MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 The regular meeting of the board of directors was called to order by Craig Schumaker, president, Monday, June 23, at 7:00 p.m., in the board room of the James P. Fugate Administration Building. All board members were present. Pledge of Allegiance The flag salute was led by Linda S. Cowan. Unscheduled Communications Rhonda Rossman, 18004 Southeast 315 th Street, Auburn 98092, addressed the board regarding concerns with the dwindling music program and also shared concerns about the sports program and the direction Auburn High is taking with the music program. Ms. Rossman also read a letter from Sandra Kramer sharing her thoughts about the music program and asking the board to maintain a strong music program. Patricia Unzen, 2507 R Street Southeast, Auburn, 98002, shared with the board the importance of the band and sports programs at the schools. Without a music or sports program, students don t want to come to school and it takes away enjoyment of education. James Anderson, 5228 South 328 th Street, Auburn 98001, addressed the board on keeping the music program as it provides structure, integration into school, participation, and has a positive impact. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Lisa Connors, seconded by Carol Helgerson, and carried to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of Monday, June 9. First Reading of Policy It was moved by Carol Helgerson, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to accept revised policy 3207--Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying for first reading with second reading and adoption scheduled for Monday, July 14. Evaluation of 2007-08 Board Objectives It was moved by Janice Nelson, seconded by Lisa Connors, and carried to approve the Evaluation of the 2007-08 Stated District Objectives. Washington State Board of Education Survey The board discussed the Washington State Board of Education on-line group survey. Board President Schumaker will contact WSSDA on this survey to determine if the board should complete the survey as a group or individually.
Page 2 Legislative Report Legislative items were discussed. Discussion The following was discussed: Carol Helgerson shared with the board that Joanne Seng was appointed to the PSESD 121 position.
Page 3 STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION Gold Star Award The Auburn School Board of Directors recognized Ronald Belcher, community member, with the Gold Star Volunteer Recognition award for his volunteer support to the Auburn School District. Teachers of the Year The board recognized Tim Wright, Auburn Riverside High School English teacher; Ann Durham, Mt. Baker Middle School seventh grade language arts/social studies teacher; and Michelle Hupperten, Pioneer Elementary School Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA), as the district s Teachers-of-the-Year. The teachers were presented with a certificate recognizing their dedication to students and their contributions to public education. Honoring of Retirees The following staff members were present to receive plaques in honor of their retirement from the Auburn School District: Gary Brown Nancy Carlos Linda Cowan Joe McCuistion Dorothy Murphy Bob Odman Linda Westendorf The following staff members were not present but a plaque will be sent to them in honor of their retirement from the Auburn School District: Ronald Dick Tamara Gullion Diane Hershberger Linda Myers Carol Newsome Jacqueline Smith
Page 4 SCHOOL PROGRAMS Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health and Human Services-- Second Reading It was moved by Janice Nelson, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to approve the career and technical education (CTE) health and human services curriculum for second reading and adoption. Advanced Placement Psychology--Second Reading It was moved by Carol Helgerson, seconded by Lisa Connors, and carried to approve the advanced placement psychology curriculum for second reading adoption. Acting 7/8--Second Reading It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Janice Nelson, and carried to approve the acting 7/8 curriculum for second reading adoption. Summer Athletic Program It was moved by Lisa Connors, seconded by Carol Helgerson, and carried to approve the summer athletic program as presented. Approval of Interdistrict Agreements Providing Services to Disabled Students Auburn Students to Other Districts It was moved by Janice Nelson, seconded by Lisa Connors, and carried to authorize the superintendent and/or board present to sign the following contracts: Federal Way, Kent, Renton, Tacoma, Puyallup, and Sumner School Districts; Washington State School for the Blind; Overlake Hospital Medical Center; Northwest School for the Hearing Impaired; Children s Hospital and Medical Center; Northwest School of Innovative Learning; Birth to Three; and Dynamic Family Services for these services, as needed. Approval of Contract Providing Services to Disabled Students Enumclaw, Sumner, Kent, and Federal Way Students to Auburn It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Carol Helgerson, and carried to authorize the superintendent and/or board president to sign the following contracts: Enumclaw, Sumner, Kent, and Federal Way School Districts. Birth to Three Contracts Update Jennifer Traufler, executive director of student special services, and Christy Moore, program specialist, provided an update on the Birth to Three contracts and answered questions from the board.
Page 5 PERSONNEL - CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED Certificated and Classified Personnel Report It was moved by Carol Helgerson, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to approve the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report. The Certificated and Classified Personnel Report is filed with these official minutes. Employment of Administrator It was moved by Janice Nelson, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to authorize the board to hire Richard Zimmerman as principal at Auburn High School. Property Acquisition It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Carol Helgerson, and carried to authorize to proceed with the purchase and sale agreement for acquisition of the property and take necessary action to execute the purchase and sale agreement.
Page 6 FINANCE Vouchers It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Lisa Connors, and carried to approve the vouchers as presented. Signature pages for the vouchers are attached to and made a part of these official minutes. A copy of the vouchers is on file in the business office. Financial Statements Financial statements for May, 2008, were presented to the board.
Page 7 EXECUTIVE SESSION The board president, Craig Schumaker, announced an executive session to convene at 8:42 p.m. to discuss issues relating to RCW 42.30.110(b) and that the meeting will return to open session by 8:47 p.m. The board returned to open session at 8:47 p.m. The board president, Craig Schumaker, announced an executive session to convene at 8:49 p.m. to discuss issues relating to RCW 42.30.110(g) and that the meeting will return to open session by 8:59 p.m. The board returned to open session at 8:59 p.m. The board president announced an executive session to convene at 8:59 p.m. to continue discussion on issues relating to RCW 42.30.110(g) and that the meeting will returned to open session by 9:04 p.m. The board returned to open session at 9:04 p.m. Adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Linda Cowan, Secretary Board of Directors Craig Schumaker, President Board of Director