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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday February 6, 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.
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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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 January 16, 2024 Special Meeting (Study Session- Budget/Enrollment)
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
Information:
Single Reading, approve minutes from January 23, 2024 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
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
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Sarah Baldock - Maplewood K-8 - Mathematics
Sean Bell - Brier Terrace Middle School - Social Studies
Joshua Miles - Edmonds Heights K-12 - Health & Fitness
John Traxler - Mountlake Terrace High School - AP Chemistry
Noah Crofoot - Lynnwood High School - Earth and Space Science
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: Professional-Technical Employees' Compensation Schedule
Background: This is the updated 23-24 compensation schedule for Edmonds Professional-Technical Employees. In our meet and confer process with the Professional-Technical group for the 22-24 Memorandum of Understanding, we committed to completing a full salary study for all positions in the group. We finalized the process in January and the results were approved by the Professional-Technical group.
The new schedule reflects the district's ongoing commitment to provide compensation at least at the midpoint of compensation in other districts for similar positions. In the past, Professional-Technical employees received the same annual midpoint adjustment as our Principals group. Our salary study showed that this practice did not keep our compensation competitive with other districts' Professional-Technical compensation. While some of our positions were at or above the midpoint for like positions in other districts, many positions were below with some being as far as 24% below midpoint. This compensation schedule better aligns our Professional-Technical employees' pay with other regional school districts.
This schedule is effective September 1, 2023 and employees will be given retroactive pay to account for this.
Contact: Rob Baumgartner
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7023
Information:
Background:
The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Public Law 115-224) was signed into law on July 31, 2018 and reauthorized the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006. Any eligible recipient desiring financial assistance under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act (Public Law 115-224) shall submit a local plan describing their plans to strengthen and improve CTE programming and how financial assistance granted under the Act will be used to support these efforts. This local plan will reflect the results of each eligible recipient’s Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment (CLNA) and Program Evaluation which will dictate the types of programs and activities that agencies can implement with Perkins V funds during the 2023-2024 program year and in subsequent program years.
The Edmonds School District Career and Technical Education 2022-23 Program Review, including findings from the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment, and 4-Year Plan of Work were presented to and approved by the school board on October 10th, 2023.
Contact:
Mark Madison
CTE Director, Career/College Readiness
425/431-7124
Information: Interlocal Agreement with Northshore School District
Background: Both School Districts have agreed to enter into an Interlocal Agreement to allow Edmonds School District to utilize Northshore School District's competitively bid contracts.
Contact: Devone Miles, Senior Purchasing Agent 425-431-7065
Information: Agreement with Shrub Oak International School for residential special education services.
Background:
This agreement provides an alternative residential placement for a student with disabilities for the 2023-2024 school year. This is an OSPI approved out-of-state non-public agency. A non-public agency (NPA) is an entity authorized by OSPI under Chapter 28A.300 RCW to contract with a school district to provide a program of special education services for students whose special education needs cannot be met by their resident school district. An approved NPA provides the student's special education and related services determined necessary for Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) through the individualized education program (IEP) process. The district will apply for state safety net reimbursement for this placement. One student is expected to require services for a pro-rated total of $467,773 (which covers between now and August 2024). The Safety Net that will be applied for will be the total cost of the program minus Washington State’s set Safety Net threshold for the district’s expenses per student of $39,158. As a reminder, all placement decisions and services are determined by a student’s IEP team.
Contact:
Dana Geaslen
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7186
Information:
Washington State Thespian Festival. Workshops from professional theater artists, performances, guest speakers, and networking with other Washington state theater students.
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 will be our 10th (nearly) annual trip to Pasco to participate in the Jazz Unlimited Festival at Columbia Basin College. We will perform for adjudication and hear other groups perform. While our jazz group has participated many times this is only the second time we've taken our concert choir to participate in the concert choir portion of the festival.
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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The Technology Student Association (TSA) enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intra-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs. Students have been preparing since September to compete in several events related to CTE classes.
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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The primary reason is to attend the 2024 Northwest Regional Music for All Festival in Vancouver, WA. at Mountain View High School. "The Northwest Regional Concert Band Festival (NWRCBF) is a non-competitive wind ensemble festival intended to provide a performance, adjudication, and audience opportunity that celebrates the successes and investment of ensembles in the northwest." We will also be exploring Portland, OR.
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
Information:
State CHEER championships for the CHEER programs in BATTLE GROUND, 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.
