2021-10-13-minutes.txt

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MINUTES
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AT IKEA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER WITH VIRTUAL OPTION - 7:00 pm (Wednesday, October 13, 2021)
Members present
Alisa Louie, President
Gloria Hodge, Vice President
Dr. Avanti Bergquist
Shelby Scovel
Dr. Damien Pattenaude, Superintendent and Secretary to the Board
Members absent
Dr. Stefanie McIrvin
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 Louie.
1.02 The Board and audience recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
1.03 Welcome and opening comments
President Louie stated the meeting was being held as a hybrid meeting being held both in-person and remotely. It was being digitally recorded and that any questions or concerns regarding routine matters are addressed with the Superintendent prior to the Board meeting.
2. PROCLAMATIONS
2.01 National Principals Month Proclamation
Vice President Hodge read a proclamation that proclaimed October 2021 as National Principals Month. Dr. Elaine Love, President of the Renton Principals Association was present to accept a copy of the proclamation on behalf of Renton Schools Principals.
2.02 National School Bus Safety Week Proclamation
Director Scovel read a proclamation that proclaimed the week of October 18-22, 2021 as School Bus Safety Week. Mr. Greg Dutton, Director of Transportation was in attendance to accept a copy of the proclamation on behalf of the Renton Schools Transportation department.
3. LINDBERGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT PRESENTATION
3.01 Lindbergh High School Student Presentation
Mr. Thomas Caudle, Principal of Lindbergh High School introduced Cort Leininger, Advisor to three students; Holly Hamilton – President, Jacqueline Daniels – Vice President & Morgan Elmore – PJU member who share about student-led professional development being provided at Lindbergh High School called Pro Justice Union (PJU). PJU is a student club focused on trying to increase restorative justice in their school and in their community.
4. "GOOD NEWS" ANNOUNCEMENTS
4.01 Good News Announcements
Dr. Bergquist read the good news announcements.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5.01 September 22, 2021 Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting
Motion by Gloria Hodge, Vice President, second by Shelby Scovel to approve the Minutes for the September 22, 2021 Regular Board Meeting.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie, President, Dr. Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge, Vice President, Shelby Scovel
6. CONSENT AGENDA (ITEMS 6.01 THROUGH 6.08)
6.01 Warrants
Accounts Payable ACH
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
9/17/2021
212200102
212200127
$ 2,035.45
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Stemm Calderon, Raul Andre
$ 315.99
Sutter, Christina Jean
$ 301.28
Skinner, Nichole Rae
$ 196.95
Net Amounts of 9/17/2021
$ 2,035.45
Subtotal
Voids
$ -
Total Warrants
$ 2,035.45
Accounts Payable
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
9/17/2021
694492
694536
$1,401,794.26
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Edgenuity
$801,100.00
Capstone
$ 74,207.40
Johansen Mechanical
$ 72,953.25
Children’s Institute
$ 64,158.32
Capital Projects Fund (20)
9/17/2021
694537
694553
$1,349,945.07
Top Vendor Warrants Capital Projects Fund (20):
Mike Werlech Construction Inc
$267,675.12
Northwest Thermal Hydronics LLC
$266,073.26
Micro Computer Systems
$235,190.12
Concrete Restoration Inc
$214,576.36
Associated Student Body Fund (40)
9/17/2021
694554
694556
$ 390.00
Top Vendor Warrants Associated Student Body Fund (40)
Hazen Student Store Petty Cash
$ 300.00
Whitfield, Bernicia L
$ 60.00
Velasquez, Celia Mercedes
$ 30.00
Net Amounts of 9/17/2021
$ 2,752,129.33
Subtotal
Voids General Fund (10)
$ (7,670.33)
Total Warrants
$ 2,744,459.00
Accounts Payable ACH
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
9/24/2021
212200133
212200142
$1,429.01
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Walker, Thomas F.
$ 335.92
Crow, Renee L.
$ 309.68
Lawton, Amanda Teresa
$ 300.00
Associated Student Body Fund (40)
9/24/2021
212200143
212200143
$ 35.14
Top Vendor Warrants Associated Student Body Fund (40):
Corder, Gina Hauck
$ 35.14
Net Amounts of 9/24/2021
$ 1,464.15
Subtotal
Voids
Total Warrants
$ 1,464.15
Accounts Payable
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
9/24/2021
694557
694631
$ 557,245.25
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Curriculum Associates
$ 284,215.55
NWESD 189
$ 56,049.99
WSIPC
$ 30,604.02
University Mechanical Contract
$ 20,462.09
Capital Projects Fund (20)
9/24/2021
694632
694657
$4,111,597.19
Top Vendor Warrants Capital Projects Fund (20):
Robison Mechanical Inc.
