RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT #407
CARNATION, WA 98014
Minutes of Regular Board of Directors’ Meeting
June 23, 2009
District Office – Conference Room A/B
CALL TO ORDER AND FLAG SALUTE
Mrs. Van Noy, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mrs. Van Noy, Mr. Pflugrath, Ms. Oviatt, Mr. Edwards
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mr. Bawden
COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS, AND HEARING OF PUBLIC
Mrs. Van Noy said the School Board is deeply saddened, along with the community, for the loss
of Josh Ward on the last day of school. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Ms. Oviatt noted that tonight at 7:00 PM the LDS church is holding a youth gathering for those
involved in sports and activities with Josh. Tomorrow at 9:30 AM the LDS church will hold a
viewing, with the memorial service at 11:00 AM. The PTSA‟s will be hosting a lunch at
Carnation Elementary after the service.
Mr. Pflugrath noted that 2008 Cedarcrest graduate, Nicole Rhodes, was also injured in the same
accident and our thoughts and prayers are with her. He thanked the Crisis Response Team in
helping students and staff on Friday and Monday at the school.
Mr. Edwards spoke about the Tolt Middle School Moving Up Ceremony, held in the Cedarcrest
gymnasium, noting it was fully packed with parents and students. Mr. Edwards and Mr. Bawden
attended the Cedarcrest High School graduation, with 194 students participating. He remarked
on the great speaker, Mr. Armstrong.
The Board unanimously agreed to hold a Special Board Meeting on Thursday, June 25, at 8:00
AM in the Cedarcrest High School Conference Room to approve the 2009-2012 PSE Collective
Bargaining Agreement. Mrs. Van Noy noted that the student representative interviews will also
be at Cedarcrest on June 25, beginning at 9:00 AM.
Mrs. Van Noy acknowledged the brightly colored, beautiful artwork displayed in the Board
Room by Eagle Rock Multi-Age and Cherry Valley students.
The Board congratulated Mr. Robertson and Mrs. Layman for another year of great work with
the Board and presented Mrs. Layman with a bouquet of flowers.
Mr. Pflugrath mentioned the Public Hearing meeting last Thursday for property owners on
Bagwell Street across from the District Office. Plans for Bagwell Street were discussed in
relation to the Riverview Learning Center.
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2009 Community Service Award Presentation
Mrs. Van Noy congratulated the Cascade Community Theatre on being selected for the School
Board‟s 2009 Community Service Award. She read a brief biography of the Theatre, noting the
idea began with a Cedarcrest student‟s Senior Project in 2003. Mr. Bawden expressed his thanks
through an email that Mrs. Van Noy read, saying in part “… I hope the district and CCT will
share a long and productive relationship. This is a great example of the „momentum‟ I like to
talk about – the community coming together to build successful and exciting programs, which
builds more excitement and then attracts more support and participants…”
Mrs. Van Noy presented the 2009 Community Award plaque to Suzan Greenfield, Secretary of
CCT, and pictures were taken of Board members and the CCT members present: Wendy Habek,
Steve Borquez, Suzy Murdoch, Suzan Greenfield, Beverly Webb, and Jane Pattinson by phone.
Agenda Adjustment
Motion 09-34: To amend the Consent Agenda, Personnel Actions, to reflect additional
information. (Edwards and Oviatt) Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion 09-35: To approve the June 23, 2009, Consent Agenda as amended. (Pflugrath and
Edwards) Unanimous.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for June 9, 2009, Board Work Study
Minutes for June 9, 2009, and Board Work Study Minutes for June 16, 2009
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 171575 through 171737 in the amount of $149,578.96, and direct
deposits of $388.74; Capital Projects Fund Warrant No. 171738 through 171750 in the amount of
$122,428.44; ASB Fund Warrant No. 171751 through 171776 in the amount of $18,669.86; and
Private Purpose Trust Fund Warrant No. 171777 through 171778 in the amount of $466.25.
Total payroll for June 15, 2009 was $63,856.63, which includes General Fund Warrant No.
171799 through 171800 in the amount of $11,615.70, and direct deposits of $38,731.28.
Approval of Personnel Actions, as amended.
Approval of Service Contracts
Approval of Budget Status Report
Approval of Donations
The Board acknowledged the generous PTSA donation to Carnation Elementary, as well as the
donation from Costco of 95 back packs to Carnation Elementary students.
Approval of Amended Superintendent Contract
Mr. Pflugrath noted that the Superintendent had turned down any salary increase but the Board
offered a few more days of vacation to spend with his family in Montana.
Approval of 2009-10 Facility Use Fees and Extended Day Care Fees
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OLD BUSINESS
Construction Update
Mr. Sean Ryan, Project Manager, reviewed the status of the Construction Projects.
Carnation Elementary
The project is in the design phase and preliminary analysis indicates that the project is
currently under budget.
Cedarcrest High School Field Improvements
Design development is nearing completion.
A public hearing was held on June 9th with a hearing examiner for approval of the Site
Plan Review. The hearing examiner has 30 days to respond, but he thought 7-10 days
would be enough time. He is very ill and not able to complete his response as of yet.
The City of Duvall has requested additional information be verified as part of the site
plan approval on the northeast corner of the site as it pertains to drainage. Double survey
crews are working to gather information as soon as possible.
