2022-09-13-minutes.txt

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  School Board Regular Business Meeting (Tuesday, September 13, 2022)
Generated by Erin Verschoor on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
  Members present
Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith
    Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM
    1. CALL TO ORDER-6:30 pm
    Procedural: 1.1 Call to Order
Director Katims called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
  2. ROLL CALL
  Procedural: 2.1 Roll Call
Roll Call was taken and all directors were present.
  3. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
  Procedural: 3.1 Land Acknowledgement
Dr. Miner read the land acknowledgment.
  4. FLAG SALUTE
  Procedural: 4.1 Flag Salute
Director Katims led the flag salute.
  5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  Action: 5.1 Approval of Agenda
That the board of directors approves the agenda as presented.
  Motion by Carin Chase, second by Keith Smith.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith
  6. STUDENT ADVISOR OATH OF OFFICE
  Procedural: 6.1 Student Advisor to the Board Oath of Office
Dr. Miner read the student advisor oath of office. Student advisors Sadie Sadler, Peter Garcia, Elizabeth Lopez, Nakayea Stewart, and Roshni Gill were sworn in.
  7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORT
  Information: 7.1 Superintendent's Report
  Dr. Miner shared that she is excited about the start of the new school year. She described the new year as "normal plus", meaning the school year feels "normal", but we will use the lessons we learned during the pandemic moving forward. When visiting school sites this past week, she saw so much excitement and heard many people use the words "gratitude" and "calm" when describing the new school year. Dr. Miner then reviewed the district's enrollment numbers as of today, which are coming in lower than budgeted projections, especially in kindergarten. Because kindergarten just started on the 12th, we are hoping to get some additional kindergarteners in before the 4th day count, which will be later this week. She shared that historically our general education enrollment does grow between September and October. Finally, she thanked staff for calling students and families to get students in school before the 4th day count.
  8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES-7:00 pm
  Action, Minutes: 8.1 Single Reading, approve Minutes from August 9, 2022, Business Meeting
Motion by Keith Smith, second by Gary Noble
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith
  Action, Minutes: 8.2 Single Reading, approve Minutes from August 23, 2022, Board Study Session- Retreat
Motion by Deborah Kilgore, second by Carin Chase
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith
  9. CONSENT AGENDA-7:05 pm
  Action (Consent): 9.1 Single reading, Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented
Resolution: That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

    Action (Consent): 9.2 Single Reading, Approve Personnel Actions
Resolution: It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the Personnel Actions as presented.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.3 Single Reading, Approve Out of Area Assignments for Certificated Staff for the 2022-23 school year.
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Out of Area Assignments for Certificated Staff for the 2022-23 school year.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.4 Single Reading, Approve Memorandum of Understanding, Administrative Assistants 2022-25
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Memorandum of Understanding for the Administrative Assistants, 2022-25
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.5 Single Reading, Approve the Voluntary Employees' Benefit Association Memorandum of Understanding between the district and the Edmonds Association of Office Personnel Employees for the 2022-2023 school year.
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Voluntary Employees' Benefit Association Memorandum of Understanding between the district and the Edmonds Association of Office Personnel Employees for the 2022-2023 school year.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.6 Single Reading, Approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Athletic Coordinator at Mountlake Terrace High School
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the Athletic Coordinator at Mountlake Terrace High School
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.7 Single Reading, Approve the Salary Schedule Letter of Agreement between the District and the Edmonds Association of Office Personnel Employees for the 2022-2023 school year.
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Salary Schedule Letter of Agreement between the District and the Edmonds Association of Office Personnel Employees for the 2022-2023 school year.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.8 Single Reading, Approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the SEIU Food Service Employees
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the SEIU Food Service Employees.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.9 Single Reading, Approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the Edmonds Association of Office Personnel Employees
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the Edmonds Association of Office Personnel Employees
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.10 Single Reading, Approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the Maintenance Employees
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the Maintenance Employees
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.11 Single Reading, Approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the district and the Public, Professional and Office-Clerical Employees and Drivers Local Union #763 Employees
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the district and the Public, Professional and Office-Clerical Employees and Drivers Local Union #763 Employees
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.12 Single Reading, Approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the SEIU Custodians, Food Service Drivers and Warehouse Employees
Resolution: That the Board approve the Juneteenth Holiday Memorandum of Understanding between the District and the SEIU Custodians, Food Service Drivers and Warehouse Employees
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.13 Single reading, approve agreement with Brock's Academy for special education services
Resolution: That the Board approve the agreement for special education services with Brock's Academy.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.14 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Edmonds College and Edmonds School District for College in the High School Program 2022-2023
Resolution: That the Board approve the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Edmonds College for College in the High School Program.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.15 Single reading, approve contract award for RFP22-02SS regarding special education services.
Resolution: That the Board of Directors approve the contract award regarding special education services under RFP22-02SS.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.16 Single reading, approve the Mountlake Terrace High School Field Trip, April 20-23, 2023
Resolution: That the Board approves the Mountlake Terrace High School Hawkeye Student Media member's field trip to San Francisco, CA., April 20-23, 2023
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.17 Single reading, approve Mountlake Terrace High School Field Trip, November 10-13, 2022
Resolution: That the Board approves the Mountlake Terrace High School field trip for the Hawkeye Student Media journalism leaders to St. Louis, MO., November 10-13, 2022.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.18 Single reading, approve the Lynnwood High School Field Trip, November 6-8, 2022
Resolution: That the Board approves the Lynnwood High School DECA field trip to Bellevue, WA. on November 6-8, 2022.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action (Consent): 9.19 Single reading, approve the Edmonds-Woodway High School Field Trip, September 23-24, 2022
Resolution: That the Board approves the Edmonds-Woodway High cross country team field trip to Portland, OR., September 23-24, 2022.
  That the board approve the consent items as presented.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  Information: 10.1 Audience Comments
  Bob Fretz, community member, spoke about the history of African Americans' involvement in Columbus Day. He then spoke about his previous experiences as a substitute teacher in the Edmonds School district. He believes that students should be taught multiple perspectives on all issues.

