1. REMINDER: High School Art Awards Ceremony/Reception
    2. at 6:15 p.m. in the foyer of the Educational Service Center

    April 20, 2004        EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS     Regular Meeting—4:30 pm

    Everett, Washington            

      AGENDA

     
    4:30 p.m.
    1. Adoption of Agenda
     
     
    1. Approval of Minutes
     
     
    1. Superintendent’s Comments
     
     
    1. Public Comment
     
     
    1. Recognition of Retirees
     
     
     
    6.  Items for Information  a.   Proposed Revised Policy 9231—Selection of Architect  b.   Proposed Revised Policy 2411—Diplomas for World War II Veterans  c.   Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2002-2003  d.   Association of School Business Officials’ Certificate of Excellence in Financial      Reporting Award for 2001-2002  e.  Financial Reports  f.   Presentation—Emergency Management System g.   Adoption of Mathematics Materials for High School Calculus, Precalculus,  Statistics and Algebra (Cognitive Tutor)
     
     7.  Action Items

    a.  Consent Agenda

     1)   Personnel Report

     2)  Voucher Lists

     3)  Approval of Superintendent’s Contract

     4)   2004-2005 Professional & Technical Salary Schedule, Positions on         Professional & Technical Salary Schedule & Professional & Technical        Employees Vacation Schedule

     5)   2004-2005 Administrative Salary Schedules 1 & 2

     6)   Agreement Between Everett School District and Northwest ESD 189 for        Snohomish County Public Schools Information Cooperative

     7)   Proposed Revised Policies 9113—Professional Advisors & Consultants;         9245—Release of Retainage on Completed Construction Projects; and        9320—Security

     8)   Approval of Mitigation Agreement Between Everett School District        and Mietzner Homes, Inc. (PP 00-54)

     9)   Award of Bid for Silver Lake Elementary School Parking Lot Expansion

     10)   Award of Bid for Monroe Elementary School Mechanical Systems Upgrade

     11)   Declaration of Surplus Property

     12)   Letter of Agreement Between Everett Public Schools and Everett           Community College to Provide College Credited Classes for District        Paraeducators

     13)   Interagency Agreement Between Everett Public Schools and Overlake        Medical Center Specialty School

     14)   2004-2005 Interlocal Agreement Between Everett Public Schools and         Snohomish Discovery Cooperative for the Continuation of Services         for Special Education Students with Severe Behavior Disorders

     15)   Rental Rates & Priority Schedules for District Facility Use, Everett Civic        Auditorium and Everett Memorial Stadium

     
     
    1. Technology & Learning Plan
    2. Proposed Revised Policy 4333—Non-School Use of Buildings, Grounds & Equipment
     
     8.  Board Comments 
      9.   Board Action and/or Board Discussion

     a.   Public Hearing—Use of Student Achievement Funds  

      

     

     

    REMINDER : High School Art Awards Ceremony/Reception

    at 6:15 p.m. in the foyer of the Educational Service Center

    BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON April 20, 2004-------Page 2

    1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
     
    1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
     
    1. SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS
     
    1. PUBLIC COMMENT
     
    1. RECOGNITION OF RETIREES
     
    1. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION        

     a.   Proposed Revised Policy 9231—Selection of Architect

        Proposed Revised Policy 9231—Selection of Architect, is provided to the Board for its       review, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT). The       proposed revised policy was submitted for first reading at the March 23 Board meeting.       Since then, clarification of the phrase “major projects” has been made and is contained in      the attached policy.

     
     b.   Proposed Revised Policy 2411—Diplomas for World War II Veterans

        The attached proposed revised Policy 2411—Diplomas for World War II Veterans, is       provided to the Board for first reading at this time, with approval to be requested at a      future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT).

     

     c.   Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2002-2003

        The attached Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2002-2003 is provided for the       Board of Directors’ information (ATTACHMENT).

     
      d.   Association of School Business Officials’ Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting    Award for 2001-2002

        The attached Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for 2001-2002, which was       awarded to Everett Public Schools by the Association of School Business Officials, is       presented at this time for the Board of Directors’ information (ATTACHMENT).

