ADMINISTRATION OFFICE BOARD ROOM - 205 N. ALDER AVE. GRANITE FALLS, WA 98252 - April 18, 2018 - MINUTES REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 PM 1) OPENING a) Opening Time at 6:01pm by Vice President Carl Cary. b) Pledge of Allegiance c) Roll Call Board Members Present: Carl Cary, Richard Panagos, Tom Eadie Board Members Absent- Excused: Robert Butler, Dave Green Board Secretary/Superintendent Absent: Linda Hall Assistant Superintendent Present: Karin Manns Student ASB Representative Present: Megan Woldstad 2) RECOGNITION/COMMUNICATIONS a) Board Comments Motion Panagos to table 6a and 6b. Second Eadie. Discussion: Director Cary clarified the reasoning of needing to move the resolutions being due to signature authorization and not having one of those people present. TABLED ITEMS 6a AND 6b. Motion Eadie to add the Library Levy Presentation as 3a and move the remaining district reports down. Second Panagos. No Discussion. ADDED ITEM 3a TO DISTRICT REPORTS Director Eadie commented about Kindergarten Round-Up and that there were 89 Kindergarteners that came thru. Eadie expressed that we are getting students who are ready to go and then we are getting students who are not ready to go. Then we combine these students into one class setting. Eadie mentioned that we will read about these kids someday. Director Panagos attended The Beat this past Saturday and stated that it was a lot of fun and well organized. Schyler Williams did an amazing job and the food was great. Panagos noted the movie Outside- In that was filmed in Granite Falls has been released and ratings have been excellent. Megan Woldstad had a speaking part, but no name. Panagos said it was very interesting and he was impressed. Student Representative, Megan Woldstad, gave updates on the ECO Car trip, FBLA at state over spring break, HS sports happenings, 100 tickets were sold for Tolo, the focus is on Prom- tickets are $35ea. and will be held at Feather Ballroom, scholarship deadlines and senior tea. Director Cary shared the details on the continuing meeting on the bullying discussion. The group talked about there definitely being specific needs, the community parents and students need to take the reigns, there was tremendous energy in the room, this group is actively involved in the community already and have great ideas. There has been a Facebook page started to discuss matters and hopefully get people involved. There were
several great ideas and Director Cary is super excited. May 15 will be the next meeting and Cary invited the other directors to attend. Director Eadie inquired if we were still working off the list we first made. Director Cary clarified that yes we are and shared success stories. Assistant Superintendent, Karin Manns, shared several success stories such as: recruiting of mentors has increased, t-shirts for anti-bullying with Middle School Parent Group, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and the Junior Achievers as an after school program. b) MCE Health Champion Award for Healthy Eating/Active Living Marshall Kruse shared the information on the Health Champion Award going to MCE for their Healthy Eating/Active Living program. 3) DISTRICT REPORTS a) Library Levy Presentation Michelle Callihan reported on Sno-Isle library needs, new rate vs. current rate the library receives, if the levy does not pass there will be approx. $2 million in less funding, this would mean less hours and materials for the library. The 9cent increase would be good for 5 years or more of library services. Callihan mentioned the open houses for voters to get more information and answers to their questions. Director Eadie asked if Lake Stevens was still running a bond for a new building. Michelle Callihan stated they didn t get enough votes to validate and they are taking all things into consideration on looking at moving forward. Director Cary mentioned people who live up the loop, as well as for the homeless people, the wifi is essential they use the services with their phones so they can get ahold of people. Director Panagos complemented on the flyer. Director Cary inquired about their campaigning. Michelle Callihan expressed thanks and explained the rulings on campaigning. b) MCE Annual Presentation Principal, Tori Thomas, shared the actions of rebuilding, reconnecting, and recommitting. MCE has been looking at the reality of student learning scores, student learning-a journey w/ela & Math, meeting with instructional coach, current reality, moving forward, vision looking ahead; positive behavior supports is greatly needed. They are remembering why they do this work, recognition assemblies, pizza lunches, student to student recognition, March Magic and the I Believe in You Challenge. What s ahead for Monte Cristo Elementary: PBIS, focus on instruction practices, a need for grit, perseverance, reality check & team work. Director Panagos appreciates all Thomas has done and the energy she has brought to the building. It s really encouraging. Director Eadie stated Thank you. If we are not honest we cannot move anywhere. We needed a leader with a vision, and it s exciting to see. There are great years ahead for that school. Student Representative, Woldstad, commented on the program offerings and noted the video was very emotional. Director Cary noted that he is the board rep for MCE and has had several conversations with Principal Thomas. The feedback from the community has been amazing. Director Cary told Principal Thomas that she has his full support and if there is anything the board can do to help in that building let them know. Cary state that we are lucky to have you. c) Business Report (Fiscal, Operations, and Enrollment)
