CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE

Chairperson Robert Bass called the meeting to order in the district board conference room and led the flag salute at 7:00p.m.  Also present were Donna Mettler, Rick Thompson, and Darold Holden.  Ron Springer was on an excused absence due to illness. 

NEW BOARD DIRECTOR TRANSITION AND BOARD REORGANIZATION

NEW BOARD DIRECTOR TRANSITION AND BOARD REORGANIZATION (cont.)

Chair Bass called the new directors elect to the center of the room and administered the oath of office.  The newly sworn directors then signed their oath of office and moved to their designated seats. 

Chair Bass stated he appreciated Mrs. Donna Mettler and Mr. Ron Springer’s years of service to the community and the work accomplished during their board membership.

Darold Holden and Rick Thompson also thanked Donna Mettler for her years of service to Eatonville schools and the wonderful job she has done as a board member.

Superintendent Arment presented Donna Mettler with a Certificate of Appreciation for her five (5) years of service to Eatonville Community Schools as a board member.

Mettler commented the board is fortunate to have Ralph Bell as a board member for Director District Position No. 1 and she will expect great contribution from Bell. Mettler also stated she looks forward to remaining involved with the school district by serving as part of the Strategic Planning Committee. 

Chair Bass announced the board will now reorganize and he will not vote or make nominations.  Chair Bass called for Board Chair nominations from the new directors elect.  Nominations were made and Michael Powell moved to close nominations for new Board Chair and  Ralph Bell seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

Chair Bass called for a roll call vote and Tina Beckmann conducted the roll call vote.  The following were the results.

                Mr. Bell – voted Mr. Heinz

                Mr. Heinz – accepted Chair votes

                Mr. Holden – voted Mr. Heinz

        Mr. Powell – voted Mr. Heinz

                Mr. Thompson – voted Mr. Heinz

Tina Beckmann announced to Chair Bass the directors elect voted unanimously for Kirk Heinz as Board Chair.

 Heinz moved to the center forward position and commented that he remembers when Bass took office and immediately became board Chair. Heinz stated he was impressed with Bass’ performance and appreciated  his time and dedication to the Eatonville schools. 

Rick Thompson thanked Bass for his service and complimented him on serving the district with great ambition.

Superintendent Arment presented Bass with a Certificate of Appreciation and thanked him for his two (2) years of service as a board member.

Chair Heinz called for Vice Chair nominations.  Nominations were made and  Darold Holden made a motion to close nominations for Vice Chair and Mike Powell seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

Chair Heinz called for a roll call vote and Mrs. Beckmann conducted the roll call vote.  The following were the results:

                Mr. Bell – voted Mr. Thompson

                Mr. Heinz – voted Mr. Thompson

                Mr. Holden – voted Mr. Thompson

                Mr. Powell – voted Mr. Thompson

                Mr. Thompson – accepted Vice Chair votes

Tina Beckmann announced to the chair that Thompson was unanimously voted in as Vice Chair. Chair Heinz announced  Rick Thompson is vice chair and invited  Thompson to move to the center forward position.

Chair Heinz called for nominations for the position of Legislative Representative.  Nominations were made and Thompson made a motion to close nominations for Legislative Representative and Bell seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

Chair Heinz called for a roll call vote and Mrs. Beckmann conducted the roll call vote.  The following were the results:

                Mr. Bell – voted Mr. Powell

                Mr. Heinz – voted Mr. Powell

                Mr. Holden – voted Mr. Powell

                Mr. Powell – accepted votes for Legislative Representative

        Mr. Thompson – voted Mr. Powell

Beckmann announced to Chair Heinz that Powell was unanimously voted for Legislative Representative and Chair Heinz announced Powell as Legislative Representative.

At 7:22 p.m. the meeting recessed for a ten (10) minute break.

CONSENT AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA (cont.)

CONSENT AGENDA (cont.)

The open meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m.

Holden made a motion to amend the agenda to reflect Mr. Petersen’s correct first name under classified personnel action.  The agenda should state Rick Petersen and not Rich Petersen.  Thompson seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

October 8, 2003 work study meeting minutes approved.

October 22, 2003 regular board meeting minutes approved.

October 27, 2003 special board meeting minutes approved.

