January 27, 2004       EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS   Regular Meeting-4:30 pm

    Everett, Washington

      AGENDA

     
    4:30 p.m.
    1. Adoption of Agenda
    		 
     
    1. Approval of Minutes
    		 
     
    1. Superintendent’s Comments
         		 
     
    1. Public Comment
    		 
     
    1. Recognition of Retirees
         		 
     
    6.  Items for Information  a.  Presentation—On-Line High School
    1. Financial Reports
    		 
      7.  Action Items

    a.  Consent Agenda

     1)  Personnel Report

     2)  Voucher Lists

     3)   Approval of College in the High School Agreement Between Everett      School District No. 2 and Everett Community College

     4)   Interagency Agreement for 2003-2004 Between Everett School         District No. 2 and Providence Children’s Center for Continued         Services for the Birth – 2 Students Within Everett Public Schools        Boundaries

     5)   Resolution 788: Certification of Racial Balance for Emerson        Elementary School Modernization

     6)   Resolution 789: Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing        Agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and Enumclaw         School District No. 216 (for copiers, duplicators and related services)

     7)   Joint Agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and Public        Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County for Resource          Conservation Program

    		 
     
    1. Award of Contract for Automated External Defibrillators (AED)
    		 
     
    1. Authorization to Call for Bids: Monroe Elementary School Mechanical System Upgrades
    		 
     
    1. Authorization to Call for Bids: Penny Creek Elementary School Six Classroom Addition
    		 
     
    1. Amendment No. 4 to the License Agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and the Everett AquaSox Baseball Club for Use of the Baseball Facility at Memorial Stadium
    		 
     
    1. Resolution 790: Position of Opposition to Charter Schools Legislation
    		 
     
    1. Resolution 791: Position of Opposition to Use of the WASL as a Barrier to Graduation
    		 
      8.  Board Comments   

     

    BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON January 27, 2004--Pg. 2

     
    1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
    		 
    1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
    		 
    1. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
    		 
    1. PUBLIC COMMENT
    		 
    1. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
    		 
    1. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION

     a.   Presentation—On-Line High School

        The Administration will present information regarding the on-line high school within      Everett Public Schools.

    		  
    1. Financial Reports

      Financial Reports 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
    1. Consent Agenda
    2. Personnel Report (ATTACHMENT);
    3. Voucher Lists (ATTACHMENT);
    4. Approval of College in the High School Agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and Everett Community College (ATTACHMENT);
    5. Interagency Agreement for 2003-2004 Between Everett School District No. 2 and Providence Children’s Center for Continued Services for the Birth – 2 Students Within Everett Public Schools Boundaries (ATTACHMENT);

    5)   Resolution 788: Certification of Racial Balance for Emerson Elementary School      Modernization (ATTACHMENT);

    6)   Resolution 789: Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Between       Everett School District No. 2 and Enumclaw School District No. 216 (for copiers,       duplicators and related services) (ATTACHMENT); and

    7)   Joint Agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and Public Utility District       No. 1 of Snohomish County for Resource Conservation Program (ATTACHMENT).

    		 
      b.   Award of Contract for Automated External Defibrillators (AED)

        The Administration recommends the Board of Directors award a contract for automated       external defibrillators (AED) to Phillips Electronics North America Corporation         (ATTACHMENT). On January 12, 2004, three bids and one “no bid” response were       received for AEDs and accessories. The bid submitted by Phillips Electronics North       America Corporation is the lowest bid meeting specifications. The Administration will       adjust quantities and select accessories as needed to meet the specific needs of various       sites. It is estimated that the expenditure for this contract will be approximately        $120,000.    		 
      c.   Authorization to Call for Bids: Monroe Elementary School Mechanical System Upgrades

        The Administration recommends the Board of Directors authorize a call for bids for the       Monroe Elementary School Mechanical System Upgrades project. The estimated       construction cost is $715,000. This project includes replacement of the existing heating       and ventilation units at Monroe Elementary which is intended to significantly reduce       energy costs and increase system reliability. Aging hot water tanks in the gymnasium and     cafeteria at Monroe Elementary School will also be replaced. Construction will begin in  

    		 

     

    BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON January 27, 2004--Pg. 3

     

     
      June with substantial completion anticipated by September 2004. This project is funded   by the Capital Improvement Bond issue approved by voters in February 2002.  
      d.   Authorization to Call for Bids: Penny Creek Elementary School Six Classroom Addition

      The Administration recommends the Board of Directors authorize a call for bids for the   Penny Creek Elementary School six classroom addition project. The estimated   construction cost is $1,540,000. This project includes construction of seven new   classrooms with associated restrooms and support spaces. One existing classroom   will be eliminated in order to connect the new structure to the existing corridor system.   The net addition to the school will be six classrooms. This addition will help the District   meet anticipated enrollment increases in the Penny Creek Elementary School attendance   area. The project is funded by the Capital Improvement Bond issue approved by voters in   February 2002. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2004 with substantial  completion anticipated by August 2004.

     

    		  
    1. Amendment No. 4 to the License Agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and the Everett AquaSox Baseball Club for Use of the Baseball Facility at Memorial Stadium

    The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve Amendment No. 4 to the License Agreement between Everett School District No. 2 and the Everett AquaSox Baseball Club for use of the baseball facility at Memorial Stadium, and to cancel Amendment No. 3, regarding construction of a new picnic area (ATTACHMENT). Mark Sperandio, owner of the Everett AquaSox Baseball Club, has requested that the AquaSox be allowed to make certain capital improvements worth $143,000 to the baseball facility at Memorial Stadium in return for a four-year extension of the license agreement. These 

    		 
        improvements include replacing 950 stadium seats behind home plate, irrigation system       improvements and replacing 10,000 square feet of damaged outfield grass. Additionally,       the AquaSox have requested cancellation of Amendment No. 3 regarding construction of a    new picnic area.

     

    		  
    1. Resolution 790: Position of Opposition to Charter Schools Legislation

    The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 790: Position of Opposition to Charter Schools Legislation (ATTACHMENT).

    		 
    1. Resolution 791: Position of Opposition to Use of the WASL as a Barrier to Graduation

    The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 791: Position of Opposition to Use of the WASL as a Barrier to Graduation (ATTACHMENT).

    		 
    8.  BOARD COMMENTS   

    CALENDAR

    January    28   Christa McAuliffe Day

    February  1  National Freedom Day

      1. National School Counseling Week