MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING - 7:00 PM (Wednesday, June 26, 2013) Generated by Sandy M Dolph on Thursday, June 27, 2013
Members present Lynn A Desmarais President Pam J Teal Vice President Al Talley Todd Franceschina
Vera Risdon, Interim Superintendent and Secretary to the Board of Directors
Members absent Denise Eider
Meeting called to order at 7:03 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
1.01 The regular meeting of the Board of Directors was called to order by President Desmarais.
1.02 The Board and audience recited the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
President Desmarais excused Director Eider, who was absent due to travel for work and welcomed superintendent elect Dr. Merri Rieger who was present in the audience.
President Desmarais then announced that the meeting was being digitally recorded and that the agenda background materials are available on-line on the district‟s website the Monday preceding every board meeting. President Desmarais stated that agenda items are provided on the Friday prior to each meeting for individual Board Directors to review. Any questions or concerns regarding routine matters are addressed with the Superintendent prior to the Board meeting.
2. SPECIAL PROCLAMATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
2.01 Utility Incentive Presentation
Resource Conservation Manager, Jonathan Stine introduced representatives from Puget Sound Energy who presented incentive checks for the Hazen High School improvements ($19,530) and interior lighting upgrades ($44,162). President Desmarais and Superintendent Risdon had their photograph taken as they received each check. Board members expressed their appreciation for Mr. Stine‟s work and commented that the savings in resource conservation translates to saving in education.
3. "GOOD NEWS" ANNOUNCEMENTS
3.01 "Good News" Announcements
Board members read the following good news announcements:
1. More than 30 Lindbergh High School students recently earned high school foreign language credits by taking a series of tests administered by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. Two of the students, Ha and Khoa Nguyen, earned the last few credits they needed to be able to graduate. What made their work even more impressive is that the sister and brother duo arrived in the U.S. in May 2010 from Vietnam, speaking no English and with only a few high school credits. In just a little more than two years, both students passed all their classes, met all state and district graduation requirements, and passed the state‟s High School Proficiency Exams to be able to walk in Lindbergh High‟s recent graduation ceremony.
Renton School Board Meeting June 26, 2013 2. More than 50 Dimmitt Middle School 8th-graders recently had the opportunity to take a field trip to the Southcenter Barnes and Noble, where they selected books for themselves and for their classroom library, thanks to the support of Renton community members Bernie and Denny Dochnahl. This is the third year that the local couple has funded the trip, and purchased all of the books, for Dimmitt students who throughout the school year demonstrated a commitment to reading and growth in their analysis of literature. Dimmitt Middle School language arts teachers Adam Swinney and John Austin worked with students this year to engage them in the love of literature.
3. Hazen High School‟s Drill Team has been recognized as one of the nation‟s best-choreographed military dance drill teams and awarded the 2013 Creative Precision Award. The Hazen team, led by Lydia Sim, Newin Pales, Quynh Nhu Tran, Valerie Tran and Kristin Sargent, took the prize from over hundreds of routines considered. The Creative Precision Awards program is an independent, not-for-profit program comprised of seasoned staff from diverse fields of entertainment, sports precision and dance drill teams.
4. Bryn Mawr Elementary School Family Liaison Maria Ochoa-Meyers recently organized the school‟s first “Planting Seeds-Living Dreams” college and career fair where 4th- and 5th-grade students learned about job and college opportunities. Community members visited classrooms to share information about their jobs and the education needed to succeed. Guest speakers included engineers, counselors, 911 operators, a police detective and a student ambassador from a nearby community college.
5. Nelsen Middle School computer science teacher Rebecca Ritchie was named Teacher of the Week by the Seattle Mariners and WSECU credit union. Rebecca was nominated by Nelsen assistant principal Dr. Elaine Love. For being selected, Rebecca received a $500 classroom grant from WSECU and a pair of tickets to a Seattle Mariners baseball game.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 4.01 through 4.13)
4.01 Minutes
1. June 5, 2013 regular Board meeting minutes
4.02 Warrants
1. General Fund Nos. 128243 – 128590, inclusive $750,155.53 Nos. 128661 – 128729, inclusive $176,566.62 Nos. 128791 – 129163, inclusive $858,848.50 2. Capital Projects Fund Nos. 128591 – 128608, inclusive $468,253.98 Nos. 129164 – 129185, inclusive $373,434.85 3. Associated Student Body Fund Nos. 128609 – 128658, inclusive $65,359.12 Nos. 128730 – 128788, inclusive $15,056.32 Nos. 129186 – 129267, inclusive $88,511.22 4. Private Purpose Fund Nos. 128659 – 128660, inclusive $1,000.00 Nos. 129268 – 129273 inclusive $1,375.00
4.03 Personnel Exhibits
(Employment with the District will be conditional upon the District's receipt of a criminal conviction history record that is clear of any convictions, adjudications, protective orders, final decisions, or criminal charges in accordance with Washington State law.)