Approve Classified Personnel Action

Accept Rick Petersen’s Resignation, Support Services, Custodian, effective 11/10/03

Employ Rick Petersen, Support Services, Groundskeeper, effective 11/10/03

Accept Tina Beckmann’s Resignation, District Office, Secretary/Receptionist, effective 11/28/03

Accept LeeAnne Talley’s Resignation, CC, 21^st Century After School Program, effective 12/01/03

Approve Janet Evan’s One Year Leave of Absence Request, Support Services, Bus Driver

Employ Gale Shumacher, Support Services, Custodian, effective 11/13/03

Employ Lisa Gibson, Support Services, Assistant Custodian, effective 12/01/03

Approve Extra Curricular Assignment Recommendations

Karen Stuard, EES, Kindergarten Literacy Nights, effective 11/03-06/04

Paulette VanCleve, EES, Talent Show, effective 01/04-02/04

Cathy Ivers, EES, Talent Show, effective 01/04-02/04

Laurie Trumbly, EES, Writing Club, effective 02/04-05/04

Danette Brons, EES, Laps for Life, effective 04/04-06/04

Alma Bass, EES, Drama Club, effective 01/04-04/04

Linn Ames, EES, Spelling Contest, effective 03/04-06/04

Alma Bass, EES, ASB Advisor, effective 09/03-06/04

Laurie Trumbly, EES, ASB Advisor, effective 09/03-06/04

Renee Ricketts, EES, Writing Club, effective 02/04-05/04

Colleen Arthur, EES, 20/20 Reading, effective 09/03-06/04

Kendrick Gilli, EMS, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, effective 11/03/03-01/23/04

Yvonne Patterson, EMS, Assistant Rewards Advisor/Coordinator, effective 11/07/03-06/17/04

Peggy Wallan, EES, Evening Music Programs, effective 11/03-06/04

Susan Danielson, EHS, Jazz, effective 09/03-06/04

Dave Anderson, EHS, Head Girls Basketball Coach, effective 11/17/03-02/17/04

Davina Serdahl, EHS, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, effective 11/17/03-02/17/04

Bill Guertner, EHS, Assistant Girls Basketball Coach, effective 11/17/03-02/17/04

Mark Swartout, EHS, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, effective 11/17/03-02/17/04

Kerry Cyrus, EHS, Head Wrestling Coach, effective 11/17/03-01/29/04

Larry Barber, EHS, Assistant Wrestling Coach, effective 11/17/03-01/29/04

Jessica Morrish, EMS, Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, effective 11/05/03-01/23/04

Bob Homan, EMS, Knowledge Bowl Advisor, effective 11/20/03-06/03/04

Stan Chandler, CC, Assembly Coordinator, effective 11/03-04/04

Laurie Anderson, CC, Behavior Incentive Program, effective 11/03-06/04

Shawna Myers, CC, Reading Learning Team, effective 11/03-06/04

Pearl Chenhall, CC, ASB, effective 11/03-06/04

Jason Hunter, CC, Elementary Music, effective 09/03-06/04

Jason Hunter, CC, CC Band, effective 09/03-06/04

Dan Fountain, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Dave Andersen, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

George Fairhart, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Tira Hancock, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Jason Hunter, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Dawn Warnaca, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Gary Garland, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Mike Auton, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Katie Lund, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Jana Rush, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Davina Serdahl, EC4, effective 09/02/03-08/31/04

Davina Serdahl, EHS, Senior Advisor, effective 12/01/03-06/15/04

Alex Hanson, EHS, SADD Advisor, effective 12/01/03-06/15/04

Approve October, 2003 Payroll $933,362.92

Approve November, 2003 General Fund Vouchers $285,635.00

Approve November, 2003 ASB Fund Vouchers $23,281.02

Approve November, 2003 Transportation Fund Vouchers $98,088.84

Approve September, 2003 Financial Report

Approve October, 2003 Financial Report

The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Arment complimented Tina Beckmann on the job she has done organizing and communicating with the board.  Mettler and Bell also thanked Beckmann for responding to their requests and for providing information quickly and professionally. 

HEARING OF INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS

Rhoda Pappajohn, Eatonville Middle School (EMS) Librarian, presented her concerns about EMS traffic issues and student safety. 

