RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 407
CARNATION, WA 98014
Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting
August 11, 2009
District Office – Conference Room A/B
CALL TO ORDER
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 announced the Board held a Work Study prior to the meeting on finalizing the
Strategic Plan for next year. She also noted that Mr. Bawden was on vacation, as well as Mr.
Robertson. Dr. Anthony Smith, Assistant Superintendent, would be acting Board Secretary.
Mr. Pflugrath said he would like to attend an upcoming WSSDA Regional meeting on October
15, in Tukwila and encouraged other Board Members to join him. The primary agenda is to
discuss core national standards and education finance.
Mr. Pflugrath noted he addressed a question to the administration on district preparation for a
possible heavy flu season. The pandemic flu policy and procedures have been reviewed and the
district is working closely with King County Public Health for current information.
Mr. Edwards spoke highly of the very successful Board/Administrative staff dinner at Lori and
Jim Oviatt’s home after the Administrative Retreat. He also noted that Mr. Pflugrath and he
would be attending the WSSDA Legislative Assembly in Vancouver, WA, at the end of
September along with Mrs. Van Noy. Mr. Edwards asked if anyone from the district would be
attending the NSBA Technology & Learning Conference in Denver at the end of October.
Mrs. Oviatt congratulated Dr. Smith on his recent completion of the Superintendent’s Certificate
Program. She mentioned she would be absent from the October 13 Board Meeting.
Mrs. Van Noy said she would be absent from the August 25 Board meeting. She thanked the
administrators for the best admin/board event ever.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion 09-40: To approve the August 11, 2009, Consent Agenda as presented. (Oviatt and
Edwards) Unanimous.
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CONSENT AGENDA, Cont.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2009, and Board Work Study
for August 4, 2009
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 172289 through 172402 in the amount of $145,491.59, No. 172506
through 172574 in the amount of $67,554.49, and direct deposits of $2,178.63; Capital Projects
Fund Warrant No. 172403 through 172412 in the amount of $27,090.83, and No. 172575
through 172576 in the amount of $25,303.60; ASB Fund Warrant No. 172413 through 172427 in
the amount of $12,797.44, and No. 172577 through 172581 in the amount of $15,229.94; and
Private Purpose Trust Fund Warrant No. 172428 through 172437 in the amount of $14,947.63,
and direct deposits of $7,178.35. Total payroll for July 31, 2009 was $1,840,358.10, which
includes General Fund Warrant No. 172438 through 172505 in the amount of $635,892.17, and
direct deposits of $889,009.89.
Approval of Personnel Actions
Approval of Service Contracts
Approval of Donations
The Board acknowledged the generous donation of Microsoft software from Denise Robinson.
Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Darcy Becker and Doug Poage
OLD BUSINESS
2009-10 Roundtable Planning
The Board held a Work Study on August 4 to plan the specific roundtables for 2009-10. Five
major areas were chosen: Math Curriculum Adoption Team; Social Services Community;
Middle and High School Students; Maintenance and Facilities; and High School Athletics. The
dates available are October 6, 13, 20, 27 and November 3 from 5:00-6:45 PM. Mrs. Van Noy
volunteered to provide the “Purpose, Process & Payoff” for the roundtables. The Board will
discuss further the dates and particular roundtables.
2009-10 Board Goals and Evaluation
After reviewing notes from last year’s goals’ accomplishments, the Board felt it best to wait for
Mr. Bawden’s input to finalize this year’s goals.
Review Procedures P6700-1, Nutrition and Physical Fitness
American Beverage Association guidelines, which cap calories from beverages, reduce portion
sizes and remove full-calorie soft drinks, were recommended at the high school level for drinks
sold. The Board felt the change in wording in the Procedures P6700-1, Nutrition and Physical
Fitness, reflected the guidelines.
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NEW BUSINESS
Board Agenda Topics
The Board added a presentation on WASL Results to the November 10th agenda and Innovative
Programs to both the May 11th and June 8th agendas. The Board set a Work Study on September
29 at 5:00 PM to prepare for their presentation at the WSSDA Annual Conference in November.
They also added Student Threats Assessment to the “parking lot” for future discussion.
First Reading, Revised Policy 1000, Legal Status and Organization; Revised Policy 2045,
Transitional Bilingual Instruction; Revised Policy 3080, Student Health; New Policy 3082,
Anaphylaxis Prevention; and Revised Policy 5080, Military Leave
The Board discussed the revisions and the new policy.
Motion 09-41: To approve Policy 1000, Policy 2045, Policy 3080, Policy 3082, and Policy
5080 for First Reading. (Edwards and Oviatt) Unanimous
REPORTS
Superintendent Report
Dr. Smith presented the Superintendent’s Report prepared by Mr. Robertson.
1.
The agenda for the Administrative meetings, held on August 5 and 6, was handed out.
2.
Mr. Robertson thanked the School Board for hosting the wonderful dinner, prepared by
Jim Oviatt last week. The administrative team truly enjoyed and appreciated the special
event.
3.
On August 10, Dr. Smith, Dr. Heikkila, Mr. Lavarias, Mrs. Wright, Ms. Zoet, Mrs.
Marshall and Mr. Robertson attended the 4th Annual Key Leaders Summit in North Bend.
They were joined by students, parents, business leaders, youth organizations, health care
professionals and city/county officials to promote better health in our communities and
leverage our strengths for better outcomes.
4.
On July 23, Mr. Robertson and others met with the Carnation-Duvall Medical Reserve
Corp on planning for a future pandemic flu epidemic and the use of a school building for
mass vaccinations up to 15,000 people in the area. The Reserve Corp requested Tolt
Middle School as the site for approximately a three-day, 24 hours per day vaccination
process. Further communication will occur.
5.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies have been set for Cedarcrest High School on September 9 at
6:45 PM prior to their Open House; Tolt Middle School on September 10 at 6:30 PM
prior to their Curriculum Night; and the Tolt Athletic Fields on September 24 at 3:15 PM
prior to their first home football game with Chief Kanim.
6.
Mr. Robertson reviewed the five proposed roundtables with the administrative team at
last week’s meeting. The administrators were very appreciative of having a one-year
break in building roundtables since they’ve had them annually for the past nine years.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Van Noy adjourned the August 11, 2009 Board meeting at
7:52 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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