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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. The board president will call the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Background:
Policy 1400 states in part, "Board meetings will be scheduled in compliance with the law, and as deemed by the board to be in the best interests of the district and community. The board will function through (1) regular meetings, (2) special meetings and (3) emergency meetings. Regular Meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Board Room of the Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036 or at other times and places as determined by the presiding officer or by majority vote of the board. An agenda of business to be transacted must be posted on the district website not less than twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the published start time of the meeting. If regular meetings are to be held at places other than the Board Room, or are adjourned to times other than a regular meeting time, notice of the meeting will be made in the same manner as provided for special meetings. All regular meetings of the board will be held within the district boundaries."
Information:
The Board President will call the roll.
Background:
Policy #1400 states in part, "Three board members will be considered as constituting a quorum for the transaction of business."
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The Superintendent will present the land acknowledgement.
We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have taken care of, hunted, fished and gathered on these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water.
By acknowledging these homelands, we commit to working with tribal nations to further the education aims they have identified in our classrooms and schools.
Background:
By honoring those who inhabited the land before us, we help to build understanding around the history of our land and its Indigenous people, as well as set the tone for all people who have been historically marginalized or underserved. A land acknowledgement shares a commitment to honoring Native communities, educates all with in a community in local history, and can demonstrate a sustained commitment to building authentic community relations to advance equity for all.
The Board President will lead the flag salute.
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Single read, approve agenda as presented, or amendment and approval.
Background
In accordance with the regular order of business approved by the board of directors pursuant to Policy 1400, Meeting Conduct and Order of Business, the regular meeting agenda is presented to the board for approval as presented, or amendment and approval. During consideration of the meeting agenda is not the time for an item to be removed from the consent agenda; this occurs during consideration of the consent agenda.
Policy 1400, Meeting Conduct and Order of Business, provides in part that,"The board will establish its regular order of business, but may elect to change the order by a majority vote of the members present. All board meetings will be conducted in an orderly and business-like manner using Roberts Rules of Order (Revised) as a guide, except when such rules are superseded by board bylaws or policies”.
Presenter:
Gustavo Balderas
Contact:
Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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The superintendent will provide a brief report on matters of interest to the board.
Background:
Each regular agenda provides an opportunity for the superintendent to report on matters of interest to the board.
Presenter:
Gustavo Balderas
Contact:
Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Single reading approve minutes from the December 7, 2021, Study Session.
Background
Contact:
Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Single reading approve minutes from the December 14, 2021, Business Meeting, Study Session.
Background
Contact:
Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent
425-431-7003
Information: Superintendent Dr. Balderas will administer the oath of office to newly elected director District #2 Keith Smith and re-elected board director District #4 Deborah Kilgore.
Background: According to statutory provision, each new director will take an oath or affirmation to support the constitutions of the United States and the state of Washington and to promote the interests of education and to faithfully discharge the duties of his/her office to the best of his/her ability. A school district officer or notary public authorized to administer oaths must certify to this oath and the signature of the member. After completion, the oath of office will be filed with the county auditor.
It is the policy of Edmonds School District that each person elected or appointed as a member of the Board of Directors shall, before entering upon the discharge of the duties thereof, take and subscribe to the oath of office which appears on the reverse side of the certificate of election. The oath of office, required by statute, is as follows:
"I, (Name), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution and Laws of the United States and the Constitution and Laws of the State of Washington, and that I will faithfully and impartially perform and discharge the duties of the office of School Director of Edmonds School District No. 15 according to law to the best of my ability."
The original certificate of election, with the oath of office executed and notarized on the reverse side, shall be promptly forwarded by the secretary of the Board of Directors to the Auditor of Snohomish County
Presenter:
Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent.Secretary to the Board
Information:
It is the policy of Edmonds School District that the officers of the Board of Directors shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary, and a legislative representative.
The board will elect from among its members a president and vice president to serve one-year terms. A newly appointed board member will not be eligible to serve as an officer unless a majority of the board has been appointed.
If a board member is unable to continue to serve as an officer, a replacement will be elected immediately. In the absence of both the president and the vice president, the board will elect a president pro tempore who will perform the functions of the chair/president during the latter’s absence.
The superintendent will act as board secretary and perform all the duties as outlined by law. In order to provide a record of the proceedings of each meeting of the board, the superintendent will appoint a recording secretary of the board.
The normal order of business will be modified for the annual organizational meeting by considering the following matters, after the approval of the minutes of the previous meeting:
A. Welcome and introduction of newly elected board members by the president;
B. Call for nominations for president to serve during the ensuing year;
C. Election of a president (roll call vote);
D. Assumption of office by the new president;
E. Call for nominations for vice president to serve during the ensuing year; and
F. Election of a vice president (roll call vote).
Policies will continue from year to year and board to board until and unless the board changes them.
Information: It is the policy of Edmonds School District that the officers of the Board of Directors shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary, and a legislative representative.