     

    1. Financial Reports

    Financial reports as of February 29, 2004, are provided for the Board of Directors’ review (ATTACHMENT). The reports include year-to-date information, revenues and expenditures, General Fund projections, a cash report and an investment summary.

     

    1. Presentation—Emergency Management System

      The Administration will present information concerning the District’s emergency  management system. 

     
    1. Adoption of Mathematics Materials for High School Calculus, Precalculus, Statistics and Algebra (Cognitive Tutor)

    The Administration will present for first reading mathematics materials for high school calculus, precalculus, statistics and algebra (Cognitive Tutor), with adoption to be recommended at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT).

     
    7.  ACTION ITEMS
    1. Consent Agenda
    2. Personnel Report (ATTACHMENT);
    3. Voucher Lists (ATTACHMENT);
    4. Approval of Superintendent’s Contract (ATTACHMENT);
    5. 2004-2005 Professional & Technical Salary Schedule, Positions on Professional & Technical Salary Schedule & Professional &   Technical Employees Vacation Schedule (ATTACHMENT);
     
    1. 2004-2005 Administrative Salary Schedules 1 & 2 (ATTACHMENT);
    2. Agreement Between Everett School District and Northwest ESD 189 for Snohomish County Public Schools Information Cooperative (ATTACHMENT);
     
     


    BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON April 20, 2004-------Page 3

     
    1. Proposed Revised Policies 9113—Professional Advisors & Consultants; 9245—Release of Retainage on Completed Construction Projects; and 9320—Security (ATT.);
    2. Approval of Mitigation Agreement Between Everett School District and Mietzner Homes, Inc. (PP 00-54) (ATTACHMENT);
    3. Award of Bid for Silver Lake Elementary School Parking Lot Expansion (ATTACH.);
    4. Award of Bid for Monroe Elementary School Mechanical Systems Upgrade (ATT.);
    5. Declaration of Surplus Property (ATTACHMENT);
    6. Letter of Agreement Between Everett Public Schools and Everett Community College to Provide College Credited Classes for District Paraeducators (ATTACHMENT);
    7. Interagency Agreement Between Everett Public Schools and   Overlake Medical Center Specialty School (ATTACHMENT);
    8. 2004-2005 Interlocal Agreement Between Everett Public Schools and Snohomish Discovery Cooperative for the Continuation of Services for Special Education Students with Severe Behavior Disorders (ATTACHMENT); and
    9. Rental Rates & Priority Schedules for District Facility Use, Everett Civic Auditorium and Everett Memorial Stadium (ATTACHMENT).
     
    1. Technology & Learning Plan

    The Administration recommends the Board of Directors approve the District’ s revised Technology and Learning Plan (ATTACHMENT). This plan ties technology goals to learning outcomes and will help guide the District’s educational and technology direction for the future. The revisions will enable the District to apply for full approval from OSPI and eligibility for state and federal technology grants. The deadline for submission of the plan to ESD 189 is May 3, 2004.

     
    c.   Proposed Revised Policy 4333—Non-School Use of Buildings, Grounds & Equipment

        The Administration recommends the Board of Directors adopt the attached proposed       revised Policy 4333—Non-School Use of Buildings, Grounds & Equipment         (ATTACHMENT). Immediate action is recommended because it would be in the best      interests of the District.

     
    8.  BOARD COMMENTS  
    9.   BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION

     a.   Public Hearing—Use of Student Achievement Funds

          As required by RCW 28A.505.210, the District must hold a public hearing annually on or       before May 1 on the proposed use of student achievement funds (ATTACHMENT). The        public hearing will be held at this time.

      

     

    CALENDAR

    April    1-30   Keep America Beautiful Month

         Mathematics Education Month

    18-24  National TV Turnoff Week

          National Student Leadership Week

          Public School Volunteer Week

         Administrative Professionals’ (Secretaries) Week

      1. Administrative Professionals’ (Secretaries) Day
      2. Earth Day USA