September 7, 1999

April 12, 2005 EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Regular Meeting—4:30 pm

Everett, Washington

AGENDA

4:30 p.m. 1. Adoption of Agenda
2. Approval of Minutes
3. Superintendent’s Comments

4. Public Comment

5. Recognition of Retirees

6. Items for Information a. Presentation—Career Guidance Counseling Plan b. Proposed New Policy 3245—Students—Technology (regarding use of technology in educating students)—first reading Proposed New Policy 5225—Human Resources—Technology (regarding use of technology in day-to-day operations) —first reading

7. Action Items
a. Consent Agenda
1) Personnel Report
2) Voucher Lists
3) Approval of Mitigation Agreement Between Everett School District and BDM Group, LLC (SEPA #00-047)
4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Everett High School Parking Lot Expansion
5) Resolution 823: Washington Interscholastic Activities Association District Enrollment for Middle and Senior High Schools
6) Resolution 824: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life
7) Resolution 825: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition— Intent to Construct
8) Resolution 826: Emerson Elementary School Modernization Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life
9) Resolution 827: Emerson Elementary School Modernization—Intent to Construct
10) Monetary Gift to Woodside Elementary School
b. Resolution 828: Bid Award for Emerson Elementary School Modernization
c. Resolution 830: Operating Funds Transfer; General Fund to Associated Student Body Fund
d. 2005-2006 School Meal Price Increase
e. Homeless Student Transportation Agreement

8. Board Comments
9. Board Action and/or Board Discussion
Public Hearing—Regarding Proposed Adoption of Resolution 829: Request to State Board of Education for Waiver of Three Days in Each of the Next Three School Years—2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON April 12, 2005---Page 2

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT

5. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES

6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
a. Presentation—Career Guidance Counseling Plan
The Administration will present information concerning the District’s career guidance counseling plan.

b. Proposed New Policy 3245—Students—Technology (regarding use of technology in educating students) —first reading; Proposed New Policy 5225—Human Resources— Technology (regarding use of technology in day-to-day operations)—first reading
The attached proposed new Policy 3245— Students—Technology (regarding use of technology in educating students) and proposed New Policy 5225—Human Resources— Technology (regarding use of technology in day-to-day operations) are provided to the Board at this time for first reading, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT).

7. ACTION ITEMS
a. Consent Agenda
1) Personnel Report (ATTACHMENT);
2) Voucher Lists (ATTACHMENT);
3) Approval of Mitigation Agreement Between Everett School District and BDM Group, LLC (SEPA #00-047) (ATTACHMENT);
4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Everett High School Parking Lot Expansion (ATT.);
5) Resolution 823: Washington Interscholastic Activities Association District Enrollment for Middle and Senior High Schools (ATTACHMENT);
6) Resolution 824: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life (ATTACHMENT);
7) Resolution 825: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition— Intent to Construct (ATTACHMENT);
8) Resolution 826: Emerson Elementary School Modernization Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life (ATTACHMENT);
9) Resolution 827: Emerson Elem. School Modernization—Intent to Construct (ATT.);
10) Monetary Gift to Woodside Elementary School (ATTACHMENT).

b. Resolution 828: Bid Award for Emerson Elementary School Modernization
The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 828 awarding the bid for the Emerson Elementary School modernization to Allied Construction Associates, Inc., for $4,954,000, including the base bid and Alternate No. 1 (ATTACHMENT). On March 29, 2005, five bids were received for the project, with base bids ranging from $4,940,000 to $5,750,000. A summary of the bids and a letter from Botesch, Nash & Hall Architects recommending the award of bid are attached. This project is funded by the 2002 bond issue. On February 8, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a call for bids with an estimated construction cost of $4,870,000.

c. Resolution 830: Operating Funds Transfer; General Fund to Associated Student Body Fund
The Administration recommends adoption of Resolution 830 to provide monetary support to the ASBs (Associated Student Body) funds to support the initial implementation of the new nutrition policy (ATTACH.). The middle and high schools are experiencing a loss of ASB revenue, previously generated through the sale of carbonated beverages, as a result of the initial implementation of this new policy.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON April 12, 2005----Page 3

d. 2005-2006 School Meal Price Increase
The Administration recommends that the Board of Directors approve the attached school meal price increase for 2005-2006 (ATTACHMENT). Preliminary budget planning indicates that lunch prices need to increase for the 2005-2006 school year to allow the Food and Nutrition department to continue operating without District subsidy. The cost for breakfast and lunch prices would increase by $.25 per meal for students and adults. Meal prices have not increased since December, 1999.

Homeless Student Transportation Agreement

The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve the attached contract agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration Office of Budget and the Washington State Department of Transportation and Everett School District (ATTACH.).

8. BOARD COMMENTS
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BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION

a. Public Hearing—Regarding Proposed Adoption of Resolution 829: Request to State Board of Education for Waiver of Three Days in Each of the Next Three School Years— 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008
The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 829: Request to State Board of Education for Waiver of Three Days in Each of the Next Three School Years—2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008 (ATTACHMENT). The Everett School District is seeking a waiver of three student days in each of the next three (3) school years. The three days each year will be used to provide staff in-service. Prior to action on the resolution, a public hearing will be convened to gather public input.

