2024-09-02-actionletterforseptmeeting-minutes.txt

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104 N. FOURTH AVENUE
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON 98902-2636
(509) 573-7000
Website: www.YSD7.org

ACTION ITEM
DATE:

October 22, 2024

TO:

Board of Directors

FROM: Dr. Trevor Greene, Superintendent
RE:

Approval of September 2024 Board Meeting Minutes

Requested Action: That the Board of Directors approves the meeting minutes for the
following Board meetings and Quorums in the month of July.
• September 3rd – School Board Meeting
• September 17th – School Board Member Mandatory OSPI Training (virtual)
• September 19th – July Business Board Meeting
YSD Strategic Plan Alignment: The Board meetings align with all of the strategic
goals throughout the year.
Fiscal Impact: Not applicable.
Background Information: The minutes from the prior month are presented at each
board meeting for approval.

Yakima School District encourages workforce diversity and complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting unlawful discrimination.

YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #7
Board Meeting
Monday, September 3, 2024; 4:00pm
In-person meeting, live-streamed & recorded LINK
Conference Rooms A & B
Members present
Norm Walker, Martha Rice, Raymond Navarro, Jr. and Ryan Beckett were present. Graciela
Villanueva was excused.
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. President Walker called the meeting to order at 4:00pm. Jorge announced he is offering
interpretation services.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
President Walker led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Yakama Land Acknowledgement
A video of YSD students reciting the Land Acknowledgement was played.
4. Moment of Silence to Honor the Memories of Larry Pryse and Melody Elaine Marshall
President Walker held a moment of silence for both Mr. Pryse and Ms. Marshall.
5. Recognition
Superintendent Greene recognized the following YSD employees:
Legendary Education Award - This award is presented to an individual who has made a positive
impact on their students and in our community.
• Sara Cordova - Yakima School District
• Bonnie Smith - YV-TECH (Nominated)
Yakima Mile - Sgt. Joe Deccio Award of Excellence
• Sara Cordova
2024-25 New YSD Leadership
• Jaime Lee, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
• Jewel Brumley, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning
• K.C. Mitchell, Executive Director of Special Education
• Kevin Brennan, Director of Special Education Services
• Erin Thomas, Director of Student Services
• Stephanie Casillas, Principal at McClure Elementary
• Christopher Whitehurst, Principal at Ridgeview Elementary
• Samantha Howell, Principal at M.L. King Jr. Elementary
• Craig Smith, Principal at Nob Hill Elementary
• Brenda Mallonee, Principal at K-8 Virtual
• Andrew Espindola, Principal at Franklin Middle School
• Michael Guaglianone, Assistant Principal at Franklin Middle School
• Gabe Stotz, Director of CTE at YV-Tech
• Nicole Bass, Program Manager of CTE at YV-Tech

Nob Hill Elementary was recognized as a Promising Practices School.
• Erin Thomas
• Craig Smith
6. Proclamation
Director Navarro, Jr. read the Attendance Proclamation.
B. REPORT TO THE BOARD This section can be watched at 25:36 time stamp.
1. Address the Budget - Frances Guerrero, YEA President
President Guerrero presented on the impact of budget cuts, focusing on two employees with
payroll issues, the vulnerable students, and the lack of support in special education. She closed
by holding the Board responsible for the budget deficit.
C. UPDATES This section can be watched at 38:06 time stamp.
1. Members of the Board
Director Beckett shared that the School Pulse Survey was interesting in comparison with YSD’s.
Director Rice discussed the legislative update and completing the spreadsheet for the priorities.
President Walker asked that we keep an eye on The Seattle Times for an article on school
financing around the state.
2. Superintendent's Update
Supt Greene added that the legislative priorities is going around the state and referenced as “the
big three” incorporating fully funding special education, people transportation and MSOC. He
shared the first week of school and open house events were a success district wide.
3. Calendar Updates and Future Agenda Items
Kirsten Fitterer shared important school events and district events which are listed on
BoardDocs.
4. Comments from the Public on Agenda Items
There were no public commenters at this time.
D. APPROVALS This section can be watched at 46:45 time stamp.
1. Approval to Renew Contract with Next Level Speech for 2024-25 School Year - Stacey
Locke, That the Board of Directors grants approval to contract with Next Level Speech for the
2024-25 school year in the amount of $1,200,000.00 to provide Speech Language Pathology
services to support students with special needs.
Motion by Martha Rice, second by Ryan Beckett. Motion carried 4/0.
Yea: Martha Rice, Raymond Navarro Jr, Norm Walker, Ryan Beckett
2. Second Opportunity for Public Comment This section can be watched at 49:09 time stamp.
There were four public commenters, all regarding reduction in force in the transportation
department.
1. Kris Miller, Bus Driver of the students.
2. Kim Olson, Bus Driver
3. John Puccinelli, Retired Bus Driver
4. Stephanie Olson, Bus Driver

E. POLICY GOVERNANCE This section can be watched at 1:01:12 time stamp.
1. Policy 1000.4.0 Global Governance-Management Connection
President Walker read the policy. Survey Monkey will be sent the day after the meeting and due
back by Sept 10, 2024.
2. Policy 1000.4.1 Unity of Control
President Walker read the policy. Survey Monkey will be sent the day after the meeting and due
back by Sept 10, 2024.
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Move to Executive Session
There was no need for an executive session.
G. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment
President Walker adjourned at 5:05pm.

