May%2022%2C%202024%20board%20meeting%20minutes.pdf

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MERIDIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT #505
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MEETING HELD IN PERSON & VIA ZOOM

May 22, 2024

REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting was called to order by Board Vice President Jarrod Karuza at 6:02 p.m. Jarrod
welcomed everyone that was in attendance.

Board directors present at the meeting were Jarrod Karuza and Marty Gray. Michelle Simmons and Jana
Haugen were in attendance via zoom.

Student Board Representative Kennedy Brzozowski was also present at the meeting.
Board President Steve Corwin and student representative Morgan Adams were absent from the meeting.
The pledge of allegiance was recited.

A motion to adopt the agenda was made by Marty Gray and seconded by Jana Haugen. The motion
passed 4-0.

CONSENT AGENDA

Approval of Meeting Minutes
Personnel Report

Accounts Payable

Student Travel

NWESD Science Materials

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A motion to adopt the consent agenda was made by Jana Haugen and seconded by Michelle Simmons.
The motion passed 3-0. Marty Gray abstained.

REPORTS

Review Strategic Plan Progress and Amendments; Policy 700

Teaching and Learning Director, Adrienne Somera and Communications Director, Lisa Gilchrist presented
a Strategic Plan progress report to the Board. The report included areas of focus, progress data and goal
setting areas for each element of the strategic plan.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Jason VanderVeen from the North Whatcom Fire Rescue presented a NWFR levy lid lift informational
video during public comment.

OLD BUSINESS

Second Review and Approval: GCU Universal Field Placement Agreement

The GCU Field Placement Agreement was presented to the Board for a second review and approval.
Students favor approval. A motion to approve the GCU Field Placement Agreement as presented was
made by Marty Gray and seconded by Michelle Simmons. The motion passed 4-0.


Second Review and Approval: Board Resolution 04-24 - Authorizing the Commitment of Funds
Resolution 04-24: A Resolution authorizing the commitment of funds in the General Fund for curriculum
materials, was presented to the Board for a second review and approval. Students favor approval. A
motion to approve Resolution 04-24: A Resolution authorizing the commitment of funds in the General
Fund for curriculum materials, as presented was made by Marty Gray and seconded by Jana Haugen.
The motion passed 4-0.

Second Review and Approval: Lead Water Action Plan

Lead Water Action Plan was presented to the Board for a second review and approval. Students favor
approval. A motion to approve the Lead Water Action Plan as presented was made by Marty Gray and
seconded by Michelle Simmons. The motion passed 4-0.

NEW BUSINESS

First Review and Approval: Board Resolution 05-24 - Emergency Declaration and Waiving Bid Laws

Dr. Everett presented Resolution 05-24: Emergency Declaration and Waiving Bid Laws to the Board for
review and approval. Students favor approval. A motion to approve Resolution 05-24: Emergency
Declaration and Waiving Bid Laws as presented was made by Marty Gray and seconded by Jana Haugen.
The motion passed 4-0.

First Reading: Policy 4500 - Unmanned Aircraft System (Drones)

Assistant Superintendent Kurt Harvill presented Policy 4500 - Unmanned Aircraft System (Drones) to the
Board for a first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review and approval at the
June 12, 2024, regular Board meeting.

First Reading: Policy and Procedure 6700 - Nutrition

Assistant Superintendent Kurt Harvill presented Policy and Procedure 6700 — Nutrition to the Board for a
first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review and approval at the June 12,
2024, regular Board meeting.

First Reading: Policy and Procedure 6702 - Wellness

Assistant Superintendent Kurt Harvill presented Policy and Procedure 6702 — Wellness to the Board for a
first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review and approval at the June 12,
2024, regular Board meeting.

First Reading: Policy and Procedure 6703 - Recess and Physical Activity

Assistant Superintendent Kurt Harvill presented Policy and Procedure 6703 - Recess and Physical
Activity to the Board for a first review. This will be brought back to the Board for a second review and
approval at the June 12, 2024, regular Board meeting.

FINANCE REPORT

Finance Report

Director of Finance, Daniel Yorton presented a budget update report to the Board. The budget update
included may enrollment compared to April and enrollment compared to budget and a general status
update of our district finances.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Everett began his report by sharing details about recent events he attended at Munson Boats, the
Marine Trades Career Trade Exploration, information about the Legislative Platform, and details about
the Open Doors program. Upcoming dates of importance were also shared. Dr. Everett also recognized
Aaron Jacoby, the guidance team and Laurel Church for assistance with the recent tragedy involving a
MMS student.


INFORMATION FROM STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVES
There was no information shared.

INFORMATION FROM BOARD DIRECTORS
Director Marty Gray shared that the baseball team made final four, and they will be playing at Joe
Martin Field for the playoffs. Director Michelle Simmons is over in Yakima with the track team.

BOARD SIGNATURE OF OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS
ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the Board meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm by Board Vice President
Jarrod Karuza.

Jarrod Karuza James Everett, Superintendent
Board Vice President Secretary to the Board