DIRECTOR'S MEETING
November 24, 2008 7:00PMRegular Meeting-District Meeting Room
Jim Bays, Bill Woodard, Janice Watts, Tina Cayton, Chelsey Rohm-Student Representative, Michael Green-Secretary, and Tegan Steen-Recording Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT
Craig Downs, Kathie Griffin, Stacy Brown.
Bill Woodard moved to approve Steve Madsen's absence from the meeting.
Tina Cayton yesJanice Watts yesBill Woodard yes carried
Tina Cayton moved to approve the minutes of the November 10, 2008 regular Board meeting.
Bill Woodard yesJanice Watts yesTina Cayton yes carried
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE REPORT
Chelsey Rohm reported that winter sports have started. There was an ASB meeting last Tuesday. They passed a few fundraisers and discussed the "Mr. Woodland" DECA fundraising idea that they would like to do in the spring. It would be a talent show much like the Miss America pageant.
OPERATIONS REPORTS
The Board reviewed the Operations reports.
Tech Report- Jim Bays asked for an explanation of the thin client lab. Michael Green said that he would give the Board a tour of the lab. He said the lab is where a central super computer is connected to a group of monitors, keyboards and small boxes at the workstations. This is a way to get more computers to students in a cost effective way.
Community Ed. Report- Kathie Griffin reported that the Snowflake Bazaar was a huge success this year. The Lyon's Club Turkey Bingo also sold out following the bazaar. 75 kids have signed up for Youth Basketball, which is about average. YCC's numbers are up a little and she's hearing great things about the program. WCC's numbers are down a little due to the economy and job losses in the area. Jim Bays asked Kathie if the community knows about the E-Scrip program. This is where Safeway customers can ask Safeway to assign WCC cents on the dollar whenever they use their Safeway Club Card. Kathie said that she would make sure that an article about this program gets published to remind the community about this.
Mr. Green reminded the Board that there would be only one Board meeting next month on December 15th, as per Board policy. Jennifer Cullison is working with the O Ambassadors' Club on an overseas trip. This may be presented at the next meeting along with an agreement with the Port of Woodland to serve as our lease agent on the Dike Access Road property. Michael had a Thanksgiving feast with Kindergarteners today. Tomorrow is the last day for students before the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Board was asked to think about selecting a Board representative for the calendar committee next month.
The Board reviewed a thank you letter to WinCo Foods for totes that they donated for the Project READY! program.
CITIZENS REQUESTS
BOARD REPORTS AND REQUEST
WSSDA Annual Conference ReviewTina Cayton, Janice Watts and Jim Bays attended the WSSDA Conference last week with Mr. Green. They reported that it was interesting and worthwhile.
Jim Bays said that he obtained copies of a sample superintendent evaluation tool that was similar to what the Board discussed at the last meeting. He said it is a lot like the tool that the Board uses, but without the items that the Board would not be able to answer. Michael will attach a copy to the Friday Notes for Board members to look over. Bill Woodard and Jim Bays will work as a committee on drafting the evaluation tool.
Review of Comparative Site Analysis DocumentThe Board reviewed the comparative site analysis for the new high school project. Jim Bays had several changes that he would like to see made before the information is brought to the community for public input. Michael will work with Eric Jacobson and Lori Williams from ESD 112 to create a short PowerPoint presentation and handouts. Jim asked that the information be clarified and objective.
Policy No. 3126 Draft Revision Mr. Green said he would recommend the WSSDA changes to Policy No. 3126-Child Custody at the second reading at the next Board meeting. The Board discussed this policy.
Policy No. 4130 Draft Revision The WSSDA recommended changes for Policy No. 4130-Title I Parental Involvement are required federal changes. This policy will be brought back to the Board next month for a second reading and approval.
Revised Consent AgendaThe revised consent agenda included two additional A/P documents, a maternity leave for Shae Lindsay, a maternity leave for Alisha Robison and a medical leave for Mickie Harrington.
Bill Woodard moved to approve the revised consent agenda.
Resolution No. 2520-Notice of Appointment for Claims Agent This document must be filed with the County Auditor or the District may not be able to raise a defense that the notice of claims lawsuit was not received timely or correctly filed as specified in RCW 4.96. This defense may save the District and the Risk Cooperative both time and money in responding to a claim.
Janice Watts moved to approve Resolution No. 2520-Notice of Appointment for Claim Agent.
Board President, Jim Bays, adjourned the meeting of the Board of Directors at 8:44pm.
ATTEST:
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