May 11, 2004 EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS Regular Meeting—4:30 pm
Everett, Washington Executive Session immedi- ately following regular meeting
AGENDA
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6.
Items for Information
a.
Proposed Policy 3115—Students (regarding education of homeless
students)— 1st reading
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Proposed Revised Policy 3240—Student Conduct (inclusion of language
relative
to violations of the firearms/dangerous weapons statute)—1st
reading c.
Proposed Revised Policy 3323—Long-Term Suspension and Expulsion
(inclusion of language relative to violations of the firearms/dangerous weapons
statute)—1st reading
d.
Proposed Adoption of Instructional Materials for K-8 Science—1st
Reading e.
Proposed Adoption of Instructional Materials for Kindergarten—1st
Reading f.
Presentation—State-of-the-School Reviews
g. Financial Reports
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Action Items a. Consent Agenda 1) Personnel Report 2) Voucher Lists 3) Proposed Revised Policy 9231—Selection of Architect (relating to major construction projects) 4) Proposed Revised Policy 2411—Diplomas for World War II Veterans (adding Korean Conflict veterans) 5) Adoption of Mathematics Materials for High School Calculus, Precalculus, Statistics and Algebra (Cognitive Tutor) 6) Award of Bid for the View Ridge Elementary School Mechanical System Upgrades 7) Resolution 801—Authorization to Establish a Trust Account with an Initial Deposit Amount of $500 for the Purpose of Managing Commercial Property Leases 8) Amendment No. 5 to the Interagency Agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and Snohomish County to Continue Providing Educational Services at Denney Juvenile Justice Center | ||
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Board Action and/or Board Discussion a. Executive Session--Personnel
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON May 11, 2004-------Page 2
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a. Proposed Policy 3115—Students (regarding education of homeless students)—1st reading State law requires the adoption of a policy on education of homeless students. At this time, the attached proposed Policy 3115—Students, is presented to the Board of Directors for first reading, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATTACH.). | |
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Proposed Revised Policy 3240—Student Conduct (inclusion of language
relative to violations of the firearms/dangerous weapons statute)—1st reading The attached proposed revised Policy 3240—Student Conduct, is presented to the Board of Directors for first reading, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT).
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c.
Proposed Revised Policy 3323—Long-Term Suspension and Expulsion (inclusion
of
language relative to violations of the firearms/dangerous weapons statute)—
;1st reading The attached proposed revised Policy 3323—Long-Term Suspension and Expulsion, is presented to the Board of Directors for first reading, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT). | |
The attached instructional materials for K-8 Science, are presented to the Board of Directors for first reading, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATTACHMENT). The District Science Leadership Team began planning for a K-12 Science instructional materials adoption last year. A District K-8 adoption committee was formed and has been working since the beginning of this year to select, review and field test the proposed materials. Based upon results of the review and field tests, the District Instructional Materials Committee recommends the attached programs for adoption (following a first reading). These materials would be implemented over three years beginning with the 2004-2005 school year. Professional development activities to support the implementation will be conducted during the school year over the course of the three-year implementation. Previous Board presentations on the State Science Standards and District Science Strategic Plan (LASER) have been provided. | |
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Proposed Adoption of Instructional Materials for Kindergarten—1st
Reading The attached reading materials for kindergarten, are presented to the Board of Directors for first reading, with approval to be requested at a future Board meeting (ATT). The Kindergarten Literacy Committee met in April 2003 to review and update the Kindergarten Literacy Assessment for use in the 2003-2004 school year. The committee advised that the District adopt a program that supports phonemic awareness, concepts of print, and emergent reading skills that are required in the State Grade Level Expectations for Reading in Kindergarten. Beginning to Read, Write and Listen by Macmillan McGraw-Hill meets those requirements. With two schools piloting these materials and two schools transitioning from the use of Success for All (SFA) Roots, it is recommended the Beginning to Read, Write and Listen (2003) be adopted for use in kindergarten (following a first reading). Staff development will be provided to teachers in the use and implementation of these materials for instruction and student use. Follow-up support will be offered throughout the year. In 1997, the Board approved the use of three K-5 reading series by Houghton-Mifflin, Scott Foresman, and Macmillan. |
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON May 11, 2004-------Page 3
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Presentation—State-of-the-School Reviews The Administration will present information concerning the state-of-the-school reviews. | |
Financial reports as of March 31, 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. | |
7.
ACTION ITEMS
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No. 2 and Snohomish County to Continue Providing Educational Services at Denney Juvenile Justice Center (ATTACHMENT). | |
The Administration recommends approval of the attached agreement Between Everett School District No. 2 and Horizon Software System for EXCENT Online Special Education Data System Software Licensing (ATTACHMENT). The license provides the District unlimited and unrestricted use of the EXCENT Online system by any and all staff to complete mandated IEPs, evaluations and all related special education documents. This system will also create federal and state reports. It will replace the current special education data system. | |
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BOARD ACTION AND/OR BOARD DISCUSSION a. Executive Session—Personnel An executive session will be held for discussion of personnel.
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CALENDAR
May 1-31 National Sight-Saving Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
National Physical Education and Sports Month
12 National School Nurse Day
14 NO SCHOOL—Teacher Work Day
16-22 National Educational Bosses’ Week
19 Educational Bosses’ Day
25 Regular Board Meeting—Board Room—4:30 p.m.
31 HOLIDAY—Memorial Day
BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING ON May 11, 2004-------Page 4
Calendar (cont’d.)
June 1-30 Fireworks Safety Month
4 NO SCHOOL—Teacher Work Day
5 World Environment Day
8 Regular Board Meeting—Board Room—4:30 p.m.
9 Sequoia High School Graduation
10 Jackson High School Graduation
11 Everett High School Graduation
Cascade High School Graduation
14 Flag Day
17 Last Day of School
21 First Day of Summer
22 Regular Board Meeting—Board Room—4:30 p.m.
EVERETT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AUDITORIUM SCHEDULE
May 10-13 Choir Concert Everett High School
14 Band & Choir Concert Everett High School
16-18 The Little Engine That Could Pied Piper Productions
19 Planning Team Everett High School
19-20 Rehearsal Everett Symphony
21 Performance—“The Spider Returns” Everett Symphony
22 Spring Dance Recital Betty Spooner Creative Arts Foundation
24 Rehearsal Everett Youth Symphony
25 Spring Concert Everett Youth Symphony
27 Concert—Night of Music Mill Creek Elementary School
June 1 Choir Everett High School
2 Scholarship Assembly Everett High School
7 Event Everett Dance Theater
8 Event Sno-Isle Skills Center
9 Event Everett Dance Theater
12-13 Event Alderwood Dance Spectrum
16,17,19 Event Turning Pointe Dance Center 25-26 Event Sky Valley Dance
27 Event Snohomish County Sheriff’s Posse