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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday January 9, 2024, 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.
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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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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 December 12, 2023 Special 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
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Single Reading, approve minutes from December 12, 2023 Regular Business 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
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Superintendent Rebecca Miner will administer the oath of office to newly elected director from District #3: Hawk Cramer.
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
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent/ Secretary to the Board
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 encourages public comments; please limit comments to three minutes. The Board President may interrupt if a comment is too lengthy or is personally directed.
The School Board will continue to hear virtual and written comments. Written comments will not be read out loud at the meeting but will be sent to all board members and attached to the meeting agenda. Those who would like to speak virtually at the meeting or submit a written comment may register using the link below until 3:00 the day of the meeting.
In person attendees will have the opportunity to register to speak when they arrive at the meeting.
Sign up here to request to speak virtually or submit a written comment
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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."
Contact: Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
425-431-7023
Information: Memorandum of Agreement between Pacific Northwest College Credit Consortium and Edmonds School District for CTE Dual Credit articulation development, management, and maintenance for 2023-2026
Background:
The Pacific Northwest College Credit (PNWCC) Consortium is a partnership of business, labor, community, and education that meets common regional needs by preparing students to successfully advance from high school through postsecondary education into the world of work. Membership includes the following college and school district partners: Bellevue College, Cascadia College, Edmonds College, Lake Washington Institute of Technology, Bellevue School District, Edmonds School District, Granite Falls School District, Issaquah School District, Lake Stevens School District, Lake Washington School District (including WANIC Skill Center), Marysville School District, Mercer Island School District, Monroe School District, Mukilteo School District (including Sno-Isle Skill Center), Northshore School District, Renton School District, Riverview School District, Snohomish School District, and Snoqualmie Valley School District.
As a member of the PNWCC consortium, the Edmonds School District Career and Technical Education (CTE) department pays an annual membership fee for services and support in the development, management, and maintenance of CTE Dual Credit agreements between regional college partners and multiple district CTE programs and courses in accordance with state and federal CTE program requirements. Services also include the management of student registrations for CTE Dual Credit as well as the college transcription and awarding of such credit. CTE Dual Credit agreements are designed to award college credit to students who successfully complete articulated college level career and technical education courses and programs while still in high school. RCW 28B.50.530 authorizes community and technical colleges to establish agreements in collaboration with local school districts.
The Edmonds School District is currently part of this consortium, this agreement is a renewal for 2023-2026.
Contact:
Mark Madison
Director of Career and Technical Education/Career and College Readiness
425-431-7120
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Students will participate and compete at the WA HOSA State Leadership Conference. HOSA is a CTSO for future healthcare professionals and provides students an opportunity to develop skills, knowledge and leadership for a career in a healthcare profession.
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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Students will compete in skills events for registered HOSA (healthcare) specific competitions. Students will also attend leadership meetings to learn about futures in healthcare.
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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This is the WIAA State wrestling tournament, if girls qualify they have the opportunity to compete for a state title.
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, Ed. D.
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
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FIRST Robotics teams in the Pacific Northwest District compete in 2 district events and earn
district ranking points. The top 60 teams of about 129 teams will advance to the PNW District
Championships.
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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Housing Hope- Scriber Place Project Update
Background:
Representatives from Housing Hope will provide an update on the Scriber Place Project.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
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Second reading, Approve revised Board Policy 3241 Student Discipline
Background:
The changes are strictly limited to revising the term "emergency expulsion" to the term "emergency removal." HB 1207 Section 7 (1) articulates this change’s legislative intent. It states that the previous term, “emergency expulsion,” was prejudicial and could tarnish a student’s reputation. In contrast, the term “emergency removal” is a more accurate description of a school district’s authority. This change of verbiage is statutorily mandated.
There were no changes between the first and second reading.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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Single Reading, Approve Resolution #24-01, Addition of Stanwood-Camano School District to the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Consortium
Background:
Stanwood-Camano school district expressed an interest in becoming a part of the Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center Consortium. The last district admitted to the consortium (approximately 17 years ago) was Edmonds School District. Superintendents of districts who belong to the consortium discussed and recommended that Stanwood-Camano be included in this consortium. Their admittance does not impact Edmonds students' spaces available in the program.
In order to admit the new district, each of the existing districts' boards must pass a resolution to admit Stanwood-Camano.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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First Reading (No Action), Revised Board Policy 2320- Field Trips
Background:
Noteworthy changes to this policy include:
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
425-431-7023
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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: The Board President will adjourn the meeting.