MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 408 January 14, 2019 The regular meeting of the board of directors was called to order by Ryan Van Quill, president, Monday, January 14, 2019 at 7 p.m., in the board room of the James P. Fugate Administration Building. All board members were present. Pledge of Allegiance The flag salute was led by Ashley Coss Padilla. Director Laurie Bishop made a motion to move agenda item IV. Audience Participation to after VII. Student Participation, Director Robyn Mulenga seconded the motion, all in favor, the motion carried. Discussion 2019 Work Session Topics: Fall Assessment AVID/Middle School Update Semester 1 Dashboards Core 24 Update Strategic Plan Update Topics TBD Executive Session The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced an executive session to convene at 9:30 p.m., to discuss issues relating to RCW 42.30.110(g), to review the performance of a public employee, and that the meeting will return to open session by 9:50 p.m. The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced the executive session will be extended for 10 minutes, to convene at 9:50 p.m., the meeting will return to open session by 10:00 p.m. The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced the executive session will be extended for 10 minutes, to convene at 10:00 p.m., the meeting will return to open session by 10:10 p.m. The board president, Ryan Van Quill, announced the executive session will be extended for 10 minutes, to convene at 10:10 p.m., the meeting will return to open session by 10:20 p.m. The board returned to open session at 10:20 p.m. Board Minutes January 14, 2019 Page 2 Unscheduled Communications The following community members, parents, students and staff directed comments to the board of directors in regards to Justin Mentink’s non-renewal as Auburn High School baseball coach, his character, coaching ability and reputation. Rachelle Mentink, 1216 68th Loop SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Crystal Jilbert, 33526 135th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Zeb Olson, 14428 SE 318th ST, Auburn, WA 98092 Lynn Olson, 14428 SE 318th ST, Auburn, WA 98092 Dr. Jarett Mentink, 7109 St. Andrews Ln, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Angie Mentink, 7109 St. Andrews Ln, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 Aaron Morales, 7540 11th Ave NW, Seattle, WA Jackson Connor, 31814 150th PL SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Rhett Stein, 13316 SE 333rd Ct, Auburn, WA 98092 Evan Jilbert, 33526 135th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Brayton Eilenberger, 16214 SE Lake Holm RD, Auburn WA 98092 Travis Jilbert, 33526 135th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Pat O’Grady, 2802 U ST SE, Auburn, WA 90002 Brendan Stein, 13316 SE 333rd Ct, Auburn, WA 98092 Javid Shoemaker 17927 113th St E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391 Roger Sasaki, 1217 68TH Loop SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Greg Isham, 905 5th St NE Auburn, WA 98002 Ryan Hansen, 33664 130th Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 Matt Miller, 19024 ST NW, Auburn, WA Judy Mentink, 31602 37th Ave SE, Federal Way, WA Matt Lemur, 10416 SE 301ST ST, AUBURN, WA 98092 The following parents of an Olympic Middle School student addressed the board of directors with their concerns around student safety at Olympic Middle School. John Carrier, 2810 R PL SE, AUBURN, WA 98002 Nicolle Ferrante, 3501 AUBURN WAY SE, AUBURN WA 98092 Board Minutes January 14, 2019 Page 3 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE The superintendent shared with the board that he has met with Senator Claire Wilson, Senator Phil Fortunato, Representative Morgan Irwin and Representative Drew Stokesbary. Director Laurie Bishop stated there are 27 new representatives, 11 of which have served as school board directors, the Friday phone calls start this week and she will update at future meetings. Board Minutes January 14, 2019 Page 4 STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION Special Recognition The month of January, 2019 has been declared School Board Month. On behalf of the Auburn School District, Alan Spicciati, superintendent, conveyed heartfelt thanks to the Auburn School Board, read the Governor’s proclamation, and presented each board member with a certificate to recognize their dedication and commitment to improving student learning in the Auburn School District. Student Recognition The Auburn School District board of directors recognized Ashley Coss Padilla, a fifth grade student at Hazelwood Elementary, for being an outstanding student and presented her with a certificate of recognition. Staff Recognition The Auburn School District board of directors recognized Chris Telford, jewelry teacher at Auburn High School, for his outstanding service. Board Minutes January 14, 2019 Page 5 STUDENT PARTICIPATION Olympic Middle School Art Display Ryan Foster, associate superintendent of principal leadership & school programs, introduced Jason Hill, Olympic Middle School co- principal, who introduced Stephanie Harring-Marshall, Olympic