SchoolBoardMeetingMinutes10-26-2022.pdf

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KENNEWICK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 17
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING / Remote Board Meetins
Octaber 26,2022

MINUTES
MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Members: Ron Mabry, Vice President of the Board; Diane Sundvik, Legislative
Representative of the Board; Micah Valentine, Board Member; Gabe Galbraith, Boarc
Member; London Moody, Student Representative to the Board; and Dr. Traci Pierce,
Superintendent and Secretary of the Board.
Cabinet Members: Dr. Doug Christensen, Associate Superintendent of Human
Resources; Matt Scott, Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Education; Rob Phillips'
Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education; Alyssa St. Hilaire, Assistant
Superintendent Teaching & Learning; Vic Roberts' Executive Director of Business
Operations; Robyn Chastain, Executive Director of Communications and Public
Relations.
Other Guest(s): Amy Strege, Program Manager, Communities in Schools
LeeAnna Wright, Student Support Coordinator at Southgate Elementary
School, Communities in Schools
Joe Jones, Principal, Southgate Elementary School
Erin Lee, Educational Program Director, The Children's Reading
Foundation of Mid-Columbia

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Michael Connors, President ofthe Board, excused.

CABINET MEMBERS ABSENT
Ron Cone, Executive Director of Information Technology, excused'

CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Ron Mabry called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. and led the Pledge of
Allegiance with approximately 98 online and in-person staff and guests in attendance.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM PARENTS, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS
Joe Ansingh, a teacher, shared why he hangs a Pride flag in his classroom_. Mr. Ansingh
stated that the flag symbolizes acceptance, and his classroom is a place where students

are valued for who they are and where they are seen and supported'
Jonathan Hanson commented that he believes in the right for the pride flag to stay in the

classroom.

Tina Gregory commented on the need to stop schools from teaching gender equality,

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CRT, BLM and issues that divide and hurt children. Ms. Gregory asked the Board to
stand against forced experimental drugs on our children and pronouns and indoctrination.
She stated she believes all flags should be banned in schools except the American and
State flags.
Dr. Sheila Dunlop commented on pride flags in the classrooms and the importance of
people understanding that they are accepted.

Mickey Beary commented on the high rate of suicide in the LGBTQ community and how
important it is to do whatever we can to make LGBTQ students feel safe.
Lisa Peppard commented on speaking her convictions for speaking love and not hate.
Jason Goodwin shared his concems with the CDC voting l5-0 to recommend adding the
COVID vaccine to the vaccination schedule for children.
Jeanie Polehn commented on the importance ofgetting children back to reading, writing,
arithmetic, and science instead of discrimination. Ms. Polehn added that she is against
children being forced to wear masks and making the COVID vaccine a requirement.

Jax Martinez commented against banning pride flags from classrooms.
Jackson Kintzley commented against banning pride flags from classrooms.

CONSENT ITEMS
Motion by Diane Sundvik to approve the consent items as presented.
Seconded by Gabe Galbraith.

Roll call vote:

Mr. Mabry

yes

Ms.

Yes
Yes

Sundvik

Mr. Valentine
Mr. Galbraith

Yes

Motioncarried4-0.
The consent items were as follows:

. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting October 12,2022
. Minutes of Special Board Meeting October 18,2022
. Personnel Actions - Certificated, Classified, and Extracurricular
. Payroll and Vouchers
Ending August 31,2022
. Payroll and Vouchers Ending September 30,2022
. School Improvement Plans
SUPERINTENDENT/BOARD MEMBER REPORT

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Superintendent Dr. Traci Pierce recognized Principals for National Principals month by
reading a Declaration from Govemor Inslee. Dr. Pierce then gave an update on Govemor
Inslee's Emergency Mandate, which expires on October 3l'2022'
Ron Mabry asked Dr. Pierce to be sure all principals have a copy ofthe proclamation.
Student Representative to the Board, London Moody, reported she recently met with the
Kennewick High school ASB and will reach out to other high schools in the future. She
many
reporte.d that high schools are happy to have events once again, like homecoming and
other successfu I events.

