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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday October 25, 2022, in the Board Room of the Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036. 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."
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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:
Rebecca Miner
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Meadowdale Middle School student presentation: "The W.E.B. Program at MMS - Where Everyone BELONGS"
Presenter:
Joseph Webster
Principal
Meadowdale Middle School
Contact:
(425)431-7707
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Principal Joseph Webster will provide an update on the School Improvement plan at Meadowdale Middle School.
Presenter:
Joseph Webster
Contact:
(425)431-7707
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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:
Rebecca Miner
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Single reading approve minutes from the October 4, 2022, Study Session.
Background:
It is the policy of Edmonds School District that the superintendent acting as secretary of the board keeps the minutes of all board meetings. Minutes become official after approval at the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting and must be retained as a permanent record of the district. Minutes must be comprehensive and will show: A. The date, time and place of the meeting; B. The presiding officer; C. Members in attendance; D. Items discussed during the meeting and the results of any voting that may have occurred; E. Action to recess for executive session with a general statement of the purpose; F. Time of adjournment; and G. Signature of presiding officer and date minutes approved.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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Single Reading, approve minutes from the October 11, 2022 Board Meeting
Background:
It is the policy of Edmonds School District that the superintendent acting as secretary of the board keeps the minutes of all board meetings. Minutes become official after approval at the board’s next regularly scheduled meeting and must be retained as a permanent record of the district. Minutes must be comprehensive and will show: A. The date, time and place of the meeting; B. The presiding officer; C. Members in attendance; D. Items discussed during the meeting and the results of any voting that may have occurred; E. Action to recess for executive session with a general statement of the purpose; F. Time of adjournment; and G. Signature of presiding officer and date minutes approved.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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 or presonally directed.
The School Board will continue to hear virtual comments. The Board will also continue to accept written comments but will not read them aloud. Those who would like to speak virtually at the meeting may register using the link below until 3:00 the day of the meeting. Written comments may be submitted using the same link.
In person attendees will have the opportunity to register to speak when they arrive at the meeting.
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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
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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."
Contact:
Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
425-431-7023
Information:
Peter Folta - Health and Fitness - Scriber Lake High School
Melissa Boswell - Social Studies - Scriber Lake High School
Samantha Marr - Art - Scriber Lake High School
Dana Leming - Art History - Scriber Lake High School
Greg Lange (Updated) - - Art, English and Social Studies - Scriber Lake High School
Christina Knappert - Art, English and Social Studies - Scriber Lake High School
Marjie Bowker - Biology and Social Studies - Scriber Lake High School
Isabel Shinnick - English and Social Studies - Scriber Lake High School
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.
Contact:
Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
425-431-7023
Information:
| Sep. 2022 GENERAL FUND VOUCHER REGISTER: Total warrants and electronic funds transfers = $5,854,077.04 |
| Sep. 2022 ASB FUND VOUCHER REGISTER: Total warrants and electronic funds transfers = $45,972.18 |
| Sep. 2022 CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND VOUCHER REGISTER: Total warrants and electronic funds transfers = $5,663,913.33 |
| Sep. 2022 PRIVATE PURPOSE TRUST FUND VOUCHER REGISTER: Total warrants and electronic funds transfers = $1,400.00 |
| Sep. 2022 TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE FUND VOUCHER REGISTER: Total warrants and electronic funds transfers = $429,927.11 |
| Sep. 2022 ACH REMITTANCE VARIOUS FUNDS VOUCHER REGISTER: Total warrants and electronic funds transfers = $21,253,810.62 |
| Sep. 2022 GENERAL FUND/PAYROLL VOUCHER REGISTER: Total warrants and electronic funds transfers = $9,193,431.06 |
Background:
All disbursements made by the district are by warrant or by imprest checking account and procurement cards which are
reimbursed by warrant. Before disbursements are made they are carefully checked for accuracy and proof that the
goods or services have been received, are satisfactory, and that previous payment has not been made. All vouchers for
payment of goods and contract services are approved by the auditing officer and then listed on voucher registers which
are presented to the board for approval at the next regular meeting. Board approval of district disbursements is
required by RCW 42.24.080. Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing office required by RCW 42.24.080, and
those expense reimbursement claims certified by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded and the listing made available to
the Board.
Policy # 6215 states in part, "All claims for the provision of goods and services, other than payroll, must be pre-audited
and certified by the district’s appointed auditing officer/designee. The form shall provide for the authentication and
certification by such auditing officer that the materials have been furnished, the services rendered, and that the claim is
a just, due and unpaid obligation. Warrants shall be approved by a recorded affirmative vote of a majority of the
board."
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director
Business and Finance
425-431-7079
Manuel Juzon
Auditing Officer
425-431-7051
Information:
Memorandum of Understanding regarding duties and stipend for the Move 60! Program for 2022-23
Background:
The District received a grant to continue the Move 60! program for the 22-23 school year. Since the program is lead by certificated staff, the duties and stipend have been agreed upon with the Edmonds Educational Association.
