RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 407
DRAFT Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting
March 11, 2014
Duvall, WA 98019
Educational Service Center – Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Van Noy, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mrs. Van Noy, Ms. Oviatt, Mr. Bawden, Mr. Edwards, Ms. Fletcher
Student Representatives: Mr. Knoth, Ms. Korn
COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENT AND HEARING OF PUBLIC
Mrs. Van Noy noted the Board held a Work Study Breakfast on the morning of Friday, March 7,
2014 with Dr. Anthony Smith and Director of Teaching & Learning, Roni Rumsey to continue to
discuss School Improvement Plans. Classified Employees Week began on Monday, March 10,
2014. Directors visited classified employees at all Riverview locations. She thanked Ms. Oviatt
and Ms. Fletcher for arranging the gifts which were given in appreciation. An additional Work
Study was held prior to tonight’s meeting on Facility Use policies throughout the District. Mrs.
Van Noy will be attending the WSSDA Directors Conference in April and complimented Dr.
Smith for arranging the Hispanic Education Forum at Carnation Elementary on March 24. A
thank you was given to Riverview Communications Coordinator Michael Ward for filling in as
Acting Recording Secretary for this meeting and for his continued work with the Riverview
Education Foundation. She attended the League of Education Voters breakfast earlier this
morning as well.
Mr. Bawden attended the Riverview Education Foundation annual auction on March 1, 2014,
along with Ms. Fletcher and Dr. Smith. The event saw a huge turnout and Foundation president,
Sue Davenport, has indicated the event was a big success. He also made special mention of the
Classified Employees and honoring them this week for all their work.
Mr. Knoth stated that the Robotics team performed very well at last week’s competition in
Auburn. Together, the team worked with additional teams to find new strategies and ideas for
success. Another competition in Mount Vernon will take place this coming Friday and Saturday
and he invited any and all Board members to attend the event.
Ms. Korn attended TOLO at the Educational Service Center on Saturday, March 8. The event
was held by the Senior Class and Cedarcrest ASB. She likewise made mention of Classified
Employees week and that her Advanced Health class made a card for the Classified employees.
She also attended with Mr. Knoth and Dr. Smith, the meeting with the Executive Director for the
State Board of Education at the Puget Sound ESD.
Ms. Fletcher echoed Mr. Bawden’s comments and mentioned that she attended the Friends of
Youth luncheon with Ms. Oviatt and Mrs. Van Noy. The event raised more than $150,000 for the
organization. The National School Boards Association (NSBA) conference schedule is now
online for seminars.
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COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENT AND HEARING OF PUBLIC, Cont.
Mr. Edwards recognized the classified employees and their week of appreciation and stated this
was his favorite time of the year.
Ms. Oviatt thanked the classified employees and was sorry she was not able to join her fellow
Board members due to a work conflict. She referenced that Mrs. Van Noy was featured on the
Duvall Police Department’s Facebook page, as they, along with Ms. Fletcher and Sgt. Lori Batiot
of the Duvall P.D. attended the Friends of Youth luncheon together. The 74th Annual NSBA
Conference will be in New Orleans and Ms. Oviatt will be traveling from Saratoga Springs, New
York, to join the Board in attendance. Congratulations were given to DECA students from
Cedarcrest High School for their achievements at the State Conference last weekend. The new
Eagle Rock Multi-Age webpage was acknowledged with comments made about how terrific the
site looked.
Agenda Adjustment
Motion 14-13: To amend the Consent Agenda, Item C. Personnel Actions, to reflect current
changes. (Oviatt and Bawden) Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
A list of routine agenda items were considered in a single motion. Board Members have
received and studied background information on all items.
Motion 14-14: To approve the March 11, 2014, Consent Agenda, as amended. (Bawden and
Oviatt) Unanimous.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for February 25, 2014
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 192066 through 192138 in the amount of $155,031.13, and direct
deposits of $5,584.33; Capital Projects Fund Warrant No. 192139 through 192147 in the amount
of $21,774.35; ASB Fund Warrant No. 192148 through 192165 in the amount of $14,911.75;
and Private Purpose Trust Fund Warrant No. 192166 through 192169 in the amount of $818.24,
and direct deposits of $11,873.04. Total payroll for February 28, 2014 was $2,087,413.40,
which includes General Fund Warrant No. 191998 through 192006 in the amount of $11,376.84,
and General Fund Warrant No. 192009 through No. 192065 in the amount of $701,312.60 and
direct deposits of $988,892.57.
Approval of Personnel Actions, as amended
Mr. Bawden asked why an Amendment was being made on this item of the Agenda. Dr. Smith
indicated that one item was eliminated as there was further information needed before granting
the individual’s leave of absence. The Board acknowledged the retirements of Sue Heyting and
Kay Smoke, and the resignations of Susie Marshall and Coleen McDermott.
Approval of Service Contracts
Mrs. Van Noy announced that the Board has contracted with the YMCA of Greater Seattle to run
an enrichment program at Stillwater Elementary School.