Board Member Gabe Galbraith wished all fall student-athletes good luck as they entered
post-season play. He said he appreoiated those who showed up and shared their concems
people care'
and opinions because it is good to hear from our community and shows
Board Member Micah Valentine reported he attended one of the KSD College
Expos and stated that he believes it is important that he hear from students'

and career

BoardMemberDianesundvikreportedthatsheattendedtheWSSDANetworkingHour
,.school Safety Planning"; Ben Franklin Transit Mobility Access Taskforce; Racial
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gqrny A Social JusticeiCoalition ofthe Tri-Cities; and listened to Superintendent of
to Enhance
Pu'blic tnstruction chris Reykdal on TVW "Increasing Teacher Retention
StudentLearning.''Ms.sundviksharedthatsheattendedtheWSSDANominating
Committeemeetingtoceftiryoffroerelections;KEYConnections..MultipleTier€d.
iysiems of Suppoi; Rise @espect Integrity Safety Engagement); a part of the.Richland
Hate in
School Board Meeting; and thi League of Education Voters Levinar "Combating
Education."

BoardMemberRonMabryencouragedallBoardmemberstoreadbooksandfilloutthe
to.get out and
Passport booklet they were each given' He also encouraged everyone
put on these events'
,upport th" .tud"nts at school events as everyone works hard to

REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS

MattScott,AssistantSuperintendentofK-l2Education,introducedthegoalreport-.

collaborators. He
focused on the strategic goal: All community members are important
Benton-Franklin,
stated that the report woild focus on communities in Schools
Community Education'
KSD
and
Children's Reading Foundation of the Mid-Columbia,
Communities in Schools
Strege'
Matt Scott, Assistant superintendent ofK-12 Eduoation, introduced Amy
prog.urn fti*ug"r for Communities in Schools Benton-Franklin (CISBF); Joe Jones'
Support
Priricipal at Sou:thgate Elementary School; and LeAnna Wright, Student
Kennewick
in
the
coordinator. Ms. strege presented data on communities in schools
in Schools works
School District. Mr. lonei and Ms. Wright shared how Communities
basic needs,
with students one-on-one to support academics, provide for some oftheir

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and suppo( teachers and counselors in the schools.

Children's Readine Foundation of the Mid-Columbia
Matt Scott. Assistant Superintendent of K- l2 Education, introduced Erin Lee,
Educational Programs Director for The children's Reading Foundation of the Midcolumbia, who presented the annual report on Readyl For Kindergarten and ream Read.
The Ready! For Kindergarten school readiness program provides parents and caregivers
with tools and activities to optimize children's natural curiosity and nurture leaming and
development. Team Read provides one-on-one reading tutoring to kindergarten-3.d
graders at seven elementary schools in the Kennewick School bistrict. V;lunteers
tutor
the same student throughout the school year, tutoring 30 minutes daily, twice weekly.
Community Education
Robyn Chastain, Executive Director of Communications and Public Relations.
reDorted
on KSD community Edrcation, which provides in-person evening and weekend
crasses,
workshops, and lectures for adults and families.
Graduation Rates

Alyssa St Hilaire, Assistant Superintendent ofreaching & Leaming, presented goal
a
report focused on strategic goal: All students are ready ior their futrii.
she reporte"d
graduation rates, duar credit rates, and middle school argebra participation
ani
completion.
Booster Club Collaboration

Superintendent' Dr. Pierce, presented Board Policy regarding Booster Clubs

guidance.

and fundraising

NEW BUSINESS
Levv Amount Discussion
Dr. Pierce presented a recap ofthe Board Study Session from September 2g, where
the
Board provided direction for a three-year levy on February r 4,2iJ23, with
an

estimated levy
rate that decreases each year over the three-year period. Vic Roberts, Executive

Director of
."noot y"u,
2022-23 and 2023-24,lerry amount updates, and levy planning timeline. A levy
resolution recommendation for Board action will be piesented at the November
9, 2022,
Business operations, reported on the levy praniudget implications to, tt,.

school board meeting.

NEXT MEETING AGEN'DA
The Board reviewed items for the next meeting agenda:

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A. February 2023 Levy Resolution and Committee Appointnent
B. LegislativePriorities
OTHER BUSINESS AS AUTHORZED BY LAW.
There being no furtlrer business, the Board adjoumed at 7:50

Approved: November 9, 2022