08.26.24%20Minutes.pdf

Parent document: Board Meeting-09-23-2024.pdf

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KALAMA =~ SCHOOLS

Monday, August 26, 2024
Board Meeting

Kalama School District No. 402
550 China Garden Road, Kalama, Library, 7:00pm

Director Eader called the meeting to order at 7:00 followed by the flag salute

1. Regular Board Meeting
A. Members Present:

Wesley Eader
Dustin Moon
Stephanie Harbell
Jeremy Kushner
Katie Perkins

B. Visitors Present:

Employees:

Wesley Benjamin, superintendent

Teresa Young, executive secretary

James Capen, director of business services
Chris Bettineski, assistant SPED director
Billina Dolezal, elementary school principal
Heidi Bunker, high school principal
Jennifer McCallum, middle school principal
Bob VonRoch, director of technology

Jeff Johnson, facilities director

Brandon Walker, athletic director

Zach Cone, technology assistant

Stacy Jones

Kendi Flowers

Patrons:

Luke Schmeusser


2. Consent Agenda

A. School Board Minutes of August 13, 2024

File Attachments
08.13.24 Meeting Minutes. pdf (122 KB)

B. Accounts Payable and Payroll:

1. Accounts Payable and Payroll:
A. General Fund
1. Accounts Payable
2. Payroll
B. Capital Fund

$225,000.00
$1,148,141.85

1. Accounts Payable $15,628.58
C. ASB Fund

1. Accounts Payable $20,000.00
GRAND TOTAL $1,408,770.43

C. Personnel:

Please approve the hire of:

e Jeff Taylor, Nook student support, internal hire

e Stacy Jones, HS marketing teacher (0.2 FTE), internal hire

Please approve the following contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year:

e James Capen, Director of Business Services

Heidi Bunker, High School Principal

e
e  Billina Dolezal, Elementary School Principal
e

Tiffany Fechter, Elementary School Assistant Principal

Please approve the following supplemental contracts for the 2024-2025 School Year:

e Dan Brown, Assistant varsity football coach

Michael Phelps, Head varsity football coach

e
e Errol Miller, Assistant varsity football coach
e

Presley McClung, Assistant varsity soccer coach

Executive File Attachments

Capen Contract.pdf (116 KB)

Bunker 2024-2025.pdf (166 KB)
Football - MS Asst - Brown.pdf (434 KB)
Football - Miller - signed.pdf (28 KB)


Football - Phelps - signed.pdf (32 KB)
Dolezal 2024-2025.pdf (206 KB)
Fechter 2024-2025.pdf (86 KB)
McClung Contract.pdf (39 KB)

D. Approval:

Director Moon moved to approve the above items in the consent agenda.
Director Kushner seconded; Action: Approved; Motion carried

3. Public Comment

A. Public Comment Disclosure - To ensure our compliance with the Open Public Meetings Act
requirements regarding agenda pre-notification, the board is not able to engage in a dialogue during
the public comment period. However, we are happy to consider your questions or comments and
ensure that the appropriate board spokesperson or staff member follows up with you.

No public comments were made.

4. Groups & Individuals
A. Natural Resources Learning Center Project Update

Student Luke Schmeusser shared a presentation with the board on the design advisory committee, his
work on the committee, and the work he did creating a 3D scale of the project.

5. Reports
A. Maintenance/Ground Director's Report

Mr. Johnson gave praise to the work that crew member Mike Korpinen was able to assist on installing
winches in the gym on a wall where no studs were discovered.

File Attachments
Maintenance Report.pdf (28 KB)

B. Technology Director's Report

Mr. VonRoch shared we are in receipt of a $30,000 grant for Cybersecurity that will help us to develop
a plan for the district. In the process of applying for a grant that would help with device replacement
costs. More information will be provided at a future date. Equipment for NFHS has been installed and
set up is in process and expected to be completed before our first football game.

C. Communications Report


File Attachments
Communications Report.pdf (119 KB)

D. Director of Business Services Report

Currently the district has received approximately $1,965,000 in preliminary grant awards for FY 24-25.
e $30,000 for Technology Planning

$660,000 for possible Solar Projects

$18,000 for High School Building Study

$27,000 for Moffitt Grant

$1,230,000 for Natural Resources Building Planning

We continue to explore all possible grant and additional funding opportunities.

