EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Everett, Washington
Special Board Meeting
The Board of Directors of Everett School District No. 2, Snohomish County, Washington, held a special Board meeting on Thursday, August 28, 2008, beginning at 9:25 a.m., in the Board Room (second floor, Olympus Hall) of Everett Community College, 2000 Tower Street, Everett, Washington. Board members in attendance were Carol Andrews, Sue Cooper, Kristie Dutton, Karen Madsen and Ed Petersen. In the absence of Superintendent Carol Whitehead, Deputy Superintendent Karst Brandsma served as Secretary Pro Tem.
The purpose of the special meeting was to discuss and consider plans for the 2008-2009 school year. In addition, an executive session was held to review the performance of a public employee and to discuss litigation with legal counsel representing the agency.
President Madsen called the special meeting to order at 9:25 a.m. Convening of the meeting was delayed from 9 a.m. so that all Board members could be present—some were delayed because of parking issues.
ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
Instructional Update
The District’s new Deputy Superintendent Matt McCauley opened this segment by reporting that he is getting to know the department heads, and they are an outstanding team who know their jobs. There is much good work happening. The on-time-graduation program and “one F” process are excellent. The school improvement planning process is underway. Matt is impressed with the steps in place for reviewing and adopting curriculum. There is a great deal of valuable data being provided to the schools.
Chief Academic Officer Terry Edwards provided an update on District instructional programs and activities (E:294/08).
Business and Operations Update
Associate Superintendent for Finance and Operations Bob Collard provided an update on District business and operations programs and activities.
BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION
At noon, President Madsen recessed the special Board meeting into executive session to review the performance of a public employee and to discuss litigation with legal counsel representing the District. It was announced the executive session would be of approximately two hours’ duration.
At 2 p.m., President Madsen re-convened the special Board meeting into open session.
The Board continued discussing and considering plans for the 2008-2009 school year, including strategic actions for 2008-2009, future agenda items, the superintendent search process, school visits and goals for the incoming Interim Superintendent.
At 3:15 p.m., President Madsen adjourned the special Board meeting.
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Karst Brandsma, Secretary Pro Tem Karen Madsen, President
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