CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

Chairperson Heinz called the special board meeting to order at 8:05 a.m. and led the flag salute. Also present was Mr. Rick Thompson, Mr. Ralph Bell, Mr. Tim Patterson and Mr. Darold Holden.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

The meeting adjourned to executive session until 9:15 a.m.

RISK MANAGEMENT POOL PRESENTATION

Washington State Assessment  of Student Learning(WASL) Results

The regular meeting reconvened at 9:15 a.m. A question and answer session with Bob Fulmer from Risk Management Pool was held. Discussion followed.

The meeting adjourned for lunch at 12:00 p.m.

The meeting reconvened at 12:50 p.m.

The WASL results for Eatonville School District were reviewed.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairperson Heinz adjourned the meeting at 1:30 p.m. with no action taken.

CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

Chairperson Kirk Heinz called the regular school board meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.  Also present were Mr. Rick Thompson, Mr. Ralph Bell and Mr. Tim Patterson.  Mr. Darold Holden was absent. Chairperson Heinz led the flag salute.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve the consent agenda.  Mr. Thompson seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

            A.                Approval of Meeting Minutes

                1.  July 28, 2004

                2.  July 28, 2004 Special Board Meeting

            B.          Approval of Certified Action

1.  Approved release of contract for Gayle Brown, EES-Resource Room Teacher, effective beginning 2004-2005 school year.

2.   Approved employment of Nancy Clark, WES - 1^st Grade Teacher effective beginning 2004-2005 school year.

            C.          Approval of Classified Action

1.  Approved employment of Stacy Lanier, EMS-After School Detention Monitor, effective 9/7/04

 2.  Approved employment of Marjorie Horiskey, EES-Teacher Assistant Para-pro                                                               effective 9/7/04

3.   Approved employment of Julia Nuesse, Support Services-Bus Driver, effective 9/07/04

4.   Approved employment of Gisella Huse, WES-Assistant Cook, effective 9/1/04

D.                     Approved Extra Curricular Assignment Recommendation

1.       Renata Gilliam, OSPI  Summer Institute and follow up activities for school improvement.

2.       Tod Morrish, OSPI Summer Institute and follow up activities for school improvement.

3.       Eric Danielson,  EMS -Asst. Football Coach, effective 9/7/04-10/29/04

4.       Katie Lund, EMS – Head Girls Volleyball Coach, effective 9/07/04-10/29/04

5.       Christy Miller, EMS – Asst. Girls Volleyball Coach, effective 9/7/04-10/29/04

6.       *Jill Bruun, EMS – Asst. Girls Volleyball Coach, effective 9/7/04-10/29/04* *Hold position pending number count of participating players.

7.       Andrew Herres, EMS – Head Boys Basketball Coach, effective 11/01/04-1/21/05

8.       Eric Danielson, EMS – Asst. Boys Basketball Coach, effective 11/01/04-1/21/05

9.       Ben Knodel, EMS – Asst. Boys Basketball Coach, effective 11/01/04-1/21/05

10.   Rob McIlraith, EMS – Head Girls Soccer Coach, effective 11/01/04-1/21/05

11.   Travis Rush, EMS – Asst. Girls Soccer Coach, effective 11/01/04-1/21/05

12.   *Kurt Anderson, EMS – Asst. Girls Soccer Coach, effective 11/01/04-1/21/05**Hold position pending number count of participating players.

13.    Katie Lund, EMS – Head Girls Basketball Coach, effective 1/24/05-3/25/05

14.   Andrew Herres, EMS – Asst. Girls Basketball Coach, effective 1/24/05-3/25/05

15.   *Deanna Hosley, EMS – Asst. Girls Basketball Coach, effective 1/24/05-3/25/05**Hold position pending number count of participating players.

16.   *Janna Rush, EMS – Asst. Girls Basketball Coach, effective 1/24/05-3/25/05 **Hold position pending number count of participating players.

17.   Larry Barber, EMS – Head Wrestling Coach, effective 1/24/05-3/25/05

18.   Alex Hansen, EMS – Asst. Wrestling Coach, effective 1/24/05-3/25/05

19.   Deanna Hosley, EMS – Head Girls Fast Pitch Coach, effective 3/28/05-5/27/05

20.   Janna Rush, EMS- Asst. Girls Fast Pitch Coach, effective 3/28/05-5/27/05

21.   *Katie Mettler, EMS – Asst Girls Fast Pitch Coach, effective 3/28/05-5/27/05**Hold position pending number count of participating players.