A. APPOINTMENTS 1. Certificated Anderson, Lauren - Biology Teacher, Renton High, eff. 9/3/13 Bourke, Julie - Full Day Kindergarten Teacher, Lakeridge, eff. 9/3/13 Hitchcock, Nicole - Technology Education Teacher, Nelsen, eff. 9/3/13 James, Susan - Assistant Principal, Hazen High, eff. 7/1/13 Minks, Elizabeth - Assistant Principal, Renton High, eff. 7/1/13 Strickler, Julie - Special Education Resource Room and Title I Leave Replacement Teacher, 9/3/13
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2. Classified Flanagan, Spencer - Substitute Secretary/Paraeducator, Various Leung, Rachael - Hourly Lifeguard/Instructor, Hazen Pool and Lindbergh Pool Page, Jamila - Employment Services Coordinator, KEC Pencheva, Mariyanna - Custodian II-L, Renton Park Riley, Darrel - HVAC Controls Technician, Maintenance Spencer, Ethan - Hourly Lifeguard/Instructor, Hazen Pool and Lindbergh Pool Sytnik, Anna - Hourly Assessment Data Analyst Intern, KEC Szweda, Stephen - Substitute Custodian, Various Wood, Karen - Substitute Secretary/Paraeducator, Various
B. RESIGNATIONS/LEAVES 1. Certificated Belka, Erin - Social Studies/Leadership Teacher, Leave 11/12/13 – 2/14/14 McKnight Caruso, Marcella - Language Arts/Social Studies Teacher, Resigning 8/15/13 Nelsen Chaison, Sara - Grade 3 Teacher, Maplewood Heights Leave 12/9/13 – 6/20/14 Edelen, Aileen - Math Teacher, McKnight Leave 9/18/13 – 6/20/14 Fett, Paul - Technology Education Teacher, Hazen Retiring 8/31/13 Fox, Jaymi - Grade 3 Teacher, Talbot Hill Resigning 8/15/13 Grimm, Dean - Psychologist, Various Resigning 8/15/13 McMillan, Andrea - .5 FTE Developmentally Delayed .5 FTE Leave Kindergarten Teacher, Sierra Heights 9/3/13 – 6/20/14
Montague, Ginger - .67 FTE Drama Teacher, Lindbergh and .33 FTE Leave Nelsen 9/3/13 – 6/20/14
Muckerheide, Paul - Math Teacher, Hazen, Retired 6/30/13 Nelson-Schlosstein, - Assistant Principal, Nelsen Leave extended thru 7/21/13 Rebecca Norton, Stephanie - Science Teacher, Renton High Resigning 8/15/13 Risdon, Vera - Interim Superintendent, KEC Retired 6/30/13 Sampson, Kristin - Kindergarten Teacher, Kennydale Leave extended thru 12/2/13 Tews, Jennifer - Psychologist, Various Resigning 8/15/13 Wagner, Shawna - Grade 3 Teacher, Sierra Heights Resigning 8/15/13 Wiech, Shalen - Language Arts Teacher, Nelsen Leave 10/7/13 – 1/10/14 Daily Substitute Teacher Resignations Brisbine, Jennifer Christensen, Jr., William Curl, Sharon Fletcher-McGookin, Paul Lee, Seung McGill, Angela Parmenter, Laura Wales, Jesca
2. Classified Aylward, Joseph - Paraeducator and Staff Assistant, Renton Park Terminated 6/20/13 (currently on leave) Babcock, Sara - Temporary Classroom Health Care Specialist, Resigned 6/20/13 Cascade Baldwin, Grace - Temporary Paraeducator, Renton Academy Resigned 6/20/13 Bennett, Michelle - Temporary Paraeducator, Renton Academy Resigned 6/20/13 Bohannon, Anne - Behavior Intervention Technician, Nelsen Leave 9/3/13 – 6/20/14 Burnett, Carol - Substitute Secretary/Paraeducator, Various Resigned 6/20/13 Carlson, Katherine - Temporary Classroom Health Care Specialist, Resigned 6/20/13 Nelsen
