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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF
THE UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL BOARD

September 9, 2020
Regular Meeting

Members Present: Mary Lu Dickinson
Rick Maloney
T’wina Nobles
Marisa Peloquin

Excused: Ethelda Burke

Call to Order
Board President Mary Lu Dickinson called the regular meeting to order at 6:31 pm through a virtual meeting due to
the COVID-19 pandemic. She led the flag salute and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Approval of Agenda
There were no changes to the agenda. Marisa Peloquin moved, and the motion carried to approve the agenda.

Public Comment

Lainey Mathews, Executive Director of Secondary Education, read aloud two public comments that were received
via email for tonight’s board meeting.

John Falskow, parent, submitted a public comment regarding music education for the 2020-21 school year.

Cindy Renander, parent, submitted a public comment regarding music education for the 2020-21 school year.
Mary Lu Dickinson thanked them for their comments.

Consent Agenda
Marisa Peloquin moved, and the motion carried to approve the items on the consent agenda.

The Board of Directors approved the minutes of the regular meeting of the Board held on August 12, 2020 and the
minutes of the study session held on August 26, 2020.

New Certificated Hires
The Board of Directors approved the election of:

Name Position Location Effective
Caitlyn Hess Teacher Drum 9/1/2020
Mariah Roggow Teacher - ELL T&L 9/1/2020
Laura Peer Teacher - ELL T&L 9/1/2020
Blair Lindberg Teacher - CTE CHS 9/1/2020
Ryan Hillis Teacher UPP 9/1/2020
Aaron Scheer Teacher CJH 9/1/2020
New Classified Hires

The Board of Directors approved the election of:

Name Position Location Effective
Stephanie Aller School Nurse (RN) UPP 9/8/2020
Sophia Schelling School Nurse (RN) CP 9/8/2020
Preethi Alexander COTA Spec Sves TBD

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Lorene Fortner, Food Services worker at Sunset Primary,
effective 8/31/2020.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Yana Simonian, Occupational Therapy Assistant for Special
Services, effective 9/18/2020.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Kathy Hansen, Student Supervision at Curtis Junior High,
effective 8/31/2020.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Jim Brownlee, Volleyball Coach at Curtis Junior High,
effective 8/31/2020.




Board of Directors September 9. 2020

Board Development and Linkage

Superintendent’s Update

Superintendent Jeff Chamberlin shared that yesterday was the first day of school, and that it was a smooth start,
considering this is our first time starting the school year with virtual learning. He spoke briefly about virtual
learning, transportation and nutrition services funding, enrollment, and technology needs for the 2020-21 school
year.

Superintendent Chamberlin introduced Becky Owens, Executive Director of Primary Education, and Lainey
Mathews, Executive Director of Secondary Education, to update the Board on how the Primary and Secondary
Schools are implementing their instructional programs. Both Executive Directors shared that school is off to a really
good start, and that enrollment and attendance are good. They explained the day-to-day schedule for our teachers
and students, and shared details about specific subjects.

Superintendent Chamberlin shared that he sent out a communication to families regarding carefully and
methodically bringing students back to school when it is safe to do so, based on many factors.

Superintendent Chamberlin also shared that the district has added a section to our website regarding Social Justice,
Anti-Racism, and Equity with several resources available for parents, students, community members, and staff.
These web pages will be added to as we continue to learn and gather more information.

Board Development Update

Rick Maloney moved, and the motion carried, to adopt the Board’s Statement to the Community on Equity and
Anti-Racism.

Mary Lu Dickinson shared that Erin Jones, the consultant that worked with the Board at the August 26, 2020 board
Study Session, is available for additional work sessions regarding racial equity and anti-racism. The Board
expressed interest in continuing to work with Ms. Jones.

Marisa Peloqgin asked that the Board and Superintendent review the WSSDA legislative handbook and submit
feedback to her as soon as possible regarding which policies and legislation they would like to focus on for the
upcoming legislative session.

Assurance of Organizational Performance

Board Response to Monitoring:

T’wina Nobles moved, and the motion carried, to approve the monitoring of policy EL-9 Student Conduct and
Discipline, as in compliance.

Board Self-Monitoring:
Rick Maloney moved, and the motion carried, to approve the board self-monitoring of policy GP-11 Board
Members Conflict of Interest, as in compliance.

Rick Maloney moved, and the motion carried, to approve the board self-monitoring of policy B/SR-5 Annual
Summative Evaluation of Superintendent, as in compliance with a comment.

Policy Review
No changes were made to GP-8 Agenda Planning.

Adjournment
Assessment of Meeting

Rick Maloney assessed the meeting.

Announcements

Superintendent Chamberlin extended an invitation from Frank Erickson of Rotary Club of Fircrest/University Place
to the Board inviting them to join Rotary.

He also shared that they are invited to an event on September 17" for a virtual meeting of MIC3 (Military Interstate
Children’s Compact Commission).

The meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.

JEFF CHAMBERLIN, SECRETARY MARY LU DICKINSON, PRESIDENT