RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 407
CARNATION, WA 98014
Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting
October 13, 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, Mr. Pflugrath, Mr. Edwards
Student Representatives: Ms. Bawden, Ms. Fields
MEMBERS ABSENT
Mrs. Van Noy, Ms. Oviatt
COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND HEARING OF PUBLIC
Since the last Board Meeting, Mr. Bawden noted the Board has been very busy with a Work
Study on September 29, a Roundtable and a Work Study on October 6, a Work Study on October
8, and a Roundtable prior to tonight’s meeting. This Thursday, October 15, four Board members
will be attending the WSSDA Regional Meeting at Tukwila School District, and Thursday
morning the Board Leadership will meet with the Superintendent.
Mr. Bawden reminded the Board to please return the WSSDA Self Assessments. He also noted
the Parental Awareness/Prevention Event to be held at Cedarcrest on Tuesday, November 3, at
7:00 PM. The Board mentioned they would like to attend this event and asked if the Nov. 3
Roundtable could be moved to Cedarcrest to accommodate both.
Mr. Edwards advised that Mr. Pflugrath, Mrs. Van Noy and he attended the WSSDA Legislative
Assembly in Vancouver last week. He mentioned that he has been attending a lot of exciting
Tolt and Cedarcrest athletic events.
Ms. Fields announced there would be a rooter bus for students to the big football game against
Archbishop Murphy on Friday. Both teams are 6-0. She said the Homecoming Dance was a
great success, and everyone loved the Union Station location.
Ms. Bawden noted the PSAT exam is next week. The Cross Country girls’ team finished
undefeated 7-0 in regular season meets, and the boys’ team finished a very respectable 6-1.
Mr. Robertson mentioned the great school spirit at Cedarcrest and gave credit to the Board’s past
decision to move into the Cascade League so we are competing against schools our size.
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COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND HEARING OF PUBLIC, Cont.
Agenda Adjustment
Motion 09-57: To amend the Consent Agenda, Personnel Actions, to reflect current changes.
(Bawden and Pflugrath) Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion 09-58: To approve the October 13, 2009 Consent Agenda as amended. (Edwards and
Pflugrath) Unanimous.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for September 22, 2009, Board Work Study
Minutes for September 22, 2009, Board Work Study Minutes for September 29, 2009, Board
Work Study Minutes for October 6, 2009, and Board Work Study Minutes for October 8, 2009
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 172986 through 173121 in the amount of $215,311.75, No. 173252
through 173256 in the amount of $45,837.23, and direct deposits of $1,044.09; Capital Projects
Fund Warrant No. 173122 through 173141 in the amount of $1,027,324.66; ASB Fund Warrant
No. 173142 through 173164 in the amount of $15,769.08; and Private Purpose Trust Fund
Warrant No. 173165 through 173169 in the amount of $2,383.32 and direct deposits of
$7,112.00. Total payroll for September 30, 2009 was $1,894,955.40, which includes General
Fund Warrant No. 173170 through 173251 in the amount of $660,576.62, and direct deposits of
$905,287.88.
Approval of Personnel Actions, as amended
Approval of Service Contracts
Approval of Donations
The Board acknowledged the generous donations from Carnation Elementary PTSA and Tolt
Middle School PTSA.
Approval of Out of State Travel for Christina Malm
OLD BUSINESS
WSSDA Legislative Assembly Update
Mr. Edwards found the WSSDA legislative proposal process very fascinating. The Assembly
adopted a total of 44 proposals in addition to the association’s 36 standing legislative positions.
The top priority positions were (1) asking for repeal of any K-12 programs or services that are
mandated by the Legislature but not adequately funded; and (2) supporting legislation to
implement and fully fund a redefined program of K-12 education as outlined under the basic
education finance reform law approved by the Legislature earlier this year.
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WSSDA Legislative Assembly Update, Cont.
State Schools Superintendent, Randy Dorn, spoke about his top five priorities: (1) Fund the
Basic Education Funding Task Force recommendations; (2) Replace the WASL; (3)
Dramatically reduce the dropout rate and improve achievement for all students; (4) Expand
Career and Technical Educational opportunities; and (5) Expand Early Learning opportunities.