Director Cary asked for confirmation on the fund balance being in the negative in March, asked about enrollment numbers and if any new kids are from the development. Cary noted that we will have to borrow from capital funds and questioned the error from OSPI. Business and Operations Director, Marshall Kruse, explained that there was an extra $600,000 given in error and will be taken back. It ends up being a wash. Director Panagos noted that it s amazing how the enrollment numbers are staying consistent compared to years past when we have seen a decline. d) Annual Building Condition Report Director Cary asked about the long care facility planning group. Director Kruse noted that we will be revisiting that plan. Director Cary shared concern with previous years and priority being taken out of the boards hands and also noted the needed work on the POP Rogers building & explained the history of what s been in the building. Director Kruse explained the plans leading forward and is uncertain of where the POP Rogers building fits into the plan. Director Eadie referred to Policy 9365 noting the requirement to ensure the long term plan is reviewed annually. Kruse noted that it will be made an agenda item. Director Eadie suggested maybe in the summer. e) Superintendent Report Assistant Superintendent, Karin Manns, shared details on the Inside Out movie and how there will be a free showing at the PAC coming up for our community. Details are in the making. f) Board Reports (WIAA, Legislative Report, Community Report) Community Report None Legislative Report Director Panagos commended Business Operations Director, Kruse, for his extensive report which included information from the legislature. One new thing about 87 school districts who have forest money. There was a public hearing. It was noted that Robert Butler was in attendance for the public hearing. Director Cary stated that he attended the town hall meeting at Crossroads in which Cary presented the Budget Report and explained how the levy has negatively impacted our district. There was in invitation extended to Director Cary to come to Olympia during the open session to present the facts. Director Cary asked for permission to attend. Director Eadie & Panagos extended permission and noted that Cary didn t need permission. Director Panagos stated that it would be great to have him in attendance. WIAA None 4) ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR a) The Granite Falls School Board welcomes the opportunity to hear public comment and allows time for this purpose at each regular session meeting.
Community member spoke on being in support of the district and noted that they had one troubled child in the district. Member asked the board to drop the politics and asked for the 10 year old child to be dropped off directly at the Boys and Girls Club. 5) UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) None 6) NEW BUSINESS a) None 7) CONSENT AGENDA a) Minutes: March 21, 2018 b) Personnel: Approve Employment with acceptable background check for Nikolay Pshenichnyy as Maintenance/HVAC Technician- continuing. Retirement: Nancy Matlack, Teacher at GFHS; Tom Matlack, Teacher at Crossroads HS and Open Doors. Additions: Accept resignation for Joey Best as paraprofessional at Crossroads High School. c) Approve Out-of-State Travel Request from Joey Johnson for Girls Varsity Basketball team traveling to Vacaville California from December 19-December 24, 2018 for a basketball tournament with approximately 15 people in attendance. d) Payroll/Accounts Payable for March. March Payroll Warrants #705226 to 705261- Totaling $1,794,455.59. Accounts Payable March Warrants #705036-705225; 705262-705265- Totaling $758,077.51. General Fund..$629,610.21 Capital Projects.$104,864.25 ASB Fund..$23,533.05 Expendable Trust.$70.00 Transportation Vehicle Fund..$0.00 Motion Eadie to accept consent agenda with additions. Panagos Seconded. Discussion: Eadie mentioned with the budget constraint why are we paying for Out-Of-State travel and cancelling a field trip for our middle school kids. Eadie asked how this trip would be covered and requested notice of the cost of coverage in the future and mentioned when he sees things like this it s hard to defend in the community. Director Cary noted that there may be changes to the FBLA going to Nationals and that there has been discussions around it. Director Kruse Clarified that the cost would come out of ASB funding. APPROVED CONSENT AGENDA: MARCH 21 MINUTES PERSONNEL PAYROLL/ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Director Eadie motioned to amend motion to accept consent agenda and remove item c from consent and place the remaining items on the consent. Panagos Second.
Motion Eadie to table item C. Panagos Second. No Discussion. TABLED ITEM 7c Director Panagos doesn t want the retirement of Tom and Nancy Matlack to just pass through. Attention needs to be made on what they have done for our district. The board agreed. Vice President Carl Cary closed the open session at 7:30pm for a 5 minutes recess to reconvene intro Executive Session for 30 minutes. No action expected. 8) EXECUTIVE SESSION a) School Board Goals Review 9) ADJOURN a) Closing at 8:58pm by Vice President Carl Cary.