CALENDAR

April 1-30 Keep America Beautiful Month

Mathematics Education Month

10-16 Young People’s Poetry Week

National Library Week

12 Anniversary of the First Person in Space

17-23 National Student Leadership Week

Public School Volunteer Week

22 Earth Day USA

24-30 Administrative Professionals’ Week

National TV Turn-Off Week

26 Regular Board Meeting—Board Room—4:30 p.m.

27 Administrative Professionals’ Day

29 National Arbor Day

EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AUDITORIUM SCHEDULE

April 12 Practice Henry Cogswell College

13 WASL Assembly Everett High School

13-14 Band Event Everett High School

15 EHS-CWU Jazz Event Everett High School

17 Graduation Henry Cogswell College

18 Band Event Everett High School

19 Concert Everett Civic Music

19-22 WASL Testing Everett High School

24 Event Church of Latter-Day Saints

25-28 WASL Testing Everett High School

28-29 Rehearsal Everett Symphony

30 Concert Everett Symphony

4:30 p.m.	1. Adoption of Agenda
	2. Approval of Minutes
	3. Superintendent’s Comments
	4. Public Comment
	5. Recognition of Retirees
	6. Items for Information a. Presentation—Career Guidance Counseling Plan b. Proposed New Policy 3245—Students—Technology (regarding use of technology in educating students)—first reading Proposed New Policy 5225—Human Resources—Technology (regarding use of technology in day-to-day operations) —first reading
	7. Action Items a. Consent Agenda 1) Personnel Report 2) Voucher Lists 3) Approval of Mitigation Agreement Between Everett School District and BDM Group, LLC (SEPA #00-047) 4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Everett High School Parking Lot Expansion 5) Resolution 823: Washington Interscholastic Activities Association District Enrollment for Middle and Senior High Schools 6) Resolution 824: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life 7) Resolution 825: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition— Intent to Construct 8) Resolution 826: Emerson Elementary School Modernization Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life 9) Resolution 827: Emerson Elementary School Modernization—Intent to Construct 10) Monetary Gift to Woodside Elementary School b. Resolution 828: Bid Award for Emerson Elementary School Modernization c. Resolution 830: Operating Funds Transfer; General Fund to Associated Student Body Fund d. 2005-2006 School Meal Price Increase e. Homeless Student Transportation Agreement
	8. Board Comments
	9. Board Action and/or Board Discussion Public Hearing—Regarding Proposed Adoption of Resolution 829: Request to State Board of Education for Waiver of Three Days in Each of the Next Three School Years—2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
a. Presentation—Career Guidance Counseling Plan The Administration will present information concerning the District’s career guidance counseling plan.
b. Proposed New Policy 3245—Students—Technology (regarding use of technology in educating students) —first reading; Proposed New Policy 5225—Human Resources— Technology (regarding use of technology in day-to-day operations)—first reading The attached proposed new Policy 3245— Students—Technology (regarding use of technology in educating students) and proposed New Policy 5225—Human Resources— Technology (regarding use of technology in day-to-day operations) are provided to the Board at this time for first reading, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT).
7. ACTION ITEMS a. Consent Agenda 1) Personnel Report (ATTACHMENT); 2) Voucher Lists (ATTACHMENT); 3) Approval of Mitigation Agreement Between Everett School District and BDM Group, LLC (SEPA #00-047) (ATTACHMENT); 4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Everett High School Parking Lot Expansion (ATT.); 5) Resolution 823: Washington Interscholastic Activities Association District Enrollment for Middle and Senior High Schools (ATTACHMENT); 6) Resolution 824: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life (ATTACHMENT); 7) Resolution 825: Eisenhower Middle School Modernization and Addition— Intent to Construct (ATTACHMENT); 8) Resolution 826: Emerson Elementary School Modernization Five (5) Year Use/Twenty (20) Year Life (ATTACHMENT); 9) Resolution 827: Emerson Elem. School Modernization—Intent to Construct (ATT.); 10) Monetary Gift to Woodside Elementary School (ATTACHMENT).
b. Resolution 828: Bid Award for Emerson Elementary School Modernization The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 828 awarding the bid for the Emerson Elementary School modernization to Allied Construction Associates, Inc., for $4,954,000, including the base bid and Alternate No. 1 (ATTACHMENT). On March 29, 2005, five bids were received for the project, with base bids ranging from $4,940,000 to $5,750,000. A summary of the bids and a letter from Botesch, Nash & Hall Architects recommending the award of bid are attached. This project is funded by the 2002 bond issue. On February 8, 2005, the Board of Directors authorized a call for bids with an estimated construction cost of $4,870,000.
c. Resolution 830: Operating Funds Transfer; General Fund to Associated Student Body Fund The Administration recommends adoption of Resolution 830 to provide monetary support to the ASBs (Associated Student Body) funds to support the initial implementation of the new nutrition policy (ATTACH.). The middle and high schools are experiencing a loss of ASB revenue, previously generated through the sale of carbonated beverages, as a result of the initial implementation of this new policy.

d. 2005-2006 School Meal Price Increase The Administration recommends that the Board of Directors approve the attached school meal price increase for 2005-2006 (ATTACHMENT). Preliminary budget planning indicates that lunch prices need to increase for the 2005-2006 school year to allow the Food and Nutrition department to continue operating without District subsidy. The cost for breakfast and lunch prices would increase by $.25 per meal for students and adults. Meal prices have not increased since December, 1999.
Homeless Student Transportation Agreement The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve the attached contract agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration Office of Budget and the Washington State Department of Transportation and Everett School District (ATTACH.).
8. BOARD COMMENTS y
BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION a. Public Hearing—Regarding Proposed Adoption of Resolution 829: Request to State Board of Education for Waiver of Three Days in Each of the Next Three School Years— 2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008 The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 829: Request to State Board of Education for Waiver of Three Days in Each of the Next Three School Years—2005-2006, 2006-2007, and 2007-2008 (ATTACHMENT). The Everett School District is seeking a waiver of three student days in each of the next three (3) school years. The three days each year will be used to provide staff in-service. Prior to action on the resolution, a public hearing will be convened to gather public input.