Cedarcrest High School Remodel
CDK and subcontractors continue to work on punch list items.
Cherry Valley Elementary
The Schematic Design estimate is expected to be submitted the end of June.
Riverview Learning Center
The District and design team met with the City of Carnation on June 11 to review the
updated site plan that identified Bagwell Street improvements. The City was in favor of
this plan.
The District notified property owners along Bagwell Street and held a community
meeting on June 18, 2009 to inform them of the scope of the project.
Tolt Middle School Field Improvements
The contractor continues to work on punch list items.
Tolt Middle School Remodel
In Building B, Multi-Purpose Room, the lighting has been completed and new ceiling
tiles installed.
The Building D locker rooms are underway.
At Building K, Allied has completed framing the overbuild and band/choir room
addition. Installation of the roofing shingles is nearing completion and the exterior
finished are being put into place.
In Building L, all that remains is the paint and drywall corrective work.
Demolition of the main canopy is underway.
A meeting was held with the District, Allied, Heery, and Erickson McGovern on June 22
to discuss the remaining work and project schedule. After Board questioning, it was
noted that there will be occupancy when school starts with the exception of the new
band/choir area. Also, punch list items will be ongoing after school starts.
Mr. Robertson noted that on Friday the maintenance/custodial staff helped moved the
LRC and classrooms into storage space on campus, beginning their shift at 3:00 PM and
working until 2:30 AM, including John Mark who was supposed to be on vacation.
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OLD BUSINESS, Cont.
2009-2010 General Fund Preliminary Budget
Mr. Adamo presented the preliminary 2009-10 General Operating Fund Budget, noting that a
few changes may occur between now and the final in August. He felt this was the best budget
the district has had accuracy-wise, especially in personnel. There is a significant change in
pension costs, due to the reduction by the state for employers‟ contributions. Also, there is a
major increase in Special Education federal “IDEA” funds. The budgeted enrollment for
revenue purposes was set at 2,977 FTE.
The 2009-10 preliminary budgeted revenue is $28,341,201, with expenditures at $28,734,357.
The adjusted ending fund balance still remains over 7%, which allows us to continue to sell our
bonds successfully.
The Board discussed the district‟s assessed valuation and the safety net funding.
Strategic Plan Status
Goal 3: Provide Human Resources and Communication practices to improve student
learning.
Objective 3A: Evaluate and revise the Human Resources (HR) plan.
Task 6: Provide mid-term assessment of the plan. Dr. Smith reported that all
recommendations from the HRMPlus review have been put into a 5-year master plan for
Human Resources. The district has been using the electronic employment applications
since the beginning of April.
Task 7: Study the feasibility of adding an administrator to manage Human Resources.
From HRMPlus‟ perspective, the logical next step for administration hiring at the district
would be a Human Resources Director. However, before any increase, current staffing
and the financial landscape would have to be considered. Riverview is not in a place
fiscally or with student enrollment to consider this. Dr. Smith noted that Mary Barr has
functioned as an HR assistant which has been tremendously helpful. He would like to
keep this Task as a placeholder on the Strategic Plan to review in the future.
Dr. Smith mentioned that he would be meeting with Mike Vidos tomorrow to work on a draft of
the Strategic Plan for the Board to review. He reminded the Board that Saturday, March 27,
2010 has been set aside for the community forum on the next 5-year Plan
Dr. Smith noted that Goal 1, Objective G, Task 6 was discussed at the last meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
2009-10 School Board Meeting Schedule
Motion 09-36: To approve the 2009-10 Board Meeting Schedule. (Van Noy and Oviatt)
Unanimous.
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REPORTS
Student Representative Report
Ms. Oviatt noted four members of the CHS baseball family participated in the All-State Baseball
Series in Yakima. Players Travis Cook and Cameron Padron participated and Scott Goldsberry
and Brandon Baarstad led the coaching staff. Travis Cook was named 2A Player of the Year and
Coach Goldsberry received the honor of Coach of the Year.
Superintendent Report
Mr. Roberson spoke about another excellent school year: academic success on test scores;
seniors meeting WASL graduation requirements; $1.4 million in college scholarships; state
athletic, drill and music accomplishments; successful negotiation of labor agreement; relations
with staff; meeting strategic planning goals; construction projects within budget; low interest
rates on bond sales; retention of quality staff, etc.
He noted he would be attending the Annual WASA/AWSP Conference in Spokane on June 2830, and then takes vacation until Monday, July 13.
The Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD) received a petition for transfer of territory
from Riverview to Lake Washington by Bradley Landis, petitioner. The ESD is gathering
appropriate information from the King County Assessor‟s Office. The Board will be updated as
more information is provided.
Mr. Robertson thanked the School Board for attending so many of the district and building
events during the past month.
RECESS
Mrs. Van Noy recessed the meeting at 8:25 PM for a 5-minute break and entered into Executive
Session at 8:30 PM to discuss a negotiation item for approximately 15 minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Negotiation Item
ADJOURNMENT
Mrs. Van Noy called the meeting back to order at 8:45 PM and, there being no further business,
immediately adjourned the June 23, 2009 School Board Meeting at 8:45 PM.
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Board President
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Superintendent
MINUTES PREPARED BY
Cheryl B. Layman, Recording Secretary to the Board of Directors.
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