2024-02-26-minutes.txt

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  BATTLE GROUND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  Regular Meeting
February 26, 2024
6:00 P.M.
  Lewisville Campus
406 NW Fifth Avenue
Battle Ground, WA
  MINUTES
Members present:
Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate
  Member excused:
Jackie Maddux
  Student representative present:
Sora Tolley
  Student representative excused:
Julia Stiffler
  Administrator present:
Deputy Superintendent Shelly Whitten
  Recorder:
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Directors Sandy U'Ren
  Patrons/Staff: 78
1. Call to Order
Vice President Snitily 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, followed by Aubree Carroll singing the National Anthem.
    3. Roll Call
Sandy U'Ren called the roll of the board members. She noted that Director Maddux and Julia Stiffler had pre-arranged absences. There was a quorum.
  Motion by Ted Champine, Madam Vice President, I move that we excuse Director Maddux and Student Representative Julia Stiffler from the meeting.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate

  4. Agenda Approval (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
Director Snitily read the agenda categories out loud. There were no comments or questions from the board members.
  Motion by Terry Tate, The Board of Directors approve the agenda as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Sora Tolley
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate
    5. Communications
A. Student Voice
Nine students, ranging from transitional kindergarten to fourth grade, from Yacolt Primary School, took turns sharing about the things they liked about their school.  

ASB President Parker Poche' from Amboy Middle School, provided highlights on the activities happening at his school.

Natalie Coughran and Emma Geromichalos, ceramic students from Prairie High School, provided information on the March 16 Ceramics Showdown event at Battle Ground High School. 
  B. Employee Recognition Awards
Director of Human Resources Luke LeCount presented the following staff members with an Employee Recognition Award: 

Tiffany Vidovic
Mariah Dawson 
Erika Bolliger
Margarita Johnson
Jodi Riley (not present)
  C. Committee Reports
Legislative Committee
Director Snitily reported on two bills that are on the house floor. 

Audit Committee
There was not an audit committee report.

Battle Ground Education Foundation (BGeF)
Director Johnson provided highlights from the BGeF meeting that she recently attended.  

Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Committee
Director Champine provided highlights from the WIAA meeting that he attended.  

Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) Updates 
There were no WSSDA updates.

Tours Committee
There was not a report from the tours committee.

D. Director Reports
Director Tate provided information on the budget workshops that he attended. 
  Director Johnson reported on the PHS drama production that she attended.
    6. Superintendent and Staff Updates
A. Superintendent Report 
Shelly Whitten announced that Superintendent Waters was not present as he was not feeling well. On behalf of Mr. Waters, Ms. Whitten thanked the community for supporting the capital levy. In addition, Ms. Whitten reported that there would be a 4:30 pm work session on March 11 about budget and the fund balance. 
  B. Teaching and Learning Report 
Shelly Whitten reported that the presentation on district data has been postponed as Director of Instructional Leadership Travis Drake was ill. 
  C. Human Resources Report 
There was not a human resources report.
  D. Finance Report 
Chief Financial Officer Michelle Scott announced that the district received a clean audit report from the State Auditor's Office. In addition, Ms. Scott provided a student enrollment report for January and February 2024.
  E. Operations Report 
There was not an operations report.
  F. Communications Report 
Director of Communications and Community Outreach Amanda Richter provided highlights on the capital levy, kindergarten and transitional kindergarten registration, and upcoming district-wide events.
    7. Citizens' Comments
Director Snitily read out loud the protocol for citizens' comments.
  The following people had concerns about the banning of books in the district.

Lori Rodriguez 
Jeffery Lyles 
  The following people had concerns with sexual materials in the high school libraries:

Gretchen Verpoorten
Randall Rathbun 
Jennifer Heine-Withee 
Buffy Spargur 
Victoria Ferrer 
  Wynn Grcich voiced her concerns over various topics.
    8. Consent Agenda (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Director Snitily read the Consent Agenda items out loud. There were no comments or questions from the board members.
  B. Approval of Minutes - February 12, 2024 Regular Meeting
C. Personnel Reports - Certificated and Classified
D. Student Travel
E. Financial Reports - December 2023
F. Completed Projects Request for Approval
G. Approval of Donation from the Prairie High School Football Boosters
H. Second Reading and Adoption of Policy 6815 Advertising on District Property
I. Second Reading and Adoption of Curriculum Proposal for Advanced Placement Social Studies Courses (high school)
J. Second Reading and Adoption of Curriculum Proposal for Advanced Placement Science Courses (high school)
  Motion by Terry Tate, The Board of Directors approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Sora Tolley
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate
    9. Old Business (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
There were no Old Business items.
    10. New Business (Board Vote w/Student Voice)
A. Approval of River HomeLink's ASB Constitution 
Matt Kesler, principal of River HomeLink, introduced ASB Representative Holly Ihasz who then proceeded to present the revised ASB constitution to the board. Miss Ihasz provided information on the revisions to the constitution.

The board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Ted Champine, The Board of Directors approve the Constitution of the Associated Student Body of River HomeLink.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Sora Tolley
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate

B. Approval of the Career and Technical Education Plan 
Director of Career and Technical Education Cindy Arnold presented a slide deck on Career and Technical Education (CTE).

The board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Debbie Johnson, The Board of Directors approve the Career and Technical Education plan.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Sora Tolley
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate

C. Contract Approval for the Public Safety Distributed Antenna System
Director of Technology Services Scott McDaniel presented the contract for the public safety distributed antenna system. Mr. McDaniel provided information on the federal grant that is funding this project, the district's schools that will receive the installation of the distributed antenna system, and the bid process.

The board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Ted Champine, The Board of Directors approve the award of the Public Safety Distributed Antenna System contract to McKinstry Essention.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Sora Tolley
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate
  D. Revision of Policy 5005 Employment and Volunteers, Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval 
Director of Human Resources Luke LeCount presented the policy revision on behalf of Michelle Reinhardt, the executive director of human resources, who was absent. Mr. LeCount explained that the district recently changed its practice in how background checks are conducted of volunteers who have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children. Mr. LeCount stated that volunteers will undergo a background check through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, instead of through the Secure Volunteer Background Investigations Bureau.
  The board members asked clarifying questions.
  Motion by Ted Champine, The Board of Directors approve the revision of Policy 5005 Employment and Volunteers, Disclosures, Certification Requirements, Assurances and Approval.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Sora Tolley
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate
  E. Revision of Policy 5410 Holidays 
Luke LeCount presented the revision of Policy 5410 Holidays to the board. Mr. LeCount explained the revision reflects the addition of Juneteenth, which is a state legal holiday in Washington.
  Motion by Debbie Johnson, The Board of Directors approve the revision of Policy 5410 Holidays.
Student Advisory Vote: Pro: Sora Tolley
Final Resolution: Motion Carries, 4-0.
Aye: Mary Snitily, Debbie Johnson, Ted Champine, Terry Tate
    11. Future Agenda Items and Board Events
The board members were reminded of the March 1 tour of Battle Ground High School, and the March 11 work session.
    12. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVED:  MARCH 11, 2024
          BOARD PRESIDENT
  BOARD SECRETARY