2021-08-09-minutes.txt

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  August 9, 2021 Board Meeting
Lake Washington Board of Directors
    A.  August 9, 2021 Board Meeting
1.  Call to Order
On March 1, board meetings, study sessions, and special board meetings were begun to be held in-person.  The board will continue to live-stream board meetings, study sessions, and special board meetings until further notice.  If you are unable to live-stream the meetings, you may call (425) 936-2813 - Conference ID 37127.   Please note that you no longer have to pre-register to attend a board meeting, study session, or special board meeting; however, all attendees are required to wear a face mask.
    B. Opening Items
1.  Convene, Roll Call
The August 9, 2021 Board Meeting was called to order by President Laliberte at 7:02 p.m.
  Board members present:
Eric Laliberte, Mark Stuart, Siri Bliesner, and Cassandra Sage.
Board member excused:  Chris Carlson
  Superintendent:  Jon Holmen
  Eric Laliberte announced that the board meeting would be recessed.  The board meeting was recessed at 7:03 p.m. and reconvened at 7:15 p.m.
  2. Approve Agenda
Moves to approve the August 9, 2021 agenda as presented.
  Motion by Siri Bliesner, second by Mark Stuart.
Motion carries.
      C. Audience Participation
  1. Public Comment

In-Person Comments
An unidentified man shared his concerns regarding gender diversity and anti-white propaganda and encouraged the board to remove this information from the district website.

Another unidentified man questioned why students are learning about gender and sexuality and found this to be perverse.

Adam Coleman and Liz Wells addressed the board on changing the start times for the high schools.
  Estra Silver requested the district consider outside eating areas for elementary students since they are not vaccinated.
  Linda Yang addressed the board on OE-14, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion.
  Televised Comments
Shangg W, Tao Sun, Greta Climer, and Masika Williams addressed the board on OE-14, Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion.
   Written Comments
The following written comments were received:
  OE-14, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion
Joslande Gracien, jmgracien@gmail.com
Sarah Franklin, Indivisible Kirkland, sarahf0413@gmail.com
Allison Dunmire,  allisondunmire@gmail.com
Debbie Lacy, Founder/CEO, Eastside For All, eastsideforall@gmail.com
Joy Randall, joyous1118@gmail.com
Pallavi Bhandarkar, preetipshenoy@gmail.com
Kerstin Rogers, kerstinrogers@gmail.com
Kristen Dorwin, kdorwin@gmail.com
Greta Climer, gretacl@hotmail.com
Susan Carollo, susancarollo@hotmail.com
Dan Carollo, danrcarollo@gmail.com
Diana Williams, diana.d.williams@hotmail.com
COVID/Masks
Dee Tole, 1990wagy@gmail.com
  D. Consent Agenda
  1. Vouchers - June and July
Moves to approve the June and July 2021 vouchers as presented.
  2. Minutes - June 28, 2021 Study Session
Moves to approve the June 28, 2021 study session minutes as presented.
  3. Minutes - June 28, 2021 Board Meeting
Moves to approve the June 28, 2021 board meeting minutes as presented.
  4. Minutes - July 12, 2021 Study Session
Moves to approve the July 12, 2021 study session minutes as presented.
  5. Approval of August 9, 2021 Human Resources Report
Moves to approve the August 9, 2021 Human Resources Report.
  6. Approval of OE-4, Personnel Administration - Reasonable Interpretations and Indicators
Moves to approve the updates to the reasonable interpretation and indicators for OE-4 , Personnel Administration, as presented.
  7. Authorize the transfer of InvestEd Monies from Private Purpose Trust Account to Associated Student Body Charitable Fund No. 2315
Moves to approve Resolution No. 2315, Authorizing Transfer of Invest Ed Funds from Private Purpose Trust Account to Associated Student Body Fund, as presented.
  8. Approval of Consent Agenda
Moves to approve August 9, 2021 consent agenda.
  Motion by Cassandra Sage, second by Siri Bliesner.
Motion carries. 

    E. Non-Consent Agenda
  1. Student Voice: Video - Students of Color Speak Out
The video, Students of Color Speak out, was shown depicting Lake Washington School District students sharing their experiences.
  2. First Reading: OE-14, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Holmen presented OE-14, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion for first reading. He reviewed the process for this policy.  This policy will be presented for second reading/adoption at the August 23 board meeting.  Following the Board’s adoption of OE-14, the superintendent will then interpret the board values and identify indicators of compliance. At a future board meeting, Dr. Holmen will present the interpretation and indicators of compliance for board approval. Then, on an annual basis, the board will evaluate this policy to determine if the indicators have been met or if there are areas of non-compliance
  A five- minute recess was taken at 8:55 p.m.; the board meeting reconvened at 9:00 p.m.
  Eric Laliberte solicited board comments on OE-14, Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion policy.  

