RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 407
CARNATION, WA 98014
Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting
September 22, 2009
District Office – Conference Room A/B
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Bawden, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:02 PM, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mr. Bawden, Mrs. Van Noy, Mr. Pflugrath, Ms. Oviatt, Mr. Edwards
Student Representatives: Ms. Bawden, Ms. Fields
COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS, AND HEARING OF PUBLIC
Mr. Bawden announced the Board held a Work Study on budget and levies prior to the meeting.
The next Work Study is scheduled for September 29, 2009 on the WSSDA Conference
presentation and the NSBA Conference in April. The Board felt more discussion was warranted
on the levy election and decided to hold another Work Study on levies on October 6th, from 78:30 PM, after the Roundtable. The Board will also hold a breakfast Work Study on Board
Goals on October 8th at 7:00 AM at the Raging River Café in Fall City.
Mr. Bawden noted the Tolt Middle School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Howard Miller Athletic
Field will be on September 24 at 3:15 PM, prior to the Chief Kanim football game. Mrs. Van
Noy and Mr. Edwards will be attending. Mr. Howard Miller will be cutting the ribbon with Ms.
Gavigan.
Mr. Bawden said he spoke with Phil Gore from WSSDA about the Board piloting a selfassessment provided by WSSDA. A packet will be coming to Board members shortly.
Mr. Bawden enjoyed the Cedarcrest Curriculum Night and was very impressed in Ms. Aitken’s
classroom with the active board demonstration.
Mrs. Van Noy mentioned that September 14 was United Way’s “Day of Caring,” and she was at
a homeless event at Quest Field attended by Governor Gregoire and her Cabinet, as well as
Randy Dorn, State Schools’ Superintendent. She was able to speak with Superintendent Dorn at
length about strikes and technology in our schools. On a personal note, she enjoyed her hike in
the Olympic Peninsula last week.
Mr. Pflugrath attended the Career & Technical Education Advisory Committee kickoff, noting
the biggest change is the middle school program this year. Quite a few middle school teachers
were there. Riverview has three middle school teachers who will obtain their CTE certifications
by next year.
Mr. Pflugrath went to Hopelink Open House at Duvall Place last week, and visited their family
emergency housing. Afterwards, he was able to talk with Friends of Youth members and
Representative Roger Goodman about more preventative measures in relation to drugs and kids.
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COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS, AND HEARING OF PUBLIC, Cont.
Ms. Oviatt attended Cedarcrest Curriculum Night also. She mentioned an email received from
Cedarcrest High School on a self-evaluation survey of parents, staff, and students provided by
Center for Education Effectiveness. It will be an inclusive survey where we can compare
ourselves to state data. She attended the Cross Country meet today and talked to the new
Athletic Trainer who is excited about getting a refurbished golf cart to benefit students who get
hurt in activities.
Mr. Edwards had the opportunity to attend the Monroe Miracle League Field Grand Opening.
He also received the Official Proclamation from the City of Duvall congratulating the Cedarcrest
High School Drill Team, Adam Candland for Track and Field, and the Baseball Team on their
state championships. Mr. Edwards attended the Tolt Middle School Curriculum Night and
enjoyed hearing how impressed parents were with the new remodel.
Ms. Fields added that the active board is used regularly in AP Calculus and it makes things a lot
easier.
Agenda Adjustment
Motion 09-53: To amend the Consent Agenda, Personnel Actions, and also by adding Item E.
Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Marc Hillestad. (Pflugrath and Van Noy) Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion 09-54: To approve the September 22, 2009, Consent Agenda as amended. (Oviatt and
Edwards) Unanimous.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for September 08, 2009
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 172878 through 172916 in the amount of $98,488.22, No. 172920
through 172963 in the amount of $25,793.95, and direct deposits of $95.77; Capital Projects
Fund Warrant No. 172877 in the amount of $38,878.80 and No. 172964 through 172966 in the
amount of $16,895.66; ASB Fund Warrant No. 172917 through 172919 in the amount of
$598.82, and No. 172967 through 172974 in the amount of $1,503.04; and Private Purpose Trust
Fund Warrant No. 172975 through 172984 in the amount of $14,442.79. Total payroll for
September 15, 2009 was $3,877.78 which includes General Fund Warrant No. 172985 in the
amount of $472.21, and direct deposits of $2,710.08.
Approval of Personnel Actions, as amended
Approval of Service Contracts
Approval of Out-of-State Travel for Marc Hillestad
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OLD BUSINESS
Construction Update
Sean Ryan, Project Manager, updated the Construction projects.
