DAVENPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes

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1 DAVENPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT Minutes MISSION STATEMENT: The Davenport School District, in collaboration with parents/guardians and the community, will provide a caring, safe and stimulating environment that empowers students to persevere and become contributing members and problem solvers in our diverse and ever-changing world. Meeting: School Board Meeting Location: Davenport ES/MS Library 601 Washington Street Date: Monday, February 25, 2013 Start Time: 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Jolene Erickson called the meeting to order at 6:01. All board members were present with the exception of Paula Furman who was excused. Also present were Superintendent Jim Kowalkowski, Principal Chad Prewitt, Principal Jill Freeze and six audience members. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Bill Ball was not able to attend to so his transportation report was tabled until the March Board Meeting. Discussion item #6 (CTE Summer School Update) was removed from the agenda since Mrs. Karen Hay was unable to attend. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of Minutes: Examination, Consideration, and Approval of Bills and Payroll 3. Approval of Overnight Field Trip High School Wrestling State Tournament to Tacoma 4. Approval of Overnight Field Trip Robotics Central Washington University 5. Approval of Resignation of Technology Coordinator Mr. Loren Rux (effective August 30, 2013) 6. Approval of Resignation of Middle School Assistant Girls Basketball Coach Mrs. Melissa Johnson 7. Approval of Resignation of High School Assistant Track Coach Mr. Brian Telford 8. Approval of Recommendation for Hire - High School Assistant Track Coach Mr. Alex Zeiler 9. Approval of Change of May Quarterly Board Meeting from Monday, May 13, 2013, to Tuesday, May 14, Approval of Resolution : A Resolution Urging the Washington State Legislature to Address K-12 Funding Heather Panke moved and Merilla Hopkins seconded to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion passed. (4-0) PRESENTATIONS ASB Report Peyton Van Pevenage presented the recent activities of the ASB. Washington Drug Free Youth (WDFY) Program Chad Prewitt introduced Natalee Hayes who would like to start a Washington Drug Free Youth Program (WDFY) as her senior project. Ms. Hayes presented her proposal for starting a WDFY program at Davenport High School. WDFY encourages high school students to be drug free. Students sign up, obtain parent

2 permission submit to random drug testing and if they are found to be drug free, they receive a club card. This card provides discounts at various merchants. Ms. Hayes is hoping for ASB Council support and leadership. Robotics Presentation Tanner Perry and Timmy Green presented information regarding the robotics field trip request. The Davenport High School robotics team will soon be competing at Central Washington University. Mr. Perry and Mr. Green explained the dedication it takes to be a part of the Robotics team. Request for 8 th Graders to Play on High School Teams Athletic Director Tim Zeiler presented the requests for 8 th graders to play up with the high school teams for baseball, softball, golf and tennis. Mr. Zeiler stated this will allow the high school teams to salvage a junior team. Team numbers are as follows: baseball, 18; softball, 18; junior high baseball, 15; junior high softball, 14; high school track, 27; high school golf, 14; high school tennis, 17 and junior high track 13. There was concern voiced by Merilla Hopkins about the request for middle school golf and track. With golf, supervision is difficult and tennis, only so many courts for them to practice. She remarked that if we set precedent for a few students, we may end up with more 8 th graders opting up next year. There was some discussion regarding this issue. Patti Ensor emphasized that golf and tennis are life sports. There was also a discussion on a house bill that would require CPR and AED training. Mr. Kowalkowski updated the board regarding filling spring sport coaching positions. BRIEF REPORTS HS/MS Principal Report Chad Prewitt discussed the TPEP training/professional development he is offering teachers on Wednesday afternoons. Mr. Prewitt explained that the Apple TV device, recently purchased by the district, will allow him to record teachers and play back for other staff. Mr. Prewitt is very pleased with the Marzano frameworks and believes it was worth switching to. GS Principal Report Jill Freeze stated she also believes it was a good decision to switch to the Marzano frameworks. Mrs. Freeze is excited about the the idea of videoing teachers. She also noted that Friday, March 1 st is Read Across America Day. There will be an educational movie in the gym during the afternoon while John Gunning and Sarah Raugust provide staff development on an upside down math lessons. Superintendent Report Jim Kowalkowski highlighted the energy dashboard software program that is being displayed on the monitor in the middle school commons area. He also discussed the recent school mapping/rapid responder training that will take place in district on Feb. 27. Business Manager Leslie Oliver noted that the district s expenses are over budget due to some unpredictable expenses that we have this year, but that we are doing reasonably well. Legislative Report

