CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

Chairperson Heinz called the meeting to order at 3:15 pm.  Also present were board members Darold Holden, Ralph Bell, Tim Patterson, Rick Thompson and Superintendent Arment.  EHS Principal Mr. Steedman and Board Candidate Mr. Homan were also present. Chairperson Heinz led the flag salute.

STRATEGIC PLAN

The Board reviewed the strategic plan with interactive discussion

FACILITIES

Guests attending were Yelm School Board Director Ms. Denise Henrickson, Yelm Community Relations Director Ms. Denise Bagwell, consulting architects Mr. John Erickson and Mr. Jay Peterson for this agenda item.  Interactive discussions included lessons learned by the Yelm School District for obtaining voter approval of school construction bonds and an update of construction options and the new State match formula.

ATHLETICS

High School Athletic Director, Mr. Garland joined the board for this agenda item. Interactive discussion included potential league changes under consideration by WIAA and the local leagues for the 2006-2007 school year based upon reclassification and the 2005 EHS student athletic and activity survey.

CLOSING DISCUSSIONS

The board came to the consensus to host a community facilities meeting on September 21, 2005, to solicit citizen input on possible construction and modernization options for scope of work and bond packages before considering a resolution.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairperson Heinz adjourned the meeting at 6:46 pm.

CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

Chairperson Kirk Heinz called the meeting to order at 7:08 pm. Also present were Mr. Ralph Bell, Mr. Tim Patterson, Mr. Darold Holden, and Mr. Rick Thompson. Superintendent Raymond Arment, Ms. Cathy Bryant, Business/HR Manager and Debi Hamilton, recorder were also present.  Chairperson Heinz led the flag salute.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Thompson made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion. Motion carried.

A.        Approved Meeting Minutes

                             1.  July 13, 2005

                              2.  July 13, 2005, Special Board Meeting

B.        Approved Classified Hiring Recommendations:

1.        Employment of Jennifer Carey-WES Teacher Assistant-Play ground, effective 09-06-05.

2.        Employment of Vicki Gemmell–EHS Custodian, effective 9-6-05.

3.        Resignation of Amy Dell-WES Custodian, effective 8-10-05.

4.        Employment of Sue Mischel-Assistant Cook, effective 9-6-05.

C.        Approved Certificated Hiring Recommendations:

1.        Employment of Elisa Bovey-EES Special Education Teacher, effective 8-29-05.

2.        Employment of Marjorie Bonzer-EMS, 8^th Gr. Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, effective 8-29-05

3.   Employment of Cerena Laurance-CC 2^nd Gr. Teacher, effective 8-29-05.

 4.  Approved negotiated agreement.

 5.  Employment of  Dan Fountain-EHS Distance Learning
      Coordinator, effective 09-06-05.

D.       Consider Extra Curricular Assignment Recommendations:

E.       Financial

                      1.  July 2005 Payroll $1003,729.49                                                                 

       2.  August 2005 General Fund Vouchers $ 232,788.85

       3.  August 2005 Capital Projects $ 11,877.75

                      4.  July 2005 Financial Report

HEARING OF INDIVIDUAL/GROUPS

 NEW BUSINESS

Transportation Department Report

Purchase of two buses
To replace #15 and #25

Approval of request for bids for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

Approval of Consultant Services Contract between Eatonville School District and Public Fund Investment Consultants

Approval of 2005-2006 SY membership with PSESD Public Schools Emergency Communications System

Approval of Interdistrict Agreement for Educational Services to Disabled Students between ESD #404 and Bethel School Dist.

Approved Changes to Policy 1400, Meeting Conduct, Order of Business, and Quorum

Consider deletion of Policy 4230, Contacts with Students
Consider legal reference changes to Policies 1000, 1105, 1110, 1113, 1114, 1210

Consider changes to School Lunch Prices for 2005-2006 School Year

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Policies 6700 and 6700P

No individuals or groups asked to address the board.

Mr. Dan Dawkins presented his annual report to the Board. There was interactive discussion on the different area’s of the report.   Chairperson Heinz thanked Mr. Dawkins for his report.

Mr. Dawkins presented his request to purchase two new buses to replace #15 & #25. There was discussion on the type of buses and the options.  Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve the purchase of the buses.  More discussion followed.  Mr. Holden seconded the motion on the floor.  Motion carried.

The board had interactive discussion regarding fuel prices. Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the request for bids for Gasoline and Diesel Fuel.  Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Superintendent Arment explained to the board the investment process and the limitations. There was interactive discussion about PFIC and interest earnings.  Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve the consultant Services Contract between Eatonville School District and Public Fund Investment Consultants.  Mr. Holden seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Superintendent Arment explained the Emergency Communications System to the board.  Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the 2005-2006 SY membership with PSESD Public Schools Emergency Communications System.  Mr. Holden seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Superintendent Arment explained the agreement to the board.  There was discussion among the board on the agreement and on funding and grants.  Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve the Interdistrict Agreement for Educational Service to Disabled Students between ESD#404 and Bethel School District.  Mr. Thompson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve the changes to Policy 1400, Meeting Conduct, Order of Business, and Quorum.  Mr. Thompson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Mr. Thompson made a motion to approve the deletion of Policy 4230 and the changes to Policies 1000, 1110, 1113, 1114, and 1210.  Mr. Holden seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Ms. Bryant explained the suggested increases and pricing options  There was interactive discussion about the options.  Mr. Thompson made a motion to change the school lunch prices to Option #2 plus raise the adult prices to $3.50.  Option #2 consists of ;  Lunch: Elem.  $2.10,   Lunch: MS   $2.35,   Lunch: HS   $2.35,  Lunch: Adult  $3.50,  Break: Elem.   $1.25,  Break: Secondary $1.25,   Break: Adult  $1.75  Mr. Holden seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Policies 6700 and 6700P, Nutrition and Physical Fitness. (Second Reading) was presented to the board. Mr. Patterson made a motion to accept the changes in Policies 6700 and 6700P.  Mr. Thompson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

REPORTS

There were no further reports to the board.

BOARD DISCUSSION

The board discussed the calendar proof that was provided for them. They expressed their appreciation for the meal at the Board Retreat.  Chairperson Heinz expressed the need for the board to be brainstorming ideas for the upcoming facilities meeting on September 21.

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

Superintendent Arment updated the board on Freshman Orientation, Middle School Counselor and shared a picture of a previous graduate, David Wilson that went to the Naval Academy.  He also noted that the Eatonville School District will be awarding a diploma to a WW II Veteran.  The diploma will be awarded at the Veterans Day Assembly at EHS on November 10, 2005. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

The board convened into an executive session, to discuss contractual matters, at 8:20 pm that would last approximately 30 minutes.  Mr. Heinz announced that there would be no board action after the executive session.

The board reconvened to the public meeting and Chairperson Heinz adjourned the meeting at 8:55 pm.