22.   Andrew Herres, EMS – Head Track Coach, effective 3/28/05-05/27/05

23.   Jessica Morrish, EMS – Asst. Track Coach, effective 3/28/05-5/27/05

24.   *Bill Nation, EMS – Asst. Track Coach, effective 3/28/05-5/27-05*

* Hold position pending number count of participating players.

                         25.  *Steve Kastama, EMS – Asst. Track Coach, effective

                                 3/28/05-5/27/05**Hold position pending number count of

                                 participating players.

26.     Rob McIlraith, EMS – Washington D.C. Trip Advisor,

      effective 10/22/04-

                                5/27/05

27.     Laura Christian, EMS – Supervision (Fall Sports) effective 9/29/04-10/29/04

28.     Laura Christian, EMS – Supervision ( Winter I Sports) effective 11/01/04-1/21/05

29.     Stacy Lanier, EMS – Awards Assembly Advisor, effective 10/15/04-06/17/05

30.     Geoff Olson, EMS – Intramural Supervision, effective 9/13/04-6/17/05

31.     Gretchen Sharpe, EMS – Asst. Special Olympics Advisor, effective 9/27/04-6/10/05

32.     Tod Morrish, EMS – Talent Show Advisor, effective 3/28/05-6/15/05

33.     Frank Mahler, EMS - Yearbook Advisor, effective 9/15/04-6/17/05

34.     Kristi Franck, EMS - Honor Society Advisor, effective 10/18/04-6/17/05

35.     Jason Hunter, EMS – Choir Advisor, effective 9/13/04-6/15/05

36.     Susan Danielson, EMS – Band Advisor, effective 9/13/04-6/15/05

37.     Janna Rush, EMS – ASB Co-Advisor, effective 8/25/04-6/17/05

38.     Jessica Morrish, EMS – ASB Co-Advisor, effective 8/25/04-6/17/05

39.     Connie Moore, EHS-Asst. Volleyball Coach, effective 8/24/04-10/30/04

27.    Financial

                 1.  July 2004 Payroll $984,587.53

                 2.  August 2004 General Fund Vouchers $ 156,481.82

                 3.  August 2004 Capital Projects $ 00.00

4.  August 2004 ASB Fund Vouchers $00.00

5.  July 2004 Financial Report

HEARING OF INDIVIDUAL/GROUPS

No individuals or groups asked to address the board

NEW BUSINESS

Approval of Title V, Part A-Innovative Programs Grant.

Approval of  2004-2005 Tobacco Prevention Contract between Eatonville School District and Puget Sound ESD, Contract 3131

Approval of Eatonville School District and Board Goals for 2004-2005

Eatonville School Board Meeting Work Study Topics for 2004-2005 school year.

Ms. Bryant explained the grant which supports libraries, reading, math and restraint training for Special Education staff.   Mr. Patterson made a motion to approve the Title V, Part A-Innovative Programs Grant.  Mr. Bell seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

This is an annual renewal of a Grant Funded Program.  Mr. Bell made a motion to approve the 2004-2005 Tobacco Prevention contract between Eatonville School District and Puget Sound ESD, Contract 3131. Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.

Motion carried.

Chairperson Heinz outlined the Eatonville School District Goals and the Eatonville School Board Goals.  Discussion followed.   Mr. Thompson made a motion to accept the Eatonville School District and the Eatonville School Board Goals as written for 2004-2005 school year.  Mr. Bell seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Chairperson Heinz outlined the work-study topics that were agreed upon for 2004-2005. It was noted that this work-study topic list would be flexible throughout the year to accommodate priorities as the year progressed.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Approval of Fuel Clarification Bid from Associated Petroleum

Accept revision to Policy 2410 High School Graduation Requirements

Accept revision to Policy 2410-P High School Graduation Requirements

BOARD DISCUSSION

Superintendent Arment opened the fuel bid from Associated Petroleum. This was a clarification of the fuel bid that was submitted at the July 28, 2004 School Board meeting.  Mr. Thompson made a motion to accept the fuel bid from Associated Petroleum for the 2004-2005 school year.  Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.