-3- Renton School Board Meeting June 26, 2013 Christianto, Arty - Middle School Academic Liaison, McKnight Resigned 6/20/13 (currently on leave) Crichton, Harold - Bus Driver, Transportation Leave 6/7/13 – 6/20/13 Crum, Clayton - Hourly Lifeguard/Instructor, Hazen Pool and Resigned 5/31/13 Lindbergh Pool Cuevas-Guzman, - Custodian, Honey Dew Leave 6/13/13 – 7/29/13 Alfonso Davis, Laurie - Program Specialist: Learning and Teaching, Resigning 8/31/13 KEC Francis, Jordan - Hourly Sound and Lighting Technician, IPAC Resigned 6/2/13 Freeman, Pandora - Paraeducator and Temporary Staff Assistant, Leave 9/3/13 – 12/20/13 Benson Hill Ho, Brenton - Hourly Lifeguard/Instructor, Hazen Pool and Resigned 5/28/13 Lindbergh Pool Johnson, Andrew - Paraeducator, Kennydale Resigned 6/20/13 Kalkoske, Patricia - Paraeducator, Hazen Resigned 6/20/13 Knight, Rosetta - Administrative Assistant, Renton High Resigning 6/28/13 Lizaola, Blanca - Paraeducator, Kennydale Resigned 6/20/13 Lynch, Mary - Paraeducator, Maplewood Heights Resigned 6/20/13 Matthews, Sarah - Paraeducator, Hazelwood Resigned 6/20/13 Nelson, Jeremy - Relief Custodian, Various Terminated 6/7/13 Sessions, Asia - Temporary Paraeducator, Hazen Resigned 6/20/13 Smith, Kimberely - Temporary Paraeducator, Renton High Resigned 6/20/13 Turner, Kathleen - Middle School Academic Liaison, Nelsen Revised Resignation Date 6/14/13 Williams, Rachel - Paraeducator, Kennydale Leave 5/31/13 – 6/20/13
C. CHANGE OF STATUS 1. Certificated Aiken, Kristen - From Kindergarten Leave Replacement Teacher, to Grade 3 Teacher, Sierra Heights, eff. 9/3/13 Baldwin, LaShawnda - From Leave to Dean of Students, Hazen, eff. 6/14/13 Camarata, Sena - From Temporary Dean of Students to .6 FTE CTE Environmental Science Teacher, Hazen, eff. 6/14/13 Johnson, Jennifer - From Grade 4 Leave Replacement Teacher, Bryn Mawr to Daily Substitute Teacher, eff. 5/1/13 Kitchen, Nina - From Leave 2013-2014 (rescinded) to Integrated Kindergarten, Bryn Mawr, eff. 9/3/13. Lavigne, Susan - From .4 FTE Librarian, Retire/Rehire Teacher, 2012-2013 to .4 FTE Librarian, Retire/Rehire Teacher, 2013-2014, Sierra Heights, eff. 9/4/13 McCabe, Raymond - From Leave to CTE Business Education Teacher, Hazen, eff. 6/10/13 McMillan, Andréa - From GOALS Teacher, Renton High, to .5 FTE Developmentally Delayed Kindergarten Teacher, Sierra Heights, eff. 9/3/13 McIntosh, Tim - From Leave to Re-Entry Contract Teacher, Secondary Learning Center, eff. 6/3/13 Oyama, Elizabeth - From Music Leave Replacement Teacher, Kennydale, to Daily Substitute Teacher, eff. 4/16/13 Richmond, Paige - From Special Education EBD Leave Replacement Teacher, Renton Academy to Special Education Resource Room Teacher, Honey Dew, eff. 9/3/13 Seaman, Emily - From Leave to Career Technical Education Teacher, McKnight, eff. 9/3/13
2. Classified Anderson, Linda - From Leave to Bus Driver, Transportation Anderson, Rebecca - From 7.0 hours Paraeducator, Lakeridge to Substitute Secretary/Paraeducator, Various, eff. 6/21/13 Jones, Nancy - From 6.0 hours Paraeducator, Bryn Mawr to Substitute Secretary/Paraeducator, Various, eff. 6/21/13 Studebaker, Jackie - From 7.0 hours Paraeducator, Lakeridge to Substitute Secretary/Paraeducator, Various, eff. 6/21/13
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4.04 Staff Travel
1. Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Tammy Campbell to New York City July 8 – 12, 2013 to attend the IB Diploma Training
4.05 Student Travel
