2017-11-20-minutes.txt

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  Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Directors
Monday, November 20, 2017
    1  Opening Items
  1.1  Call to order and Pledge of Allegiance
President Eileen Thomson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
  1.2  Roll Call
President Eileen Thomson, Vice President Frank Wilson, Directors Mark Campeau, Justin Montermini and Joellen Wilhelm, Student Representative Ainsley Austin and Superintendent Patrick Murphy were present.
  1.3  Approval of Agenda
The agenda was unanimously approved.
  1.4  Recognition of Outgoing Directors
Superintendent Murphy recognized the leadership and service of the three outstanding Board members who will be leaving the Board. He addressed each individually: Justin Montermini, Eileen Thomson and Mark Campeau. Each was presented with a plaque which read "Thank You for Leadership, Service and Commitment to the Students, Staff and Families of the Olympia School District." Superintendent Murphy also shared that with all his accomplishments, Mark did not graduate from high school. As a special recognition of his service to the Olympia School District, Mr. Campeau was presented with an honorary diploma from Capital High School. 
  1.5  Recognition of Classified School Employees of the Year
Marilyn Dye, Michell Orwig and Carolyn Poage were honored as recipients of this year's Classified School Employees of the Year. The award recognizes emplyees who consistently demonstrate outstanding work performance, professional leadership and collaboration.
  At approximately 7:00 PM, the Board recessed for 10 minutes for a brief reception for our Classified School Employees of the Year.
  The meeting was reconvened at approximately 7:10 PM.
  1.6  Focus on ORLA
Administrator Celeste Waltermeyer opened with Arts Alive! theater students singing "Freak Flag," from Shrek, the musical. Ms. Waltermeyer noted the significance of their theater program, and thanked Cristy Havens, Michelle Whitaker and the families and students of the program. She recognized all ORLA staff, and shared their Mission, Belief and Diversity Statements. She talked about their four primary programs: hConnect, iConnect, Montessori and MAST. and reviewed school demographics and data, and shared survey results asking why families chose ORLA.
  1.7 Approval of Minutes - November 6, 2017, Regular Board Meeting and November 13, 2017, Special Board Meeting
DIRECTOR WILHELM MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE TWO BOARD MEETINGS. DIRECTOR CAMPEAU SECONDED. BOARD, FIVE AYES; STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN, AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
  1.8  Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Murphy said with it being the week of Thanksgiving, he is thankful for the School Board he has had the opportunity to work with, and for the new Board coming up; for the district's classified staff, three of whom we celebrated tonight; and that we have options for our students like ORLA and its students who encouraged us to let our "freak flag fly!"
  1.9 Community Comment
Mark Thomson, husband of Board President Eileen Thomson, spoke of her caring nature in terms of her service on the School Board, and he thanked the Board members who served with her.  He closed by saying he was proud to be "Mr. Eileen Thomson."
  Malcolm Miller and Rose Gunderson, volunteers from the Thurston County Coalition Against Trafficking, who invited the Board and administration to an event in January designed to educate the public on the crime of sex trafficking at a local level, right here in Thurston County.
  Allison Bremner encouraged the Board to expand alternative options such as ORLA, provide additional highly-capable programs and and bring art back into elementary classrooms.
  Hilary Seidel thanked the Board for its commitment to equity. She noted two concerns she observed in the previous Board meeting, and she asked the Board and administration to remind people doing work in the district about our commitment to equity and to be mindful that the use of offensive, derogatory language is not acceptable. Ms. Seidel also asked the Board to withhold consideration of the two policies on tonight's regular agenda to enable an opportunity for students to have meaningful input into the policies.
  Scott Clifthorne reminded the Board that today is an international day of remembrance for transgender people that have been murdered, bullied or otherwise assaulted as a result of transphobia. He asked that we be mindful of ways we can be inclusive to all, and he asked for a moment of silence to recognize and honor those who have passed this year on this 18th Transgender Day of Remembrance.
  2  Consent Agenda (Consent agenda reports are linked to the Agenda)
DIRECTOR CAMPEAU MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. DIRECTOR MONTERMINI SECONDED. BOARD, FIVE AYES; STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN, AYE. MOTION CARRIED.
2.1 2017-2018 Board Meeting Schedule
  2.2 Personnel Reports
The Board approved the Certificated and Classified Personnel Reports:
  Secondary Certificated Personnel
The administration recommends approval of four increases in contract:
Increases in Contract
Holstrom, Kirstin – Art Teacher/Visual Arts Creative Director at Washington Middle School, a one-year only .075 FTE increase in contract (from 1.0 to 1.075) effective September 6, 2017.
King, Stephanie – Science Teacher/Tutor at Capital High School, a one-year only .04 FTE increase in contract (from 1.0 to 1.04) effective November 9, 2017.
