September 7, 1999

6. Items for Information

Feasibility Study—Central Administration Facility
Report—Information Systems & Technology
Report—WASL Options for Mastery—Each Student Learning to High Standards
Proposed Revised Policy 4215—Title I, Part A, Parental Involvement ( enhancing specificity of policy)—first reading

e. Proposed Revised Policy Series 1000—Board of Directors—first reading

1000—Legal Status & Operation (clarifying legal status & operation)
1100—Organization (adding language about the Strategic Plan)
1111—District Election (clarifying filing period & date of primary election)
1250—Secretary to the Board (adding language about written communications)
1310— Adoption & Amendment of Policies (deleting references to ‘bylaws’)
1312— Administrative Procedures (adding clarifying language for handling of procedures)
1410— Executive or Closed Sessions (adding language regarding national security)
1420—Agenda (clarifying Board member attendance at agenda review)
1711—Code of Ethics (adding language regarding ‘sexual orientation’)
1731—Board Member Expenses (updating language regarding expenses)

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 Feasibility Study—Central Administration Facility Report—Information Systems & Technology Report—WASL Options for Mastery—Each Student Learning to High Standards Proposed Revised Policy 4215—Title I, Part A, Parental Involvement ( enhancing specificity of policy)—first reading e. Proposed Revised Policy Series 1000—Board of Directors—first reading 1000—Legal Status & Operation (clarifying legal status & operation) 1100—Organization (adding language about the Strategic Plan) 1111—District Election (clarifying filing period & date of primary election) 1250—Secretary to the Board (adding language about written communications) 1310— Adoption & Amendment of Policies (deleting references to ‘bylaws’) 1312— Administrative Procedures (adding clarifying language for handling of procedures) 1410— Executive or Closed Sessions (adding language regarding national security) 1420—Agenda (clarifying Board member attendance at agenda review) 1711—Code of Ethics (adding language regarding ‘sexual orientation’) 1731—Board Member Expenses (updating language regarding expenses)
	7. Action Items a. Consent Agenda 1) Personnel Report 2) Voucher Lists 3) Proposed Revised Policy 2210—Special Education and Related Services for Eligible Students (reflecting revisions to IDEA 2004) 4) Authorization to Call for Bids—Grease Trap Upgrades at Cascade, Everett & Sequoia High Schools; North Middle School; and Hawthorne, Lowell & Madison Elementary Schools 5) Award of Bid: Evergreen Middle School Exterior Wall Weather Protection 6) Monetary Gift of $5,000 from Science Discovery to North Middle School to Make Improvements to Science Department 7) Resolution 897: Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) District Enrollment Form for Middle Level & Senior High Schools and Sunday Waiver Agreement Granting Permission for High Schools to Play on a Sunday in WIAA Regional or State Tournament Due to Suspended Play
	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
Feasibility Study—Central Administration Facility The Administration will present the results of a feasibility study for a central administration facility as well as information about potential funding sources. The study includes an evaluation of potential sites for a facility centralizing the district’s administrative functions in one location. Currently, the District’s administrative functions are located in three separate facilities.
Report—Information Systems & Technology The Administration will provide an overview of current projects and initiatives of the Information Systems and Technology Department (ATTACHMENT).
Report—WASL Options for Mastery—Each Student Learning to High Standards Information will be provided on various pathways available to students to meet WASL mastery and fulfill the District and State graduation requirements (ATTACHMENT). The State of Washington has implemented a new graduation requirement beginning with the class of 2008. In addition to the usual district graduation requirements, students must also meet Mastery on the state standards measured by the WASL in Reading and Writing. In addition to the high school diplomas, students may earn a Certificate of Academic Achievement or Certificate of Individual Achievement. The process for earning each certificate will be discussed and the approved alternative options/pathways to mastery will be explained.
Proposed Revised Policy 4215—Title I, Part A, Parental Involvement ( enhancing specificity of policy)—first reading The attached proposed revised Policy 4215—Title I, Part A, Parental Involvement is provided to the Board for first reading with adoption to be recommended at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT). The revisions enhance the specificity of the policy and comply with the NCLB Act of 2001.
e. Proposed Revised Policy Series 1000—Board of Directors—first reading 1000—Legal Status & Operation (clarifying legal status & operation) 1100—Organization (adding language about the Strategic Plan) 1111—District Election (clarifying filing period & date of primary election) 1250—Secretary to the Board (adding language about written communications) 1310—Adoption & Amendment of Policies (deleting references to ‘bylaws’) 1312—Administrative Procedures (adding clarifying language for handling of procedures) 1410—Executive or Closed Sessions (adding language regarding national security) 1420—Agenda (clarifying Board member attendance at agenda review) 1711—Code of Ethics (adding language regarding ‘sexual orientation’) 1731—Board Member Expenses (updating language regarding expenses) The aforementioned proposed revised policies are provided at this time for first reading with adoption to be recommended at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT).