REMINDER: High School Art Awards Ceremony/Reception
at 6 p.m. in the foyer of the Educational Service Center

REMINDER: High School Art Awards Ceremony/Reception

March 27, 2007 EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Regular Meeting—4:30 p.m.

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—Information Technology Update b. Proposed Policy 3144—Release of Information Concerning Sexual & Kidnapping Offenders (regarding dissemination of information about registered student sex or kidnapping offenders)— first reading c. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2005-2006 d. Association of School Business Officials’ (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Everett Public Schools 2004-2005 Comprehensive Annual Report e. Financial Report

7. Action Items
a. Consent Agenda
1) Personnel Report
2) Voucher Lists
3) Authorization to Call for Bids: Garfield Elementary School Modernization
4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Lively Environmental Center Upgrades
5) Award of Bid: Silver Firs Elementary School HVAC Upgrades
6) Monetary Gift from Jackson High School Band Boosters to Jackson High School in the Amount of $7,500 for the 2007 Choir Heritage Festival

b. Approval of Constructability Review: Garfield Elementary School Modernization Project
c. Authorization for Administration to Sign SNOPUD Pole Attachment License Agreement for Municipal Entities Required for Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
d. Authorization for Administration to Sign Required Regulatory & Agency Agreements/Documents Related to the Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
e. Technology & Learning Plan
8. Board Comments

REMINDER : High School Art Awards Ceremony/Reception

at 6 p.m. in the foyer of the Educational Service Center

at 6 p.m. in the foyer of the Educational Service Center

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON March 27, 2007---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

Presentation—Information Technology Update
The Administration will provide an update on information technology in the District.

b. Proposed Policy 3144—Release of Information Concerning Sexual & Kidnapping Offenders (regarding dissemination of information about registered student sex or kidnapping offenders)— first reading
The attached proposed Policy 3144—Release of Information Concerning Sexual & Kidnapping Offenders is provided to the Board of Directors for first reading, with adoption to be recommended at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT). The proposed new policy pertains to dissemination of information to appropriate staff regarding students required to register as sex or kidnapping offenders.

c. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2005-2006
The attached Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2005-2006 is provided for the Board of Directors’ information (ATTACHMENT).

d. Association of School Business Officials’ (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Everett Public Schools 2004-2005 Comprehensive Annual Report
The attached Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting is awarded to Everett Public Schools for the 2004-2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and is provided for the Board of Directors’ information (ATTACHMENT).

e. Financial Report
Financial reports as of February 28, 2007 are provided for the Board of Directors’ review (ATTACHMENT). The reports include year-to-date information on revenues and expenditures, General Fund projections, a cash report and an investment summary.

7. ACTION ITEMS
a. Consent Agenda
1) Personnel Report (ATTACHMENT);
2) Voucher Lists (ATTACHMENT);
3) Authorization to Call for Bids: Garfield Elementary School Modernization (ATT.) ;
4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Lively Environmental Center Upgrades (ATT.);
5) Award of Bid: Silver Firs Elementary School HVAC Upgrades (ATTACHMENT);
6) Monetary Gift from Jackson High School Band Boosters to Jackson High School in the Amount of $7,500 for the 2007 Choir Heritage Festival (ATTACHMENT).

b. Approval of Constructability Review: Garfield Elem. School Modernization Project
The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve the constructability review for the Garfield Elementary School modernization project (ATTACHMENT). The review was completed in accordance with WAC 180-29-066 and WAC 180-29-085. The firm of Vanir Construction Management, Inc., along with a team of engineers, completed the process of evaluating the design for its ability to actually be constructed. The review comments were sent to the architect for incorporation into the construction documents. A copy of the architect’s response and constructability report are attached.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON March 27, 2007---Page 3

c. Authorization for Administration to Sign SNOPUD Pole Attachment License Agreement for Municipal Entities Required for Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
The Administration recommends the Board of Directors authorize the Administration to sign the Public Utility District No. 2 of Snohomish County’s Pole Attachment License Agreement for Municipal Entities required to proceed with the design and construction of the District’s fiber optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) (ATTACHMENT). The majority of the fiber optic cable for the MAN will need to be attached to solely- or jointly-owned SNOPUD electrical power distribution and transmission poles. Once the agreement is executed, the SNOPUD will issue permits to allow the District to attach its fiber optic equipment to specific points on specific poles.

d. Authorization for Administration to Sign Required Regulatory & Agency Agreements/ Documents Related to the Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
The Administration recommends the Board of Directors authorize the Administration to sign right-of-way easements, license agreements, permits and other required agency or regulatory documents the District receives in conjunction with the design and construction of the District’s fiber optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).

Technology & Learning Plan

The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve the District’ s revised technology plan (ATTACHMENT). This plan ties technology goals to learning outcomes and will help guide the District’s educational and technology direction for the future. The revisions will enable the District to apply for full approval from OSPI and eligibility for state and federal technology grants.

