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AGENDA FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 Monday, May 12, 2014 I. TIME AND PLACE 1. 7 p.m. at the James P. Fugate Administration Building II. ROLL CALL 1. Roll call of board members III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 1. Written communications 2. Scheduled communications 3. Unscheduled communications 4. Community groups and organizations V. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE VI. STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION 1. Student recognition 2. Staff recognition 3. Washington Association of Educational Office Professionals 4. Teachers of the Year VII. STUDENT PARTICIPATION 1. Dick Scobee Elementary School art display 2. Dick Scobee Elementary School PTA report 3. Activity/athletic report 4. Requests for travel VIII. SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 1. 2013-14 Dick Scobee Elementary School improvement plan IX. PERSONNEL 1. Certificated and classified personnel report X. FINANCE 1. Vouchers 2. Award of contract XI. DIRECTORS 1. Approval of minutes 2. First reading of policy 3. Teacher Principal Evaluation Program 4. WSSDA legislative capital construction 5. ELL WSSDA packet 6. Special board meeting 7. Discussion 8. Executive session LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The board will discuss legislative items. May 12, 2014 Page 2 STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION 1. Recognition of Student The Auburn School District Board of Directors will recognize Peter Youn, a senior at Auburn High School, for being an outstanding student. Peter made the decision to attend Harvard University well before the start of his freshman year. As a freshman, he approached his counselor, Leslie Kiilsgaard, and said, "I want to go to Harvard. What do I need to do?” She told him to do his best, stay on track and go to school every day. Peter followed Mrs. Kiilsgaard's advice to the letter. He did his best, stayed on track and went to school every day. He is not only graduating at the top of his class with a 4.0 GPA, but he also has a perfect attendance record. He will be attending Harvard in the fall. Peter is a remarkable student who always gives his best. His list of accomplishments is a reflection of his drive, determination and dedication to doing his best in everything. He is ranked number one in his class, scored a perfect 800 on the Math SAT and scored a 5 on the A.P. Calculus BC Exam. Peter also is a skilled violinist. He has played in the Tacoma Youth Symphony throughout high school and is one of the leading players. He was selected to play with the Auburn Symphony at least twice this past year. He declined an invitation to play at the Select State Solo Ensemble because it conflicted with his Harvard visit. Last year, Peter participated in a benefit concert that raised $4,000 for North Korean orphans and the homeless in Seattle. Orchestra teacher Dale Johnson tells this story about Peter, "Peter asked me to help him record an excerpt of him playing for one of his Ivy League applications. On the appointed day, I asked him what piece he was going to play and he said the Mendelssohn Violin Concert. I did not know he had learned it. This was during a time when he had also learned two other really challenging pieces. He recorded the fifteen minute first movement of that challenging piece in one take from memory. There was nothing faintly representing a mistake. He listened to the recording and said he could do better. So we recorded it again and he was right, it was even better. That is vintage Peter." His other high school activities are numerous. He is a four-year letterman of the Auburn High School FIRST Robotics Team where he was in charge of the Chairman's Award application which the team subsequently won, he played on the varsity tennis team, served as the Key Club president, was the impetus of the creation of the Math Club, served as a Math Club officer and is a member of the National Honor Society. In his spare time - which is not much - Peter volunteers as a tutor for the King County Library System and, for the past four years, he has volunteered every Sunday at his church. This past September he began providing free violin lessons for a student in need. May 12, 2014 Page 3 2. Recognition of Staff The Auburn School District Board of Directors will recognize Amy Grijalva, fifth grade teacher at Ilalko Elementary, for her outstanding service. Other than substitute teaching in the Bellingham and Ferndale school districts right after graduating from Western Washington University, Amy has spent her 15-year teaching career as a fifth grade teacher at Ilalko. “I like the maturity level of fifth graders,” Amy said, “I enjoy watching them get ready for middle school.” Fellow Ilalko fifth grade teacher Peter Sprenger said “I am amazed on a daily basis by what she accomplishes with her students. She inspires me to work at developing