E. School Board Members - New Business

No new business was discussed.

6. Discussion
A. Policy Update

Review/1st Reading 2nd/Final Reading

UPDATES - Policy 3432 - Emergencies

UPDATES - Policy 4130 - Title | Parent and Family Engagement

NEW - Policy 5011 - Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment of
District Staff Prohibited

UPDATES - Policy 6220 - Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements

All will move forward to the 2nd/final reading.

File Attachments

Policy 3432 UPDATES.pdf (158 KB)
Policy 4130 UPDATES.pdf (170 KB)
Policy 5011 NEW.pdf (198 KB)
Policy 6220 UPDATES. pdf (239 KB)

B. WSSDA Conference


The board board discussed the pre-conference session they would like to attend.

C. Contracts / Agreements

e Kalama Education Association CBA 2024-2027
© Kendi Flowers, KEA President, and Jennifer McCallum, middle school principal spoke on
the negotiations process. They shared they felt it was a smooth process and the group
worked very well together throughout the process.

File Attachments
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2024-2027 (1).pdf (1,773 KB)

D. Resolution 24-01 Capital Projects Fund Budget Extension 2023-2024 School Year

File Attachments
2024-01 Capital Project General Fund Budget Extension.docx.pdf (38 KB)

E. Resolution 2024-02 Recognizing State Requirements and Community Values Regarding
Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB), Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Gender-Inclusive
Schools

Dr. Benjamin shared the proposed resolution with the board and public.

File Attachments
Resolution 2024-02.pdf (53 KB)

F. Legislative Update

Director Perkins shared the General Assembly is September 20 and 21. WSSDA positions in our district
are coming open, they are 2 year terms. She will have information shared with the other board
members.

7. Superintendent Update
A. Procedure Updates

Dr. Benjamin shared new procedures for Policy 3223 Freedom of Assembly and Policy 3245 Students
and Telecommunication devices. These will be effective immediately.

B. Instructional Materials Committee
Dr. Benjamin shared his ideas on how these committees will work:

e  state/federal requirements
e State standards


District course master

Course scope & sequence

Common assessments

Core instructional materials
Alternative core materials
Intervention materials
Supplemental materials
Temporary supplemental materials

He opened the floor for up to 2 board members to join the committee. Director Harbell asked to join.

C. Safety Committee

Dr. Benjamin shared the outcome of a recent campus walk with fire and police through the high school
and gym. He also shared the move to the | Love You Guys foundation and explained the 5 standard

response protocols.

D. Entry Plan Special Reports

e Special Education

[e)

oO OO 0 0 0 90

Chris Bettineski gave an overview of the Kalama SPED program
Who is eligible

Identification process

Categories of identification

Specially designed instruction

Staffing

Strengths, challenges, strategies

e Elementary Academics

[e)

[e)

[e)

Overall Framework Score by Student Group
3rd, 4th, 5th grade state testing
Strengths, challenges, strategies

e Middle School Academics

Oo

Oo

6th, 7th, 8th grade state testing
Strengths, challenges, strategies

e High School Academics

oO OO 0 0 O

10th

ELA and math SBA population groups 2024
Graduation pathways spring of 2024
Graduation pathway options

Running start


© Strengths, challenges, strategies

8. Public Comment

A. Public Comment Disclosure - At this time we will open a second comment period to give the
public an opportunity to provide input on any of the specific action items that we are about to vote
on.

No public comment was made.

9. Action
A. Approval

Approval of Resolution 2024-01

Director Moon moved to approve Resolution 2024-01 Capital Projects Fund Budget Extension
2023-2024 School Year

Director Kushner seconded Action: Approved; Motion carried

Approval of Resolution 2024-02

Director Kushner moved to approve Resolution 2024-02 Recognizing State Requirements and
Community Values Regarding Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB), Discrimination, Sexual
Harassment, and Gender-Inclusive Schools

Director Perkins seconded Action: Approved; Motion carried

Approval of Kalama Education Association CBA for 2024-2027 as Presented
Director Perkins moved to approve Kalama Education Association CBA for 2024-2027 as Presented
Director Harbell seconded Action: Approved; Motion carried

No executive session was held.

Meeting adjourned at 8:52pm

Wesley Eader, board president Wesley Benjamin, board secretary