2020-01-13-minutes.txt

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BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  Regular Meeting
January 13, 2020
6:00 P.M.
  Lewisville Campus
406 NW Fifth Avenue
Battle Ground, WA
  MINUTES
    Members present:
Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
  Student representatives present:
Sidnie Boadwine, Addelynn Smith
  Administrators present:
Superintendent Mark Ross, Deputy Superintendent Denny Waters, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Shelly Whitten
  Recorder:
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Directors Sandy U'Ren
  Patron/Staff: 50+
1. Call to Order
President Troy McCoy called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
Battle Ground High School drama teacher Cash Henry led the flag salute.
    3. Roll Call
Sandy U'Ren called the roll and noted all were present. There was a quorum.
    4. Agenda Approval
  Motion by Monty Anderson, The Board of Directors approve the agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
    5. Superintendent and Staff Updates
A. Superintendent Report 
Mark Ross reported that January is School Board Recognition month then proceeded to read out loud the Washington State Proclamation. Mr. Ross thanked the school board members for their service to the district.  
  Mark Ross presented Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) certificates to Mark Watrin and Rob Henrikson. The certificates acknowledged that both completed training on Open Public Records, Open Public Meetings, and Records Retention/Management. In addition, Mr. Ross presented Monty Anderson with a WSSDA certificate in recognition of his 10 years of board service.

Mark Ross brought to the board's attention that Battle Ground High School has applied to the WIAA to be classified as a 3A school for football due to the lack of student participation. Battle Ground High School is currently classified as a 4A school.
  B. Human Resources Report 
Shelly Whitten commended the district's operations and facilities department staff in their effort to paint and install new carpet tiles in human resources during the winter break.
  C. Teaching and Learning Update
There was not a Teaching and Learning Update.
  D. Finance Report 
There was not a Finance Report.
  E. Operations Report
There was not an Operations Report.
  F. Communications Report 
Communications Officer Rita Sanders reminded board members of the upcoming Industry Fair scheduled for February 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Battle Ground High School. Ms. Sanders also reported that the Battle Ground High School guidance counselors have invited Hockinson School District to participate in the fair as well.
    6. Communications
A. ASB Reports
ASB Treasurer Mary Robu from Summit View High School, provided stats from school's blood drive. She also provided highlights from the school's food drive.

Evan Schoening a junior class ASB representative from CAM Academy, provided highlights from the harvest party, winter formal and the fundraising event Pennies for Patients.
  B. Committee Reports
Legislative Committee
Rob Henrikson reported the 60-day legislature session began January 14, 2020.
  Mark Watrin announced that he attended the 49th Legislative District's town hall on January 11, 2020.

Audit Committee 
Tina Lambert reported the Audit Committee met and reviewed the board and superintendent's budgets, vouchers, payroll, and the superintendent's timesheet. Ms. Lambert reported everything was in order. In addition, Ms. Lambert announced that she and Rob Henrikson met with the state auditors on January 14, 2020.

Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGeF)
Mark Watrin reported the next upcoming event for BGeF is Battle Ground has Talent. 

Tours Committee
Monty Anderson and Shelly Whitten shared highlights from their tour of the CASEE campus.
  C. Washington State School Directors' Association Updates
Monty Anderson announced that he attended the WSSDA Board of Directors' meeting on January 10 & 11, 2020 and then provided highlights from the meeting.  
  Mark Watrin announced that WSSDA's top three legislative positions are 1) student safety and support; 2) staffing needs; and 3) funding model equity.
  D. Upcoming Board Events
Troy McCoy noted that the Industry Fair had been added to the board members' calendar.

Mark Ross informed the board of the upcoming public dedication ceremony for the Vancouver iTech Preparatory on February 20, 2020. Calendar invites for the event will be sent to board members.
    7. Citizens' Comments
Dr. Jillane Baros addressed the board regarding challenges and successes LGBTQ students experience in school.
  The following people spoke in favor of comprehensive sexual health education:
Eunice Ingermanson
Angela Congdon
Jessica Cole
Meagan Wadleish
Krista Roscoe (parent)
Ingrid Dankmeyer
John Roscoe (parent
Sarah Grant (parent)
The following people addressed the board regarding state provided employer insurance contributions:
William Baur, a teacher from River HomeLink.
BGEA President Fiona Engebretson. She distributed to board members information from employees regarding the MOU for SEBB.
Allie Taylor, a teacher from Laurin Middle School.
  8. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Troy McCoy read the Consent Agenda items out loud. Tina Lambert commented that in addition to drama students preforming in Scotland, students from the Battle Ground jazz band will be performing in New York.
  B. Approval of Minutes - December 9, 2019 Regular Board Meeting
C. Approval of Minutes - December 9, 2019 Special Board Meeting
D. Business and Operations - Vouchers and Payroll for the Month of December 2019
E. Contracts Ratification
F. Personnel Reports - Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports
G. Student Travel
H. Approval of the Revised Rate Schedule for Administrative/Certificated/Classified Substitutes
I. Approval of Donations to the BGHS Drama Club for the Edinburgh, Scotland Trip
  Motion by Mark Watrin, The Board of Directors approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
    9. Old Business
There were no Old Business items.
    10. New Business
A. Approval of the Adjusted 2020-2021 School Calendar 
Shelly Whitten announced that there was an error in the previously approved 2020-21 school calendar. She reported the approved school calendar listed only 179 instead of the required 180 days. The adjusted calendar reflects removing the May 7, 2021 snow make-up day.
  Motion by Monty Anderson, The Board of Directors approve the adjustment to the 2020-2021 school calendar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
  B. Approval of Revision to Policy 4215, Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices 
Director of Student Services Tom Adams presented the revision to Policy 4215, Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices. Mr. Adams explained the revision aligns with new state law that went into effect January 1, 2020, which reflects the minimum age to purchase tobacco products increased from 18 years of age to 21.
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors approve the revision to Policy 4215, Use of Tobacco and Nicotine Products and Delivery Devices.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
  C. Approval of Revision to Policy 6220, Bid Requirements 
Chief Financial Officer Meagan Hayden presented the revision to Policy 6220, Bid Requirements. Ms. Hayden reported the revision reflects a change to the state bid requirement thresholds, as well as defining emergency and exemption bid procedures. In addition, the procedure was revised to reflect purchasing threshold changes; the addition of Appendix I; reference of federal funds purchasing thresholds; and conflicts of interest.
  The revision also reflects the policy re-titled Bid or Request for Proposal Requirements. 