Norm Walker, President

Trevor Greene, Secretary to the Board

YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #7
Board Quorum: Required OSPI Board Training
Tuesday, September 17, 2024; 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Virtual Training
Members invited to log onto the training:
Norm Walker, Graciela Villanueva, Martha Rice, Raymond Navarro, Jr. and Ryan Beckett

Norm Walker, President

Trevor Greene, Secretary to the Board

YAKIMA SCHOOL DISTRICT #7
Business Board Meeting
Thursday, September 19, 2024; 7:00pm
In-person meeting, live-streamed & recorded LINK
Conference Rooms A & B
Members present
Norm Walker, Graciela Villanueva, Martha Rice were present. Raymond Navarro, Jr. and Ryan
Beckett were excused.
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Call to Order
President Walker called the meeting to order at 7:00pm. Jorge announced he is offering
interpretation services.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
President Walker led the board in the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Yakama Land Acknowledgement
A video of YSD students reciting the Land Acknowledgement was played.
4. Recognitions This section can be watched at 5:37 time stamp.
Vice President Villanueva announced the award recipients of the Technology Student
Association (TSA). The board congratulated them, and their advisor, Mr. Jeff McFadden, offered
a few words of congratulations to the students. Director Rice acknowledged the late high school
graduates, and the graduates in attendance were congratulated by the board.
B. REPORT TO THE BOARD This section can be watched at 21:09 time stamp.
1. Ms. Guerrero addressed the impact of budget cuts on the district, expressing concerns about
reductions in custodial staffing and paraprofessionals in the libraries. She requested a
comprehensive plan that includes custodial task prioritization and coverage for librarians, as well
as details on how the administration plans to address these challenges.
C. UPDATES This section can be watched at 38:29 time stamp.
1. Members of the Board Updates
President Walker announced that the statewide training required for the OSPI virtual training
was on Tuesday, September 17. Director Rice reported that General Assembly will begin
tomorrow and conclude on Saturday in a virtual session. She is hopeful of presenting the results
of the proposal prioritization at the next board meeting.
2. Superintendent's Update
Supt Greene announced the completion and submission of the 2024-25 Minimum Basic
Education Requirement Collection. The survey was collaboratively completed by Dr. Lucero,
Hector Mendez, Jaime Lee, Jewel Brumley, and Ilda Parra.
He also highlighted a recent OSPI media release recognizing Erica Aparicio from Yakima
School District as one of eight finalists for the 2024 Classified School Employee of the Year.

He shared information regarding Dual Credit programs. He noted that every high school student
taking a college course does so at no cost. In the 2019-20 school year, there were 101
Eisenhower High School students enrolled in 122 classes. For the 2024-25 school year, the
number has increased to 1,124 students taking a total of 2,039 classes, resulting in an estimated
cost savings of approximately $101,950 in college tuition for families.
3. Calendar Updates and Future Agenda Items
Kirsten Fitterer shared important school events and district events which are listed on
BoardDocs.
4. Comments from the Public on Agenda Items This section can be watched at 32:13 time stamp.
There were no public commenters at this time.
D. CONSENT AGENDA This section can be watched at 48:48 time stamp..
1. Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion by Martha Rice, second by Graciela Villanueva. Motion carried 3/0.
Yea: Norm Walker, Graciela Villanueva, Martha Rice
2. Approval of August 2024 Minutes
3. Notification of Approval of Warrants for August 2024
4. Approval of Personnel Actions
5. Approval of Out-of-Endorsement Assignments for the 2024-25 school year
E. APPROVALS This section can be watched at 49:48 time stamp.
1. Approval of Yakima Association of Paraeducators Agreement - Anthony Murrietta, Asst Supt
of Human Resources
That the Board of Directors approves the agreement between Yakima Association of
Paraeducators and the Yakima School District.
Motion by Martha Rice, second by Graciela Villanueva. Motion carried 3/0.
Yea: Norm Walker, Graciela Villanueva, Martha Rice
2. Resolution 01.24.25 - Tax Anticipation Note 2024 (TAN) - Jake Kuper, Asst Supt of Finance
That the Board of Directors approves Resolution 01.24.25 - Tax Anticipation Note 2024 (TAN)
Motion by Martha Rice, second by Graciela Villanueva. Motion carried 3/0.
Yea: Norm Walker, Graciela Villanueva, Martha Rice

5. Second Opportunity for Comments from the Public - All Other This section can be watched at
1:00:49 time stamp. Topics varied.
1. Jenna Bowers
2. Kim Olson
3. Steve McKenna
4. Rich Evans
5. Justin Nicholas

6. Duff DeWitt
7. Debbie Blanchet
8. Frances McSharry
9. Vickie Dwight
F. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Move to Executive Session
In accordance with RCW 42.30.110, that the Board of Directors, at 8:47p.m., move into
executive session for the purpose of current or potential litigation with legal counsel for
approximately 30 minutes.
In accordance with RCW 42.30.110, that the Board of Directors, at 8:39p.m., move into
executive session for the purpose of current or potential litigation with legal counsel for
approximately 30 minutes.
Motion by Graciela Villanueva, second by Martha Rice. Motion carried 3/0.
Yea: Graciela Villanueva, Martha Rice, Norm Walker
2. Adjourn from Executive Session
President Walker adjourned Executive Session at 9:18pm.
G. ADJOURNMENT
1. Adjournment
President Walker adjourned the meeting at 9:22pm.
H. INFORMATION REPORTS TO THE BOARD
1. Monthly Discipline Report
2. Out-of-State Travel Reports
3. Enrollment Report
*Meeting was held on Thursday evening due to a mandatory OSPI board training on Tuesday.

Norm Walker, President

Trevor Greene, Secretary to the Board