BELLEVUE SCHOOOL DISTRICT Bellevue, Washington MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS March 3, 2015 Board Priorities 2014-2015 Community Engagement Gifted and Special Education World Language K-12 Equity Plan Implementation Reporting Policy and Procedure Implementation The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bellevue School District No. 405 convened in the Rainier Room at the Wilburton Instructional Center (WISC) on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 4:00pm with President McConnell presiding. The following members of the Board and Administration were present. Mr. Steve McConnell, Ms. Chris Marks, Mrs. Christine Chew, Ms. My-Linh Thai, Dr. Tim Mills, and Ms. Terri Gibson. Ms. Krischanna Roberson arrived at 4:24pm. There were 89 audience members present as the session began. President McConnell called the meeting to order at 4:02pm. Roll call and flag salute followed. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The Board moved to allow a 30 minute public comment time with an anticipated end of meeting time of 7:25pm. Agenda was approved as adjusted. CONSENT AGENDA That those items on the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion by Chris Marks. Seconded by Ms. Thai. Yea: Steve McConnell-President, Christine Chew-Vice-President, Chris Marks, Krischanna Roberson and My-Linh Thai – Board Members. Motion carries unanimously. MOTION 2015-007 REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT Adoption of the minutes of the February 3, 2015 Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Directors. Page 1 of 10 10 FINANCIAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS – Melissa deVita 13 Budget/Fiscal Services – Marie Telecky/Marlyn Keating 13.1 Approval of Travel (Exhibit 13A) 13.2 Approval of Warrants, Payroll, Electronic Transfers, Canceled Warrants, Recalled and Rejected Electronic Transfers, Replacement Checks, and Non-Warrant Expenditures (Exhibit 13B) 13.3 Fund Balance and Budget Status Reports (Informational) (Exhibit 13C) 30 HUMAN RESOURCES - Dr. Jeffrey J. Thomas 31 Human Resources 31.1 Certificated Personnel – Elections, Leaves of Absence and Separations (Exhibit 31A) 31.2 Classified Personnel – Elections, Leaves of Absence and Separations (Exhibit 31B) 31.3 Coaches, Certificated and Classified – Assignments & Separations (Exhibit 31C) 40 OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT – Dr. J. Tim Mills 44 School Support 44B Executive Directors of Schools John Harrison, Patty Siegwarth, Cindy Rogan 44B.1 Extended Field Trips John Harrison Activities and Athletics Jeff Lowell ************END CONSENT AGENDA *********** PUBLIC COMMENTS • M. Nordloef-Pedersen: Concern regarding growth at Woodridge (attachment 1) • Mrs. Rip: Concern regarding class size at Woodridge • B. Johnson: Concerns regarding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) • L. Myrick: Testing concerns (attachment 2) • S. Wallick: Testing concerns • E. Warwick: Concern regarding lack of resources for students experiencing mental health issues • J. Karls: Concerns regarding SEL and skill development; concerns regarding communication surrounding the Interlake incident • D. Abbott: Concern regarding class size and safety • S. Yin: Concern regarding class size – feeling “squished” at school • M. Diederich: Concern regarding over-population at Woodridge • K. Jackson: Testing concerns – view of ½ full, ½ empty Page 2 of 10 • K. Kneeland: Concern about “Class Dojo” – an online behavior Management program that I have used and loved. I would like the District to allow us to use it in our classrooms, trusting that we will use our professional judgment to put it to good use. I would also be willing to work on a committee to set reasonable guidelines for its use in the classroom. Dr. Mills informed the audience that there will be a more comprehensive report released. Social- Emotional Learning (SEL) is a priority. There are partners in the community that would be willing to work with the PTA council in this work. Of note is that assessment is driven by federal and state policy, which also drives what the District is doing. The ESEA reauthorization and accountability measure drives funding. President McConnell thanked the community members and expressed the Board’s appreciation for their presence at the Board meeting. 