DIRECTOR'S MEETING MINUTES
May 23, 2011 7:00PM Regular Meeting-Yale School Library
MEMBERS PRESENT
Jim Bays, Janice Watts, Bill Woodard, Tina Cayton, Steve Madsen, Michael Green-Secretary and Tegan Steen-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
See attached list.
MINUTES
Bill Woodard moved to approve the May 9, 2011 regular meeting minutes.
Steve Madsen yesTina Cayton yesBill Woodard yes Janice Watts yes carried
OPERATIONS REPORTS
Yale ReportMark Houk told the Board that Yale School had been awarded $25,000 last fall for projects at the school. He also said that the school recently was awarded the NEA grant of $5000 that will be used for a greenhouse and garden project. Ronell Pietz and Kyle worked closely on this grant along with other members of the Yale staff. Kyle led the group on a tour of his classroom to see the 15 new laptop computers that were purchased and then to the area outside the school where the garden and play area projects were still in progress. Kyle said that the Tech Department did a great job of purchasing the computers and setting them up. He said it really helps engage the students in their work and has improved their academic performance. Mark Houk said that work was beginning on the soccer field west of the school. Soccer has grown so much in the last 3 years at Yale that they needed a larger full-sized field. The Stuarts donated one for this purpose.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
Mr. Green said he received word today that the legislature had a tentative agreement on the budget in Olympia. He said we should know tomorrow. The Board discussed this.
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
BOARD REPORTS AND REQUESTS
Jim Bays asked Board members to bring their calendars to the next meeting so that they could discuss the Board summer retreat.
Steve Madsen said that the awards and certificates for the Mock Trial will be handed out on Wednesday.
Jim said that there was no action taken on the City Transportation Benefit District issue. Steve said that an article in the Columbian said that there were two tax issues on the agenda and they tabled the transportation issue. He said that he was frustrated because people were asked to participate and then they tabled the issue.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Online Academy ExplorationMichael Green told the Board that Asha Riley has been working on gathering information about developing a District Online Academy. They wanted the Board's input before they proceed to see if there are any reservations with any members about moving forward on this. Asha told the Board that she has been researching this and, after working with Stacy Brown on how the funding would work, found that they need about 24 students for the program to break even. After talking with a few parents of students who are on Boundary Exceptions for out-of-district online academies, she has been told that there may be interest for 36 students to attend. An online survey was conducted and a forum to discuss this with parents will be held on May 26th at 6:30pm in the Commons. Mark Knudson had been working on this with Craig Downs when he was in the District at one point. He has also been promoting this and providing technical information. The Board discussed this and said that they would like to hear about what Asha learns from the meeting on May 26th.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Board discussed the consent agenda.
Janice Watts moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Steve Madsen yes Tina Cayton yesBill Woodard yes Janice Watts yes carried
ACTION ITEMS
AP History Text AdoptionAsha Riley said that the committee approved and recommended the Western Civilization (since 1300) by Jackson Spielvogel textbook for adoption at the High School.
Steve Madsen moved to adopt Western Civilization by Jackson Spielvogel for the High School as recommended.
Janice Watts yes Bill Woodard yes Tina Cayton yesSteve Madsen yes carried
WIAA Sunday Waiver
This waiver was pulled from the agenda, as there will no longer be a need for it.
Approval of Amendments to Policy Nos. 2121, 2151, 3230, 4215This is the second reading of the amendments to policies that needed the addition of electronic cigarettes included.
Steve Madsen moved to approve Policies Nos. 2121, 2151, 3230, 4215 as revised.
Janice Watts yes Bill Woodard yes Tina Cayton yes Steve Madsen yes carried
ADJOURNMENT
President, Jim Bays, adjourned the meeting of the Board of Directors at 8:19pm.
ATTEST:
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