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MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING OF
THE UNIVERSITY PLACE SCHOOL BOARD

April 12, 2023
Regular Meeting

Members Present: Ethelda Burke

Mary Lu Dickinson

Rick Maloney

Marisa Peloquin
Excused: T’wina Nobles
Call to Order

Board Vice President Marisa Peloquin called the regular meeting to order at 6:32 pm at the Educational Service
Center. She led the flag salute and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Approval of Agenda
There was an addendum to the agenda. Rick Maloney moved, and the motion carried, to approve the agenda with

the two addendum items.

Public Comment
Jane Park, student at Curtis High School, shared her experience assisting the UP Parks and Recreation Foundation.

Christine Saunders, Chair of the UP Parks and Recreation Foundation, provided the Board of Directors with a list of
sponsorship items for the installation of an inclusive playground at Cirque Park in University Place.

Brent Johnsen, Curtis High School alumni, provided a financial update on the UP Parks and Recreation
Foundation’s efforts to fundraise for an inclusive playground at Cirque Park in University Place.

Linda W., community member, addressed the Board of Directors regarding Senate Bill 5599.

Consent Agenda
Ethelda Burke moved, and the motion carried, to approve the items on the consent agenda including the items on the
addendum. Items on the consent agenda included:

The Board of Directors approved the minutes of the regular meeting of the board held on March 8, 2023.

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

Name Position Location FTE Effective
Colson, Jennifer SLP Special Services 1.0 8/29/2023
Mendoza, Tayah Teacher Sunset 1.0 8/29/2023
Nichols, Jordan Teacher Evergreen 1.0 8/29/2023
Meno, Kristie Teacher Chambers 1.0 8/29/2023
Loupas, Jennifer Teacher Sunset 1.0 8/29/2023
Brewer, Jessica Teacher Evergreen 1.0 8/29/2023
Miller, Kyra Counselor Evergreen 1.0 8/29/2023
Patterson, Matthew Teacher Evergreen 1.0 8/29/2023
New Classified Hires

The Board of Directors approved the election of:

Name Position Location Effective
Lovell, Matthew Asst. Football Coach CJH 3/20/2023
Kennedy, Kayla Temp. Sped Paraeducator Drum 4/10/2023

George, Agnese Food Service Worker CHS 4/10/2023


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Lindberg, Rebecca Temp. Sped Paraeducator Sunset 4/10/2023

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Michael O’Donnell, food service manager, effective August
31, 2023, for the purpose of retirement.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Carrie Mecks, teacher at Narrows View Intermediate School,
effective August 31, 2023.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Michael Chavez, teacher at Evergreen Primary School,
effective August 31, 2023.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Jalen Scott, supervision paraeducator at Drum Intermediate
School, effective March 24, 2023.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Jami Visaya, special education teacher at Curtis Junior High
School, effective August 31, 2023.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Christine Johnson, secretary of Teaching & Learning,
effective June 30, 2023, for the purpose of retirement.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Sierra Itara, behavior technician, effective April 14, 2023.

The Board of Directors accepted the resignation of Gabriella Nunez, teacher at Curtis High School, effective
August 31, 2023.

The Board of Directors accepted the leave of absence request of Kaitlyn Hoag, teacher at Drum Intermediate
School, for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Board of Directors accepted the leave of absence request of Brittany Zemanek, teacher at Sunset Primary
School, for the 2023-2024 school year.

The Board of Directors approved acceptance of the monitoring report on policy EL-3 Communication and
Counsel to the Board.

The Board of Directors adopted District Operating Policy 4311 School Safety and Security Services Program.

The Board of Directors approved the Interlocal Agreement between Bates Technical College and University Place
School District for the 2023/2024 school year.

The Board of Directors approved the Interlocal Agreement between Olympic Educational Service District 114
and University Place School District for the 2023/2024 school year.

The Board of Directors approved the revised fee schedule for the 2022-2023 school year.

The Board of Directors accepted a donation of $23,650 from the Curtis Boys Lacrosse Boosters to support the
Curtis High School lacrosse teams spring trip.

The Board of Directors approved the request of travel of Dr. Holly Galbreath, special services coordinator, to
Leagues City, TX from April 17-18, 2023 to tour the Devereux Treatment Network.

The Board of Directors approved for the district to declare a vehicle the district as identified as obsolete and of no
further use as “surplus” and to purchase one Type C-CE Dsl 71 passenger clean diesel bus.

The Board of Directors approved the request to declare textbooks, furniture, equipment and technology items that
the district has identified as obsolete and of no further use to the district as “surplus.”

The Board of Directors approved the February 2023 budget reports.


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Voucher Approval
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement
claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing that has been made available to the Board.

