2021-09-27-minutes.txt

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BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  Regular Meeting
September 27, 2021
6:00 P.M.
  Lewisville Campus
406 NW Fifth Avenue
Battle Ground, WA
  MINUTES
Members present:
Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  Members excused:
Mary Snitily
  Student representative present:
Sydney Cordon, Ricardo Martin Del Campo
  Administrators present:
Superintendent Denny Waters, Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten
  Recorder: 
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Directors Sandy U'Ren
  Patrons/Staff: 16
1. Call to Order
President Mark Watrin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
Ricardo Martin Del Campo led the flag salute.
    3. Roll Call
Sandy U'Ren called the roll of board members. She noted that Mary Snitily had a pre-arranged absence. There was a quorum.
  Motion by Troy McCoy, Mr. President, I move that we excuse Mary Snitily's pre-arranged absence from the meeting.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

  4. Agenda Approval
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors approve the agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

  5. Communications
A. ASB Reports
There were not any formal ASB reports. However, Ricardo Martin Del Campo reported that he has contacted both Battle Ground and Prairie high schools' ASB inviting them to report on school events at upcoming board meetings. 
  B. Committee Reports
Legislative Committee
Rob Henrikson stated there was nothing new to report from the Legislative Committee.

Mark Watrin reminded the board members about the upcoming WSSDA regional meeting scheduled for October 27, 2021. He stated the meeting is being held in-person at Kelso High School and that there was also a hybrid option to attend. 

Mark Watrin reported that he, Representative Vicki Kraft, Mitch Denning, Washington Association of Maintenance and Operations Administrators Consultant, Denny Waters and other district representatives toured Laurin Middle School and the Daybreak campus. The purpose of the tour was for Rep. Kraft to see one school which recently received state funding assistance as part of a recent bond issue, and the other school that needs renovation or modernization.

Audit Committee
Jackie Maddux announced the next Audit Committee meeting is scheduled for October 5, 2021.

Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGeF)
Jackie Maddux announced that BGeF raised $4,500 in the online event Give More 24! In addition, Ms. Maddux stated the BGeF auction is scheduled for September 29 to October 3, 2021. The BGeF board is scheduled to meet on October 18, 2021.  
  During the meeting, there was an issue with the broadcast of live-streaming the meeting. At 6:11 p.m. the board took a two-minute break, so the problem could be rectified. The meeting resumed at 6:13 p.m.

WIAA
There was not a WIAA report.

Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) Updates
Mark Watrin reported that Mary Snitily agreed to attend the General Assembly and will be the board's voting delegate on legislative and permanent positions. Mr. Watrin stated that information on the board's 2020 top 15 legislative positions would be forwarded to the board members.

Tours Committee
Mark Watrin announced that the school tours will begin October 12, 2021.

C. Director Reports
Jackie Maddux stated it was fantastic that the school tours would soon begin. In addition, she shared that it would be nice if a school representative shared at board meetings something about how a student succeeded, or something positive happening at the school.  

Mark Watrin reported that he helped to drive students to Mt. St. Helens for a field trip. In addition, Mr. Watrin stated that the PTO and PTA meetings are beginning and would like to encourage those groups to report out during board meetings all what they do. 
    6. Superintendent and Staff Updates
A. Superintendent Report 
Denny Waters reported that there was a guest speaker from Vancouver Housing Authority who would provide information on its new project Weaver Creek Commons in Battle Ground. Mr. Waters introduced Victor Caesar, Director of Development. Mr. Caesar proceeded to present a slideshow on the new family development located at 306 SE Clark Avenue. The 80-unit project is anticipated to be completed by Spring 2024. Following the presentation, the board members asked questions. 

Denny Waters provided an update on the district's COVID cases. Mr. Waters stated that during the timeframe of September 14 to September 26, 2021, there were 107 confirmed and likely COVID cases in our schools. Mr. Waters also provided an update on contact tracing.

Mr. Waters reported that the first of three community levy presentations is scheduled for September 28 at Prairie High School.
  B. Human Resources Report 
Michelle Reinhardt announced that human resources is busy working through the requirement of the staff vaccination mandate from the state. In addition, the department is working on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Public School Employees (PSE) about COVID; and the extracurricular contract with Battle Ground Education Association (BGEA). 
  C. Teaching and Learning Update 
Shelly Whitten introduced Angela Allen, Director of Instructional Leadership-Secondary Level, who would provide an update on the Graduation Requirements Emergency Waiver (GREW). Following Ms. Allen update, the board members asked clarifying questions.
  D. Finance Report
After reaching out to WSSDA for clarification, Chief Financial Officer Michelle Scott, provided an update about a sentence in Policy 6225, Use of Electronic Signature that the board questioned on September 13, 2021.   
  E. Operations Report
There was not an operations report.
  F. Communications Report
Communications Officer Rita Sanders reported that a ThoughtExchange survey would soon be sent to families and the community asking: What are the most pressing issues facing the district that we need to address? The district will use the results to understand where we need to work together with families and the community to meet the needs of all students and ensure student success. In addition, Ms. Sanders stated that the Communications department is working on getting information to the community about the November levy.
    7. Citizens' Comments
Terry Dotson, Chair of Battle Ground Citizens for Better Schools, provided highlights on the campaign strategies for the November levy.

Jessica Cole addressed the board on several topics.

Wendy Rush addressed the board regarding the Instructional Materials Committee (IMC) for the middle school sexual health curriculum and the community outreach. 

Eunice Ingermanson provided stats from the Healthy Youth Survey on LGBTQ people. In addition, she addressed suicide and suicidal ideation rates among LGBTQ people.
    8. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Mark Watrin read the Consent Agenda items out loud. Troy McCoy asked that Item B. Approval of Minutes - September 13, 2021 Regular Meeting be pulled from the Consent Agenda.
  C. Contracts Ratification
D. Personnel Reports - Certificated and Classified
E. Financial Reports - July 2021
F. Minimum Basic Education Requirement Compliance
G. Approval of State Grant Applications - Highly Capable and State Transitional Bilingual
H. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy 6225, Use of Electronic Signature
I. Resolution O-21, Cancellation of Outstanding Warrants
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors approve the Consent Agenda as presented with the exception of Item B. Approval of Minutes-September 13, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  B. Approval of Minutes - September 13, 2021 Regular Meeting
Troy McCoy asked for a correction under Item C. Director Reports on the September 13, Regular Meeting minutes. He asked that the sentence, "Troy McCoy reported that he has received communication from citizens about the mask mandate, and asked that the board not follow the mandate." be changed to read; "...about the mask mandate, those citizens asked that the board not..." The change is in italicized font.  
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors approve the minutes of the September 13, 2021 Regular Meeting with the recommended changes.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Rob Henrikson, Troy McCoy, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    9. Old Business
There were no Old Business items.
    10. New Business
There were no New Business items.
    11. Future Agenda Items and Board Events
Denny Waters reminded the board that there would be a work session on October 11, 2021 about middle school sexual health curriculum.

Mr. Watrin stated the calendar invites will soon be sent for the WSSDA Regional Director District 6 meeting.
    12. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
APPROVED:  OCTOBER 11, 2021
          BOARD PRESIDENT
  BOARD SECRETARY