Siri Bliesner and Cassandra Sage will meet with Dr. Holmen to review edits to this policy prior to the August 23 board meeting.  
  Eric Laliberte thanked staff, community, and students who provided feedback.  

3. Public Hearing: Adoption of the 2021-22 Budget, Resolution No. 2317
Chris Brenengen, Director, Business Services, related the 2021-22 draft budget was presented to the Board at the June 28, 2021 meeting. The budget was posted on the district’s website and copies were made available to interested persons.  Feedback could be provided via the website or email. The district budget document is presented in both the official F-195 state format and the district summary format.  The Board of Directors will take action at the August 23, 2021 board meeting to adopt Resolution No. 2317, to officially adopt the 2021-22 Budget.

Eric Laliberte opened the public hearing for the 2021-22 budget.  Seeing no one come forward, he closed the public hearing.  
  4. Approval of OE-5, Financial Planning - Monitoring Report
5. Approval of OE-10, Learning Environment/Treatment of Students - Monitoring Report
6. Approval of Result-2, Academic Content Knowledge and Skills - Monitoring Report
Siri Bliesner moved to table items, 4, 5, and 6 to the August 23, 2021 board meeting. 
  Motion by Siri Bliesner, second by Cassandra Sage.
Motion carried.
  7. Creation of Board Policy Review Committee - GC-5E
Dr. Holmen noted that items 7 and 8 are connected.  GC-5E, Board Committee, creates a Board Policy Review Committee.  The purpose of the committee is to work with the superintendent to make recommended changes to Operational Expectations and Results policies.
  Siri moved for the creation of a Board Policy Review Committee in accordance with Governance Culture-5E, Board Committees.
  Cassandra Sage moved that the GC-5E be amended for the board to receive monthly updates rather than quarterly updates in order to provide greater transparency.  Seconded by Mark Stuart.
Motion carried.
  The main motion was then seconded by Cassandra Sage. Mark Stuart voted nay. 
Motion carried.  
  8. Nomination of Board Members to Board Policy Review Committee - GC-5E
Eric Laliberte opened nominations for two board members to serve on the Board Policy Review Committee as stated on GC-5E.
  Cassandra Sage nominated Siri Bliesner.
Eric Laliberte nominated Cassandra Sage. 
Eric Laliberte asked if there were any other nominations.  Hearing none, nominations were closed.
Both Cassandra Sage and Siri Bliesner accepted the nomination to serve a two-year term.
Motion carried.
  F. Superintendent Report
  1. Superintendent Report - School Start Time Update
Dr. Holmen provided a report on School Start Time.  Since Dr. Stavem’s announcement in December 2019, there has been no action taken to review or study school start times. He will be developing a plan to reconstitute the School Start Time Advisory to analyze school start times. There are a number of variables that have changed since Dr. Stavem’s announcement in December 2019 that will be studied. He will provide the Board with an update regarding the School Start Time Advisory in Fall 2021.  
  G. Public and Community Affairs
   1. Update on Public and Community Affairs
Cassandra Sage indicated that the King County School Directors of the Eastside continue to meet regularly with Department of Health to receive updates on the pandemic and the impact to K-12.  
      H. Closing Items
   1. Board Member Comments
Mark Stuart asked for additional information regarding band and orchestra for the upcoming school year.  

Siri Bliesner asked for follow-up regarding outdoor eating spaces for students.   
  Eric Laliberte noted that additional guidance will be sought regarding procedures to follow when attendees at board meetings refuse to wear a mask.  
    2. Review of Board Meeting Schedule
Eric Laliberte reviewed the upcoming board meeting schedule.  He noted that the August 23 study session would begin at 1:00 p.m.
  August 23
1:00 Study Session
7:00 Board Meeting
  3. Adjournment
The August 9, 2021 board meeting was adjourned at 10:37 p.m.
  Moved to adjourn the August 9, 2021 board meeting.
  Motion by Mark Stuart, second by Siri Bliesner.
Motion carried.

  Eric Laliberte, President
  Jon Holmen, Superintendent
  submitted by Diane Jenkins, Recording Secretary.