Carnation Elementary Remodel
Design Development drawings have been completed and the design team has started
developing the Construction Documents.
The SEPA checklist draft was completed today and forwarded to the design team for
comment prior to publishing the final document.
Erickson McGovern provided the Design Development estimate on September 22, 2009.
Preliminary analysis indicated that the project is currently under budget.
Cedarcrest High School Field Improvements
Erickson McGovern and AHBL, Civil Engineers, are working on developing the routing
of the tight line in conjunction with the adjacent property owner for storm water
management.
Cedarcrest High School Remodel
CDK is gathering the close-out documentation to submit for final acceptance.
Cherry Valley Elementary Remodel
Design Development is nearing completion.
The SEPA checklist draft has been completed and forwarded to the design team for
comment prior to publishing the final document.
Riverview Learning Center
Design Development has been completed and the design team has started on developing
the Construction Documents.
Erickson McGovern is to provide the Design Development estimate for budget analysis
by mid October.
Tolt Middle School Field Improvements
The contractor is performing ongoing field maintenance until final project acceptance by
the School District.
The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled to occur on September 24 at 3:15 PM.
Tolt Middle School Remodel
The project achieved Substantial Completion on August 28, 2009 when the Fire Marshal
and the City of Carnation gave authorization to occupy the buildings.
Erickson McGovern is working with the district to finalize the list of corrective items that
Allied Construction is to repair prior to Final Completion and Acceptance.
The building mechanical systems are currently being tested and calibrated for optimal
performance in the commissioning process.
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OLD BUSINESS, Cont.
Strategic Plan Status Report
Dr. Smith reported the following ongoing tasks are being addressed appropriately:
2/A/1: Effectively manage the budget process to maintain a 5% uncommitted general
operating fund balance.
2/A/2: Provide monthly financial reports to the School Board.
2/B/1: Report on the development of the remaining four capital projects and their
respective timelines.
3/C/1: Continue to include a communications/staff-student-parent-community relations
component as part of new employee orientation.
Goal 1: Increase the academic achievement of all students.
Objective B: Improve State assessment scores in reading, writing, and math to meet or exceed
80% of students meeting standard with 60% of students meeting or exceeding standard in science
by 2010.
Task 1: Implement Student Online Assessment Resource (SOAR), an on-line student
assessment data repository system that is highly assessable to teachers. Dr. Smith
explained WASL information has been uploaded and is available for teachers and
administrators. Last year’s fall and spring writing assessments are also uploaded and
teachers will be pushing in fall writing scores themselves. We will be implementing
Measurement of Academic Progress (MAP) in math (K-10) during the month of October.
Teachers will receive training on MAP on October 1.
Objective D: Implement Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Task 1: Train administrators and selected teachers in PLC model. PLC training occurred
last May with Scott Poirier from WEA. PLC teams look at student data or trends in their
classrooms, then come up with a professional development goal, and determine how to
address that goal. The principals are doing variations at their Ad Council meetings.
2009-10 Board Roundtables
Dates have been set for the Board Roundtables. The Board reviewed “Purpose, Process, and
Payoff” for each session. It was suggested the middle school/high school students’ Roundtable
be more specific on discussion topics, such as (1) does the curriculum adequately prepare you for
the WASL, ACT, SAT, etc.; (2) does the curriculum keep students engaged in learning; (3) do
students respect the administration and teachers and vice versa; (4) how is the food and vending
machines; (5) drugs, alcohol and safety of students; and (6) where do students see technology in
our schools going. For the high school athletic Roundtable, Ms. Oviatt will work on specifics.
Mr. Pflugrath will work with the various entities on the health and human services Roundtable,
and Mr. Bawden will speak with Dr. Smith on the Math Curriculum Team Roundtable.
Second Reading, Policy 4040, Use of School Facilities
Motion 09-55:
Unanimous.
To approve Policy 4040 for Second Reading.
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(Pflugrath and Van Noy)
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading, New Policy 3086, Student Sports – Concussion and Head Injuries
The Zackery Lystedt law was passed during the 2009 legislative session for protection and
preventive measures against brain injuries and concussions for student athletes. The first part of
the law addresses nonprofit youth programs in which such programs must provide a statement of
compliance with policies for the management of concussion and head injury when using district
facilities. The second section directs school district boards to work in concert with the WIAA to
develop guidelines, information sheets and forms to inform and educate coaches, youth athletes
and their parents of the nature and risk of concussion and head injury including continuing to
play after a concussion or head injury. A major part of the law is the requirement for districts to
collect signed concussion and head injury information sheets on an annual basis from the youth
athlete and the athlete’s parent. The district must have this information on file prior to the
athlete’s initiating practice or competition. Until this acknowledgment is received, the student
may not participate in competitive district athletic activities.