Background: The president of the Board of Directors shall preside at all board meetings, appoint committees, and perform all other duties prescribed by law or by the board.
A. The president shall decide questions of order at board meetings.
B. The president shall have the right to discuss and vote on all matters and motions.
C. The president shall call special meetings of the board.
D. The president shall sign official district documents which require the signature of his/her office.
E. The president shall serve as spokesperson for the board unless he/she delegates that responsibility to another board member or staff person.
F. The president shall appoint district representatives to nondistrict boards and committees where district representation is desired.
The president conducts the meetings in the manner prescribed by the board’s policies. The president has the full right to participate in all aspects of board action without relinquishing the chair, including the right to vote on all matters put to a vote.
It is the responsibility of the board president to manage the board’s deliberation so that it will be clear, concise, and directed to the issue at hand; to summarize discussion and/or action before moving on to the next agenda item; and to generally manage the meeting so that the agenda is treated in an expeditious manner.
The president will be the official recipient of correspondence directed to the board and will provide, or cause to be provided to other board members and the superintendent, copies of the correspondence received on behalf of the board.
The president is authorized to consult with the superintendent on issues such as board meeting, study session and board retreat planning prior to presentation to the full board and perform tasks to facilitate board meetings.
In dealing with the media and the public in general, the president or his/her designee will serve as the spokesperson of the board. The president is authorized to report and discuss those actions which have been taken and those decisions made by the board as a body. The president will avoid speculating upon actions or decisions which the board may take but has not yet taken.
Information: It is the policy of Edmonds School District that the officers of the Board of Directors shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary, and a legislative representative
Background: The vice president will preside at board meetings in the absence of the president and will perform all of the duties of the president in case of his/her absence or disability.
Information: It is the policy of Edmonds School District that the officers of the Board of Directors shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary, and a legislative representative.
Background: A legislative representative serves as the board’s liaison with the Washington State School Directors’ Association Legislative Assembly. The legislative representative will be elected once a year in December. The legislative representative will attend Washington State School Directors’ Association Assemblies, conveying local views and concerns to that body and participating in the formulation of state legislative programs. The member of the Board of Directors who is elected to be its legislative representative shall be responsible for ascertaining Board opinion on issues of concern to school directors which may be coming before the legislative assembly of the Washington State School Directors' Association or the Washington State Legislature, and shall represent the stand of the local board before these bodies. He/she shall also keep the Board informed of the status of such legislative concerns. The legislative representative will monitor proposed school legislation and inform the board of the issues.
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One vote is taken to approve all items contained in the Consent Agenda
Background:
Policy 1420 states in part, "To expedite business at a school board meeting, the board approves the use of a consent agenda which includes those items considered to be routine in nature. The consent agenda will appear on the regular agenda following the approval of minutes of the previous meeting(s). Any item which appears on the consent agenda may be removed on request by a member of the board and placed on the regular agenda. The remaining items on the consent agenda will be voted on by a single motion. The approved motion will be recorded in the minutes, including a listing of all items appearing on the consent agenda."
Contact:
See each item for contact information
Information: Personnel Actions
Background: The personnel report is presented to the Board of Directors for approval of hiring, separation, and change of status authorized by the Superintendent, at each regular meeting. Policy #5005 states in part,"All staff members selected for employment will be recommended by the Superintendent or Designee. Staff members must receive an affirmative vote from a majority of all members of the Board. In the event an authorized position must be filled before the Board can take action, the Superintendent or Designee has the authority to fill the position with a temporary employee who will receive the same salary and benefits as a permanent staff member. The Board will act on the Superintendent's or Designee's recommendation to fill the vacancy at the next regular meeting."
Presenter:
Contact: Debby Carter
Executive Director, Human Resources
425-431-7023
* HR is working on staffing during the Winter Break. Personnel Actions attachment will be completedand submitted on December 29.
Information:
Paul Keen - Lynnwood High School - Health and Fitness
Background:
WAC 180-82-110 (School district response and support for non-matched endorsements to course assignment for teachers)
Individuals with initial, residency, endorsed continuing, or professional teacher certificates who are employed with a school district under RCW 28A.405.210 may be assigned to classes other than in their areas of endorsement. If teachers are so assigned, the following shall apply:
(1) A designated representative of the district and any such teacher so assigned shall mutually develop a written plan that provides necessary assistance to the teacher, and which provides for a reasonable amount of planning and study time associated specifically with the out-of-endorsement assignment;
(2) Such teacher shall not be subject to nonrenewal or probation based on evaluations of their teaching effectiveness in the out-of-endorsement assignment;
(3) Such teaching assignment shall be approved by a formal vote of the local school board for each teacher so assigned;
(4) A teacher who has completed twenty-four quarter credit hours (sixteen semester credit hours) of course work applicable to a special education endorsement shall be eligible for a pre-endorsement waiver from the special education office per chapter 392-172A WAC which will allow that person to be employed as a special education teacher. All remaining requirements for the special education endorsement shall be completed within five years
Presenter:
Contact: Debby Carter
Executive Director, Human Resources
425-431-7023
Information: Revised Classified Substitutes and Hourly Pay Rates Schedule 2022
Background: On January 1, 2022, the minimum wage for the State of Washington will be increased to
$14.49. Two (2) new extra duty positions were created due to extra duty work associated with screening
events, printing materials, and distributing materials. Additionally, the Budget Rate column has been
updated to reflect the FICA/L&I rate changes for 2022.