Contact:
Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
425-431-7023
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Interlocal agreement with Bellevue School District
Background:
This agreement provides educational services to Bellevue School District students served in Edmonds School District's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing program. One student is scheduled to attend and anticipated revenue is $100,280.00.
Contact:
Dana Geaslen
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7186
Information:
At this festival, students will perform, be adjudicated and take workshops in the performing arts and leadership. College scholarship auditions will also take place.
Background:
PerBoard Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip listed falls under this policy. Administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
Information:
While our FIRST Robotics team plays in the PNW District events, we only get to experience playing with teams from other countries and states other than those in Alaska, Oregon & WA if we qualify to go to FIRST World Championships. This Regional event in Hawaii will be a good opportunity for students to learn more about other countries, and also about the University of Hawaii.
Background:
PerBoard Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip listed falls under this policy. Administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
Information:
FIRST Robotics team in the PNW District get ranking points from 2 district events and PNW District Championships (if they qualify). The top 18 teams get to go to FIRST World Championships. The LHS Robotics team has gone to FIRST World Championships 5 times so we are hoping we get to go again.
Background:
PerBoard Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip listed falls under this policy. Administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
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FIRST Robotics team in the Pacific Northwest District compete in 2 district events and earn ranking points. The top 60 teams of about 130 teams will advance to the PNW District Championships where they will earn more ranking points. The top 18 teams after the PNW District Championships will advance to the FIRST World Championships.
Background:
PerBoard Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip listed falls under this policy. Administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
Information:
State cross-country championships for the boys and girls high school cross-country programs in Pasco, WA.
Background:
PerBoard Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip listed falls under this policy. Administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
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State volleyball tournament for the volleyball programs at the Yakima Valley Sundome (Yakima, WA).
Background:
Per Board Policy 2320, field trips involving out-of-state or overnight travel require Board approval. This field trip listed falls under this policy. Administrative procedures will be followed for this trip.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
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Second reading, adopt revised Board Policy 3432 - Emergencies
Background:
Additional revisions were made at the request of the Board of Directors from the first reading at the October 11, 2022 board meeting. These revisions are now reflected in the policy, these are:
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7023
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Second reading, adopt revised Board Policy 3122 Excused & unexcused Absences.
Background:
This policy revision includes the specific language related to OSPI's recognition that mental health is an acceptable excuse for missing school. It adds language to the policy regarding attendance during periods of remote learning. While much of this was what we practiced in Edmonds during remote learning and then during hybrid learning, this is now added to the policy so we will be prepared for any future needs to shift from in-person to remote learning. The revisions also include specific language for how schools should intervene with student attendance issues by developing an MTSS tiered response for students and families.
There were no changes between the first and second reading.
Presenter:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
Information: The 2022-2023 School Improvement Plans are presented to the Board for approval. The directors received the plans prior to the meeting for review. In addition, the board had opportunity for discussion and questions at a study session, prior to the business meeting. School Improvement Plans will be posted to the District website upon approval.
Background:
It is the policy of the Edmonds School District Board of Directors to require each school to develop and adopt a school improvement plan or process, with annual review for progress and necessary changes. Each school will submit its plan to district leaders by October 15. School Improvement Plans will be submitted to the board by the end of October each year for initial approval and annual review. Each school improvement plan or process will be data and inquiry driven and will promote a positive impact on student learning. A positive impact on student learning means promoting the continuous achievement of the state learning goals and essential academic learning requirements, and the achievement of nonacademic growth in areas like public speaking, leadership, interpersonal relationship skills, team work, self-confidence and resiliency. The intent is that students can meet the goals of Washington’s basic education system: to become responsible citizens, to contribute to their own economic well-being and that of their families and communities, and to enjoy productive and satisfying lives. Each school improvement plan or process will be based on a building self-review that includes the active participation and input of building staff, students, families and community members. Each school improvement plan or process will address the following elements: A. Characteristics of effective schools as identified by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction and the educational service district (a plan may focus on one or several of the characteristics for up to three years); B. Safe and supportive learning environments; C. Educational equity factors including gender, race, ethnicity, culture, language and physical and mental ability; D. Use of technology; E. Family and community involvement; and F. Other factors identified by the school community for inclusion in the plan or process. Any school participation in a program of school improvement assistance through the state accountability system or the federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act will constitute sufficient compliance with this policy.
Presenter:
Rebecca Miner
Contact:
Helen Joung
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7176
Information: Annual approval of iGrant 217 required for implementation of Highly Capable Programs. Highly Capable students are general education students first. This grant provides the resources needed to run the identification process, to support teacher training and professional learning, to supply supplemental curricular resources that meet the unique needs of highly capable students, and to support staff resources to run and support the program.
