The regular meeting of the board of directors was called to order by Carol Helgerson, president, Monday, March 14, at 7 p.m., in the board room of the James P. Fugate Administration Building. All board
members, with the exception of Craig Schumaker and Janice Nelson who were excused, were present.
Pledge of Allegiance
The flag salute was led by Truman Sulewski. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Lisa Connors, and carried to approve the minutes of the regular board meeting of Monday,
February 28. Board Meeting
It was moved by Lisa Connors, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to reschedule the regular board meeting of Monday, April 11, to
Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. in the board room at the James P. Fugate Administration Building. This special board meeting will be held prior to the scheduled Project Lighthouse workshop.
First Reading of Policies
It was moved by Lisa Connors, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to adopt the 4000 series of the board policy for first reading with second reading and adoption scheduled for Monday, March 28, with recommended changes.
Discussion
The following items were discussed: Reminder to participate in the Lighthouse survey and Director Vefik would like to attend another upcoming PLC.
Executive Session
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
STUDENT PARTICIPATION
Lea Hill Elementary School Art Display
Ed Herda, Lea Hill Elementary School principal, introduced Kim Foss, Lea Hill Elementary School 5th grade teacher, who introduced
Truman Sulewski, Kailey Marshall, and Bryana Heitzenroder, students. The students explained the art display for the month of March and answered questions from the board.
Activity/Athletic Report—Olympic Middle School Choir Program
Jason Hill, Olympic Middle School principal, introduced Janine Dodd, Olympic Middle School music teacher, who introduced Faith Turner, Taylor Sloan, Emily Reynolds, Jessica Alley, Piper Sandridge,
Artyshia Bowen, and Aubrey Fuller, students. The students reported on the Olympic Middle School choir program, gave a performance, and answered questions from the board.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
APEX (High Schools) Extended Learning On-line Program
Louanne Decker, assistant superintendent of PK-12 school programs, introduced Gordon O’Dell, executive director of student services, who introduced Lenny Holloman, principal of West Auburn High School;
Stacy Jordison, assistant principal of Auburn High School;
Terri Herren, principal of Auburn Mountainview High School; and Nola Wilson, assistant principal of Auburn Riverside High School. The team presented on the use of the APEX on-line learning program used in all four high schools and answered questions from the board. This presentation aligns with the 2009-12 district strategic
improvement plan, Goal 1; student achievement, Objective 1.a.4 implement interventions at each school to address students not meeting standard.
Winter 2011 District Assessment Report
Rodney Luke, assistant superintendent of student learning and
technology, introduced Julie DeBolt, coordinator of assessment and NCLB, who presented the winter 2011 DIBELS and MAP district
assessment results and answered questions from the board. This presentation aligns with the Auburn School Board 2010-11 Stated District Goals, Standard IV (“hold school district accountable for meeting student learning expectations”); Goal 4 (“monitor student achievement for standards on a regular basis utilizing achievement dashboards with the goal of an overall 10% decrease in at-risk
performance and an overall 10% increase in on-target performance at every level in reading, writing and math”).
2009-12 District Strategic Improvement Plan Quarterly Progress Report Rodney Luke presented the 2009-12 District Strategic Improvement Plan second quarter progress report and answered questions from the board. This presentation aligns with the Auburn School Board 2010-11 Stated District Goals, Standard II (“set and communicate high expectations for student learning with clear goals and plans for meeting those expectations”); Goal 1 (“review, monitor and market progress of the Auburn School District Strategic Improvement Plan”).
PERSONNEL - CERTIFICATED AND CLASSIFIED
Certificated and Classified Personnel Report
It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Lisa Connors, and carried to approve the Certificated and Classified Personnel Report. The
Certificated and Classified Personnel Report is filed with these official minutes.
Request for Travel
It was moved by Ray Vefik, seconded by Lisa Connors, and carried to approve the following request for travel:
Brooke Broussard, West Auburn High School and Virginia Cross Native Education Center teacher, will travel to Tulalip, Monday to
Wednesday, April 18-20. The purpose of the trip will be to attend the 27th Annual Washington State Indian Education Association
BUILDING PROGRAM
Auburn High School Auto Shop Improvements Project
It was moved by Lisa Connors, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to accept Change Order No. 2 for the Auburn High School Auto Shop
Improvements project and increase the contract amount by $380.00 for a new contract amount of $54,317.50.
FINANCE Vouchers
It was moved by Lisa Connors, seconded by Ray Vefik, and carried to approve the vouchers as presented. 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.
Adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Dr. Kip Herren, Secretary Board of Directors
Carol Helgerson, President Board of Directors