DIRECTOR'S MEETING
September 22, 2008 7:00PMRegular Meeting-District Meeting Room
Jim Bays, Bill Woodard, Janice Watts, Tina Cayton, Steve Madsen, Chelsey Rohm-Student Representative, Michael Green-Secretary, and Tegan Steen-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
See attached list.
Tina Cayton moved to approve the minutes of the September 8, 2008 regular meeting.
Steve Madsen yesTina Cayton yesBill Woodard yes Janice Watts yes carried
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Chelsey Rohm said there was an ASB meeting on Wednesday. Parking spots are going on sale tomorrow. They approved fundraising request and the "O" Ambassadors' Club, which had its first meeting today.
Steve Madsen asked if the YCC had after school care. Michael Green told him that they did with the exception of Kindergarteners.
Stacy Brown said that the next enrollment count day would be October 1. She said that she hadn't talked with the buildings recently about enrollment numbers, but she knew that the Middle School had enrolled 5 students after the first count day. The Board discussed Stacy's report.
Mr. Green said that the District has subscribed to School Messenger, which is a system for communicating with parents about schedule changes, school closures, attendance or other information. He would be able to call the system on snow days and leave a message. The message would then be sent to parents via phone, email or text.
The magnetic school calendars should be arriving Wednesday.
Michael introduced the Board to Brent LiaBraaten, the new choir/band instructor. Mr. Green said that he is seeing great things in the music program this year.
The Board requested open house dates. Michael will email these to them.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
BOARD REPORTS AND REQUEST
DRAFT Comparative Analysis of WHS Sites
Mr. Green said that purpose of the presentation of the draft comparative analysis of WHS sites was to gather feedback from the Board about the data that will be communicated to focus groups. When the focus groups review the information they will provide feedback to the Board. This information will help the Board to focus on the right site for the new high school. Doug Nichols, ESD 112 Construction Services Group, presented a summary of the analysis. Eric Jacobson and Lori Williams, ESD 112 Public Information, demonstrated and discussed how "clickers" technology would be used to gather feedback from focus groups. The Board discussed the information and asked Michael if they could review the suggested changes at the next meeting.
"Branding"
The Board reveiwed the samples of graphics that Michael Green and Heidi Barnes of ESD 112 provided. The Board enjoyed the images. Steve Madsen said that he didn't see the connection with the phrase "Where Community and Learning Connect". Lori Williams said that she would share that with Heidi.
State of KWRL Meeting
Steve Madsen and Janice Watts volunteered to attend the KWRL Board meeting on Wednesday, October 29 at 7pm.
Revised Consent Agenda
The Board discussed the revised consent agenda which included additional General, Trust and ASB Fund warrants.
Bill Woodard moved to approve the revised consent agenda as presented.
Steve Madsen yesTina Cayton yesBill Woodard yesJanice Watts yes carried
2008 Healthy Youth Survey
The Board discussed the Healthy Youth Survey with Michael. The Board said that they thought the questions were fine the way they were presented.
Janice Watts moved to approve the administering of the 2008 Healthy Youth Survey with optional pages for all grade levels.
Policy No. 3421-Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention-Second Reading and Approval
Steve Madsen moved to approve the revision of Policy No. 3421-Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention.
Janice Watts yesBill Woodard yesTina Cayton yesSteve Madsen yes carried
Approval of KWRL Collective Bargaining Agreement
Bill Woodard moved to approve the KWRL Collective Bargaining Agreement as presented.
Resolution No. 2519-Establishment of a Self-Insured Vision Program
Mr. Green said that a recent mandatory insurance issue, unrelated to vision insurance changes, has impacted many employees. He is seeking approval for this resolution but will postpone the implementation for at least a month. He told the Board that approving the resolution doesn't mean that it binds them to establish the program. Should the insurance committee decide to change their decision on Vision Self-insurance Mr. Green indicated that he will bring back a recommendaiton for recision of the resolution. The Board discussed this.
Tina Cayton moved to approve Resolution No. 2519-Establishment of a Self-Insured Vision Program.
Board President, Jim Bays recessed the meeting into executive session at 9:35pm to discuss personnel, negotiations and property with no action to be taken upon return.
Board President, Jim Bays reconvened the meeting into regular session at 10:18pm.
Board President, Jim Bays adjourned the meeting of the Board of Directors at 10:18pm.
ATTEST:
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