2020-07-09-minutes.txt

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BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 100-C
Regular Board Meeting (Virtual)
 via Zoom Webinar
Thursday, July 9, 2020
  Generated by Ioanna Cossack on Monday, July 13, 2020
  The regular meeting was held via a Zoom webinar/meeting with each of the directors at their homes or other locations.  Some of the district office panelists participated from the District Office, 134 Marion Avenue N., Bremerton, WA 98312. A link was provided on BoardDocs to allow others to attend the Board meeting.
  At 5:03 p.m., President Dubos called the online/virtual meeting of the Bremerton School District Board of Directors to order.
  Members Present:
Ms. Jonee M Dubos, President
Ms. Carolynn M Perkins, Vice President
Dr. Karen J Bolton
Mr. John P Hurley (arrived after the Consent Agenda vote)
Ms. Alyson L Rotter (arrived at 5:06 p.m.)
  Administrators Present:
Administrators Present:
Dr. Aaron Leavell, Superintendent
Ms. Iva Scott, Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Garth Steedman, Assistant Superintendent
Mr. Jonathan Bell, Director of Special Education
Ms. Brittane DeBard, Director of Teaching & Learning
Mr. Marco DiCicco, Director of Transportation
Ms. Lynn Johnson, Director of Child Nutrition Services
Ms. Linda Sullivan-Dudzic, Director of Special Services
Mr. Steve Bartlett, Supervisor, Technology
Ms. Kati Carthum, Digital Education Coordinator
Ms. Patty Glaser, Supervisor, School Safety & Security
Ms. Teneka Morley-Short, Principal, Crownhill Elementary
Ms. Monica Zuber, Principal, Bremerton High School
  Director Perkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
  (Action) Approval of Agenda
There were two changes to the Agenda.   First, the annual AVID System Agreement was added to the Consent Agenda, and secondly both the end-of-year Health Report and all CSIP Plan/Updates were removed from Written Reports.  Director Bolton moved to approve the Agenda as revised. The motion carried unanimously. 
  Request to Address the Board
There was no public input.
  Arrival of Board Member
At 5:06 p.m., Director Rotter joined the Zoom meeting.
  (Action) Consent Agenda
President Dubos presented the Consent Agenda to the Board for questions or comments.  The Consent Agenda included: A. Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of June 18, 2020; B. Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of June 25, 2020; C. Payroll for Issue Date of June 30, 2020;   D. Human Resources Report 2019-2020-17; E. Vouchers for June 2020; F. YMCA - Facilities (Pool) Use Agreement; G. Air Management Solutions; H. BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative; I. Kareen Borders Personal Services Contract; J. Upgraded Intercom/Bell System for Bremerton High School; K. Med-Tox NW Proposal P-8955.1A_rev1; L. APEX Learning Inc. Contract 2020-21; and M. the 2020/21a AVID Agreement.   Superintendent Leavell responded to questions about how delivery of the AVID Program might change this year due to a modified schedule.  President Dubos also responded with information about the online tutoring provided by AVID mentors during the day and/or evenings for students.  Director Rotter asked whether the cost of using the pool at the local YMCA has increased over the last few years.  The Board secretary will follow-up.  Director Perkins moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.  The motion carried unanimously.  Director Hurley was not present at this time. 
  Arrival of Board Member
At 5:11 p.m., Director Hurley joined the Zoom meeting.
  Board Reports
Director Rotter shared information about the 21-day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge sponsored by the YWCA, and co-sponsored by Kitsap Strong, and encouraged others to join.  She is participating on one of the subgroups (Education subgroup) established by Kitsap County's ERACE Coalition and shared that the group is being very intentional about looking at school board policies in regard to equity, implicit bias, etc. The directors each spoke briefly about the sharing of information, their appreciation for those involved on the Return to School Workgroup, and the surveys put out by the District.  Director Hurley shared that the Washington Interscholastic Activities Assn (WIAA) announced that fall sports would be delayed until the first week of September.  President Dubos reported as well that she was happy to see the representation of families and students on the Return to School Workgroup.  
  Superintendent's Report 
Superintendent Leavell reported on this year's drive-through celebration held to honor our retirees on June 17th at the District office.  He thanked all of the Board members who were able to attend as well.  He shared his appreciation as well for the many staff and community members (families, students, community partners) for their participation in the Return to School Workgroup as well as to those who attended the 3:30 pm study session.  He shared potential changes being talked about at the federal level that would make many other districts eligible for the funding and thereby reduce the funds that our district would normally receive from the Federal Impact Aid program.  He reminded the Board that his term as president of the Bremerton Rotary has come to an end, and that he is currently running to serve as President of the Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) for the coming year.  
  Fall 2020 Reopening Plan
Dr. Leavell provided a brief recap of the information provided at the 3:30 pm study session in regard to the guidelines established by OSPI and the work and recommendation of the Return to School Workgroup.  The next steps will be to break into sub-groups and put some detail into the recommendation.  The plan, he explained, is to bring the more detailed recommendation back to the Board for approval at the August 6th meeting.  The deadline for this plan to be submitted to OSPI for approval is two weeks prior to the start of school.  Bremerton is scheduled to begin classes on Wednesday, September 2nd.  
  (Action) Policy 3225; School-Based Threat Assessment (1st reading)
Ms. Glaser presented Policy 3225, School-Based Threat Assessment, to the Board for approval of first reading.  She explained that this is per the model policy provided by the Washington State School Directors Assn. (WSSDA) and that it has been vetted through District legal as well.  Training for staff has already begun and the corresponding procedure will follow once the Policy is adopted.  Director Bolton shared her concern about having law enforcement involved in the team/interviewing students.  The Board discussed this and information they gleaned from the book "Assessing Student Threats," that further explains the process and the presence of law enforcement.  Director Bolton will obtain a copy of the book from Director Rotter.  Director Hurley also requested a copy of the book as well.  After further discussion, Director Rotter moved to approve Policy 3225 for first read.  The motion passed unanimously.  
  Book Study/Book Selection
The Board considered three different books for the next book study and chose "How to be Less Stupid About Race" by Crystal Marie Fleming.  Directors will read Chapter 1 and review/discuss this at the first meeting in August.  
  Written Reports
Written Reports included the annual Safety/Accident Report (Staff), revised Procedure 1114P, Board Member Resignation and Vacancy, and Procedures 1110P, Election.  Dr. Steedman responded to questions from the audience about why there were less incidents at the secondary level than there are at the elementary level.  He will double-check though to be sure all incidents are being reported to the Business Office as they should be.
  Calendar of Events
Upcoming dates were noted.
  Board Reflections
The Board reflected on the work over the next several weeks in the planning to return students to school in the fall and again thanked all of those participating for their hard work.  Director Bolton requested a conversation at a future meeting to examine the role of the School Resource Officer at Bremerton schools.  
  Adjournment
At 6:37 p.m., Director Bolton made a motion to adjourn.  The motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
      Minutes to be approved at the next regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors - August 6, 2020.
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Jonee M. Dubos, Board President                  Aaron A. Leavell, Secretary to the Board
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