2022-02-28-minutes.txt

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BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  Regular Meeting
February 28, 2022
6:00 P.M.
  Lewisville Campus
406 NW Fifth Avenue
Battle Ground, WA 
  MINUTES
Members present:
Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  Student representative present:
Sydney Cordon
  Student representative excused:
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: 18
1. Call to Order
President Mark Watrin called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
    2. Pledge of Allegiance
A. Presentation of the Colors
The Prairie High School AFJROTC cadets presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
    3. Roll Call
Sandy U'Ren called the roll of the board members. There was a quorum.
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, Mr. President, I move that we excuse Ricardo Martin Del Campo from the meeting due to a school activity.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

  4. Agenda Approval
  Motion by Jackie Maddux, The Board of Directors approve the agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    5. Communications
A. Associated Student Body (ASB) Reports
Mark Watrin announced that for future board meetings the agenda item, ASB Reports would be broadened and retitled Student Voice. ASB reports are still welcomed and encouraged, but it is also an opportunity for student initiatives, achievements and recognitions.
  In recognition of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, Mr. Watrin invited Gene Fritz, Culinary Arts teacher from Battle Ground High School and student Robert Lawrence forward to talk about the charcuterie plates prepared for the Board. Mr. Fritz proceeded to provide highlights on the Northwest and Beyond charcuterie plate. He noted that the school's wood design class made the charcuterie boards. Mr. Fritz introduced student Robert Lawrence who is a student in his culinary arts class. Robert Lawrence shared highlights from the culinary arts class and other CTE classes he has been part of, and his goals for school and beyond high school. In addition, Mary Sorenson's floral design class from Prairie High School made flower arrangements for the board members. 
  B. Committee Reports
Legislative Committee
Rob Henrikson reported that the legislative session is winding down, and some bills have been approved by the house and are now in the senate.
  Mark Watrin announced he weighed in on some of the legislative bills, and noted there was a call for help on some of our public land issues as well as a last call for all outdoor schools in Washington State.
  Mr. Watrin asked Amy Pace, teacher from Pleasant Valley Middle School, to come forward and share with the Board about outdoor school.  

Audit Committee
There was not an audit committee report.

Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGeF)
Jackie Maddux announced there was nothing new to report from BGeF. 

Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Committee
Ted Champine announced there was a recent WIAA meeting then proceeded to provide highlights.

Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) Committee
Mark Watrin stated that he sat in on the February 24 WSSDA networking call and it was noted there was a new feature listed on WSSDA's website titled, What is WSSDA? 

Tours
It was noted there would be school tours on March 1 and 4, 2022.

Denny Waters reported that the May 24 board tour of Prairie High School needed to be rearranged due to state testing scheduled that morning. It was suggested the tour could be rescheduled for 10:30 or 11:00 am on May 24, or reschedule the tour for Friday, May 27. Ms. U'Ren will poll the board members to see which option works for their schedule.
  C. Director Reports
Jackie Maddux announced that during the approval of the 31 laptops on February 14, she had inadvertently commented that there were two high schools. She corrected herself to say that there are five high schools, which are all important.

Mark Watrin joined a Zoom rebooted Tukes Valley Parent Teacher Organization meeting, and commented that the team was very enthusiastic.
    6. Superintendent and Staff Updates
A. Superintendent Report 
Denny Waters provided an update on district-wide COVID cases. He stated that from February 12 through February 18 there were a total of 59 positive COVID cases.

Mr. Waters announced that Governor Inslee issued a statement stating that with declining COVID case rates and hospitalizations, he is updating the mask guidance. After 11:59 p.m. on March 11, Washington will be adopting new indoor mask policies and move from mask requirements to mask recommendations in schools.
  B. Human Resources Report 
There was not a human resources report.
  C. Teaching and Learning Update 
Shelly Whitten provided information on the recent Industry Fair.
  D. Finance Report 
Chief Financial Officer Michelle Scott reviewed the 2022-23 budget timeline with the Board.
  E. Operations Report 
Executive Director of Facilities Kevin Jolma provided highlights on the district's current construction projects.
  F. Communications Report 
There was not a communications report.
    7. Citizens' Comments
Mark Watrin read the protocol for addressing the Board out loud. In addition, he announced that the speaker sequence would be altered.

Terry Dotson, Chair of Citizens for Better Schools, addressed the Board about a bond.

Eunice Ingermanson addressed the Board about Safe Zone and LGBTQ people. 

Jessica Cole addressed the Board about Jazz Appreciation Month.
  The following people addressed the board about a public records request, the COVID vaccine and the mask mandate: Victoria Ferrer, Natasha Georgescu, Mike Harteloo, and Phil Hogan. 
    8. Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Mark Watrin read the Consent Agenda items out loud. There were no comments or questions from the board members.
  B. Approval of Minutes - February 14, 2022 Regular Meeting
C. Contracts Ratification
D. Personnel Reports - Certificated and Classified
E. Student Travel
F. Second Reading and Adoption of the Online Popfizz Curriculum for Computer Science
G. Surplus of Materials
  Motion by Mary Snitily, The Board of Directors approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    9. Old Business
There were no Old Business items.
    10. New Business
A. Approval of the Career and Technical Education Plan for 2022-2023 
Director of Career and Technical Education Cindy Arnold presented a slideshow on Career and Technical Education (CTE). The Board commended Ms. Arnold on her dedication to the CTE program. 
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors approve the Career and Technical Education Plan for 2022-2023.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

B. The Purchase of 3,700 Dell Chromebooks
Director of Technology Services Scott McDaniel announced that the district maintains an inventory of roughly 13,000 Chromebooks, and that COVID has increased the need for additional devices. He stated the technology department would like to purchase 3,700 Dell 3310 Chromebooks to replace the ones that will become obsolete this year. Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) II funds are being used for 2,000 units and the technology budget will be used for the remaining 1,700 units. 

The board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Rob Henrikson, The Board of Directors approve the purchase of 3,700 Dell 3310 Chromebooks.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

C. Juniper Ethernet Switches 
Scott McDaniel reported that Technology Services has applied for E-rate funding for the purchase of Juniper network switches to replace outdated Brocade network equipment. The E-rate discount granted is based on free and reduced lunch eligibility, and the urban/rural designation of the district. The district qualified for a 50% discount.
  Motion by Jackie Maddux, The Board of Directors approve the purchase of Juniper Ethernet switches from PNW Security LLC.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

D. Intercom Paging Systems
Scott McDaniel stated there were six remaining schools whose intercom paging system needed to be updated, Amboy Middle School, Glenwood Primary and Laurin Middle schools, the Pleasant Valley campus, and Yacolt Primary School. Mr. McDaniel noted that each of those schools have an obsolete Rauland intercom system. The new Rauland system is a proprietary system that integrates with our existing speaker and call button installation. 

The board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Ted Champine, The Board of Directors approve the GB Manchester contracts for the intercom paging systems at Amboy Middle School, Glenwood Heights Primary School, Laurin Middle School, the Pleasant Valley Campus, and Yacolt Primary School.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Rob Henrikson, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

  11. Future Agenda Items and Board Events
No future agenda items or board events were noted.
    12. Executive Session
A. Personnel - RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) - No Action
Mark Watrin reported that the Board would enter executive session for personnel per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) for 40 minutes with no action.

At 7:55 p.m. the Board took a five-minute break.

The Board entered the executive session at 8:00 p.m.

At 8:40 p.m. the executive session was extended for 15 minutes. The executive session ended at 8:55 p.m. with no action. 
    13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
APPROVED:  MARCH 14, 2022
          BOARD PRESIDENT
  BOARD SECRETARY