Stanwood-Camano School District #401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292
March 1, 2022 - 1:00 PM
MINUTES
CALL TO ORDER
Board President Natalie Hagglund called the meeting to order at 1:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Natalie Hagglund
Board Members Absent: Miranda Evans (Excused)
FLAG SALUTE
Director Hagglund led the Pledge of Allelgiance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Director Christoferson moved to approve the Agenda for the March 1, 2022 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Schreiber.
Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Natalie Hagglund
Passed - Unanimously
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 15, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes
Director Murry moved to approve the Minutes for the February 15, 2022 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Schreiber.
Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Natalie Hagglund
Abstain: Director Ken Christoferson
Passed
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS
1. January Financial Report - Steve Lidgard
Steve Lidgard, Executive Director of Business Services, reviewed the January 2022 month-end General Fund Balance, Object Summary report (salaries and benefits), and Budget Status Reports for the General Fund and Transportation Vehicle Fund.
2. Risk Management Program Status Report -
Wendy Stephens, Risk Services Consultant, and Holly Morgenthaler, Claims Consultant, of the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool (WSRMP), presented a detailed update on the risk management program covering services, trainings, and claims data for the Stanwood-Camano School District for 2021 and 2022.
3. Lincoln Hill High School/Lincoln Academy/Saratoga School Report - Ryan Pike
Principal Ryan Pike presented a report on Lincoln Hill High School (LHHS), Lincoln Academy (LA), and Saratoga School. The presentation included data on enrollment, attendance, and students meeting grade level standards. Highlights for LHHS and LA included a focus on school culture and positive student involvement; for Saratoga, positive student attendance in enrichment programs.
CONSENT AGENDA
President Hagglund offered the public an opportunity to speak to items on the Consent Agenda. Christi Bell (online attendee) asked about the school report and math testing for Lincoln Academy versus Saratoga School. Superintendent Rumbaugh responded with data from the report and President Hagglund directed Ms. Bell to where she could find additional report details on the website.
There were no additional comments and no Consent items were pulled.
Director Christoferson moved to approve Consent Agenda items 1 through 11; seconded by Director Murry.
Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Natalie Hagglund
Passed - Unanimously
1. Approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 5400 Personnel Leaves.
2. Approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 5401 Sick Leave.
3. Approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 5403 Family Emergency and Discretionary Leaves.
4. Approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 5404 Family and Medical Leave
5. Approve the Second Reading of New Policy 5409 Unpaid Holidays for Reason of Faith or Conscience.
6. Approve John Swanson, Teacher, to solicit Stanwood High School students to participate in a STEM-based Educational Trip to the Galapagos Islands in June 2023.
7. Approve Stanwood High School teams to attend the State Conference as listed below:
a) Technology Students Association (TSA), March 16-19, 2022, SeaTac, Washington.
b) Sports Medicine Club, April 22-23, 2022, Tacoma, Washington.
8. Approve theUpdate to the Collective Bargaining Agreementbetween the Stanwood-Camano School District No. 401 and the Public School Employees of Stanwood-Camano.
9. Approve recommendation to use InTouch as the district's Student Management Fee System.
10. Approve Bid Award to Good News Group, Incorporated, as the low bidder, for the Port Susan Middle School Roof and Gutter Replacement Project and authorize executing a contract with Good News Group, Incorporated, for the Port Susan Middle School Roof and Gutter Replacement Project.
11. Approve the Personnel Consent Agenda dated March 1, 2022.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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There was no public comment.
SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION
Director Hagglund noted that everyone has had an opportunity to review these policies and asked if there were any follow up questions or comments. The board agreed that 5050 and 5280 would move forward for a second reading and 5402 for a third reading on the next Consent Agenda.
1. First Reading, Revised Policy 5050 Contracts
2. First Reading, Revised Policy 5280 Separation from Employment
3. Second Reading (no action), Revised Policy 5402 Maternity Leave
ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS
Director Schreiber’s comments included a happy birthday to those who have a birthday this month; congratulations to athletes and sports teams on their achievements; and a thank you to staff for tonight’s presentations.
