EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
EVERETT, WASHINGTON
Regular Meeting
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The Board of Directors of Everett Public Schools, Snohomish County, Washington, held a regular Board meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Board Room of the Educational Service Center, 4730 Colby Avenue, Everett, Washington. Those in attendance were: Carol Andrews, Sue Cooper, Kristie Dutton, Karen Madsen & Ed Petersen.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
President Cooper called for any changes to the agenda. Superintendent Gary Cohn reported that there would be a revised Personnel Report. With that, Karen Madsen moved for adoption of the revised agenda. Kristie Dutton seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Kristie Dutton moved to adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of August 25, 2009. Carol Andrews seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously. Ed Petersen moved to adopt the minutes of the special meeting of August 24, 25 & 27, 2009. Karen Madsen seconded the motion and the motion carried unanimously.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
Superintendent Cohn acknowledged retiree Gary Evans. Executive Director for Area One Jim McNally introduced Gary and commented briefly. Gary also spoke briefly and complimented the quality of students with whom he has had the honor of working. They are hard-driven and bright. It is a gift to be with them. President Cooper congratulated Gary, thanked him for his service and presented him with a crystal memento apple.
Dr. Cohn celebrated the conclusion of bargaining, saying that the teams have done fine work together and he complimented their effort. He looks forward to building upon this successful bargaining.
Flu preparations continue, including working with the health department. Director of Communications Mary Waggoner is doing an incredible amount of work alerting staff, students and parents to the appropriate precautions to be taken.
The NSBA conference will take place in April. All Board members indicated their intention to attend. A slot will be held for President’s Cooper replacement as well.
On September 14, the Board will meet with Representative Hans Dunshee regarding a variety of topics that arose during the past legislative session, and which may arise during the upcoming session, related to the effective operation of public schools. Executive Directors Mike Gunn and Jeff Moore distributed documents relating to performance-based contracting and ESCOs (energy-savings companies), student achievement funding and levy lid/levy equalization, among other topics (E:01/10). Superintendent Cohn also shared the WSSDA legislative priorities for 2009 (attached). Board members offered ideas for topics that included full funding of transportation and special education, and expanded funding for pre-schoolers.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
Retiree Gary Evans was recognized during the Superintendent’s Comment segment of tonight’s meeting.
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ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
The District’s Wellness Coordinator, Gail Buquicchio, reviewed the Employee Wellness Program and distributed a PowerPoint presentation (E:02/10). Gail is a naturopathic physician whose position was created by the Employee Benefit Trust. Gail talked about the importance of wellness, rising health care costs and lifestyle practices, successes of the 2008-2009 Wellness Program Team, plans for the 2009-2010 year, and program offerings. President Cooper said it is exciting to hear about the program and the economics of wellness.
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WELLNESS PROGRAM
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ACTION ITEMS
Karen Madsen moved for approval of the revised consent agenda. Kristie Dutton seconded the motion.
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CONSENT AGENDA
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1) Personnel Report (revised) (E:03/10);
2) Voucher Lists (E:04/10);
3) Final Acceptance: Building Network Infrastructure Data–Package #6 (Cedar Wood, Mill Creek, Penny Creek, Silver Firs & Woodside Elementary Schools) (E:05/10);
4) Title I—Neglected & Delinquent Grant (E:06/10);
5) Tentative Agreement between Everett School District #2 and Everett Education Association &/or United Teachers of Everett (E:07/10);
6) 2009-2010 Changes to the Professional Technical Salary Schedule (E:08/10);
7) Authorization of Contract Services with Snohomish County Human Services Department for the Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) (E:09/10);
8) Approval of 2009-2010 Carl Perkins CTE Grant (E:10/10);
9) Authorization to Proceed with H.M. Jackson High School Cafeteria Addition Project (E:11/10);
The motion carried unanimously.
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BOARD COMMENTS
President Cooper called for Board comments. Board member Madsen said the bargaining team is to be commended. She thanked them for their work.
With no further comments, President Cooper called for a rest break at 5:40 p.m. and re-convened the regular meeting at 6:10 p.m.
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COMMENTS
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BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION
The Board reviewed and discussed its work plan for 2009-2010 (E:12/10). Superintendent Cohn will make the recommended revisions and bring the work plan to the September 22 Board meeting for adoption.
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BD. WORK PLAN FOR 2009-2010
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The Board discussed plans for its January 2010 board workshop. The one-day workshop will be held on January 8, 2010.
| | JANUARY 2010 PLANNING WORKSHOP
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The Board discussed the strategic planning and community engagement considerations resulting from the recent Board workshop (E:13/10). The Board talked about the format for implementing community engagement and possible topics for discussion. In addition, the capital facilities plan and student achievement were added to the list of Strategic Plan Refresh Considerations. Following discussion, it was agreed that Superintendent Cohn will bring a draft process plan to the November 3 Board meeting.
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The Board discussed the Board-Superintendent operating protocol (E:14/10). Following review and discussion, it was agreed that Superintendent Cohn will make the recommended revisions to the document and bring it to the September 22 Board meeting for adoption.
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At 7:30 p.m., President Cooper recessed the regular meeting into executive session to review the performance of a public employee. She announced that the executive session would be held in the Superintendent’s conference room (Conference Room A) which is also located in the Educational Service Center. Before going into executive session, it was announced the executive session would be of approximately 60 minutes’ duration.
At 8:30 p.m., the door was opened briefly and it was announced (in the foyer of the Educational Service Center) that the executive session would extend for approximately 30 more minutes.
| | EXECUTIVE SESSION—REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
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At 9 p.m., President Cooper re-convened the regular meeting and adjourned immediately.
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Gary Cohn, Secretary Sue Cooper, President
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