10 FINANCIAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS – Melissa deVita 10.1 Plan for Issuance of Refunding Bonds – Melissa deVita / Trevor Carlson Resolution No. 15-02 (Exhibit 10A) for approval authorizing the Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendent, Financial Services and Operations, to develop a plan for the issuance of refunding bonds. Melissa deVita presented an overview of the Plan. Tonight the Board is being asked to authorize Dr. Mills and Ms. deVita to execute and move forward with the bond sale. Opening bids will be done prior to the March 17, 2015 Board meeting. Notice to buyers will go out next week. Motion by My-Linh Thai. Seconded by Chrisine Chew Yea: Steve McConnell-President, Christine Chew-Vice-President, Chris Marks, Krischanna Roberson and My-Linh Thai – Board Members. Motion carries unanimously. MOTION 2015-008 14 FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS – Jack McLeod 14.1 Award of Architectural and Engineering Contract – Jack McLeod Bennett Elementary School That the Superintendent, or his designee, be authorized to enter into a contract with NAC Architecture for architectural and engineering services for the Bennett Elementary School modernization project. Page 3 of 10 Mrs. Chew: Has heard from come concerned community members that there has been building issues with NAC Architecture. Have there been problems? J. McLeod: Responded that these architects have done several BSD schools. We have extended warranties for all of the projects. We have no concerns. Motion by Chris Marks. Seconded by Steve McConnell. Yea: Steve McConnell-President, Christine Chew-Vice-President, Chris Marks, Krischanna Roberson and My-Linh Thai – Board Members. Motion carries unanimously. MOTION 2015-009 REPORTS TO THE BOARD 12 Transportation – (Program Review) Tim Bridgeman / Melissa deVita A powerpoint was shared outlining the work of the Transportation Department. (Presentation #1) Ms. Marks: Asked if the buses are new? No Mrs. Chew: Question about recruiting: are staff getting the hours they want? Some staff want more hours, some don’t – routing is always the consideration. Ms. Thai: Question about metro usage? Orca cards? Do we have actual usage for students? OSPI was given the report that 3,400 students use this service. Mr. McConnell: To add a route cost is about $30,000 per year? Varies regarding cost of fuel, distance etc. Ms. Marks: Are we secure that we won’t be pushed out of that space? BSD owns the land the transportation department is on. A double decker parking area may be a consideration. Mr. McConnell: How big is the property? 5 acres Mrs. Chew: Organizational Health/PD and mission there seems to be a disconnect? What can we do? PD for drivers – staff are wanting up to date information on current topics; the challenge is scheduling training. One of the topics they would like to see is “winter driving”. WSDOT has a Page 4 of 10 skid path for training – BSD is researching this option. OR drive a bus up to the summit and let drivers feel what winter driving is like. Ms. Thai: The Board had an opportunity to visit SHS – with the increase in enrollment ; city and county discussions and partnerships should be considered. How are we going to provide transportation to high school students? Metro/Orca contracts are up for renegotiation – routes are being considered in this planning. Also considering a shuttle type service for transporting students. Two main challenges for Transportation: recruiting bus drivers and space. Mr. McConnell: Is recruiting bus drivers challenging? Typically difficult – as it is seniority based, hard to get 40 hours – without 40 hours an employee could not realize a living wage. Mrs. Chew: Do you have OHI results? Results have not yet been released to drivers. Ms. Marks: Notes that drivers would like to see relevant training. Board would be supportive of this work. Mrs. Chew: Is there anything the Board could do to support TR. Not at this time. 20 Student Academic Performance and Instructional Leadership- Eva Collins High School Start Time (Presentation #2) Bellevue School District is working jointly with Mercer Island School District. The committee has met 4 times and hired a facilitator to assist in this work. The team has developed a community engagement plan. Shared the DRAFT of the work being done. Stakeholder community engagement has three parts: focus groups, community forums and a survey. The group was selected using a random draw from all interested community members who submitted an interest form. Ms. Thai: How will the survey be done? The survey has not yet been developed – probably electronic and paper. Page 5 of 10 Mr. McConnell: What is the plan for BSD (Northshore is moving forward upon recommendation of their Board) BSD would like to be more purposeful as we consider this initiative. UNFINISHED BOARD BUSINESS Second Reading of Policy No. 3246 – “Use of Reasonable Force” – John Harrison The proposed changes fell under three areas. A clear definition of de-escalation, the clear prohibition of restraint devices (unless in the student plan) and clarity of expectations (to include parent notification). Motion by Steve McConnell. Seconded by Christine Chew. Yea: Steve McConnell-President, Christine Chew-Vice-President, Chris Marks, Krischanna Roberson and My-Linh Thai – Board Members. Motion carries unanimously. MOTION 2015-010 NEW BOARD BUSINESS • Board Policy No. 1400 (First Reading) – Steve McConnell In January a motion was passed