Mr. Pflugrath explained the failed proposals and the use of a weighted vote carried by larger
districts. WSSDA’s Legislative Assembly opposed any efforts by the federal government to
mandate the adoption of “common core” academic standards. They rejected a proposal to
disconnect the WASL from high school graduation requirements. They approved a proposal to
ask for annual state review of the school district levy authority, but refused to change a
longstanding position that opposes raising or repealing the levy lid.
Second Reading, Policy 3086, Student Sports – Concussion and Head Injuries
Motion 09-59:
Unanimous.
To approve Policy 3086 for Second Reading.
(Pflugrath and Edwards)
Board Resolution in Opposition to Initiative 1033
Mr. Bawden explained the Board does not usually take a political stand, but Initiative 1033
would clearly hurt the state’s efforts to promote student learning and achievement, by forcing the
Legislature to make even more reductions in education resources. Initiative 1033 would prevent
the state from making new investments in education as required in HB 2261, the basic education
reform legislation signed into law in 2009. HB 2261 outlines a nine-year plan for revamping the
state’s K-12 education finance system and revises the way the state defines and pays for basic
education.
Motion 09-60: To adopt Resolution No. 09-04, opposing the passage of Initiative 1033.
(Bawden and Edwards) Unanimous.
NEW BUSINESS
Board Agenda Topics
After discussion, the Board set a Work Study on the WSSDA conference workshop presentation
for October 28, at 7:00 PM, and a Work Study on Strategic Plan community input on December
15 at 7:00 PM. Several agenda items were moved between meetings in November.
REPORTS
Enrollment Report
Mr. Robertson explained enrollment dropped one student but went up 18.09 FTE (full-time
equivalent) students. This is due mainly to junior and senior students adding classes, which then
raises their FTE. He noted, after two months, enrollment was up 53.9 FTE over budget.
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REPORTS, Cont.
Superintendent Report
1.
On September 26, the Riverview Education Foundation held another successful golf
tournament with proceeds designated for the 2010 school grants. Also that day, Cherry Valley
Elementary was honored at a celebration in Renton for their selection as a “Great School” for
ranking among the top 5% of Washington elementary schools in academic improvement over the
past five years.
2.
On September 24, the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held for the Tolt Middle School
Fields Project with long-time district supporter, Howard Miller, cutting the ribbon.
3.
Mr. Robertson attended a meeting with the City of Duvall Planning Office; a design
technology infrastructure coordination meeting for Riverview Learning Center, Carnation
Elementary and Cherry Valley projects; and presented to Rotary of Duvall on the recently
completed construction projects.
4.
Wednesday, September 30, the Tolt dam evacuation drill was held for Tolt, Carnation,
and the District Office. The Carnation-Duvall Police Department and the City of Carnation
assisted, along with the RSD Transportation and Maintenance Departments.
5.
Dr. Heikkila and Mr. Robertson attended the WASA Fall Conference in SeaTac on
September 29 and 30. The primary focus was on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA) for use of stimulus funds.
6.
Cedarcrest High School had a wonderful Homecoming. Mr. Robertson crowned the
queen and Mayor Ibershof crowned the king.
7.
Monday, October 5, Mr. Robertson attended the Allied Health Building and WaNIC
Skills Center Ground Breaking Ceremony at the Lake Washington Technical College in
Kirkland. The 83,000 sq. ft. Allied Health Building is slated to open in spring 2011.
8.
This year’s first REA/Superintendent Monthly meeting was held on October 7. The REA
leadership has been excellent. REA President, Perry Garrison, is very professional and always
prepared.
9.
On October 6, a Roundtable was held with the supervisors for Maintenance and
Transportation, as well as a Work Study on the upcoming February 2010 levies.
10.
Selected representatives of the Riverview School Board and Mr. Robertson will meet
with Lake Washington School District Board representatives on October 21 at 6:00 PM at the
Resource Center for Lake Washington School District to discuss an individual petition to transfer
property between the districts.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Bawden adjourned the October 13, 2009 Board meeting at
8:07 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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