$1,875,380.46
Pac West Mechanical Inc.
$ 978,831.50
Steele Electric Company
$ 229,958.80
Moon Construction Co. Inc.
$ 185,933.46
Associated Student Body Fund (40)
9/24/2021
694658
694660
$ 165.00
Top Vendor Warrants Associated Student Body Fund (40)
Phan, Hong
$ 70.00
Stacey, Christ
$ 65.00
Dennis, John
$ 30.00
Net Amounts of 9/24/2021
$4,669,007.44
Subtotal
Voids
$
Total Warrants
$4,669,007.44
Accounts Payable ACH
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
10/01/2021
212200152
212200162
$1,545.67
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Park, Christina
$ 391.80
Rustemeyer, Peter Andrew
$ 305.76
Barajas, Marlene
$ 150.00
Welchman, Nisse Ann Olsen
$ 150.00
Net Amounts of 10/01/2021
$ 1,545.67
Subtotal
Voids
Total Warrants
$ 1,545.67
Accounts Payable ACH
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
10/01/2021
212200163
212200236
$5,510.66
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Abdul, Rahman
$ 75.00
Bailey, Holly Marie
$ 75.00
Ben, Jennifer R
$ 75.00
Blocher, Wendy Renee
$ 75.00
Net Amounts of 10/01/2021
$ 5,510.66
Subtotal
Voids
Total Warrants
$ 5,510.66
Accounts Payable ACH
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
10/01/2021
212200237
212200242
$ 345.00
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Caudle, Thomas Christopher
$ 75.00
Hall, Travis W
$ 75.00
Poch, Amanda Suzanne
$ 75.00
Rickey, Elizabeth Marie
$ 75.00
Net Amounts of 10/01/2021
$ 345.00
Subtotal
Voids
Total Warrants
$ 345.00
Accounts Payable
FUND
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
General Fund (10)
10/01/2021
694739
694786
$ 298,678.47
Top Vendor Warrants General Fund (10):
Renaissance Learning Inc.
$ 85,973.19
US Foods Inc.
$ 61,334.20
The Math Learning Center
$ 20,618.07
College Possible
$ 20,000.00
Capital Projects Fund (20)
10/01/2021
694787
694797
$ 868,164.24
Top Vendor Warrants Capital Projects Fund (20):
KCDA
$454,632.63
Westwater Construction Company
$182,057.95
Northwest Asphalt Inc.
$158,390.87
Apple Inc.
$ 24,772.50
Associated Student Body Fund (40)
10/01/2021
694798
694798
$ 2,950.77
Top Vendor Warrants Associated Student Body Fund (40)
Herff Jones Co
$ 2,950.77
Net Amounts of 10/01/2021
$1,169,793.48
Subtotal
Voids General Fund (10)
$(5,667.95)
Total Warrants
$1,164,125.53
PAYROLL ACCRUAL
DESCRIPTION
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
Payroll
9/15/2021
Void Warrants (P/R)
$
Payroll Warrants
9/15/2021
694469
694482
$ 5,393.02
Vendor Warrant
9/15/2021
694483
694485
$ 46,908.54
Direct Deposits
9/15/2021
$555,280.86
Void Direct Deposits
$
Unissued Warrants
9/15/2021
$285,142.60
Total Payroll
$892,725.02
PAYROLL MID-MONTH
DESCRIPTION
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
Payroll
Void Warrants (P/R)
$
Payroll Warrants
9/15/2021
694486
694491
$ 5,717.21
Vendor Warrants
$
Direct Deposits
9/15/2021
$126,795.28
Void Direct Deposits
$
Unissued Warrants
9/15/2021
$ 61,393.95
Total Payroll
$ 193,906.44
PAYROLL END OF MONTH
DESCRIPTION
DATE ISSUED
WARRANT
WARRANT
AMOUNT
Payroll
09/30/2021
694661
694706
$ 116,240.24
Void Warrants (P/R)
$
Payroll Warrants
Vendor Warrants
09/30/2021
694707
694738
$ 2,351,306.38
Direct Deposits
09/30/2021
$ 9,563,700.60
Void Direct Deposits
$ -
Unissued Warrants
$ 6,833,778.36
Total Payroll
$18,868,648.33
6.02 Personnel Exhibits
6.03 Staff Travel
6.04 Addendum to Resolution No. 11-20/21 Authorizing agreements with non-public agencies for education services
6.05 2021-2024 Confidential MOU
6.06 Request to Surplus 13 Pallets of miscellaneous obsolete textbooks and damaged library books
6.07 Approval of Bassetti Architects for the Lindbergh High School Modernization and Addition Project
6.08 Donations
Motion by Dr. Avanti Bergquist, second by Gloria Hodge, Vice President to approve the consent agenda items as listed.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie, President, Dr. Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge. Vice President, Shelby Scovel
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Two in-person attendees addressed the Board.
A staff member expressed disapproval of the accommodation the District provided for a religious exemption from taking the Covid-19 vaccination that was mandated by Governor Jay Inslee.
A parent expressed concern about the high focus of race being taught in his child’s school and gave examples.
8. OLD BUSINESS
8.01 Policy 2255 "Alternative Learning Experience Program" - Final Reading
Motion by Shelby Scovel, second by Dr. Avanti Bergquist to approve Policy 2255 "Alternative Learning Experience Program" for the final reading.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie, President, Dr. Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge, Vice President, Shelby Scovel
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.01 Policy 3143 Revision and Policy 3144 and 4302 Rescission - First Reading
Dr. Shannon Harvey, Deputy Superintendent of Schools presented the proposed changes to Policy 3143 “Notification and Dissemination of Information about Student Offenses”, previously titled “District notification of Juvenile Offenders”. The policy was updated in response to guidance from WSSDA. The policy provides updated information on:
What the process will be if the district receives notices or information about student offenders
Convicted juvenile sex offenders being prohibited from attending the school of their victim or the victim’s siblings.
Collaboration between the school and department of corrections to require sex or kidnapping offender registration.
Notification of threats of violence or harm
Board policy cross references
Legal references
With the update to Policy 3143, it is recommended that we retire Board Policy 3144 “Release of Information Concerning Sexual and Kidnapping Offenders” and Board Policy 4302 “Notification of Threats of Violence and Harm”, as these two policies are combined in Board Policy 3143.
Motion 1: Move to approve Policy 3143 "Notification and Dissemination of Information about Student Offenses" for the first reading.
Motion by Dr Avanti Bergquist, second by Gloria Hodge Vice President.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie President, Dr Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge Vice President, Shelby Scovel
Motion 2: Move to retire Policy 3144 "Release of Information Concerning Sexual and Kidnapping Offenders" for the first reading.
Motion by Dr Avanti Bergquist, second by Gloria Hodge Vice President.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie President, Dr Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge Vice President, Shelby Scovel
Motion 3: Move to retire Policy 4302 "Notification of Threats of Violence and Harm" for the first reading.
Motion by Dr Avanti Bergquist, second by Gloria Hodge Vice President.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie President, Dr Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge Vice President, Shelby Scovel
9.02 Policy 3205 "Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited" - First Reading
Dr. Shannon Harvey, Deputy Superintendent of Schools presented the proposed changes to Policy 3205 “Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited” for the first reading. The policy was updated in response to guidance from the Washington State School Director’s Association and contains updates to board policy cross references and legal references.
Motion by Gloria Hodge, Vice President, second by Shelby Scovel to approve Policy 3205 "Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited" for the first reading.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie, President, Dr. Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge, Vice President, Shelby Scovel
9.03 LHS General Contractor/Construction Manager Selection & Contract Award
Matt Feldmeyer, Executive Director of Capital Planning & Construction and Brianne Tomlin, Facilities Project Manager presented a proposal to award GC/CM contract to Cornerstone General Contractors for the Lindbergh High School Modernization & Addition project. The project will be funded through the Bond & Levy over 2-3 years with a budgeted cost of $26.5 million. Construction will occur while the building and site is occupied and will occur in phases. It is anticipated construction will begin in August 2022 with an early closeout phase in 2024.
An overview of the project was also provided. The project includes:
Science classroom addition & modernization
Relocation/reorganization of administration & health clinic areas with secure entry
Student & staff restroom upgrades
Locker room modernization
HVAC upgrades
Parking lot & accessibility upgrades
The GC/CM selection process began last Spring. The Capital Projects Advisory Review Board’s Project Review Committee approved the use of the GC/CM contracting procedure for this project followed by an application process and a public hearing. A three-phase selection process was used. Six qualified firms were reviewed with three firms being scored for final selection. The final selection was granted to Cornerstone General Contractors. Bryan Gormley, Vice President and Senior Project Manager of Cornerstone General Contractors was introduced to the Board of Directors and expressed gratitude for this contract award.
Motion by Shelby Scovel, second by Gloria Hodge, Vice President to Award the contract for the Lindbergh High School Modernization and Addition project to Cornerstone General Contractors, Inc.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie, President, Dr. Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge, Vice President, Shelby Scovel
9.04 Gear Up Achievers
Kevin Smith, Director of Career & Technical Education introduced Kirsten Thornton, the GEAR Up District Coordinator who presented an update on the GEAR Up Achievers grant. GEAR up stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs. It is a 7-year grant funded by the Department of Education. Renton School District was awarded the grant in 2018 and funding will extend through the classes of 2024 and 2025. This is the first year that the program will be in the high schools. The purpose of the grant is to increase the number of students who attend and complete post-secondary programs. Our grant is in collaboration with the University of Washington and three other South King County districts (Kent, Auburn, Tukwila).
