amount approved by the voters to construct the new high school, alternative schools, and other associated projects at the site.

CONSENT AGENDA
Chad Lewis made a motion to approve Consent Agenda items, 1-18, listed below. Natalie Hagglund seconded the motion; it was voted on and approved unanimously.

  1. Stanwood High School 'Field Trips for State Tournament Competitions, as follows: a. Cross Country Team, November 1-3, 2018, Pasco, and b. Girls Swim Team, November 8-10, 2018, Federal Way.
  2. First Reading Revised Community Relations Policy 4210, Regulation of Dangerous Weapons on School Premises.
  3. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Student Policy 3115, Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services.
  4. Second Reading and Adoption of Revised Student Policy 3241, Classroom Management, Discipline and Corrective Action.
  5. 2018-19 Professional Services Consultant Agreement with Sound Speech Services for Speech Language Pathology Services.
  6. Professional Services Consultant Agreement with Behavior Management for Adults and Children (BMAC) Program for 2018-19 School Year.
  7. 2018-19 Memorandum of Understanding with Northwest Educational Service District 189 for Professional Learning Community/Evidence-Based Practices Cohort.
  8. 2018-19 Contract with Northwest Educational Service District 189 for the Open Doors Program.
  9. Stanwood High School Traffic Safety Education Program to Offer Driver Skills Exams.
  10. Resolution No. 2018/2019-003, Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, 2018, Authorizing the Sale of General Obligation Bonds.
  11. Authorize the Administration to Issue a Call for Bids for the New Stanwood High School Phase 2 Building Construction.
  12. Final Acceptance of the Contract with Great Floors, for Work Done at Cedarhome Elementary and Utsalady Elementary.
  13. Letter of Agreement with the Public School Employees of Stanwood-Camano (PSE) Regarding Retroactive Increases.
  14. Updated Salary Schedules for Non-represented Office Workers, Public School Employees, Stanwood-Camano Education Association Employees, Building Administrators, District-level Administrators, and Non-represented Employees.
  15. Personnel Consent Agenda.
  16. Bills and Payroll.

PAYROLL

FUND

WARRANT

TOTAL

September (Accrual) 2018

Payroll

#61001-61011

$12,719.34

Payroll ACH (Automated Clearing House)

$67,854.83

Retirement/DCP(Deferred Comp Prgrm.)

$15,623.72

Electronic Federal Tax

$14,605.64

September 2018

Payroll

#61123-61159

$740,950.00

Payroll ACH (Automated Clearing House)

$2,184,433.12

Retirement/DCP(Deferred Comp Prgrm.)

$744,186.54

Electronic Federal Tax

$770,802.66

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

September 28, 2018

General

#61160-61169

$4,924.03

General

#61170-61238

$402,030.35

Capital Projects

#61239-61241

$6,827.00

Associated Student Body

#61242-61254

$6,554.33

General

#61255-61285

$58,428.70

Capital Projects

#61286-61296

$642,551.00

Associated Student Body

#61297-61303

$853.69

October 15, 2018

General

#61304-61437

$236,292.29

Capital Projects

#61438-61449

$1,495,211.58

Associated Student Body

#61450-61467

$36,126.16

17. Northwest Educational Service District 189 Contract for Student Threat Assessment Coordination.
18. Memorandum of Agreement with Stanwood-Camano Education Association Regarding Substitute Compensation.

STUDENT ADVISOR REPORT
Trent Austin shared activities and upcoming events for Stanwood High School. He stated there was a lot of school spirit at the pep rally and homecoming activities and for the Halloween spirit week. Veterans Day assemblies would be held on November 7th.

ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS '
Al Schreiber said it was nice to have student advisors. He thanked Lloy Schaaf for organizing the Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB) poster contest and for all her work associated with HIB. He appreciated the update on the capital projects.

Julie Dean would like to try adding another Comment by Citizens to the agenda, after the Consent Agenda

Jean Shumate noted that is possible to add a second comment period to the agenda, however, if the first comment period was eliminated, corresponding policies would need to be adjusted.

Natalie Hagglund said it was a great day; anytime talking about new high school project and the things going on.

Chad Lewis exclaimed that he learned more about the district at this meeting and it spoke volumes of how wonderful the school district is.

Ken Christoferson stated that this was an amazing day; waiting to call for bids (construction of high school). He and our community are excited to see the construction begin.

Jean Shumate looked forward to the bond interview and to award the construction bid; coming in better than expected. She also thanked Lloy Schaaf for her work with HIB and thanked Elger Bay Elementary for doing a fabulous job with teaching and learning.

ADJOURNMENT
Julie Dean adjourned the regular meeting at 7:27 PM.

STUDY SESSION
The study session began at 5:00 PM. Gary Platt, Executive Director of Capital Projects, stated that Chris Lilley, Managing Principal at McCRANAHAN Architects, would present the new high school schedule and budget update. All board members were in attendance and student advisor, Trent Austin. Staff members: Jean Shumate, Superintendent, Lloy Schaaf, Gary Platt, Liz Jamieson, Steve Lidgard, Christine Del Pozo, Ross Short, and Joy Post.

At this time, Mr. Lilley said that the schedule is on time and is optimistic that construction bids will be submitted. Due to the economic factors and the negative impacts of the City of Stanwood 's permitting requirements, there could be adjustments to the budget to complete the projects.

The study session ended at 5:50 PM. No action was taken.

STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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President

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Vice President

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Director

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Director

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Director

Attest:

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Jean Shumate, Ed.D.
Secretary to the Board '

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Date of Approval