Policy 2410- Instruction, High School Graduation Requirements and Policy 2410-P- Procedures for High School Graduation Requirements were presented to the board for approval.  There was discussion with High School Principal, Mr. Steedman, Curriculum Director, Mrs. Lucy Fountain and the board.  A flyer was handed out to all freshmen parents that attended the Freshman Orientation recapping the new graduation requirements. Mrs. Fountain relayed, there was a good response and much interest by parents.   Mr. Thompson made a motion to accept the proposed changes to Policy 2410- High School Graduation Requirements and to 2410-P- (Procedures) High School Graduation Requirements.  Mr. Patterson seconded the motion.  Motion Carried.

Ms. Rinkel, Student Representative to the School Board, recapped her experience with the School Board.  This was her last meeting as Student Representative. Discussion followed on her experiences and communication to the student body. The board suggested that Ms. Rinkel be a part of the application process for the new Student Representative.  Chairperson Heinz presented Ms. Rinkel with a certificate signed by Superintendent Arment and the Board Members.

Mr. Bell conveyed his excitement about the goals that the board has produced. He also expressed his appreciation for the insight from the administration.  Mr. Bell expressed his appreciation to Ms. Rinkel.

Mr. Thompson thanked Ms. Rinkel for her time and service and for reminding the board who their customer is.

Mr. Heinz expressed his excitement for the upcoming school year and with the goals that are in place.  He also thanked Ms. Rinkel for her service and input.

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

Recap of School Dude Work Order System

Superintendent Arment asked Mr. Dan Dawkins to recap how the new work order system from School Dude.com, was progressing.  Mr. Dawkins briefed the board on the progress of the system and the expectations for the future.

ADJOURNMENT

Chairperson Heinz adjourned the Eatonville School Board meeting at 8:15 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

Chairperson Kirk Heinz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Also present were Ralph Bell, Rick Thompson Tim Patterson and Darold Holden.  Chairperson Heinz led the flag salute.

CONSENT AGENDA

A.            Approved Certificated Recommendations

1.        Approved transfer of Daryl Summers from; Columbia Crest, .80 Resource Room Teacher to; EES, 1.0 Resource Room Teacher, effective 8/30/04.

2.        Approved employment of Brittany Bieleski-Columbia Crest, .80 Resource Room Teacher effective 8/30/04.

B.                  Approved Extra Curricular Assignment Recommendations

1.        Approved Resignation of Steve Kastama-EMS, Assistant Track Coach

Mr. Bell made a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. Mr. Thompson seconded the motion.  The motion carried.

WORK STUDY

Strategic Plan-PSESD, Ms. Janice Watson

Consider Academic Standards for Student Participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Ms. Janice Watson from PSESD gave a presentation on Eatonville School District’s Strategic Plan. She presented the 5 goals that support the mission, “Together we commit to excellence in education and preparation for life”.  They are:

1.  Student Achievement

2.  Learning Environment

3.  Skilled Employees

4.  Partnerships

5.  Communication

Ms. Watson presented the strategies and the action steps for each goal. After the presentation, Chairperson Heinz opened the meeting for questions and comments.

Chairperson Heinz opened the review of current academic standards to the public for discussion. Superintendent Arment provided background material on this subject from various sources including other schools that have raised the standards. Many educators and coaches were present to lend their support and to give their viewpoint on the subject.  The board decided that Eatonville School District would keep the same academic standards.  The board also challenged the EC-4 committee to work with Superintendent Arment to develop other incentives to help these students raise the academic standards within their groups/teams.

HEARING OF INDIVIDUAL/GROUPS

Mr. Dan Fountain, Mr. Mike Moeller and Mr. George Fairhart all spoke on the work-study topic of Academic Standards for Student Participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

BOARD DISCUSSION

The board asked for an updated on the new lunch program.  Participation has increased at Eatonville Middle School and Eatonville High School.  There were questions and discussion on the buses, the new traffic revision and the new start time for Eatonville High School.  Mr. Holden asked for an update on the construction that is to be completed at the baseball fields.  Mr. Dan Dawkins reported the plans have to be approved, through the Town of Eatonville, before construction can be complete. Once the plans are approved, the construction will be done within a week.

SUPERINTENDENT

COMMENTS

Superintendent Arment informed the board that the Puyallup Fair is coming.  He updated the board on the school bus accident that took place on the first day of school.  The bus driver and all (three) students were unharmed.  A LeMay refuse truck hit the school bus.  The LeMay driver was taken to the hospital to be checked out. Superintendent Arment discussed the significant increase in enrollment at the schools this year. Eatonville Elementary has a significant increase in their kindergarten population.  The District is looking into options to deal with the increase and overcrowding of classrooms. One of those options is transporting students to other elementary schools.

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ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.