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Board Meeting The work session and regular board meeting were combined this month on March 19th. There was no Monday work session. MEMBERS PRESENT: Vicki Daggy, Greg Flemming, Cori Reeves, Debbie Williams, Kyle Yancey, and Superintendent Bridget Lewis. Student
Representative: Jamie W ADMINISTRATORS PRESENT: Floyd Smith, Marc Bell, Debbie Lahue, Mark St.Clair, Scott Friedman, Jeff Baerwald, Len Mortlock, Kevin Simpson, and Administrative Assistant Kathy Fairbanks. GUESTS PRESENT (Recorded): Jeremy E, Jennifer E, Chris H, Yalar W, Ken S, and Tim S. OPENING OF THE MEETING: Chair Daggy called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. The flag salute was led by Boy Scout Jeremy E. Mrs. Fairbanks called roll. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: ACADEMIC SPOTLIGHT: - Middle School Writing Instruction – Mr. Kim Kristensen Mrs. Lahue and Mrs. Allen introduced teacher Kim Kristensen who outlined how he has taken the Lucy Calkins, “Units of Study” an elementary ed program, and has adapted these materials for the middle school level. PROGRAM UPDATE: LAKESIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Work Session Topic) Mr. Baerwald presented his program update to the board, which outlined the school’s goals for the 2007-08 school year. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Jamie Wachter reported that WASL
testing had taken place. During that time, the seniors presented
their Senior Celebration projects and the freshman attended seminars.
Spring sports had started with the first games scheduled for
that week. SUPERINTENDENT’S
REPORT: Mrs. Lewis reported: NEW BUSINESS: Calendar Adoption for 2008-09 and 2009-10 School Years Mrs.
Lewis presented for adoption the calendar options recommended
by the calendar committee for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school
years. Highly Capable Program 2007-08 School Year Mrs. Lahue presented
for board approval the Highly Capable Program i-Grant application. Policy
Revisions – First Reading Mrs. Lewis presented
for first reading the revisions to the following policies: Policy
1112 Director Orientation; Policy 1220 Board Officers and Duties
of Board Members; Policy 2000 Student Learning Goals; Policy
2021 Library Media Centers; Policy 2090 Program Evaluation; Policy
2106 Program Compliance; Policy 2151 Interscholastic Activities;
Policy 2320 Field Trip, Excursions and Outdoor Education; Policy
2336 Required Observances (Veteran’s Day, Constitute Day,
and Temperance and Good Citizenship Day); Policy 2340 Religious-Related
Activities and Practices; Policy 2420 Grading and Progress Reports;
Policy 2421 Promotion/Retention; Policy 3110 Qualifications of
Attendance and Placement; Policy 3200 Rights and Responsibilities;
Policy 3210 Nondiscrimination; Policy 3414 Infectious Diseases;
Policy 3421 Child Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Prevention;
Policy 5005 Employment: Disclosures, Certification Requirements,
Assurances and Approval; Policy 5006 Certification Revocation;
Policy 5010 Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action; Policy
5230 Job Descriptions/Responsibilities; Policy 5251 Conflicts
of Interest; Policy 5280 Termination of Employment; Policy 5408
Jury Duty and Subpoena Leave; Policy 5520 Staff Development;
Policy 5610 Substitute Employment; Policy 6605 Student Safety
Walking to School and Riding Buses; Policy 6690 Contracting for
Transportation Services; Policy 6700 Nutrition and Physical Fitness;
Policy 6882 Sale of Real Property; Policy 6920 Construction Design;
and Policy 6959 Acceptance of Completed Project, and the deletion
of four old policies: Policy 2010 School Learning Improvement
Teams; Policy 2080 Comprehensive Student Assessment System; Policy
2100 Instructional Program Offerings; and Policy 2171 School
to Work. LHS BLOCK SCHEDULE WAIVER (Discussion Item Only) Mr. St.Clair presented for discussion a request of OSPI to continue the waiver to statute, adjusting the time requested per credit thus allowing the continuation of the 4x4 block schedule for 2008-09. He also provided data to the new board members that they could review during the month to obtain a better understanding of the history of the high school’s schedule, and invited them to come in and meet with him to discuss any questions they may have after reviewing this information. LAKESIDE FRESHMAN ACADEMY FOLLOW UP REPORT (Discussion Item Only) Included with the discussion on the block schedule, Mr. St.Clair gave an update on the Freshman Academy. After a thorough look at the possibility of offering this, it was decided that it would not work in a school the size of Lakeside High School. APPRAISER
SELECTION FOR APPRAISAL OF LAND OWNED BY INLAND POWER AND LIGHT
BY HIGHWAY 291 NEXT
TO LAKE SPOKANE ELEMENTARY Mr.
Smith presented a request to hire Auble, Jolicoeur & Gentry
to perform an appraisal of a piece of land extended from the
Inland Power & Light substation to a point in front of Lake
Spokane Elementary (less than 1/3 acre). RESOLUTION 6-08 TO ESTABLISH ELECTRONIC DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES Mr. Smith presented Resolution 6-08 for approval. RESOLUTION 7-08 DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO WIAA & SUNDAY PARTICIPATION WAIVER – (Discussion Item Only – This will be on the April agenda for approval.) A short discussion followed informing the new board members the reasons behind this resolution and the Sunday waiver. I-728 (Discussion Item Only) Mrs. Lewis outlined the process they would follow in meeting with staff members regarding the I-728 funding and uses of those funds. The I-728 Hearing is scheduled to take place at the regular April board meeting. This will be advertised in the Outpost, the Eye on Education, and on the district’s web page. .5
LOA REQUEST FOR LSE TEACHER ELLIE LOCHHEAD FOR 2008-09 SCHOOL
YEAR Mrs. Lewis presented
Mrs. Lochhead’s request for a
.5 LOA for the 2008-09 school year. Scheduling options were discussed. OLD BUSINESS: CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Mrs. Lewis requested that this item be tabled due to the length of the meeting. Item Tabled. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: None TIME, PLACE, DATE OF NEXT MEETING: RECESS: 8:33 PM Chair Daggy announced that the board of take a recess and then go into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation and personnel issues. This was expected to last approximately 45 minutes. No decisions would be made. EXECUTIVE SESSION: 8:45 PM RECONVENE and ADJOURNMENT: 9:30 PM
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