Overnight, in-state field trips involving high school extra-curricular groups involved in State organization sanctioned playoffs, meetings, or competitions announced with notice too short to be scheduled on the next regular board meeting may be approved by the superintendent or designee with notice to the board of directors.
Contact:
Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7094
Information:
State championship for the dance programs in 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
Information:
State swim championships for the boys' swim programs in Federal Way, 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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State wrestling championships for the boys and girls wrestling programs in Tacoma, 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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DECA's International Career Development Conference is the final level of competition for students. Students will compete in their event, network with other students and professionals and participate in team building activities.
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 with students from across the state of Washington in various tech events. These students qualified to participate during our Regional TSA event, hosted by our school. Students will continue to learn and apply technical and engineering skills, teamwork and perseverance as they move through each event.
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
Information:
DECA's International Career Development is the final level of competition for students, Students will compete in their event, network with other students and professionals and participate in team building activities.
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
Information:
To participate in leadership and skilled events at the Washington State TSA Convention.
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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STEM conference, where students compete in STEAM related competitions. Students prepare for these events throughout the school year, submit their initial inputs/proposals/concepts/designs online in January. Then if they meet the criteria they are approved to finalize their event submissions to present/compete against other students in the State Competition. They have the opportunity to advance to the National TSA Competition in June.
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 further their fundamental understanding of string orchestra music, how to play their instrument, and how to work as an ensemble through critical listening to a variety of orchestras and through working with clinicians and other teachers.
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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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America State competition - demonstrating skills and procedures.
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
Information:
State basketball championships for the boys and girls basketball programs in Tacoma, 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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You’re invited to the 74th Annual District Convention! Join PNW Key Club for a fun and educational weekend to enhance your leadership skills and celebrate service with more than 2,000 Key Clubbers and advisors. At DCON, Key Clubbers attend workshops, receive officer training, participate in spirit battles, elect the next District Executive officers, and more!
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
Information:
To participate in STEM Leadership and hands-on activities that are an extension of the year long STEM class taught at BTMS.
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
Information:
Students will learn to think through different role-play scenarios and decide the best recommendations to offer in their situation. They also need to use time management and work in groups
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
Information:
Leadership and skills competition at State Conference.
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
Information:
To compete and demonstrate competencies acquired through the Family and Consumer Science Programs.
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
Information:
Second Reading, Approve Revised Board Policy 3110- Qualification of Attendance and Placement
Background:
We are proposing a change to the Early Entrance Policy 3110- Qualification of Attendance & Placement. The current language says, “An early entrance candidate for kindergarten or first grade is defined as a child whose fifth birthday (kinder) or sixth birthday (first) falls between (and includes) September 1 and December 31.” We would like to change the end date from December 31st to October 31st.
The rationale for the change is that this would create congruence with neighboring districts and reduce administrative costs. Only one student in 5 years of data who has had a birthday between 10/31 and 12/31 has successfully tested in.
There were no changes between the first and second reading.
Contact:
Dana Geaslen
Assistant Superintendent
425-431-7047
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Single Reading, Review & Approve WIAA's Proposed Amendments for 2024
Background:
Each year, the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association conducts a process of amending the rules of athletic participation and competition in their handbook. The WIAA invites stakeholder groups, including school board directors, to provide advisory, non-binding votes on each proposed amendment.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
Deborah Kilgore
Board Vice-President
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Single Reading, Approve Resolution #24-03, Emergency Declaration for Repairs at Meadowdale Elementary School
Background:
On Saturday, January 13th , Edmonds staff discovered significant water damage/standing water at Meadowdale Elementary School from fire suppression pipes that had frozen and then burst. This happened shortly after a walk-through of the building. In consultation with the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool, we hired ATI Restoration for disaster recovery services. We now wish to contract with ATI Restoration to repair the building. Time is of the essence as students have had to be relocated to another site.
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
425-431-7023
Information:
Single Reading, Approve Resolution #24-04, Emergency Declaration for Repairs at Former Alderwood Middle School
Background:
On or around Saturday, January 13th, hydronic pipes in the heating system and in the water supply pipes at Former Alderwood Middle School froze then burst, leaving much of the building inoperable. In consultation with the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool, we hired ATI Restoration for disaster recovery services. We now wish to contract with ATI Restoration to repair the building. Time is of the essence as this site will be used for Oak Heights students next fall, and needs to be completed before the end of the current school year.
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
425-431-7023
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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