Background:
The Edmonds School District offers highly capable students the following programs:
Grades 1-8: Participation in a self-contained program that consists of highly capable students
In 7th and 8th grade this program includes English, Science, and Social Studies. Advanced mathematics is offered mixed with neighborhood program students that have also qualified for advanced mathematics.
Grades 9-12: Acceleration and advancement is offered through choice options:
Running Start
Advanced Placement
Honors
College in the High School
International Baccalaureate
STEM and Honors STEM Diploma
Students may go through the identification process K-11th grade. The identification process is conducted in the Winter previous to the school year the student will begin receiving services.
During the identification process we administer the Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test (NNAT) as a 2nd grade universal screener and the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) to all candidates.
In addition to these data points we also use, when available:
State Assessments
iReady Assessment
Grade K-1 DIBELS
Fall Grade 2 Oral Reading
Spring Grade 2 District Math Performance
Referral Documentation with a Modified Renzulli Based Rating
WaKIDS
ELPA21
Report Card
Portfolio-Work Samples
Final identification decisions are made by a Multi-Disciplinary Selection Committee which meets the state guidelines as a decision making team.
Decisions are based on:
A preponderance of evidence from the profile data demonstrating that a student is among the most highly capable;
Evidence of clear need for highly capable services; and
Determination of which students would benefit the most from inclusion in the district's program.
Contact:
Jason Aillaud
Director - K-12 Student Learning
425-431-7291
Information: Resolution 22-20, Certification of 2023 Excess Property Taxes
Background: When the District established the 2022-23 budget, it included a levy collection of $59,922,446. This was based on an earlier Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast. Annual CPI is higher than what was projected, resulting in a levy of $62,205,138. This is still lower than voter authorization of $63,500,000 and requires a "levy rollback." Additionally, the Assessor's Office provided information that the District may collect an additional amount due to refunds. By law, the Board will need to adopt a resolution to certify the updated levy amount.
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
(425)431-7015
Information:
This item is for the approval of a completed Public Works Contract No. Q20-08CP for Cedar Way Elementary School Boiler Replacement by adopting Resolution No. 22-21.
Background:
The scope of work covered by the contract with Holmberg Mechanical was to relocate two (2) existing boilers from Spruce Elementary School, transport and reinstall at Cedar Way Elementary School. The work also included new pumps and hydronic system appurtenances; new electrical/conduit raceway; relocate existing DDC controllers and new unitary controls for the new system components; and testing, balancing and commissioning of the new hydronic heating system.
The date of final completion was January 21, 2022. The final contract amount was $286,384.30, including tax and five (5) change orders.
The Capital Projects office recommends that the referenced project be accepted by adoption of Resolution No. 22-21 stating that the work has been completed satisfactorily, and retention be released, subject to the lien laws of the State of Washington. During the 45-day period following the Board's acceptance, the District will notify the Departments of Revenue, Labor & Industries and Employment Security, giving notice of completion of the work. After 45 days, the statutory retainage (5% of the construction cost) will be released to the Contractor, less any liens or claims filed by the State of Washington departments named above.
Contact:
Sue Elder
Public Works Contracts Coordinator
425-431-7058
Information: First reading, (no action) of revised Board Policy 3220 Freedom of Expression.
Background:
This policy revision, including the title from Student Publications to Freedom of Expression, restores the press rights of student journalists, signaling the state’s support for student journalists to be able to tell the stories that matter to their communities without fear of punishment. The “New Voices Act” (RCW 28A.600.027 and RCW 28B.10.037), which went into effect in 2018, represents Washington’s understanding of the crucial role student journalism plays in helping students grow into civic-minded critical thinkers ready to become the next generation of leaders. For more than a decade, students and advisers in Washington worked with the state Legislature to make clear the critical role student journalism plays in their communities. The New Voices Act is simple and straightforward: public high school and college student journalists– including yearbook staff– determine the content of student media, and that media cannot be removed or edited by school officials unless it meets certain standards similar to those established in the landmark Tinker v. Des Moines case. These include libel, slander, unwarranted invasions of privacy, violation of laws or certain school policies, or inciting students to create a clear and present danger of disruption of the orderly operation of the school.
The Student Press Law Center (SPLC) is an independent, non-partisan 501c(3), which works at the intersection of law, journalism, and education to promote, support, and defend the First Amendment and press freedom rights of high school and college journalists and their advisers. SPLC reached out to WSSDA to discuss whether refining language in WSSDA’s model policy would further support school districts. Together, they identified one area that needed slight altering for full compliance with the Washington New Voices Act. These small changes can have a great bearing on the rights of the students. SPLC with WSSDA collaborated to help school districts avoid any inadvertent violations of the law by school officials and to empower students and advisers to tell the stories that matter.
Presenter:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
Information: Legislative Representative Carin Chase will provide an update.
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.
Contact: Carin Chase
Information: Board President will adjourn
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