Siri Shapiro, community member, spoke about mental health issues facing students in our schools today. She questioned whether the state health and sexual education guidelines are best for a student's mental health.

Patti Whitmarsh, community member, spoke about a law Congress passed in 2004 that requires schools to teach about Constitution Day.

Tony Shapiro, community member, spoke about concerns regarding transgender students.

Patricia Simon, community member, encouraged the district to spend their tax dollars wisely.

Monica Wheaton, ESD parent, thanked the administrators and student board advisors for all their work kicking off the new school year. She encouraged parents and community members to become more involved in the district so they can learn more about day to day operations in schools.

Kairi Kuritani, ESD employee, thanked the district for all they do for students. She encouraged students and staff to speak up for students who are feeling marginalized. She spoke specifically to transgender students and encourgaged them to be themselves.
    11. REPORTS
  Information: 11.1 Career and Technical Education (CTE) Plan of Work for 2022-2023
Mark Madison, Director of Career & Technical Education, presented the Career and Technical Education Department's plan of work for the 22-23 school year, as well as their 5 year plan. Mark highlighted the excellent educational outcomes they are seeing from students who participate in work-based learning programs.

Director Chase shared her excitement about the CTE programs. Director Noble asked more more details about the STEAM program at Lynnwood High. Mark Madison explained that this program includes STEM pathways, but students are also required to take two full credits of the arts. Director Kilgore thanked Mark for all the good work being done in the CTE program and asked that he let the Board know what they could do to support these programs. Director Katims asked if there was a way to incentivize CTE students to take state assessment tests. Mark responded that students not taking the test is a factor, but that low testing numbers were also affected by COVID.
    12. PUBLIC HEARING
Director Katims recessed the regular meeting to hold a Public Hearing regarding the 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan. Matt Finch, Director of Facilaities Operations gave a brief overview of the plan. Matt explained that we are required to update this plan every two years with the county in order to take an inventory of district owned facilities and manage our population growth. Director Katims called for public input on this plan, and there was none. Director Katims closed the Public Hearing and resumed the regular business meeting. 
    13. NEW BUSINESS 
Action: 13.1 Single reading, approve Career and Technical Education Program Review and 4-Year Plan of Work 2022-2026
That the board of directors approve the Career and Technical Education Program Review and 4-year Plan of Work 2022-2026
  Motion by Keith Smith, second by Gary Noble.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

    Action: 13.2 Approval of Assurances for the yearly update to the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Application for Edmonds School District Career and Technical Education, 2022-2023
It is recommended that the Board of Directors approve the statements that assure compliance with the federal Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act which was reauthorized in 2018. The purpose of the newly reauthorized Perkins Act (“Perkins V”) is to develop more fully the academic and technical skills for secondary education students who elect to enroll in Career and Technical Education programs.
  Motion by Deborah Kilgore, second by Carin Chase.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith

      Action: 13.3 Single reading, adoption of the 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan
It is recommended that the Board of Directors adopt the 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan.
  Motion by Gary Noble, second by Keith Smith.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith
  Action: 13.4 First Reading, (no action) of new Board Policy 5515- Workforce Secondary Traumatic Stress
  This is a first reading, there will be no vote tonight on this new policy.
  Director Katims noted that she's thrilled to be able to provide these resources to staff.
    Action: 13.5 First Reading, (no action) New Policy 3411- Accommodating Students with Seizure Disorder
  This is a first reading, there will be no vote tonight on this new policy.
    Action: 13.6 First Reading, (no action) of revised Board Policy 3241- Student Discipline
  This is a first reading, there will be no vote tonight on this revised policy.
  Director Katims asked how discrepancies would be handled in the types of discipline administered between different students and at different schools. Greg Schwab, Assistant Superintendent, explained that we have created a discipline matrix to assist in creating consistency, and administrators receive regular discipline reports that they should review monthly. He explained that per OSPI guidance, we are moving away from zero tolerance policies and are focusing more on tailoring our responses to indivdual students. Peter Garcia, student advisor, described how the discipline policy at Lynnwood High includes restorative justice practices and how this has already been effective at helping to create a sense of belonging. Director Noble asked for clarification on restorative practices and whether they are in place at all of our high schools. Greg Schwab explained that this is a discipline policy that is focused on relationships. It does not mean that there aren't consequences for misbehavior in our schools. Director Kilgore asked if more information could be shared about restorative justice in the future.
    Action: 13.7 Renew-3-year contract with Imagine Learning English
That the Board of Directors approve the 3-year contract for Imagine Learning English (ILE).
  Motion by Keith Smith, second by Deborah Kilgore.
Final Resolution: Motion Passed
Yea: Gary Noble, Deborah Kilgore, Carin Chase, Nancy Katims, Keith Smith
Director Katims asked that in the future, research be done on the effectiveness of these types of expensive contracts.
  14. PUBLIC COMMENTS 8:30 pm
  Information: 14.1 Additional time reserved for audience comments at board presidents discretion
There were no additional public comments.
  15. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
  Director Chase provided a legislative update. She shared that the WSSDA General Assembly is coming up at the end of the month and that the school board directors will be sharing the voting responsibilities. 
  16. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
  Information: 16.1 Board Member Comments
Sadie Sadler, student advisor, shared information about the new attendance protocals and how she believes that some students face barriers in showing up to school on time. She would like student voices to be included in these decisions.

Nakayea Stewart, student advisor, shared that school is underway at Edmonds eLearning Academy and expressed that online students still want to belong and have the opportunity to participate.

Elizabeth Lopez, student advisor, shared that students coming back to school after COVID are feeling a sense of togetherness and are eager to engage about current events and with a variety of opinions. She encouraged the district to listen to student voices.

Peter Garcia, student advisor, shared that his family moved cross country during COVID, which was difficult. But he shared that since moving to the district, he has seen a lot of open mindedness and a lot of opportunities for students to provide input.

Roshni Gill, student advisor, shared that she is excited for her senior year. She shared that diversity has inceased during her time in the district and that she feels welcomed and encouraged.

Director Smith shared his experience as a football official in the district, and shared his excitement for the upcoming sports season. He also voiced his support for comprehensive sex ed in schools and for giving students the information they need to make smart decisions. He clarified that gender re-assignment surgery is not the same thing as genital mutilation.

Director Noble thanked Mark Madison for the CTE program presentation. Expressed his excitement that our schools are open again. He is hopeful that more Kindergarten students will return to our schools. He welcomed and thanked the new student board advisors.

Director Chase shared that this school year feels like a new chapter and she is excited for the new year.

Director Kilgore thanked our student advisors and encouraged them to continue sharing their voices. She thanked Mark Madison for the CTE presentation and acknowledged that while these pathways for students are not always traditional, they are so important.

Director Katims thanked the staff and students involved in last year's Equity tree project. She shared a quote from Cesar Chavez and thanked district staff for their hard work.

Superintendent, Rebecca Miner, thanked district staff and echoed that this year feels like a new chapter and that she's very excited for what's to come.
  17. ITEMS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION OR INFORMATION
  Discussion: 17.1 Board requests
Director Chase would like to recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.
  18. ADJOURNMENT
  Procedural: 18.1 Adjourn
Director Katims adjourned the meeting at 8:37pm.
            ____________________________________________ For approval 9.27.22
Nancy Katims, Board President
            ____________________________________________
Rebecca Miner, Superintendent