Motion 09-56: To approve Policy 3086 for First Reading. (Edwards and Oviatt) Unanimous.
REPORTS
Student Representative Report
Ms. Fields reported as follows:
ASB is in full swing with Homecoming planning; the game is on October 2 vs. Kings and
the dance is on October 3 at Union Station in Seattle. There are two pre-homecoming
assemblies. One is this Friday with a fashion show for the spirit days next week, and one
is next Friday to announce royalty and arouse school spirit for the game. ASB is working
on making some ASB t-shirts to wear for leadership activities with other schools.
FFA is starting their Blue and Gold Tour on October 1, which is open to anyone
interested in joining.
DECA had their first meeting today and are working on planning a laser tag event, as
well as planning for the DECA Fall Leadership Conference in October.
FBLA members had their first meeting; the student store is up and running, and one
project is to make Cedarcrest green.
Ms. Bawden then continued the report:
NHS officers are preparing the applications for this year’s members.
ConnectedEDU students are awaiting their first meeting.
Cedarcrest football team is undefeated so far, with a game this Friday at South Whidbey
and next Friday is Homecoming against Kings.
Cross Country had a great first meet with 6 girls and 5 boys each placing in the top 7.
Their second meet is today at McCormick Park and another big meet on Saturday at Lake
Sammamish State Park. The first relays held at Tahoma had the students running through
50 feet of water on their trek.
Volleyball’s next game is Wednesday at Granite Falls.
Girls’ soccer has a game today at Kings and Thursday at Granite Falls.
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Superintendent Report
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The superintendent attended the Hopelink ribbon cutting at Duvall Place, along with Dan
Pflugrath, Ken Heikkila and Ray LaBate. The facilities were impressive, with apartments
for needy families. He noted approximately 1000 families were eligible for low income
housing, but only eight families were able to be accommodated. Representative Roger
Goodman was also present.
Tomorrow, the superintendent will provide a slide presentation on the newly remodeled
buildings to the Duvall Rotary.
Cherry Valley Elementary school is again being recognized as one of the 5% highest
improving schools in the state for reading and math achievement over the past five years.
An awards luncheon will be held this Saturday at the City University of Seattle’s Renton
Campus, with Dr. Smith and Principal Becker attending. Previously OSPI recognized
Cherry Valley in 2007 as a “School of Distinction;” however, the award now is called
“Great Schools” and is presented by Phi Delta Kappa International-Washington State and
the Center for Educational Effectiveness, using the same criteria as OSPI. There will also
be a school assembly presentation in the near future.
He thanked the school board members for attending the ribbon cutting ceremonies prior
to the Cedarcrest and Tolt Curriculum nights. The next ribbon cutting will be on
September 24 at 3:15 PM for the Tolt Middle School Athletic Fields, at Howard Miller
Field with a football game following against Chief Kanim Middle School.
Application was made to OSPI and a grant received to sell $11,600,000 of no interest/tax
credit bonds within the next 120 days. This can save taxpayers the interest on
$11,600,000 if a buyer can be found.
Mr. Adamo and the superintendent attended two school election workshops sponsored by
Seattle Northwest Securities and by D.A. Davidson. Wendy Tumbleson, Schools
Committee Chair, and Anthony Smith were able to attend the D.A. Davidson workshop.
Both events were extremely informative and will assist in explaining to voters the
importance of renewing the four-year maintenance and operation levy and the technology
levy during the February 9, 2010 election.
The Riverview Education Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday,
September 26, at the Trilogy Golf Course in Redmond.
Wednesday, September 30, the annual Tolt Dam Evacuation Drill for Tolt Middle
School, Carnation Elementary and the District Office will be held at 9:30 AM, with this
year being a partial drill only.
Mr. Robertson and Dr. Heikkila will be attending the Fall WASA Conference at SeaTac
on September 29 and 30. The conference will focus on ARRA stimulus funding.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Bawden adjourned the September 22, 2009 Board meeting
at 8:20 PM.
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Board President
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Board Secretary
MINUTES PREPARED BY
Cheryl B. Layman, Recording Secretary to the Board of Directors.
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