1. Hazen High School Cross Country team and coach Mark Sabo to Beaver Creek Campground in Snoqualmie National Forest July 29-31, 2013 2. Hazen High School ASB overnight leadership lock-in at Hazen on August 1, 2013 3. Hazen, Lindbergh and Renton High School students to attend the 2013 conference of the Washington Association of Student Councils October 11-13, 2013 at Glacier Peak High School in Snohomish, WA 4. Lindbergh High School Swim team to Bellingham, WA October 4 – 5, 2013 5. Nelsen Middle School ASB advisors, officers and council to attend the 2013 WASC Middle Level Team Retreat at Camp Cispu August 13-16, 2013 6. Renton Cheer Team to attend the University of Washington NCA Cheer Camp in Seattle from June 29 through July 2, 2013
4.06 Contracts
1. Lindbergh High School 2014 prom contract with Experience Learning Community (EMP), Seattle. Estimated payment $5,000.00 2. WA State Master Contract Usage Agreement
4.07 Award of Contract for Renton Memorial Stadium Site Improvements
1. Contract award to Westmark Construction, Inc. Total award including Washington State Sales Tax $1,929,036.32
4.08 Surplus Equipment Sale
4.09 Supplementary Novels for 9th and 10th Grade Language Arts
4.10 Change Orders and Bids
1. Change order number 15 relating to the Secondary Learning Center; Neeley Construction Co. - $21,176,968
4.11 Policies
The following policies contain minor revisions that do not change District practice. Therefore it requires one reading for approval.
1. Policy 1620 “The Board/Superintendent Relationship” 2. Policy 2121 “Substance Abuse” 3. Policy 2411 “Certificate of Educational Competency” 4. Policy 3122 “Excused and Unexcused Absences” 5. Policy 3140 “Release of Resident Student”
4.12 Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Math Science Partnership Grant
4.13 Donations and Grants
FROM TO AMOUNT/ITEM FOR Cascade "Battle of the Cascade PTA Cascade $1,000.00 Books" Program Kennydale PTA Kennydale $1,229.93 Kennydale Library Maplewood Maplewood Heights Mary Lynch Books at estimated value of $535.00 Heights Library Renton Park PTA Renton Park $500.00 Renton Park Library
-5- Renton School Board Meeting June 26, 2013 FROM TO AMOUNT/ITEM FOR Washington Traffic Safety Tiffany Park Crossing Tiffany Park $500.00 Commission Guard Program Janet Bredl McKnight A book at estimated value of $7.00 McKnight Library Lori Siner McKnight Books/Videos at estimated value of $70.00 McKnight Library Sue Owens Hazen $160.00 Hazen Key Club Joseph, Patricia and Cello,case, music books, strings and stand Hazen Hazen Music Department Alexander Pierce at estimated value of $330.00 Cameron Lerum Hazen $200.00 Hazen Band Program Daniel Snitkovskiy Hazen $54.43 Hazen Band Program Mary Pacher Hazen $850.00 Hazen Band Program Claire Sokoloski Hazen $100.00 Hazen Band Program Anonymous Hazen $212.21 Hazen Band Program Hazen Booster Club Hazen $700.00 Hazen Band Program Anonymous Hazen $514.12 Hazen Band Program Renton National Geographic Map at estimated Renton Academy Mary Kish Academy value of $100.00 classrooms Friends of Renton Renton School RSD Elementary and $50,000.00 Schools/RCF District Secondary Programs Friends of Renton Renton School RSD Music Matters $2,500.00 Schools/RCF District Program Randy Rockhill Student Renton School RSD Secondary Music $14,000.00 Instrumental Fund/RCF District Programs
A motion was made to approve Consent Agenda items 4.01 through 4.13 as listed.