3 There was a written legislative report from Patti Ensor. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public Comment Jim Kowalkowski noted that a recent meeting with the architects and contractor went well and the focus is to complete items on the punch list and to get warranty work finished. It was also noted that the Booster Club Auction will be on March 9 th. DISCUSSION ITEMS Enrollment Update Mrs. Freeze and Mr. Prewitt provided class count updates. Overall the district is up 1.5 FTE from the count at the beginning of the month School District Calendar Proposal from Calendar Committee Heather Panke discussed the proposed calendar for The calendar committee met last week and have agreed upon the presented calendar. There is discussion regarding changing the Culminating Project presentation night in January so that it does not conflict with scheduled board meeting. There was also some discussion on the 3CI Committee recommendation for staff development time. The 3CI Committee is recommending one hour late starts every Monday. The extended length of time between the current two hour late starts has provided challenges to staff. Board Policy Review & Updates The directors briefly reviewed a memo submitted by Teresa Vesneske regarding the status of board policies. Update: Baseball Field Use Agreement Jim Kowalkowski updated the board on the field user agreement process with the City. Mr. Kowalkowski will attend the next City Park & Cemetery meeting and the regular City Council meeting to discuss and hopefully finalize the agreement. Mr. Kowalkowski would like the board to approve the request that would allow him to negotiate with the City. Technology Coordination Options Technology Coordinator Loren Rux will be retiring this summer. Mr. Kowalkowski commended Mr. Rux for his assistance in creating a strong infrastructure at the new elementary/middle school. Mr. Rux was able to save the district a lot of money. The district is looking at some options regarding how our technology needs will be addressed. CTE Summer School Update Mr. Kowalkowski stated the district is looking at offering satellite skills center courses at the high school this summer. This is a project CTE Director Karen hay is working on. Jolene Erickson asked that the board receive periodic updates on this topic. ACTION ITEMS Approval of Granting Authority to Superintendent to Negotiate Final Baseball Field Use Agreement with City of Davenport Patti Ensor moved and Heather Panke seconded to grant authority to the Superintendent to negotiate the final baseball agreement with the City of Davenport. Motion passed. (4-0) Request to Allow 8 th Graders to Play High School Baseball and Softball

4 Merilla Hopkins moved and Heather Panke seconded to allow the 8 th graders to play high school baseball and softball. Motion passed. (4-0) Request to Allow 8 th Graders to Play High School Golf and Tennis Patti Ensor moved and Heather Panke seconded to allow the 8 th graders to play high school golf and tennis. Motion passed. (3-1) BOARD INFORMATION EXCHANGE Patti Ensor encouraged the board members to contact legislators when she or Mr. Kowalkowski sends out his updates. There may be a limited window in which the legislators are able to listen to our concerns. CLOSED SESSION Discussion of Collective Bargaining Status with DEA EXECUTIVE SESSION Review Fall Coaches Recommendations At 7:38, Jolene Erickson announced that the board would take a short recess and then move into closed session for approximately 15 minutes for a discussion of collective bargaining status with DEA to be followed by an executive session for approximately 15 minutes to review the fall coaches recommendations. At 8:05, Mr. Prewitt announced that the executive session would be extended for approximately 15 additional minutes. At 8:18 the meeting re-opened. Patti Ensor moved and Heather Panke seconded to approve the changes to the DEA Collective Bargaining Agreement, pending ratification by DEA. Motion passed (4-0). Merilla Hopkins moved and Heather Panke seconded to approve the request from SLP Krysta Llewellyn to return to work part time (one day per week) until the end of the school year. Motion passed (3-0) with Patti Ensor abstaining. Jolene Erickson adjourned the meeting at 8:21. Board Chair Secretary

5 GENERAL FUND Payroll Accounts Payable Warrants # $386, Warrant # $99, TOTAL GENERAL FUND $486, ASB FUND HS Warrants # $5, GS Warrant # $ TOTAL ASB FUND $6, CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND Warrants # $9, TOTAL CPF $9,385.95