July 10, 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
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5. Recognition of Retirees
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6. Items for Information
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7. Action Items a. Consent Agenda 1) Personnel Report 2) Voucher Lists 3) Donation from the Estate of Linda Fisher to North Middle School of a Kawai Parlor Grand Piano Valued in Excess of $10,000 for Use in the School’s Music Program 4) Donation from Whittier Elementary School PTA to Whittier Elementary School in the Amount of $10,499.45 for the Purpose of Purchasing a Gym Traversing Wall 5) Declaration of Surplus Property 6) Award of Contract for Inspiration Software 7) Tentative Agreement Between Everett School District and the Everett Licensed Nurses Association (ELNA) 8) 2007-2008 Approval of Grant for Highly Capable Students Program 9) 2007-2008 Approval of Grant for State Transitional Bilingual Program 10) 2006-2007 Carl Perkins Vocational & Technical Education Grant for Career and Technical Education b. Proposed Revised Policy 3240—Student Conduct (adding language about assault/battery, pyrotechnics/fireworks, dangerous weapons, hate gangs) ; Proposed Revised Policy 3309—Definitions (adding language regarding pyrotechnics/fireworks/explosives, dangerous weapons) c. Resolution 886—Authorizing Sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007
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Board Action and/or Board Discussion a. Public Hearing—Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget | ||
9. Action Items a. Resolution 887—Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget | ||
10. Board Comments | ||
11. Board Action and/or Board Discussion a. Study Session—End-of-Year Report on 2006-2007 Strategic Plan b. Study Session—Draft 2007-2008 Strategic Plan Goals |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON July 10, 2007---Page 2
1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES | |
3. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS | |
4. PUBLIC COMMENT | |
5. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
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6.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION | |
a.
Update—Forest View Elementary School Project The Administration will present an update on the progress of the Forest View Elementary School construction project. | |
b.
Financial Reports as of May 31, 2007 Financial reports as of May 31, 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) Donation from the Estate of Linda Fisher to North Middle School of a Kawai Parlor Grand Piano Valued in Excess of $10,000 for Use in the School’s Music Program (ATTACHMENT); 4) Donation from Whittier Elem. School PTA to Whittier Elem. School in the Amount of $10,499.45 for the Purpose of Purchasing a Gym Traversing Wall (ATTACH.); 5) Declaration of Surplus Property (ATTACHMENT); 6) Award of Contract for Inspiration Software (ATTACHMENT); 7) Tentative Agreement Between Everett School District and the Everett Licensed Nurses Association (ELNA) (ATTACHMENT); 8) 2007-2008 Approval of Grant for Highly Capable Students Program (ATTACH.); 9) 2007-2008 Approval of Grant for State Transitional Bilingual Program (ATTACH.) 10) 2006-2007 Carl Perkins Vocational & Technical Education Grant for Career and Technical Education (ATTACHMENT).
b. Proposed Revised Policy 3240—Student Conduct (adding language about assault/battery, pyrotechnics/fireworks, dangerous weapons, hate gangs) ; Proposed Revised Policy 3309— Definitions (adding language regarding pyrotechnics/fireworks/explosives, dangerous weapons) The Administration will present the attached proposed revised Policy 3240— Student Conduct, and proposed revised Policy 3309—Definition, to the Board of Directors for adoption (ATTACH.). As provided in Board Policy 1310, the proposed changes are presented for immediate action because it is in the best interests of the District.
c. Resolution 886—Authorizing Sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007 The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt Resolution 886— Authorizing Sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds, Series 2007, for the issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation and Refunding Bonds of the District in the aggregate principal amount of $101,865,000, which is the approximate amount—the actual amount will be determined at pricing on July 10, 2007 (ATTACH.). |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON July 10, 2007---Page 3
The purpose of this request is to provide funds required to construct, equip, acquire and make capital improvements to the facilities of the District as authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors and approved by the qualified electors of the District at a special election held therein on February 7, 2006, and for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds of the District; providing and authorizing the purchase of certain acquired obligations with the proceeds of the sale of a portion of such bonds and for the use and application of the money derived from such investments. The actual dollar amount of the bonds will be provided to the Board at the public meeting on July 10, 2007. | |
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BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION a. Public Hearing—Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget A public hearing will be held concerning the District’s Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget (ATTACHMENT). | |
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ACTION ITEMS a. Resolution 887—Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget The Administration recommends adoption of Resolution 887—Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Budget, operating budget for all District funds (ATTACHMENT). | |
10. BOARD COMMENTS | |
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BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION a. Study Session—End-of-Year Report on 2006-2007 Strategic Plan The Administration will provide information concerning the District’s end-of-year report on the 2006-2007 Strategic Plan (ATTACHMENT).
b. Study Session—Draft 2007-2008 Strategic Plan Goals The Administration will provide information concerning the draft 2007-2008 Strategic Plan Goals (ATTACHMENT). |
CALENDAR
August 21 Regular Board Meeting—4:30 p.m.
September 3 HOLIDAY—Labor Day
11 Regular Board Meeting—4:30 p.m.