2020-07-09-minutes.txt

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July 9, 2020
School Board Meeting
Minutes
via Zoom/Phone Conference
6:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order, Welcome, Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call
Meeting called to order at 6:32 P.M. Board members in attendance were Steve Jilk, Brian Johnson, Kelli Kettels, CJ
Costanti, and David Vis.
2. Good News
3 Approval of Meeting Minutes
 June 25, 2020
Brian Johnson motioned to approve the meeting minutes seconded by CJ Costanti. Motion carried by voice vote.
 July 2, 2020
Brian Johnson motioned to approve the meeting minutes seconded by CJ Costanti. Motion carried by voice vote.
4. Consent Agenda
• 2019-20 General Fund $223,750.17 Warrants 157852 - 157928 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 Capital Projects Fund $728,087.20 Warrants 157929 – 157932 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 ASB Fund $5,994.32 Warrants 157933 – 157941 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 ACH General Fund $1,244.84 Warrants 192000359 – 192000370 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 ACH ASB Fund $82.51 Warrants 19200371 – 19200372 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 Payroll Direct Deposits $1,582,463.70 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 Payroll Taxes Transfers $511,016.28 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 Payroll Vendor DRS Transfer $503,585.09 dated June 30, 2020
• 2019-20 Payroll Vendor Warrants $553,982.76 Warrants 157838 – 157851 dated June 30, 2020
• Personnel Action Items 7.9.20
Brian Johnson motioned to approve the consent agenda seconded by CJ Costanti. Motion carried by voice vote.
5. Information from the Audience
None at this meeting.
6. Open Public Hearing
Public Hearing Opened at 6:42 P.M.
 Capital Projects Budget Extension
No public comment on this topic.

7. Adjourn Public Hearing
Public Hearing Closed at 6:43 P.M.
8. Reports
 Superintendent


Teaching and Learning
Elizabeth Hamming provided a summary on the work being planned to review elementary literacy
curriculum, materials, assessments ad strategies with a focus on instruction related to screening and
strategies for students with dyslexic tendencies.



Finance and Operations
Patti Fairbanks informed the Board about balancing the budget for the 2020-2021 school year in
preparation for submission to the Educational Service District. Patti explained that in addition to the
usual process for budgeting, we will create a high level 4-year budget for all funds.

9. Board Work Session
 Re-Opening School 2020-2021 Planning and Update
Jim Frey provided an update on the plans to develop a re-opening model and application to submit to
OSPI. Jim shared that he will be holding a Zoom Webinar with staff and families throughout the dates of
July 20th – 27th.


Equity Statement
CJ Costanti and Kelli Kettels have prepared a draft statement on equity for the Board to review. The Board
discussed how best to share this statement with the community.

10. Action Items
 Resolution No. 09-20 – Capital Projects Budget Extension
The Board reviewed the Resolution for the CP budget extension.
Brian Johnson motioned to approve Resolution No. 09-20 seconded by David Vis. Motion carried by voice vote.


Interlocal Agreement – Puget Sound Joint Purchasing Coop
The Board reviewed the Agreement for food service purchases.
Brian Johnson motioned to approve the Agreement seconded by CJ Costanti. Motion carried by voice vote.
11. Policy
12. Closed Session (30 minutes)
 Negotiations
The Board was updated on negotiations taking place with Lynden Education Association (LEA) and Public
School Employees (PSE).
13. Adjourn Meeting
Meeting adjourned at 7:53 P.M.
Next Special Board Meeting Scheduled for July 23rd at 7:00 P.M.
14. Executive Session (30 minutes)
The Board discussed the Superintendent evaluation.

15. Executive Session Adjourned
Executive Session adjourned at 8:15 P.M.

Jim Frey
Superintendent

Steve Jilk
President

LYNDEN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Lynden, WA
Personnel Recommendations
July 9, 2020

New Hire, Certificated Personnel
Name
Fraser, Donald

Location
Isom

Position
Sped Teacher

FTE
1.0

Effective
20.21 SY

Comments
Replaces Erickson

FTE

Effective

Comments

Hrs.

Effective

Comments

Hrs.
8.0

Effective
7.1.20

Comments
New Position

6.0

7.2.20

6,0

20.21 SY

Resignation of 2
hours per day
Formerly a Para,
replaces Huaracha

FTE

Effective

Change in Assignment, Certificated Personnel
Name

Location

Position

New Hire, Classified Personnel
Name

Location

Position

Change in Assignment, Classified Personnel
Name
Brossow, Julianne

Location
District

Hofford, Anneke

Facilities

Position
Payroll/Benefits
Specialist
OP2

Stitt, Jennie

Fisher

OP2

Leave of Absence, Certificated Personnel
Name

Location

Position

1

Comments

Leave of Absence, Classified Personnel
Name

Location

Position

Hrs.

Effective

Comments

Resignations/Retirements/Terminations, Certificated Personnel
Name

Location

Position

FTE

Effective

Comments

Effective

Comments

Resignations/Retirement/Terminations/Classified Personnel
Name

Location

Position

Hrs.

Supplemental Assignments
Name
Hortegas, Lori

Location
District

Position
Cook’s Helper

Roberts, Marge

District

Cook’s Helper

Effective
6.29 –
7.30.20
6.29 –
7.30.20

Comments
Summer Feeding
Program
Summer Feeding
Program

Effective
6.12.20

Comments
Resignation

6.19.20

Resignation

Supplemental Resignations
Name
Grover, Samantha

Location
LHS/LMS

Kleindell, Mason

LHS/LMS

Position
Dance Team/Dance
Coach
Fast Pitch Coach

Employment with the district is subject to acceptable outcome of a criminal history records check
and the requirements of RCW 28A.400)
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