Director Murry’s comments included appreciation for the Risk Management presentation, adding it is a nice reminder of the partnerships and services available to the district; that she is looking forward to seeing faces in the coming weeks; and that she is very excited to watch the girls play basketball tomorrow.
Director Christoferson shared it is great for the community to have an opportunity to celebrate the successes of sports teams and other good things happening, adding we should celebrate the positive as it is a source of pride and an opportunity to smile. Director Christoferson added he looks forward to seeing those smiles the next time the board meets.
Director Hagglund thanked everyone who attended in person and online and expressed gratitude for getting through this year’s snow, adding she hopes that’s the end of it for this year.
Superintendent Rumbaugh shared she would like to publicly appreciate Evan Caldwell for his coverage of district athletics in the Stanwood-Camano News, adding it is a point of pride for the community and school district. Dr. Rumbaugh reminded everyone that the first Special Education parent and family meeting (virtual) will be held this evening starting at 6:30 p.m.; if anyone would like the link, reach out to Dr. Rumbaugh. It was noted Robert Hascall, Executive Director of Special Education, and Melissa Robertson, Director of Special Education, are hosting the event and the district looks forward to adding information from these meetings as a component in family communications.
ADJOURN
President Hagglund adjourned the meeting at 1:45 p.m. and announced the board would take a break prior to calling the Study Session to order.
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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President
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Vice President
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Director
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Director
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Director
Attest:
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Deborah Rumbaugh, Ed.D.
Secretary to the Board
Stanwood-Camano School District #401
SPECIAL MEETING (Study Session)
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292
March 1, 2022 - 2:00 PM
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Board President Natalie Hagglund called the special meeting (study session) to order at 1:53 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Board Members Present: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Ken Christoferson, Natalie Hagglund
Board Member(s) Absent: Miranda Evans (Excused)
FLAG SALUTE
President Hagglund led the Pledge of Allegiance.
STUDY SESSION DISCUSSION
1. Contract with the City of Stanwood
Sam Chalfant, attorney for the school district, walked the board through proposed changes to the current School Resource Officer contract. Discussion ensued, including suggested edits to the contract. Next steps include Mr. Chalfant updating the proposed contract as a result of today’s study session discussion and returning it to the district for review. Superintendent Rumbaugh shared that the proposed contract will be shared with the City of Stanwood and the Police Department for their review and feedback.
Draft Contract
Current Contract
2. School Improvement Plans and Annual Action Planning
Superintendent Rumbaugh prefaced her presentation as looking at a new way of thinking about school improvement planning: asking schools to plan for a three-year trajectory (School Improvement Plan or SIP) and a one-year trajectory simultaneously (Annual Action Plan or AAP). Dr. Rumbaugh walked the board through this process, including the steps for developing and monitoring the progress of a school SIP and AAP. Discussion followed. Dr. Rumbaugh noted Stanwood High School piloted this process starting last October and she shared outcomes. Director Hagglund commented the board is excited about the work and looks forward to updates.
3. Hiring Practices
Superintendent Rumbaugh reviewed the hiring process for the principals of Cedarhome and Elger Bay Elementary Schools. Dr. Rumbaugh shared she, Maurene Stanton, and Ryan Ovenell met with all of the staff at these schools to receive input on the traits and characteristics they would like to see in their next principal; this information was collected and sent back to the staff to see if anything was missed. Dr. Rumbaugh shared details on next steps which include posting the position (scheduled for today), applicant screening, interviews, and selecting finalists. Dr. Rumbaugh shared staff, parent, and community will be involved in the process and everyone will have an opportunity to meet and ask questions of the finalists in a community forum.
ADJOURN
President Hagglund adjourned the study session at 3:00 p.m.
STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
_________________________________________
President
_________________________________________
Vice President
_________________________________________
Director
_________________________________________
Director
_________________________________________
Director
Attest:
____________________________
Deborah Rumbaugh, Ed.D.
Secretary to the Board
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