Holden responded he attended a town meeting and the traffic situation around the schools was one of the topics of discussion.  The town council had stated during the meeting that it is a difficult problem to resolve because of the state highway issues. 

Chair Heinz also stated he is also concerned about the student safety.  He mentioned the Eatonville police department has been monitoring the situation.  Discussion followed.

Chair Heinz thanked Pappajohn for bringing her concerns before the board and it will be further investigated.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Policy Review – Second Reading of Policy 2023 – Lesson Plans (New Policy)

  Update on Operations and Maintenance Levy 2005-2008

Superintendent Arment stated the board had previously reviewed Policy 2023 – Lesson Plans at a work study meeting in October but action was tabled until administrators had the opportunity to review the policy.  Administrators have reviewed the policy and they have no concerns or questions.

Rick Thompson made a motion and Michael Powell seconded the motion to adopt Policy 2023 – Lesson Plans.  The motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Arment presented a financial draft proposal for the 2005-2008 levy and a draft of Resolution 480.  He stated board approval will be needed at the December 3, 2003 meeting in order to meet the forty-five (45) day resolution cutoff.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider Journalism Trip to San Diego, California on April 1-4, 2003 for the 2004 National Journalism Convention

Discuss Update on Automated Maintenance Programs and Quality Control Systems – Dan Dawkins

NEW BUSINESS (cont.)

Consider Title V Grant Application

  Policy Review – First Reading of Policy 2004 – Accountability Goals

Darold Holden made a motion and Ralph Bell seconded the motion to approve the Eatonville High School (EHS) Journalism trip to San Diego, California on April 1-4, 2003 for the 2004 National Journalism Convention.  Discussion followed.

The motion carried unanimously.

Dan Dawkins, Support Services Manager, provided a weekly work log sheet that will be used to track maintenance and quality control.  Mr. Dawkins stated he had been researching methods in which to better communicate to Mr. Arment about the maintenance work being done throughout the district.  He commented that he is working on quality control with the assistance of the building administrators.  Discussion followed.  No further action was taken.

Cathy Bryant, Business/Human Resources Manager, stated the Title V Grant is a grant for $23,195.00 that can be used to support local education reform efforts that are consistent with and support statewide education reform efforts.  The funds will be used to provide a continuing source of innovative and educational improvement, including support programs to provide library services, instructional and media materials, peer tutoring for Math to improve student achievement, and CPI or similar restraint training for special education staff to provide quality education to all students.

Superintendent also commented board approval is required because the grant is a federal grant.

Rick Thompson made a motion and Darold Holden seconded the motion to submit the Title V Grant application.  The motion carried unanimously.

Policy 2004 – Accountability Goals was presented to the board for a first reading.  Further action was taken to provide administrators the opportunity to review the policy.  The policy will be put on a future agenda for consideration.

BOARD DISCUSSION

Ralph Bell stated he is excited about serving on the board and is really interested about grant information. Bell would like the opportunity to speak with Lucy Fountain, Director of Curriculum, and Ms. Bryant to further investigate other grant possibilities. Bell also commented he appreciates everyone’s patience when he asks questions and thanked Rhoda Pappajohn for attending the board meeting and presenting her concerns to the board.

Rick Thompson announced he is looking forward to working with the new board and is looking at the opportunity as a new beginning.

Michael Powell mentioned he appreciates receiving copies of the bulletins from the high school and stated it was a good communication avenue.

Darold Holden requested an acronym chart to assist him with the terminology used during meetings and other situations.

Kirk Heinz announced board members have the opportunity to apply to sit on the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) board if anyone is interested.  He also mentioned he would like the board to consider having an ex-officio position for a student to sit on the board.  The position will be a non-voting six month term.  Criteria for the student representative will be determined by the high school and would like the student to be recommended rather than voted.  Chair Heinz also announced he will make every effort to keep board meetings at a two (2) hour length.

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS

Superintendent Arment solicited board member assistance in obtaining community volunteers to serve on the Strategic Planning Committee.  He announced the next Strategic Planning Committee meeting is being held on December 1, 2003 at 6:00p.m.

Superintendent Arment welcomed the new board members.

ADJOURNMENT

The open meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.