8. BOARD COMMENTS

CALENDAR

March 1-31 National Middle Level Education Month

Music in Our Schools Month

National Nutrition Month

Youth Art Month

Social Work Month

18-24 National Poison Prevention Week

April 1-7 Week of the Young Child

1-30 Keep America Beautiful Month

Mathematics Awareness Month

2 International Children’s Book Day

2-6 NO SCHOOL—Spring Break

15-21 Young People’s Poetry Week

National Library Week

National Student Leadership Week

Public School Volunteer Week

22 Earth Day

22-28 Administrative Professionals Week

24 Regular Board Meeting—4:30 p.m.

May 1-31 National Sight-Saving Month

Better Hearing & Speech Month

National Physical Fitness & Sports Month

Teacher Appreciation Week

National Music Week

8 National Teacher Day

9 National School Nurse Day

13-19 Reading is Fun Week

15 Regular Board Meeting—4:30 p.m.

20-26 National Educational Bosses’ Week

28 NO SCHOOL—Memorial Day Holiday

29 Regular Board Meeting—4:30 p.m.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON March 27, 2007---Page 4

EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AUDITORIUM SCHEDULE

March 30-31 Performance—Everett Symphony Everett Symphony

April 1 Urban Cowboy Artbeat

13 Performance Everett Symphony

14 Band Performance Everett High School

15 Artie Shaw Orchestra Everett Civic Music

17 Corridor Jazz Concert Everett High School

18 Band Concert Everett High School

25 Band Concert Everett High School

26 Graduation Bryman College

27 Event Lighthouse Cooperative

28 Performance The Dance School

May 2 Mr. EHS Everett High School

3 Mermaid Performance Village Theatre

6-10 EHS Band & Choir Everett High School

13-15 Retro Concert Everett High School

18 Performance Everett Symphony

19 Spring Dance/Gala Lynn Johntry Dance

20 Concert Seattle Children’s Chorus

24 Event Mill Creek Elementary School

30 Band Concert Everett High School

31 Spring Concert Penny Creek Elementary School

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—Information Technology Update b. Proposed Policy 3144—Release of Information Concerning Sexual & Kidnapping Offenders (regarding dissemination of information about registered student sex or kidnapping offenders)— first reading c. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2005-2006 d. Association of School Business Officials’ (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Everett Public Schools 2004-2005 Comprehensive Annual Report e. Financial Report
	7. Action Items a. Consent Agenda 1) Personnel Report 2) Voucher Lists 3) Authorization to Call for Bids: Garfield Elementary School Modernization 4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Lively Environmental Center Upgrades 5) Award of Bid: Silver Firs Elementary School HVAC Upgrades 6) Monetary Gift from Jackson High School Band Boosters to Jackson High School in the Amount of $7,500 for the 2007 Choir Heritage Festival
	b. Approval of Constructability Review: Garfield Elementary School Modernization Project
	c. Authorization for Administration to Sign SNOPUD Pole Attachment License Agreement for Municipal Entities Required for Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
	d. Authorization for Administration to Sign Required Regulatory & Agency Agreements/Documents Related to the Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)
	e. Technology & Learning Plan
	8. Board Comments

1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
5. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
6. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Presentation—Information Technology Update The Administration will provide an update on information technology in the District.
b. Proposed Policy 3144—Release of Information Concerning Sexual & Kidnapping Offenders (regarding dissemination of information about registered student sex or kidnapping offenders)— first reading The attached proposed Policy 3144—Release of Information Concerning Sexual & Kidnapping Offenders is provided to the Board of Directors for first reading, with adoption to be recommended at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT). The proposed new policy pertains to dissemination of information to appropriate staff regarding students required to register as sex or kidnapping offenders.
c. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2005-2006 The attached Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2005-2006 is provided for the Board of Directors’ information (ATTACHMENT).
d. Association of School Business Officials’ (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for Everett Public Schools 2004-2005 Comprehensive Annual Report The attached Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting is awarded to Everett Public Schools for the 2004-2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and is provided for the Board of Directors’ information (ATTACHMENT).
e. Financial Report Financial reports as of February 28, 2007 are provided for the Board of Directors’ review (ATTACHMENT). The reports include year-to-date information on revenues and expenditures, General Fund projections, a cash report and an investment summary.
7. ACTION ITEMS a. Consent Agenda 1) Personnel Report (ATTACHMENT); 2) Voucher Lists (ATTACHMENT); 3) Authorization to Call for Bids: Garfield Elementary School Modernization (ATT.) ; 4) Authorization to Call for Bids: Lively Environmental Center Upgrades (ATT.); 5) Award of Bid: Silver Firs Elementary School HVAC Upgrades (ATTACHMENT); 6) Monetary Gift from Jackson High School Band Boosters to Jackson High School in the Amount of $7,500 for the 2007 Choir Heritage Festival (ATTACHMENT).
b. Approval of Constructability Review: Garfield Elem. School Modernization Project The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve the constructability review for the Garfield Elementary School modernization project (ATTACHMENT). The review was completed in accordance with WAC 180-29-066 and WAC 180-29-085. The firm of Vanir Construction Management, Inc., along with a team of engineers, completed the process of evaluating the design for its ability to actually be constructed. The review comments were sent to the architect for incorporation into the construction documents. A copy of the architect’s response and constructability report are attached.

c. Authorization for Administration to Sign SNOPUD Pole Attachment License Agreement for Municipal Entities Required for Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) The Administration recommends the Board of Directors authorize the Administration to sign the Public Utility District No. 2 of Snohomish County’s Pole Attachment License Agreement for Municipal Entities required to proceed with the design and construction of the District’s fiber optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) (ATTACHMENT). The majority of the fiber optic cable for the MAN will need to be attached to solely- or jointly-owned SNOPUD electrical power distribution and transmission poles. Once the agreement is executed, the SNOPUD will issue permits to allow the District to attach its fiber optic equipment to specific points on specific poles.
d. Authorization for Administration to Sign Required Regulatory & Agency Agreements/ Documents Related to the Design & Construction of District Fiber Optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) The Administration recommends the Board of Directors authorize the Administration to sign right-of-way easements, license agreements, permits and other required agency or regulatory documents the District receives in conjunction with the design and construction of the District’s fiber optic Metropolitan Area Network (MAN).
Technology & Learning Plan The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve the District’ s revised technology plan (ATTACHMENT). This plan ties technology goals to learning outcomes and will help guide the District’s educational and technology direction for the future. The revisions will enable the District to apply for full approval from OSPI and eligibility for state and federal technology grants.
8. BOARD COMMENTS