Motion by Pam Teal Vice President, second by Todd Franceschina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0 Yea: Lynn Desmarais President, Pam Teal Vice President, Todd Franceschina, Al Talley
5. CALL FOR CORRESPONDENCE & DELEGATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
5.01 Call for correspondence & delegations from the floor
Community member Ken Curl, representing South King County Communities of Color thanked the Board for allowing their group to participate in the superintendent selection process and expressed that he would like their group to continue to be asked to participate, be involved and become a resource to the community, the District and the City. Mr. Curl requested that a meeting be set to talk about what is important for students of color.
6. OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business.
7. NEW BUSINESS
7.01 Budget Advisory Committee Report and Budget Preparation Update
Assistant Superintendent John Knutson presented a report from the Renton School District Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) and provided an update on the preparation of the District‟s 2013-14 annual budget.
Budget Advisory Committee Report: Mr. Knutson noted that committee member, Phyllis Silling was inadvertently left off the list.
-6- Renton School Board Meeting June 26, 2013 Knutson said the BAC developed a written report, which is new this year. The report includes a list of recommendations and an executive summary. This information will be useful as community and staff input when budget discussions resume in Cabinet.
Community member Jim Grossnickle was in the audience and commented that the BAC was a good process and a great experience to be part of the committee. President Desmarais was also on the committee and thanked Knutson for his work on the committee.
Budget Update: Knutson stated the State Legislature is now on day 15 of the second special session. When the first special session started, Governor Inslee outlined three goals: Adopt a 2013-15 operating budget Adopt a 2013-15 transportation budget Adopt education accountability measures
Our district budget planning and deliberations to-date were based on the three original budget proposals. The initial impact on our district was: The Governor’s budget – potential increased allocation of $10.9 million in Basic Education Programs with an additional $894,000 in Extended Basic Education Programs for a total of $11.8 million The original House budget – potential increase of $10.5 million in Basic Education Programs and $357,000 in Extended Basic Education Programs for a total of $10.9 million The Senate budget– potential increase in Basic Education Programs of $5 million and $2.1 million in Extended Basic Education Programs for a total of $7.1 million
Knutson said the most recent information indicates that both the House and Senate budgets are committed to at least a down payment on McCleary of between $700 million to $1 billion, with the discussion revolving around additional revenue in the form of new taxes or breaks verses lower funding for social services.
Mr. Knutson listed the proposed budget increases which will be contingent on Legislative funding and School Board approval. He said that given our initial projections of a modest increase in levy collection and a commitment from the legislature to begin to fund McCleary, he believes that there will be budget capacity to sustain these increases.
2013-2014 Proposed budget increases: Convert Administrative Associates at the elementary schools to Assistant Principals Continue funding the Deans at the secondary schools Additional elementary support $500,000 set-aside for future curriculum adoption in support of Common Core One full-day kindergarten classroom at Honey Dew Continue funding for credit retrieval and college and career readiness goal Addition of one Chief Academic Officer Addition of a fourth counselor at the comprehensive high schools Restoration of „C‟ Team at the high schools Reasonable salary enhancements for classified and certificated staff General and special education staffing increases to reflect enrollment Support for TPEP training $500,000 set-aside for costs related to the new middle school $500,000 set-aside for costs related to the opening of Meadow Crest Early Learning Center Accounting Tech position to support budget analysis and capital facilities Re-organization of Technology Services – funded primarily from Tech Levy funds Restoration of one maintenance and one grounds person Continuation of funding for repairs and upgrades Continuation and increases in contractual fees and obligations
A preliminary budget will be brought to the Board for approval on August 14 with the final budget being approved at the August 28th meeting.
Board members commented that it was nice to hear the hopeful news.
7.02 Fifth Grade Family Life Curriculum Adoption - 1st Reading
Director Ginny Knox presented the Fifth grade HIV / AIDS & Family Life curriculum adoption proposal. Knox reviewed the requirement from the AIDS Omnibus Act of 1988 and the Healthy Youth Act of 2007. In November
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The recommended curriculum is: That‟s a Family! (video) The Puberty Workshop and Curriculum F.L.A.S.H. – King County Public Health Lessons KNOW – OSPI HIV/AIDS Lessons
The initial estimated cost for the above adoption is $12,955.00
A motion was made to adopt the fifth grade family life curriculum - 1st Reading.
