1. EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AUDITORIUM SCHEDULE



           

          October 21, 2008        EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS     Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m.       

          Everett, Washington       Executive Session Immediately
                following Regular Mtg.
           


           


          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.  Report—The Argumentative Paper—Graduation Requirements &  Essential Skills

          b.  Naming of Hawthorne Elementary School Library

           
           
           7.  Action Items

           a.  Consent Agenda

               1)  Personnel Report

               2)  Voucher Lists

           3)  Surplus Instructional and Library Materials

           4)  Resolution 925: Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing      Agreement for the Purpose of Establishing an Interlocal Agreement      with Lake Stevens School District No. 4

           5)  Resolution 926: Whittier Elementary School Partial New        Construction in Lieu of Modernization

           6)  Resolution 927: Jefferson Elementary School Partial New        Construction in Lieu of Modernization

           7)  Authorization to Call for Bids: Everett Memorial Stadium        Renovation of Restroom and Concession Buildings

           8)  Final Acceptance: Evergreen Middle School Exterior Wall Weather    Protection

             9)  Monetary Gift from the Henry M. Jackson High School Wrestling      Booster Club to Henry M. Jackson High School for Exercise and      Weight Lifting Equipment with an Estimated Value of $20,000

           10)  Resolution 928: Establishing a Partnership with the State of      Washington Commission on Hispanic Affairs

             
           
           8.  Board Comments

           
           
           
          9.  Board Action and/or Board Discussion

           a.  Executive Session—Review Performance of an Employee—        Superintendent’s Interim Evaluation

             
           


           

          PLEASE NOTE: Effective November 22, 2008, Board meeting agendas will only be available on the District website ( www.everett.k12.wa.us ), via U.S. mail or at the Board meeting. Please call 425.385.4016 if you wish to receive a copy of the agenda.

           

          BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON October 21, 2008---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
           
          a.  Report—The Argumentative Paper—Graduation Requirements & Essential Skills

           The Administration will present a report about the argumentative paper and its role in  the graduation requirements (ATTACHMENT). The argumentative paper and  essential skills required for graduation will be discussed. The District’s process to  improve instruction and coordinate the curriculum and instruction will be presented.  Next steps in developing a system to increase the number of students meeting standard  on their first attempt will be discussed.

           
           
          b.  Naming of Hawthorne Elementary School Library

           The Hawthorne Ambassadors group, composed of former teachers, principals and  graduates of Hawthorne Elementary School, have joined together to form an active  organization dedicated to supporting the work of Hawthorne Elementary School in  helping each student to succeed. They are also dedicated to preserving and honoring the  work of those who have contributed to Hawthorne’s culture and accomplishments in the  past. One who stands out as a person of significance in this regard is Shirley Walthall,  former principal of Hawthorne and long-time District teacher and prominent community  member. It is for this reason that the Hawthorne Ambassadors will be making the  recommendation to name the library after Shirley Walthall in honor of her contributions  and impact (ATTACHMENT).

           
           
          7.  ACTION ITEMS

           a.  Consent Agenda  

               1)  Personnel Report (ATTACHMENT);

               2)  Voucher Lists (ATTACHMENT);

               3)  Surplus Instructional and Library Materials (ATTACHMENT);

               4)  Resolution 925: Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing  Agreement for the      Purpose of Establishing an Interlocal Agreement with Lake Stevens School District      No. 4 (ATTACHMENT);

               5)  Resolution 926: Whittier Elementary School Partial New Construction in Lieu of      Modernization (ATTACHMENT);

               6)  Resolution 927: Jefferson Elementary School Partial New Construction in Lieu of      Modernization (ATTACHMENT);

               7)  Authorization to Call for Bids: Everett Memorial Stadium Renovation of Restroom      and Concession Buildings (ATTACHMENT);

               8)  Final Acceptance: Evergreen Middle Exterior Wall Weather Protection (ATTACH.)

               9)  Monetary Gift from the Henry M. Jackson High School Wrestling Booster Club to      Henry M. Jackson High School for Exercise and Weight Lifting Equipment with an      Estimated Value of $20,000 (ATTACHMENT);

               10)  Resolution 928: Establishing a Partnership with the State of  Washington        Commission on Hispanic Affairs (ATTACHMENT).

               
           
          8.  BOARD COMMENTS

             
           


           

           

           

           

          BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON October 21, 2008---Page 3

           

           
           

          9.  BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION

          a.  Executive Session—Review Performance of an Employee—Superintendent’s Interim  Evaluation

           The Board will hold an executive session to review the performance of an employee;  specifically, to conduct the Superintendent’s interim evaluation.

             
           
          CALENDAR

          November   2  Standard Time Begins

          4  Regular Board Meeting—4:30 p.m.

          4  General Election Day

          11  HOLIDAY—No School—Veterans Day

          25  Regular Board Meeting—4:30 p.m.

          27-28  HOLIDAY—No School—Thanksgiving Break

           




          EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AUDITORIUM SCHEDULE

          October  25  Performance—Annie Moses Band      Everett Civic Music  

          27  Performance—Romeo & Juliet      Moscow Ballet

             28-29  Fall Concert          Everett High School

             30  EHS Band Concert w/Everett Symphony    Everett High School

             31  Freshman Class Officer Speeches      Everett High School

          November   5  Performance—EHS Band        Everett High School

              7  Veterans Day Assembly        Everett High School

              7  Event—Children of Winter      Warren Miller

              8  Event—EHS Band & Alumni      Everett High School

             10  Veterans Day Assembly        Everett High School

             12  Legislative Meeting        Everett High School

             13  Winter Concert          Penny Creek Elementary

             15  Concert—EHS Band        Everett High School

             16-17  Performance—Pied Piper        Village Theater

             18  Concert—CHS Band        Cascade High School

             19  Performance—Forgotten Carols      Forgotten Carols  

          December   2  Music Program          View Ridge Elementary

              3  Legislative Meeting        Everett High School

              3  Concert            Cedar Wood Elementary School

              4  Immaculate Conception Event      Immaculate Conception School  

              5  Holiday Concert          Everett High School

              6  Performance—Seattle Men’s Chorus    Seattle Men’s Chorus

              7  Performance—Seattle Children’s Chorus    Seattle Children’s Chorus

              9  Winter Concert          Cascade High School

             12  Performance—The Nutcracker      Olympic Ballet

             13-14  Concert—The Nutcracker        Everett Symphony

             15  Holiday Concert          Whittier Elementary

             16  Christmas Pageant        St. Mary Magdalen School

             17  Band Performance        Everett High School

             18  Holiday Concert          Jackson High School

             19-20  Winter Recital          Sky Valley Dance  

           

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