2020-09-09-minutes.txt

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  September Workshop and Special Business Meeting (Wednesday, September 9, 2020)
Generated by Kristina Macarro on Thursday, September 10, 2020
  https://youtu.be/KCsUQnL4SAM
  UPDATED MINUTES
      Present: Directors Charles Currier, Andrea Downs, Damian Greene, Ann Johnson, Brook Willeford , and Superintendent Jo Moccia.
  Director Greene called the special business meeting to order at 6:31 pm.
  1. SPECIAL BUSINESS MEETING - ACTION
    Action, Procedural: A. NEW BOARD MEMBER - APPOINTMENT - Oath of Office
Recommended Action: Superintendent Jo Moccia will recite the oath of office with Ann Johnson.
  Action B: CALL FOR NEW BOARD CHAIR
Director Downs and Currier nominated Brook Willeford to be the new Board Chair.  Director Willeford accepted the nomination.
Roll Call Vote for Director Willeford as Chair:  Director Willeford Abstained
Director Downs - Aye
Director Currier - Aye
Director Johnson - Aye
Director Green - Aye
Director Willeford is the new Board Chair.
  CALL FOR NEW REPLACEMENT LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE (to replace Director Willeford)
Director Downs nominated Ann Johnson to be the new legislative representative.  Director Johnson accepted the nomination.
Roll Call Vote for Director Johnson as legislative representative:  Director Johnson Abstained
Director Currier - Aye
Director Downs - Aye
Director Green - Yay
Director Johnson is the new legislative representative.
  Action: C. Memorandum 20/21 - 1: Resolution 657 –District Reopening–Suspension of Policy Replacing Resolution 655.
Recommended Action: Approval of the memorandum as presented.
Director Greene moved to approve Memorandum 20/21-01.  Director Downs seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
    2. Policy Review
  Discussion: A. Policy 3122 - Excused and Unexcused Absences - Update
  Discussion: B. Policy 3414 - Infectious Disease Update
    Discussion: C. Policy 3418 Emergency Treatment - Update
Add language for authorized caregiver in Mckinney Vento cases
    Discussion: D. Policy 6512 - Infection Control Program Update
Q&A - Gwendy Hastings
1 Most legal medical forms have parent or guardian so keep that way for legal purposes. Otherwise it makes other things tricky from a medical perspective. Gwendy Hastings 
2 You may add the caregiver but dont remove them. Yes I am aware of that side. Gwendy Hastings 
3 perfect! Gwendy Hastings 
4 Ill or disabled that prevents them from being able to do their job. Gwendy Hastings 
5 Everything just went silent.. Gwendy Hastings 
6 Can you please switch back from Kristi’s share screen view to video view? Lindsay K.  
    Board Discussion on Equity, South Whidbey Record article and the Black Lives Matter banner.
Q&A Read and Responded to.
7 Black Lives Matter is a political movement. There should be no banner supporting that organization. Make your own phrase. Anonymous Attendee
8 that banner is important. as a person of color I do NOT feel that BLM is a group of people its a statement of truth please continue to stand behind us and thank you for not folding. Gabby 
9 of course we support our students and our families of color. We want them to be supported. Not to look at a violent organization that only supports a political party. Anonymous Attendee
10 thank you Superintendent Gabby 
11 That is exactly what you need to put out to the public! That is not partisan or political and as a district black lives and all lives matter! When people cant agree or cant agree to disagree than fall back on the legal base! Gwendy Hastings 
12 these conversations are NECESSARY Gabby 
13 maybe say "students of color matter"
I'm surprised you're comparing birthdays to a slogan that is created and used by a violent organization. we can be supportive without that phrase or organization Anonymous Attendee
14 As a biracial family we thank you deeply, Jo. I cannot fully express the effect having that sign up has meant to my middle school and high school boys of color. It is so hard to stand up and be questioned but this IS the time to show our students to be proud of who they are, and that their lives matter. Amanda Murphy 
15 I 100% support the banner as does my student. If it drives conversation that is a good thing and gives us an opportunity to engage in this conversation with others. Nicole Midkiff 
16 my life is not political and it will be a "distraction " until its faced head on. its disheartening to hear him say that. Gabby 
17 I as a student of color am very appreciative of the black lives matter sign. It is not political. It is not a distraction. You Damian are a privileged white male. These are black lives. Jackson Murphy 
18 not a distraction Gabby 
19 I agree with Brooke! We live in a predominantly white community and this is a difficult and uncomfortable subject. All we can do is say legally this is seen as not a partisan or political subject and as a district our stance is:
Black lives and all lives matter PERIOD! Gwendy Hastings 
20 It is not a distraction, it’s an awareness of what is happening right now. What do you think this is distracting people from? I’m offended by the belittling of an important movement as a
“distraction” and that is exactly why I’d like the board to get anti racism traingin. It IS addressing safety. The safety of black people is what is lacking and that is WHY we need to say Black Lives Matter. Amanda Murphy 
21 The sign isnt a distraction, its an opportunity to help students and our community understand that people of color matter and need to be supported. Kathy Ireland 
22 I agree with all of Brook’s statements. Nicole Midkiff 
23 The BLM movement was born out of the lack of safety of people like George Floyd, Breanna, Taylor, Travon Martin. The sign supports the safety of students like Jackson Murphy , my son, and other students of color. Amanda Murphy 
24 Leave the sign! People will think, do, and feel what they choose. I understand the concern of safety but we can't always act out of fear or concern of other peoples actions. If we did that we might as well live under a rock. Movements cause emotions that result in actions soo you can't prevent that. The conversation needs to be had!! We MUST support all students. Gwendy Hastings 
25 Make an actual personal statement.
I am having to have  conversations with my children about why our public school system supports a group that is responsible for crimes including bullying , harassment, arson, murder,...how do I explain the difference between what is truly equitable while this support is being put forth by the school district.
People are likely just seeing the sign because they are going to the school now...so now we're talking about it. Anonymous Attendee
26 How is safety an issue. None of the people that changed the rock got hurt. Jackson Murphy 
27 So proud of our district.  My kids are happy to. Amanda Fisher 
  Workshop adjourned at 7:28pm.
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Brook Willeford, Board Chair                  Jo Moccia, Superintendent         Kristy Macarro,Recorder