Middle School teacher. Ms. Harring-Marshall introduced Brooklyn Stokley- Winsor, Pierce Wallbaum, Kienan Sabin and Azrayella Montgomery, students, who presented the Olympic Middle School art display and answered questions from the board. Athletic Report-Olympic Middle School Boys’ Basketball Program Ryan Foster reintroduced Jason Hill to introduce Phillip Way, Olympic Middle School coach, who introduced Devon Anderson and Ryan Mpouli, students. The students reported on the Olympic Middle School boys’ basketball program and answered questions from the board. Tech For All Vicki Bates, assistant superintendent of technology, introduced Gavin Lees, assistant director of instructional technology, who shared PowerPoint highlights (click here to view) of how technology is being used to engage, educate and empower traditionally under- represented students. Jessica Udd, Lake View Elementary School kindergarten teacher, described how technology has enhanced her classroom, and introduced student, Caroline Fettig, who presented her digital student portfolio (click here to view) to show how students reflect on their work and establish a link between the classroom and home. Board Minutes January 14, 2019 Page 6 CONSENT AGENDA It was moved by Laurie Bishop, seconded by Robyn Mulenga, and carried to approve the following consent agenda items: Student Requests for Travel a. Twelve Auburn Mountainview High School students requested permission to travel to Port Angeles, Friday to Saturday, December 21-22, 2018. The purpose of the trip was to compete in the Port Angeles Basketball Tournament. Lodging was in the home of the Sinnes (coach’s parents), meals were at local restaurants, and travel was by rental vehicles. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Matt Sinnes, Dan Winter and Ki’Jan Wiesinger, Auburn Mountainview High School coaches, requested permission to accompany the students. No substitutes were needed. By prior administrative approval. b. Fourteen Auburn Mountainview High School students request permission to travel to Battleground, Friday to Sunday, February 1-3. The purpose of the trip is to compete in the WIAA Cheer State Competition. Lodging will be at the Best Western hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by school bus. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Shana Biggs and Kaitlyn Hanley, Auburn Mountainview High School coaches, request permission to accompany the students. No substitutes will be needed. c. Six Auburn Riverside High School students request permission to travel to SeaTac, Thursday to Saturday, March 28-30. The purpose of the trip is to attend the WTSA (Washington Technology Student Association) State Conference. Lodging will be at the Doubletree hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by rental vehicles. All student expenses will be paid by ASB funds; all staff expenses will be paid by district CTE funds. Bill Sumner, Auburn Riverside High School coach, requests permission to accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for one day. d. Fifteen Auburn High School students request permission to travel to Anaheim, California, Thursday to Sunday, April 25-28. The purpose of the trip is to compete in the Anaheim National Journalism Competition. Lodging will be at the Hilton hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Thomas Kaup and Anna Marshall, Board Minutes January 14, 2019 Page 7 Auburn High School teachers, request permission to accompany the students. Two substitutes will be needed for two days. e. One Auburn Mountainview High School student requests permission to travel to Omaha, Nebraska, Thursday to Sunday, May 9-12. The purpose of the trip is to compete in the National Individual Event Tournament of Champions Debate Competition. Lodging will be at the Embassy Suites by Hilton, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Carey Rockey, Auburn Mountainview High School coach, and Shaunessy Lewis, Auburn Mountainview High School teacher, request permission to accompany the student. One substitute will be needed for one day. f. Four Auburn Mountainview High School students request permission to travel to Orlando, Florida, Monday to Wednesday, June 17-19. The purpose of the trip is to compete in Certiport’s Microsoft Office Suite U.S. Nationals. Lodging will be at the Marriott Marquis hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane. All expenses will be paid by ASB funds. Patty Eckelman, Auburn Mountainview High School teacher, requests permission to accompany the students. One substitute will be needed for three days. Staff Requests for Travel a. Thomas McDermott, assistant director of college and career readiness; Korey Sites and Duane Hoori, Cascade Middle School and Olympic Middle School deans of students respectively; Wendy Medina, Olympic Middle School counselor; and TBH, Gear Up site coordinator, request permission to travel to San Antonio, Texas, Sunday to Wednesday, February 10-13. The purpose of the trip is to attend the GEAR UP Capacity Building Workshop. Lodging will be at the Grand Hyatt hotel, meals will be at local restaurants and travel will be by airplane.