Pay rates have increased from $13.69 to $14.49 for the following positions: Athletic Event Staff, Athletic
Gym Manager, Athletic Ticket Manager, Field Day Supervisor, Intramural Supervision, Safety Patrol
Coordinator, Student Activity Advisor, Student Worker, Vision/Hearing Screener, Weight Room
Supervisor, Professional Internship, Site Supervisor (Community Use), Dance Supervision, Field Trip
Supervision, Field Use Supervisor (Athletics or Community Use), and, Football Ticket Supervisor. Per
Cabinet’s recommendations, the pay rate for Substitute Paraeducators was increased from $17.17 to
$20.81 and $17.57 to $22.06. The pay rate for the Summer Sport Camp Director was increased from
$20.00 to $21.00 and the pay rate for the Temporary Technology Field Technician was increased from
$19.00 to $21.00.
Presenter:
Contact: Debby Carter
Executive Director, Human Resources
425-431-7023
Information: Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Everett Community College for College in the High School Program 2021-2022.
Background:
Edmonds School District partners with Everett Community College (EvCC) for College in the High School (CHS) program. Through the CHS program, qualified high school students concurrently earn college and high school credit for qualified advanced high school course(s) deemed equivalent to EvCC college course(s). The Statement of Work outlines the EvCC and Edmonds School District responsibilities, pursuant to WAC 392-725 “College in the High School rules” and requires an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between Edmonds School District and EvCC be developed and in place prior to the start of the college in the high school courses(s).
Contact:
Mark Madison
CTE Director, Career/College Readiness
425/431-7124
Information:
Key Club officers will attend the leadership workshop at the Portland Convention Center in Oregon from March 11-13, 2022. The student officers will learn about community and national service projects available and elect new district officers. Students will be staying at the Hyatt Regency.
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. Administrative procedures will be followed for this field trip.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
Situation
The public comment item on the agenda is an opportunity for citizens to address the School Board. Items brought forward during this portion of the agenda will not be acted upon by the Board at this time. Questions may also be referred to the superintendent or staff for examination and later response.
The Board will provide up to thirty (30) minutes during its regular meeting during which the public may comment. If the entire thirty (30) minutes has been used, the board president will have the discretion to provide additional time for comments later in the meeting. The Board encourages public comments; please limit comments to three minutes. The Board President may interrupt if a comment is too lengthy.
The School Board will continue virtual meetings, until further notice. Those who would like to speak during the virtual meeting may register at https://forms.gle/Zn3TeC1RetvAoAQY9 until 3:00 the day of the meeting. The Board will continue to accept written comments, but will not read them aloud.
Information: Superintendent Balderas will provide an update to the Board regarding the 2021-2022 school year.
Background: During the COVID-19 pandemic the district has been provided guidance from the Governor's office, state and local health departments, Labor and Industries and the Office of Public Instruction (OSPI) for student learning and safe operation of our sites. The district has provided updates to the Board of Directors as guidance changed and plans were revised. Updates will continue until we are able to operate without restriction.
Presenter: Gustavo Balderas
Contact:
Harmony Weinberg
Communications Manager
425-431-7044
Information: The Equity and Student Success Department will provide a McKinney Vento, Foster Care, and Migrant Education Program Update for the Board
Background: The McKinney-Vento Act is federal legislation that has been in effect since 1987 to support children and youth experiencing homelessness. The McKinney-Vento Act defines ‘homeless children and youth’ as individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. The intent of the McKinney-Vento Act is to ensure homeless children and youth enroll and succeed in school.
In accordance with RCW 28a.225.330 is State legislation passed this year to support children and youth in Foster Care. This law applies to all students in or awaiting Foster Care.The intent of this law is to ensure Foster Care children and youth enroll and succeed in school.
Presenter:
Karla Sanchez
Contact:
Dr. Vergara
425-431-7098
Information: Assistant Superintendent Greg Schwab will provide an AVID program update.
Background: AVID, which stands for Advancement Via Individual Determination, is a nonprofit college-readiness program designed to help students develop the skills they need to be successful in college in a global society.
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Presenter:
Greg Schwab
Contact:
Information:
New Policy # 6901 Use and Display of U.S. Flag, State Flag and Other Flags is presented to the board for a second reading and approval
Contact:
Gustavo Balderas
Superintendent
425-431-7003
Information:
The Board President will close the meeting.
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