FUND NAME WARRANTS (INCLUSIVE) AMOUNT
GENERAL FUND:
March 10, 2023 Payroll 82642 to 82681 $ 17,385.32
Payroll A/P to $ -
Payroll Taxes $ 29,028.52
Direct Deposit $ 115,558.45
WA State Supt $ -
March 23, 2023 Payroll 82682 to 82706 $ 44,580.21
March 23, 2023 Payroll A/P 82707 to 82729 $ 1,898,227.92
Payroll Taxes $ 1,061,697.47
Direct Deposit $ 2,980,676.66
WA State Supt $ 670.75
March 5, 2023 Accounts Payable/BMO-Wire 202202383 to 202202868  $ 226,937.17
March 30, 2023 Accounts Payable-Void 32720 to 32720 $ (175.00)
March 20, 2023 Accounts Payable-Void 32746 to 32746 $ (175.00)
March 23, 2023 Accounts Payable 32688 to 32789 $ 238,949.26
March 30, 2023 Accounts Payable 32790 to 32790 $ 24,027.03
April 4, 2023 Accounts Payable 32791 to 32792 $ 4,290.26
April 13, 2023 Accounts Payable 32793 to 32886 $ 1,298,685.07
TOTAL GENERAL FUND: $ 7,940,364.09
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND:
Accounts Payable
April 13, 2023 1799 to 1800 $ 22,140.46
Accounts Payable/BMO-Wire to $ -
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND: $ 22,140.46
ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY FUND:
Accounts Payable
March 5, 2023 Accounts Payable/BMO-Wire 202202383 to 202202868  $ 17,428.89
March 23, 2023 7435 to 7448 $ 53,388.25
April 13, 2023 7449 to 7457 $ 6,418.52
TOTAL ASSOCIATED STUDENT BODY FUND: $ 77,235.66

PRIVATE PURPOSE TRUST FUND:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable/BMO-Wire to $ -
TOTAL PRIVATE PURPOSETRUST FUND: §$ =
TRANS PORTATION VEHICLE FUND:
Accounts Payable
to $ -
TOTAL TRANSPORTATION VEHICLEFUND: § -

Board Development and Linkage
Superintendent’s Update

Superintendent Jeff Chamberlin shared his experience in Olympia earlier in the day as the Curtis High School Boys’
Basketball and Girl’s Bowling teams were recognized by Governor Jay Inslee and the State House of
Representatives. He reminded the Board of Directors that the first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week.


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Superintendent Chamberlin continued his update by providing the Board of Directors with a brief budget update.
This year’s audit is almost complete. The district hopes to provide the final audit report to the Board soon. The
2023-2024 budget is currently being prepared by the Business Services office and a preliminary budget be presented
at the July 12, 2023 board meeting. Every five years, school districts are required to complete the Comprehensive
Program Review (CPR), an audit of district programs. University Place School District received the results from this
year’s CPR, focusing on students experiencing homelessness, civil rights compliance, and Title III/ELL programs.
The district received a risk level of zero, which is the highest rating possible. More information will be provided to
the Board. Lastly, Superintendent Chamberlin informed the Board that the District is drafting a volunteer policy for
Board adoption in the next few months in response to questions and concerns brought forward by some parents.
Board Development Update

Ethelda Burke, Mary Lu Dickinson, and Rick Maloney both shared information about the sessions they attended at
the National School Board Association’s annual conference in Orlando, FL at the beginning of April.

Mary Lu Dickinson and Marisa Peloquin shared information from the Washington State School Directors’
Association (WSSDA) District Area 3 meeting.

Mary Lu Dickinson provided a brief legislative update.

Discussion of the May 10, 2023 Board Linkage Session with Curtis High School Seniors
The Board of Directors reviewed past questions used at the board linkage session with Curtis High School Seniors
and discussed which questions to use at the upcoming meeting on May 10, 2023.

Assurance of Organizational Performance
Board Response to Monitoring

Rick Maloney moved, and the motion carried, to approve the monitoring on policy EL-7 Facilities and Asset
Protection as in compliance with one comment.

Board Self-Monitoring
Mary Lu Dickinson moved, and the motion carried, to approve the monitoring on policy GP-9 Board Members’
Code of Conduct as in compliance with two comments.

Policy Review

No changes were made to:

E-3 Contributing Citizens

EL-6 Financial Administration

GP-5 Board President’s Role

GP-6 Board Advisory Committee Principles
GP-7 Advisory Committee Structure

GP-14 Memorialization of Facilities

Adjournment
Assessment

Rick Maloney assessed the meeting.

Announcements

Marisa Peloquin shared her experience in Olympia with Board Directors Mary Lu Dickinson and Ethelda Burke, for
the recognition of the Curtis High School Basketball and Bowling teams. Director Peloquin also shared her
experience at the Discovery Regional Science and Engineering Fair. A University Place School District student will
move on to the national competition.

Rick Maloney announced to the Board of Directors that a former WSSDA president passed away. He continued his
announcements by sharing information about memorialization of facilities. Lastly, Director Maloney, reminded the
Board of Directors of the community member request to begin recording meetings. He stated that House Bill 1210
could lend some guidance to a larger discussion of the topic.


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Superintendent Jeff Chamberlin notified the Board of Directors that construction of the Curtis Junior High School’s
field will begin on April 17, 2023. He also reminded the Board of Directors of an Earth Day event sponsored by
Rotary on April 22, 2023 and the upcoming Board study session scheduled for April 26, 2023. Lastly,
Superintendent Chamberlin announced that every University Place School ranked in the top 10 on niche.com’s most
recent list of best schools in Pierce County.

The meeting adjourned at 7:41 pm.

JEFF CHAMBERLIN, SECRETARY ETHELDA BURKE, PRESIDENT