Motion by Todd Franceschina, second by Pam Teal Vice President. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0 Yea: Lynn Desmarais President, Pam Teal Vice President, Todd Franceschina, Al Talley
7.03 K-5 Physical Education Curriculum Revision - 1st Reading
Director Ginny Knox presented the revised Elementary P.E. curriculum guide for approval. Knox stated that in 2009 a committee presented a revision to the District Instructional Materials Committee (DIMC). DIMC recommended several changes. At that time the director retired and the revisions were delayed until 2012-13 when a new committee was formed to review and make the needed changes to align with state and national standards. The revision was brought to DIMC again, minor changes were suggested and DIMC approved the revision in May 2013.
The three core components of the curriculum are: Motor skills & movement concepts Safety, cooperation & strategies Personal fitness
A motion was made to adopt the revised K-5 P.E. Curriculum revision- 1st Reading
Motion by Pam Teal Vice President, second by Todd Franceschina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0 Yea: Lynn Desmarais President, Pam Teal Vice President, Todd Franceschina, Al Talley
7.04 Washington State History Textbook Adoption - 1st Reading
Director Monica Chandler presented the Washington State History Textbook adoption for approval. She stated that in 2008, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction developed specific Grade Level Expectations for Social Studies and recommended that Washington State History and Government be taught in the 7th grade. In 2012-13 the decision was made to plan for a full transition to Washington State History and Government for the 2013-2014 school year in order to bring the district into full alignment with the state requirement. All seventh grade teachers were involved in the process. In June 2013 DIMC unanimously selected the textbook Washington Journey published by Gibbs-Smith. If approved, the materials will be used with incoming seventh graders. The committee also identified supplementary materials to support each unit. The proposed adoption will be available online, hardcopy and in CD format.
A motion was made to adopt the proposed 7th grade Washington State History and Government Curriculum Guide - 1st Reading
Motion by Todd Franceschina, second by Pam Teal Vice President. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0 Yea: Lynn Desmarais President, Pam Teal Vice President, Todd Franceschina, Al Talley
-8- Renton School Board Meeting June 26, 2013 8. ADDITIONAL DELEGATIONS FROM THE FLOOR
8.01 Additional delegations from the floor
There were no additional delegations from the floor.
9. INFORMATION AND PROPOSALS
9.01 Information and Proposals
Talley continued his mentoring at Lakeridge and Campbell Hill Elementary. He attended graduation ceremonies for Renton, Hazen and Lindbergh High and the Secondary Learning Center. He participated in the tour of Meadow Crest Early Learning Center and joined the fun day at Campbell Hill Elementary.
Franceschina attended Renton High School‟s graduation ceremony, and was present at a track banquet for Renton and Lindbergh High.
Desmarais attended the Renton High moving up ceremony, was present at all graduation ceremonies, attended a Communities in Schools secondary mentor event held at the airport, participated in the audit exit conference and a Budget Advisory Committee meeting and assorted Communities In Schools meetings.
Teal was in the audience at the Renton High School assembly, continued mentoring at Talbot Hill, attended all graduations as well as the McKnight 8th grade recognition and a few Friends of Renton Schools meetings.
Risdon was also present at the Renton High moving up ceremony, was in attendance at the Meadow Crest fund raising event, participated in an interview with the Talbot Hill Society School Board, was present at all graduations and attended a meeting with the Gates Foundation. She announced that the Practitioner‟s workshop was well attended with about 250 staff in attendance. Risdon was also present at Blue Ribbon and participated in the tour of Meadow Crest Early Learning Center.
The Board and audience gave Risdon a standing ovation for her service as Interim Superintendent. The Board commented that she will be missed; they were appreciative and grateful for her service. Franceschina stated that Risdon, “the person” is as great at all the history and knowledge she contains.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10.01 Legal and Personnel Matters
At 8:12 PM the Board recessed to Executive Session for approximately 45 minutes to discuss legal and personnel matters with no action to follow.
11. ADJOURNMENT
11.01 Adjournment
There being no further business, at 9:02 p.m. the Board moved to adjourn the regular meeting of the Board. The next regular meeting of the Board is July 17, 2013.
Motion by Pam Teal Vice President, second by Todd Franceschina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries 4-0 Yea: Lynn Desmarais President, Pam Teal Vice President, Todd Franceschina, Al Talley
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