2017-03-22-minutes.txt

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MINUTES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING –- 7:00 PM (Wednesday, March 22, 2017)
  Members present
Todd Franceschina President
Lynn A Desmarais Vice President
Al Talley
Gloria Hodge
Pam Teal
  Dr. Art Jarvis, Interim Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors
  Meeting called to order at 7:00 PM
  1. CALL TO ORDER
  1.01 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by President Franceschina. 
  1.02 The Board and audience recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
  1.03 Welcome and opening comments
  President Franceschina announced that the meeting was being digitally recorded and that any questions or concerns regarding routine matters are addressed with the Superintendent prior to the Board meeting.
  2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW ADMINISTRATORS
  2.01 Introduction of New Administrators
  The following administrators were introduced and welcomed into their new positions:
  Jessica Granger introduced DeeAnn Wells, Principal of Campbell Hill Elementary beginning July 1, 2017
Dr. Shannon Harvey introduced Holly Nielsen, Principal of Talbot Hill Elementary beginning July 1, 2017
  3. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
  3.01 2016-2017 Outstanding Employees
  Randy Matheson, Executive Director for Community Relations introduced the 2016-17 Outstanding Employees.
  This year’s winners in each category are:
Outstanding Elementary Teacher, Roni Nielsen, Hazelwood
Outstanding Secondary Teacher, Carolyn Hahn, Hazen High School
Outstanding Building Support Person(s), Megan Allison, Meadow Crest ELC; Irene Olson, Tiffany Park Elementary
Outstanding district Support Person, Shantika O’Pharrow, Human Resources
  4. RECESS
  At 8:20 PM a 15 minute recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 8:38 PM.
  5. CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 5.01 THROUGH 5.08 EXCLUDING ITEM 5.03)
  5.01 Minutes
  March 8, 2017 Regular Board meeting minutes
  5.02 Warrants
  General Fund
Nos. 172703 – 172817 inclusive - $431,979.06
Nos. 172843 – 173004 inclusive - $724,490.42
Capital Projects Fund
Nos. 172818 – 172830 inclusive - $1,203,997.54
Nos. 173005 – 173018 inclusive - $138,872.55
Associated Student Body Fund
Nos. 172831 – 172841 inclusive - $2,911.95
Nos. 173019 – 173040 inclusive - $7,225.22
  5.04 Staff Travel
  5.05 Student Travel
  5.06 Resolution No. 07-16/17 Delegating Authority to WIAA
  5.07 Asset Preservation Program Report
  5.08 Donations and Grants
  A motion was made to approve Consent Agenda Items 5.01 through 5.08 excluding item 5.03 Personnel Exhibits.
  Motion by Pam Teal, second by Lynn Desmarais Vice President.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Yea: Todd Franceschina President, Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Al Talley, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal
  5.03 Personnel Exhibits
  A motion was made to approve Consent Agenda Item 5.03 Personnel Exhibits.
  Motion by Lynn Desmarais Vice President, second by Pam Teal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-1
Yea: Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Al Talley, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal
Abstain: Todd Franceschina President
  6. CALL FOR CORRESPONDENCE & DELEGATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
  Rebecca Ritchie addressed the Board to present student letters to the board and superintendent. The letters represented student views on things like homework, healthy food, late starts and sleep pods. She encouraged board members and the superintendent to respond to the student letters.
  Lucas Johnston addressed the board about the 2017-2018 health curriculum. He wondered how subjects like cross dressing, gender identity, gender roles and sexual orientation are related to health education in school and why parents have not been notified by the state.
  Grazyna Prouty showed a short video clip called “Amtpssprache” The most Dangerous Language in the World by Marshall Rosenberg and provided a handout with further websites that she encouraged them to visit.
  7. OLD BUSINESS
  7.01 Policy 5201 "Drug-Free Schools, Community and Workplace" - Final Reading
  A motion was made to approve Policy 5201 "Drug-Free Schools, Community and Workplace" for the final reading. There were no requested changes from the first reading of this policy.
  Motion by Lynn Desmarais Vice President, second by Gloria Hodge.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Yea: Todd Franceschina President, Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Al Talley, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal
  8. NEW BUSINESS
  8.01 Curriculum Adoption, Core Focus on Math - First Reading
  Janet Fawcett, Executive Director of Student Support presented the process used to select “Core Focus on Math” to be used as the secondary special education math curriculum.
  A motion was made to approve Core Focus on Math curriculum adoption for secondary Special Education - First Reading
  Motion by Lynn Desmarais Vice President, second by Pam Teal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Yea: Todd Franceschina President, Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Al Talley, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal
  8.02 Curriculum Adoption, Read 180 - First Reading
  Janet Fawcett, Executive Director of Student Support presented the process used to select “Read 180, EDGE by Fountas and Pinnel LLI” to be used for the secondary Special Education reading curriculum.
  A motion was made to approve Read 180, EDGE, Fountas and Pinnell LLI curriculum adoption for secondary Special Education - First Reading
  Motion by Lynn Desmarais Vice President, second by Gloria Hodge.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Yea: Todd Franceschina President, Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Al Talley, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal
  8.03 School-Based Health Center
  Dr. Damien Pattenaude, Assistant Superintendent for Learning and Teaching and Vickie Damon, Chief of Secondary Schools presented the proposal for a school-based health center at Renton High School.
  Dr. Pattenaude shared that a school-based health center would aid as part of the solution for the West Hill’s need for health services. Ms. Damon shared that the center would be funded through “Best Start for Kids Grant” which is due on April 5th, 2017. The grant would provide $350K for the 2017-18 school year. The center would be located inside Renton High School near the Career Center. Services provided would include: immunizations, nutrition, physical and annual exams, sports physicals, teen services, family planning, and behavioral health – initially, for students at Renton High School. The health center would be a partnership between Health Point and Renton School District with community partners such as Communities in Schools, Renton Area Youth Services and KCSARC.
  A motion was made to approve moving forward with the application process to King County for "Best Starts for Kids" funding for a health clinic to be located in Renton High School.
  Motion by Gloria Hodge, second by Lynn Desmarais Vice President.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Yea: Todd Franceschina President, Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Al Talley, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal
  8.04 Superintendent's Contract 2017-2020
  A motion was made to approve of the Superintendent's Contract for Dr. Damien Pattenaude from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2020.

A roll call vote was taken
  Motion by Lynn Desmarais Vice President, second by Pam Teal.
  Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0 1
Yea: Todd Franceschina President, Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal
Abstain: Al Talley
  9. DELEGATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
  There were no additional delegations from the floor.
  10. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS
  Talley attended a Renton Technology Coordinating Council meeting and continued his mentoring at Dimmitt Middle School.
  Teal attended a Renton Technology Coordinating Council meeting, a KCDA meeting, took a tour of Risdon Middle School and attended a Friends of Renton Schools meeting.
  Desmarais attended a Friends of Renton Schools meeting and a Washington State School Director Association Nominating Committing meeting.
  Hodge had nothing to report.
  Jarvis had nothing to report.
  Franceschina had nothing to report.
  11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  11.01 There was no Executive Session
  12. ADJOURNMENT
  12.01 Adjournment
  There being no further business, at 9:24 p.m. the Board moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board. The next regular meeting of the Board is April 26, 2017.
  Motion by Pam Teal, second by Lynn Desmarais Vice President.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 5-0
Yea: Todd Franceschina President, Lynn Desmarais Vice President, Al Talley, Gloria Hodge, Pam Teal