McFann, Rebekah – Sports Medicine Practicum at Capital High School, a one-year only .10 FTE increase in contract (from .40 to .50) effective September 22, 2017.
Shelton, Taylor – Sports Medicine Practicum at Olympia High School, a one-year only .10 FTE increase in contract (from 1.0 to 1.1) effective October 23, 2017.
  Elementary Certificated Personnel
The administration recommends approval of one increase in contract:
Increase in Contract
Shaffer, Elizabeth – Class Size Reduction/Support Teacher at McKenny Elementary School.  Requests a one year only 0.2 FTE increase in contract (from .60 to .80) effective the 2017-2018 school year.
    2.3 Instructional Materials Committee
The Board approved the Instructional Materials Committee report as presented
  2.4 Overnight Field Trip Request
The Board approved one overnight field trip request.
  2.5 Resolution 567, Racial Balance at Centennial, McLane and Roosevelt Elementary Schools
The Board adopted Resolution 567, as presented.
  2.6 Resolution 568, Authorized District Personnel
The Board adopted Resolution 568, as presented.
  2.7 Declaration of Surplus
The Board declared the listed buses eligible for surplus.
  3  Regular Agenda
DIRECTOR CAMPEAU MOVED TO REMOVE POLICY 3232 AND POLICY 3233 FROM CONSIDERATION AT THIS TIME. DIRECTOR WILHELM SECONDED. BOARD, FIVE AYES; STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN, AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
3.1 Policy 3232, Searches of Students and Their Property - not considered
  3.2 Policy 3233, Searches of Lockers, Desks and Storage Areas - not considered
  3.3 Resolution 565, Tax Certification
DIRECTOR CAMPEAU MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 565, TAX CERTIFICATION, AS PRESENTED. DIRECTOR MONTERMINI SECONDED. BOARD, FIVE AYES; STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE AUSTIN, AYE; MOTION CARRIED.
  3.4 Alternative Learning Environment (ALE) Finance Background
Assistant Superintendent Jennifer Priddy provided the Board with information on budgeting for Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) programs.
  4  Closing Items
4.1 Board Member Comments
Student Representative Austin reported that she learned a lot at the WSSDA Conference, particularly in the area of using student voice. She thanked those directors who were leaving the Board and wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
  Director Montermini said it's been a lot of fun and he learned a lot about schools, the district and himself. He thanked his fellow Board members and expressed his gratitude for the time they spent together. To the new Board members he recommended that they treat the administration and staff with kindness and care.
  Director Wilhelm read a statement she had written:
"Citizen governance is an important part of our democracy. I have been honored to serve with four amazing Board members who have shown me that at the center of this work is a deepcommitment to all 10000 students in our District. Their wisdom, wit and ability to articulate and advocate is impressive. I have learned so much from eahc of them.
"I have appreciated and valued Justin's skills in listening and reflecting back to folks their concerns. He has communication skills that build a conversation and honor people' experience. He offers viewpoints, experiences and perspective that help give voice to the complexity and depth of the policy implications of our work.
"Mark has been a constant voice for working to ensure all students have the resources they need to succeed. He has advocated for our middle schools making sure our students can participate in afterschool activities whether those re etracurricular or academic support. He turly understands the human impact of quality education on individuals and the community.
"Eileen has served as a mentor to me those past two years as my fellow female board member and mother. She has shwon me through her calm and humility what true wisdom looks like. Her commitment to a system focused on the whole student where students' strengths are guiding the compass of our work is un matched. She understands that every child is a treasure to their family and this community and her commitment to servant leadership mirrors her commitment to quality accessible education for all our students.
"All three of you will be missed. Rest assured the impact of your work will shine brightly in our students everyday and for decades to come. On behalf of them all I say, thank you!"
  Director Campeau thanked his fellow Board members, especially those who served from "collapse to rebuild"; he advised the new Board members to build upon working together and he wished them well; he thanked the administration, teachers and staff--wonderful people doing great work.
  Director Wilson said he very much appreciated the opportunity to work with each of you as they worked to change the world one kid at as time. He said it had been an amazing experience and he has appreciated working with each of them.
  Director Thomson said it has been an honor and privilege to serve; she thanked all staff, classified, certificated and administrators for always using the lens of what's best for students; she thanked her family for putting up with many nights of meetings and Frank Wilson for being her mentor. She said how much she enjoyed serving on the Board. She welcomed the new Board members and she echoed Director Montermini's comments to value and appreciate the staff.
  4.2 The meeting was adjourned at 8:47PM.
    Respectfully submitted,
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Eileen Thomson, President
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Patrick C. Murphy, Ed.D, Superintendent
Secretary to the Board of Directors