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CONSENT AGENDA, Cont.
Approval of Donations
Mr. Bawden acknowledged the donations from Microsoft, FIRST (for Robotics), The Linnerooth
Team, and Stillwater PTSA.
BUSINESS
Board Agenda Topics
Ms. Oviatt asked for a WSSDA Work Study to discuss presentations that the Board might want
to submit to WSSDA, as well as the work necessary to apply for an award for the Board. The
window for submitting proposals to WSSDA is March 26 – May 9. The Board decided on April
22, 2014, e session from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM.
Mrs. Van Noy asked for the addition of a work study in late April or early May regarding the
State Accountability Index and proposed inviting Director of Teaching and Learning Roni
Rumsey to join the Work Study. Dr. Smith will provide the Board with proposed dates.
Budget Status Report – January 2014
The Board reviewed Mr. Adamo’s financial report and appreciated the detailed information.
REPORTS
Legislative Report
Mr. Edwards mentioned that the state legislative session concludes on Thursday, March 13. On
Monday, the Senate Ways & Means Committee held hearings on their proposed substitute to SB
3483, authorizing $825 million in bonds for capacity issues, classrooms to support
implementation of K-3, full-day kindergarten and enhanced science facilities across the state
(including STEM).
A proposed substitute for SSB 5581 was introduced – The Kids First Act, copies of which were
made available to the Board. The first section states that the Legislature finds that over the last
30 years, education has been a declining priority in state budgets. Essentially, billions of dollars
have been diverted into non-paramount and non-constitutionally mandated areas of the budget.
The Kids First Act would require two-thirds (2/3) of any new revenue to be spent on education,
including early learning and higher education. Mr. Edwards expressed concern that this may
indicate a co-mingling of funds with the McCleary decision. The Act also would declare that
education funding would not be reduced by the previous biennium and funding would be in place
for ten (10) years. This would initiate on July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025. Per McCleary,
compliance is supposed to be in place by 2018, and this Kids First Act pushes that timeline back
to 2025. The Kids First Act would be presented in the form of a ballot initiative, allowing voters
to have the final say.
Mr. Edwards indicated that he would provide a session summary report at the next Board
meeting. A joint letter was sent by WSSDA and the Washington State PTA to members of the
House Education Committee and the House Education Appropriations Committee on the 1,080
hours and 24 credits diploma issue. Copies of that were likewise made available to the Board.
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BUSINESS, Cont.
Superintendent Report
Dr. Smith reported:
Met with REA building representatives for Cedarcrest, Tolt, Riverview Learning Center,
Stillwater, and Carnation Elementary regarding the Superintendent Entry Plan. Plans are
being made to meet with Cherry Valley in the coming weeks. The tone was highly
professional, collaborative, and positive. A number of opportunities occurred to celebrate
successes and identify ways to improve. Common themes emerged throughout all grade
levels and face-to-face follow ups with building principals have started. In talking with
teachers, Dr. Smith asked for 1) Positives; 2) Areas of Improvement; and, 3) Any
additional comments. REA meetings were viewed positively by membership and a
recommendation was made to revisit these meetings every couple of years or so.
Student reps Mr. Knoth and Ms. Korn accompanied Dr. Smith to Puget Sound ESD for a
meeting with Executive Director for the State Board of Education, Ben Rarick. Mrs. Van
Noy also attended. Mr. Knoth said that Mr. Rarick was interested in learning how the
student rep process worked with Riverview. Dr. Smith spoke with him about the State
Accountability Index, community college testing and ALE requirements. Mr. Rarick was
interested in hearing about Riverview’s ALE programs and the student commitment
required therein. Mr. Rarick indicated a continued focus on honoring McCleary and
working with the legislature.
Echoed Mr. Bawden’s comments on the REF Auction. Dropped into REF’s Monday
evening board meeting and thanked them for their continued hard work and
acknowledged Paul Censullo’s work with REF as Ex Officio.
Participated in Learning Walks at the Riverview Learning Center and an amazing
classroom visitation with Dr. Randy Stocker at Carnation Elementary and observing a
second-year teacher there. Those visits again show that through collaboration and
planning, we can all improve our practice together. The reflection time and the deep
conversations are positives of the new evaluation system. The challenge still remains
with all the time spent in uploading evidence along with increased paperwork.
Experienced a wonderful presentation with the Ad-Team and Ad-Council about Gender
Diversity, presented by organization founder Aidan Key. The seminar fits in with the
Entry Plan goal of providing a safe, inclusive environment in our schools. The
information was enlightening, and everyone present gained important information. A
message of sensitivity toward all people was communicated.
On Friday, March 7, the information received from the Board Work Study that day was
shared with Roni Rumsey. Adjustments will be looked at and worked on for next year
based on School Board feedback.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Van Noy adjourned the March 11, 2014, Board meeting at
7:35 PM.
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Board President
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Board Secretary
MINUTES PREPARED BY
Michael Ward, Acting Recording Secretary to the Board of Directors.