Mark Watrin asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors approve the revision to Policy 6220, Bid Requirements
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
  D. Approval of Revision to Policy 6230, Relations with Vendors
Meagan Hayden presented the revision to Policy 6230, Relations with Vendors. Ms. Hayden explained the revision reflects added language that board members, administrators and staff are prohibited from soliciting a gift or favor from vendors, prospective vendors, other firms, or individuals.

Troy McCoy asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Tina Lambert, The Board of Directors approve the revision to Policy 6230, Relations with Vendors.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
  E. Approval of New Course Codes
Denny Waters announced that there were 13 new course proposals being brought forward for the board's approval. Mr. Waters explained the course proposals have been well thought out by teachers, and the courses are intended to be positive, to engage student learning, and are geared towards career pathways.

Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Allison Tuchardt announced the proposed courses would be offered beginning in the 2020-21 school year. Ms. Tuchardt reported the new course proposals need to be approved by mid-January, so they can be offered in the high school forecasting and planning handbook for 2020-21.

Allison Tuchardt announced the staff recommending the new courses would provide a short presentation.
  1.  Applied Psychology was presented by Dawn Rowe, teacher from Prairie High School. Board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Monty Anderson, The Board of Directors approve the adoption of the new course proposal Applied Psychology.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

2.  Advertising and Teens was presented by Beth Beattie, the principal of Summit View High School. There were no questions from the board.
  Motion by Monty Anderson, The Board of Directors approve the adoption of the course proposal Advertising and Teens.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

3.  AP Microeconomics was presented by Cory Hill, teacher from Prairie High School. Board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal AP Microeconomics.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

4.  Construction Trades was presented by Don Willson, teacher from Battle Ground High School. Board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Tina Lambert, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal Construction Trades.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

5.  HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Foundations. Foundations and Pre-apprenticeship for the Trades was presented by Cindy Arnold, Director of Career and Technical Education. 
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical Foundations. Foundations and Pre-apprenticeship for the Trades.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

6.  Disaster Leadership Emergency Management was presented by Tracee Godfrey, teacher from Battle Ground High School. A board member asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Mark Watrin, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal Disaster Leadership Emergency Management.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert
  7.  Forensic Science was presented by Christi Schultz, teacher from Battle Ground High School. A student representative asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Mark Watrin, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal Forensic Science.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

8.  Crime and Society was presented by Stephanie Etulain, teacher from Battle Ground High School. A board member asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal Crime and Society.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

9.  Computer Science III and Computer Science IV was presented by Rob Pollock, teacher from Battle Ground High School. A board member asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Monty Anderson, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposals Computer Science III and Computer Science IV.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

10. Baseball and American Society was presented by Adam Horn, teacher from Battle Ground High School. Board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal Baseball and American Society.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

11. History of Rock and Roll was presented by Stewart Demos, teacher from Summit View High School. A board member asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Tina Lambert, The Board of Directors adopt the course proposal History of Rock and Roll.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Tina Lambert

12. Health with Comprehensive Sexual Education was presented by Allison Tuchardt. Ms. Tuchardt explained that health and physical education has been changed to its own course code instead of being a combined code. This health course is a semester course. Board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Mark Watrin, The Board of Directors adopt the new course proposal Health with Comprehensive Sexual Education.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-1.
Aye: Monty Anderson, Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin 
Nay: Tina Lambert
    11. Citizens' Comments
There were no comments from citizens.
    12. Future Agenda Items
Tina Lambert distributed a proposed policy that she asked board members to review. 
    13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
  APPROVED:  JANUARY 27, 2020
        BOARD PRESIDENT
BOARD SECRETARY