2023-06-26-minutes.txt

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BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  June 26, 2023
Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M.
  Lewisville Campus
406 NW Fifth Avenue
Battle Ground, WA
  MINUTES
Members present:
Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  Student representative present:
Ricardo Martin Del Campo
  Student representative excused:
Sora Tolley
  Administrators present:
Superintendent Denny Waters, Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten
  Recorder:
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Directors Sandy U'Ren
  Patrons/Staff: 15
1. Call to Order
President Maddux 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 the board members. She noted that Sora Tolley had a pre-arranged absence. There was a quorum.
  Motion by Mark Watrin, Madam President, I move that we excuse Sora Tolley from the meeting.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    4. Agenda Approval (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
Director Maddux read the agenda categories out loud. There were no comments or questions from the board members.
  Motion by Andrew Lawhon, The Board of Directors approve the agenda as presented.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Ricardo Martin Del Campo
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    5. Communications
A. Student Voice
There were no students present to report.
  B. Committee Reports
Legislative Committee
There was not a legislative report.

Audit Committee Report
There was not an audit committee report.

Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGeF)
There was not a BGeF report.
  Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Committee
Director Champine noted that there would not be any WIAA meetings until August 2023. 

Washington State School Directors' Association Updates
Director Watrin provided an update from the Trust Land Committee meeting that he attended. 
  C. Director Reports
The directors provided highlights from the recent events that they attended.
    6. Superintendent and Staff Updates
A. Superintendent Report 
Denny Waters congratulated all of the district's graduates and thanked the families and communities for their continued support.
  B. Teaching and Learning Report 
Shelly Whitten provided an update on the current professional development available for staff members. 
  C. Human Resources Report 
There was not a human resources report.
  D. Finance Report 
There was not a finance report.
  E. Operations Report
Executive Director of Facilities Kevin Jolma provided an update on the district-wide summer projects.
  F. Communications Report 
There was not a communications report.
    7. Citizens' Comments
Tiffany Shupe addressed the Board about the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction's (OSPI) decision regarding her complaint against the district.

Eunice Ingermanson distributed and spoke about her handout Christian's and LGBTQ+ people.

Jennifer Heini-Withee addressed the Board about the Future's Program and Battle Ground Barkery.
    8. Consent Agenda (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Director Maddux read the Consent Agenda items out loud. There were no comments or questions from the Board.
  B. Approval of Minutes - June 12, 2023 Regular Meeting 
C. Approval of Minutes - June 16, 2023 Special Meeting
D. Personnel Reports - Certificated and Classified
E. Student Travel
F. Financial Reports - April 2023
G. Completed Projects Request for Approval
H. Edgenuity Contract for BGVA
I. 2023-24 Minimum Basic Education Requirement Collection
  Motion by Mary Snitily, The Board of Directors approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Ricardo Martin Del Campo
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    9. Old Business (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
There were no Old Business items.
    10. New Business (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
A. First Reading of the Proposed High School Psychology Curriculum 
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Dave Cresap presented the first reading of the proposed high school psychology textbook. Committee member Dawn Rowe was also in attendance. Dr. Cresap discussed the following topics:
  Committee members
Background information about the district's psychology courses
Core belief statement
The process
Scope and sequence
Decision criteria
Recommendation - Thinking About Psychology
  The board members commented and asked questions during the presentation.
  Motion by Mark Watrin, The Board of Directors accept the first reading of the proposed High School Psychology Adoption.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Ricardo Martin Del Campo
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  B. First Reading of the Proposed Textbook Journalism: Publishing Across the Media 
Director of Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cindy Arnold presented the first reading of the proposed textbook Journalism: Publishing Across the Media. Ms. Arnold addressed the following topics:
    The previous journalism textbook is outdated
CTE process

The board members commented and asked questions during the presentation.
  Motion by Andrew Lawhon, The Board of Directors accept the first treading of the textbook Journalism: Publishing Across the Media.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Ricardo Martin Del Campo
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux

  C. Approval of Contract for CAM Academy Campus Sitework Phase 3 
Kevin Jolma announced this was the last major contract for the CAM project. Mr. Jolma explained that the contract is for installation of voice/data cabling, intercom, fire alarm and audio/visual systems. It also includes kitchen specific site plumbing, as well as all of the site landscaping and irrigation work on the campus. 

A board member asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Mary Snitily, second by The Board of Directors approve the contract for the third phase of the CAM Academy campus sitework.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Ricardo Martin Del Campo
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  D. Approval of Contract for Battle Ground High School Hallway Flooring Replacement 
Kevin Jolma presented the contract for Battle Ground High School's hallway flooring replacement. Mr. Jolma stated the contract covers the replacement of all existing main hallway carpet with vinyl composition tile.

A board member asked a clarifying question.
  Motion by Ted Champine, The Board of Directors approve the contract for Battle Ground High School hallway flooring replacement.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Ricardo Martin Del Campo
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  E. Resolution D-23, Requesting a Waiver of the 180-Day School Requirement for the 2023-2024 School Year
Shelly Whitten provided information on last year's waiver day programs. Ms. Whitten provided highlights from the waiver day proposal, which follows:
  Results from the Professional Learning Committee (PLC) spring 2023 survey
2023-24 PLC plan proposal
PLC framework
Proposed waiver days: November 15, 2023 and February 7, 2024.

The board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Mary Snitily, The Board of Directors adopt Resolution D-23 to petition the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to waive two days during the 2023-24 school year and approve the revised calendar reflecting the two "District Inservice Days" on November 15, 2023 and February 7, 2024.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Ricardo Martin Del Campo
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    11. Future Agenda Items and Board Events
Director Maddux reminded the board members of the June 28 board retreat.
    12. Executive Session
A. Evaluation of Superintendent - RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) - Possible Action
Director Maddux announced the Board would enter executive session per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g), for the evaluation of the superintendent for 30 minutes with possible action.

The Board entered the executive session at 7:07 p.m. The executive session ended at 7:37 p.m. with action.
  Motion by Mark Watrin, The Board of Directors approve the evaluation of Superintendent Denny Waters.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
  Motion by Mary Snitily, The Board of Directors approve the 2023-2026 contract with Denny Waters.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 5-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Andrew Lawhon, Ted Champine, Mark Watrin, Jackie Maddux
    13. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
APPROVED:  JULY 24, 2023
          BOARD PRESIDENT
  BOARD SECRETARY