new assessments and trying new strategies.” Peter also said “Amy’s organization and friendly personality are the glue that holds our team together.” Amy loves teaching. “The “aha” moments when the light bulb goes off, I just love that part of teaching,” she said. Her favorite subject to teach is math. Ilalko principal Tim Carstens said, “Amy understands the success of her teaching is measured by the learning of her students. She instills pride in work, respect for others, and, above all, confidence in her students as they move from elementary to middle school.” Amy grew up in the Maple Valley area and lives in Bonney Lake. Away from work, she enjoys gardening, being with friends and family, and shopping. She has been married to her husband Paul for 15 years and is a busy mom of two girls, ages six and eight. 3. Washington Association of Educational Office Professionals 2014 Office Professional of the Year The Board would like to congratulate Cristi Cruickshank, administrative assistant for child nutrition services, on receiving the Washington Association of Educational Office Professionals 2014 Office Professional of the Year Award. Cris was honored at the WAEOP annual awards banquet April 26 in Olympia. This award was decided by a panel of WAEOP judges based on the nomination, education (PSP Certificates, inservice courses completed), membership/leadership roles in professional associations, community activities, personnel rating and letters of recommendation. Cris has worked for the Auburn School District since 1989 in a variety of office professional positions. May 12, 2014 Page 4 4. Teachers of the Year The Auburn School District Board of Directors will celebrate the 2013-14 Teachers of the Year. Travis Volk-Elementary Teacher of the Year Travis Volk is the Auburn School District 2013-14 elementary school level outstanding teacher of the year. Travis touches the lives of students, families, and his peers at Washington Elementary. In his seventh year of teaching first grade at Washington, Travis is, according to Washington principal Pauline Thomas, “one of those teachers who parents request and whose students consistently meet benchmark assessments.” She also notes that Travis has been an exemplary teacher by providing a positive, effective learning environment with rigorous curriculum and instruction. In addition to his highly effective classroom, Travis is active outside of his classroom, too. He serves on the Autism Resources Team and has led professional development focused on effective classroom strategies. He has been on the Washington School Improvement Planning Team, Positive Behavior Intervention System, Olweus Climate Committee, the PTA Yearbook, and has served as the Auburn Food Bank Food drive facilitator for the last seven years. Travis also participated in the Auburn Teacher Leadership Academy during its inaugural year. He has been instrumental in the transition to the Common Core State Standards for first grade. He is a leader in the first grade professional learning community as they look at data and make curriculum, instruction and assessment decisions. Travis’ favorite part of teaching is the people. “First graders are a constant source of laughter,” he said. He also loves the great group of educators at Washington and the Autism Resource Team. He said it is a strong network of teachers willing to collaborate for student success. Travis is a product of the Auburn School District from kindergarten through 12th grade. He believes every student deserves a teacher who works to understand their needs and cares about them. Travis’ resume shows his commitment to learning. He attended Green River Community College as a Project Teach member and received his bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University. Last year he completed a master’s of science in reading and mathematics instructions. Being selected Elementary Teacher of the Year has made Travis reflect about the people in his personal and professional life that have impacted him as a person and an educator. May 12, 2014 Page 5 Susan Winter-Middle School Teacher of the Year Susan Winter is the Auburn School District 2013-14 middle school level outstanding teacher of the year. She teaches social studies and leadership at Mt. Baker Middle School Susan has been teaching in the Auburn School District for 24 years. After teaching at Alpac Elementary for 13 years, she is now in her 11th year at Mt. Baker. Susan is committed to a holistic approach to education. She is committed to strong academic instruction and learning and, at the same time, is committed to supporting her students’ emotional, social, and physical well-being. Her philosophy is to help her students create possibilities for themselves that empower them to get into action to create futures they love. She encourages her students to think positively about themselves and their lives. According to Mt.

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