In 2020-2021 and through the remainder of the grant, GEAR Up will be overseen by Kevin Smith, Director of the CTE (Career and Technical Education) department. Both programs share common goals of preparing students for their first next step after high school. Staffing for the program was increased from three to eight building coordinators across the four high schools (including Talley High School) and one middle school specialist was added through partnership with CIS-R. Additionally, a Native Education Coordinator and a Career Readiness Program Facilitator was added to support college and career implementation.
2020-2021 successes were shared. Overall, there were nearly 2000 students supported, over 200 educators received professional development and over 2000 families were served either in-person or virtually.
In 2021-2022 the program will continue the following:
College Knowledge Presentations
Instructional Support
Family Engagement Nights
Office Hours / 1:1 / Small Group Meetings
High School & Beyond Plan and Graduation Pathways Support
UW Society for Women Engineers Weekly STEM Club
After-School Enrichment Programming
Monthly Career Speakers/Panel
Post-Secondary Fairs
STEM Nights
Career Fairs
9.05 RSD Opening of School Update
Dr. Jon Stadler, Chief of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment and Dr. Shannon Harvey, Deputy Superintendent of Schools presented an update on student enrollment, the vaccination mandate, and guidance from Public Health.
Dr. Stadler updated the Board on student enrollment. Using the initial October 1, 2021 FTE (Full Time Enrollment) projection, the actual numbers came in at 265 FTE under projection with the biggest gap in Kindergarten. When extrapolating the numbers out through the end of the year, the AAFTE is just 300 FTE under budget. A review of enrollment over the past 5 years shows an average 1.3% reduction from year to year. Dr. Pattenaude noted that although the Pandemic has affected enrollment, especially at the primary levels, there was a declining trend in enrollment in King County prior to COVID.
Dr. Harvey updated the Board on the Vaccination Mandate. Out of 2,055 staff there are 11 staff members who have not submitted proof of vaccination status or an exemption. These numbers do not include hourly staff and substitutes. HR is following up with staff and their supervisors.
The Symptom Decision Tree from Public Health recently changed.
The big changes include:
A return to the provision that a person with a single non-systemic symptom that resolves within 24 hours can return to school/work without a testing requirement IF they are not a close contact to someone who is COVID positive.
Symptoms must significantly improve for a person to return to school/work.
Symptomatic close contacts who are fully vaccinated or who recovered from COVID in the past three months who test negative for COVID and whose symptoms significantly improve can return to school/work and do not need to quarantine.
The Quarantine period will move from a 14-day quarantine period to a 10-day quarantine period for non-vaccinated, close contacts, who show no symptoms. For those who are fully vaccinated, who have close contacts, who show no symptoms, do not need to quarantine and can return to work immediately.
10. PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no additional public comment.
11. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS
Vice President Hodge had nothing to report.
President Louie attended the WSSDA Regional Meeting.
Dr. Bergquist attended a few Renton Schools Foundation meetings, attended the WSSDA Region 2 meeting, a few WSSDA Legislative Committee meetings, and the Maplewood Heights Curriculum Night.
Director Scovel attended a Renton Schools Foundation Board meeting and the WSSDA Regional Meeting.
In addition to his update to the Board last Friday, Dr. Pattenaude normally spends his Monday’s visiting schools and departments, but this Monday he spent his day at McKnight Middle School subbing as he and members of non-school-based leadership as well as some staff at KEC are lending support to fill in for substitute positions that may not be filled. He held a Leadership Team meeting on Monday, attended the Dimmitt versus McKnight soccer game, met with a group from Friends of Renton High School, attended the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce meeting and finally, he thanked the Board for their support as he recently had a tragic death in the family.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
12.01 Executive Session regarding property matters
At 8:12 the board recessed for an Executive Session to discuss property matters per RCW 42.30.110 Executive Sessions (1) (c) for approximately one hour with no action to follow.
13. ADJOURNMENT
13.01 Adjournment
There being no further business, at 8:43 PM the Board moved to adjourn the Executive Session and regular meeting of the Board. The next regular meeting of the Board is October 27, 2021.
Motion by Shelby Scovel, second by Dr. Avanti Bergquist.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0-0
Yea: Alisa Louie, President, Dr. Avanti Bergquist, Gloria Hodge, Vice President, Shelby Scovel