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The Edmonds Public Schools Board of Directors, Snohomish County, Washington, will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday March 12, 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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Winter Sports Recognition
Background:
Athletic Director Angie McGuire will recognize outstanding winter athletes from each high school. Students being recognized include:
Grace Fitting, EWHS- Wrestling
Hannah Baldock, EWHS- Wrestling
Ever Yamada, EWHS- Wrestling
Aniya Hooker, LHS- Girls Basketball
Kayla Lorenz, LHS- Girls Basketball
Alex Lee, LHS- Boys Swimming
Gia Powell, MHS- Girls Basketball
Maddox Millikan, MHS- Wrestling
Jordyn Stokes, MTHS- Girls Basketball
Rayshaun Connor, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Joe Asalifew, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Jaxon Dubiel, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Logan Tews, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Brody Myers-Little, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Chance Chalmers, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Gabe Towne, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Svayjeet Singh, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Zaveon Jones, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Don Brown, MTHS- Boys Basketball
Jack Gripentrog, MTHS- Boys Basketball
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Educational Support Team of the Year Recognition
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Mark Roschy will recognize the 2024 All Edmonds Educational Support Team. This team is made up of oustanding educational support professionals who were nominated for this award at the building level.
Employees being recognized are:
Tribecca Brazil - College and Career Advisor, Mountlake Terrace High School
Monique Burlin - Office Manager, Spruce Elementary
Kathryn Griffin - Registrar, Edmonds Heights K12
Karen Halliday - Office Manager, College Place Middle School
Bryan Hasstedt - Paraeducator, Mountlake Terrace Elementary
Tim Horton - HVAC Technician
Mike Jones - Paraeducator, Brier Terrace Middle School
Keith Kochendorfer - Paraeducator, Lynnwood High School
Mike Iiams - Custodian, Nominated from Edmonds Elementary School
Crystal Litts - Student Intervention Coordinator, Martha Lake Elementary
Grace Ngethe - Paraeducator, Brier Elementary
Claudia Ramirez - Food Service Worker, Mountlake Terrace High School
Kenn Rich - School Bus Driver
Teresa Smith - Paraeducator, Lynndale Elementary
Chi-An Yeh - Custodian, Alderwood Middle School
Contact:
Mark Roschy
Director- Classified Staff
Human Resources
425-431-7023
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Dr. Miner will read the State of Washington's Proclamation naming March 18-24th 2024 as School Retirees Appreciation Week.
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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 February 27, 2024 School Board Special Meeting (Special Education Review 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 February 27, 2024 School Board 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.
Please limit comments to three minutes. The Board President may interrupt if a comment is too lengthy or is personally directed.
In person attendees will have the opportunity to register to speak when they arrive at the meeting.
Please use the link below to submit 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, which will become public record. Those who would like to submit a written comment may do so using the link below until 3:00 the day of the meeting.
Sign up here to request to submit a written comment
In accordance with RCW 42.30.240, the board allows the opportunity for individuals to provide oral comment at a meeting remotely if oral comment from other members of the public will be accepted at the meeting. If you will have difficulty attending our meeting by reason of disability, limited mobility or any other reason that makes physical attendance at a meeting difficult, please call Erin Verschoor at (425)431-7003 or email verschoore398@edmonds.wednet.
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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."
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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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Students will be competing in the State Knowledge Bowl Competition.
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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:
Dr. Greg Schwab
Assistant Superintendent
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As required by policy 6030: Financial Reports, the Business Office will prepare a monthly budget status report of the following funds: General Fund (GF), Capital Projects Fund (CPF), Debt Service Fund (DSF), Associated Student Body Fund (ASB) and Transportation Vehicle Fund (TVF).
Background:
Lydia Sellie, Executive Director of Business & Finance, will present the budget report from January 2024.
Contact:
Lydia Sellie
Executive Director of Business & Finance
425-431-7023
Information: Biology Instructional Materials Board Report
Background: Jennifer Hageman will be presenting a report to the board regarding the Biology Instructional Materials Adoption Process.
Contact:
Lisa Gonzalez
Executive Director of Student Learning
425-431-7353
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Jennifer Hageman
Secondary Science Adoption Lead
425-431-7196
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Biology Instructional Materials Board Report
Background:
From September 2019 through January 2024 Edmonds’ students, staff, and community members engaged in an extensive process to Select and Adopt Core Instructional Materials, as outlined by Board Policy 2020 and Procedure 2020P (1). This process was completed with the goal of identifying core, primary instructional resources to guide instruction and help students meet the Washington State Science Learning Standards for Life Science (5,6,7) in grades 9-12.
The Instructional Materials Committee, Professional Excellence Committee, Biology Material Review Committee, Biology Pilot Committees, with the support of parents, families, community members, staff, and students of Edmonds School District, formally recommend adopting Open Educational Resources (specifically the Open Sci Ed, inquiryHub, and Fred Hutch Science Educational Partnership units) as Core Instructional Materials and Savvas Education’s Miller Levine Biology textbook and corresponding digital learning materials as Supplemental Materials for use in High School Biology Classrooms.
Contact:
Lisa Gonzalez
Executive Director of Student Learning
425.431.7353
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Addendum to Superintendent's Contract
Background:
The Superintendent has offered, and the Board accepts, her proposal to voluntarily reduce her compensation for the 2024- 2025 contract year by approximately $25,000 by (a) including 12 unpaid furlough days in the 2024-25 contract year, the effect of which shall be to reduce the Superintendent’s annual compensation for the 2024-25 contract year by her per diem rate multiplied by 12 and (b) foregoing 1.09% of the inflationary salary adjustment expected to be approved by the Legislature for the 2024-25 school year. These provisions shall apply to the 2024-2025 contract year only.
Contact:
Rebecca Miner
Superintendent
425-431-7003
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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