RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 407
CARNATION, WA 98014
Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting
August 9, 2011
District Office – Conference Room A/B
CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Oviatt, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Ms. Oviatt, Mr. Bawden, Mrs. Van Noy, Mr. Pflugrath, Mr. Edwards
PUBLIC HEARING – Director District Boundary Redistricting
Mr. Robertson explained school districts have eight months from the receipt of census data to
develop a plan for adjusting school board director district boundaries to balance the population
within each district. Since the 2000 census, Riverview has realized an overall increase of 3,537
people, with all board districts experiencing an increase except District 2, which encompasses
the western side of the Snoqualmie River. The proposed boundary adjustments would ensure
that each school board director district contains 20 percent of the district’s total population.
No one spoke at the Public Hearing.
COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND HEARING OF PUBLIC
Ms. Oviatt attended the Key Leaders Summit on Monday, August 8. Also in attendance were
two CHS students, Conrad Robertson, Anthony Smith, Kenneth Heikkila, Amy Wright, Leanne
Christensen, Laurie Minaglia, Joan Zoet and Barb Toledano. This was the 6th Key Leaders
Summit and it was well attended. The goal was to meet with key leaders in the Snoqualmie
Valley community and come together around common themes that people put forward to help
solve some of the key youth issues affecting our communities. There were leaders from every
sector of the community including schools, government, cities, law enforcement, businesses,
religious communities, parents, students, health and service providers, and service clubs.
Initiatives were brought forward by many participants which ranged from homelessness, to
positive community messages, to growing up in the valley.
Ms. Oviatt mentioned that the Riverview School District Resolution 11-02 to regulate No Child
Left Behind was sent to Arne Duncan, Senator Maria Cantwell, Senator Patty Murray and
Congressman David Reichert.
She wished PARADE student, Nick Del Degan, a quick recovery as he was involved in the
logging truck accident on Kelley Road last week.
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COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENTS AND HEARING OF PUBLIC, Cont.
Ms. Oviatt also attended Leadership WSSDA this weekend. She noted that prior to tonight’s
meeting, she met with Mr. Robertson and director candidate, Jodi Fletcher, for a pre-orientation
meeting.
Mr. Bawden apologized for missing the July meeting as he was successfully completing a kayak
trip from northern Vancouver Island to Anacortes.
Mrs. Van Noy attended a breakfast meeting last week with directors from other districts,
Representative Ross Hunter and Representative Marcie Maxell. The discussion focused on state
cuts for next year, passing I-1053 which eliminates the 2/3 majority to pass tax increases,
contract negotiations, and collaborative time results and measurements.
Mr. Edwards shared the WSSDA Legislative Summary for 2011 on legislative actions.
Agenda Adjustment
Motion 11-55: To amend August 9, 2011, Consent Agenda by revising Item C. Personnel
Actions to reflect current actions. (Edwards and Van Noy) Unanimous.
CONSENT AGENDA
Motion 11-56: To approve the August 9, 2011, Consent Agenda as amended. (Pflugrath and
Van Noy) Unanimous.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for July 26, 2011
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 181821 through 181891 in the amount of $122,747.97, and direct
deposits of $3,493.64; Capital Projects Fund Warrant No. 181892 through 181897 in the amount
of $82,886.16, and No. 181972 through 181976 in the amount of $906,900.48; ASB Fund
Warrant No. 181898 through 181902 in the amount of $6,487.19, and direct deposits of $517.65;
and Private Purpose Trust Fund Warrant No. 181903 through 181908 in the amount of
$5,314.04, and direct deposits of $7,267.98. Total payroll for July 31, 2011, was $1,863,079.76,
which includes General Fund Warrant No. 181909 through 181971 in the amount of
$646,039.50, and direct deposits of $908,865.19.
Approval of Personnel Actions, as amended
Approval of Service Contracts
Approval of Budget Status Reports
Approval of Donations
The Board acknowledged the generous donation of $20,000 from the Riverview Education
Foundation for curriculum needs.
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OLD BUSINESS
2011-12 Roundtable Planning
The Board discussed Roundtables to be held in the fall. They agreed to hold roundtables on the
following: Highly Capable Program; Key Communicators; Principals; and Legislators, with
Online Learning as an alternate. Dates will be determined by availability of participants.
2011-12 Board Goals and Evaluation
The Board agreed to use the WSSDA self-assessment tool, focusing on 3-4 areas. Mr. Pflugrath
will identify the key areas and the Board will hold a work study prior to the September 27 th
Board Meeting.
Board Leadership Initiatives Progress Report
The Board reported there were no new changes.
NEW BUSINESS
Change Order #15 for Carnation Elementary
There was confusion as some Board Members received incorrect information. Mr. Robertson
clarified the items.
Motion 11-57: To approve Change Order No. 15 in the amount of $43,778.00 for Carnation
Elementary School. (Oviatt and Edwards)
Oviatt
Yes
Bawden
Yes
Pflugrath
Yes
Edwards
Yes
Van Noy
Abstain
Motion passed.
Board Agenda Topics
The Board agreed to add a Work Study on September 27, at 5:30 PM to discuss the Board selfassessment.
REPORTS
Superintendent Report
1. On August 2, Mr. Robertson met with Bob Malte, CEO of Evergreen Health Care, two of his
staff members and the superintendents from Lake Washington and Northshore School
Districts. We discussed possible ways that Evergreen Healthcare could provide a school
partnership program with our three school districts.
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REPORTS, Cont.
Superintendent Report, Cont.
The idea that was unanimously favored was Evergreen funding after-school transportation
for our middle school students following sports practices, club meetings and homework club
at Tolt Middle School. Evergreen staff will report back following a meeting at Evergreen
Health Care.
2. The Administrators Summer Institute will be held on August 10 and 11, at the District
Office.
3. Mr. Robertson mentioned attending the Key Leaders Summit held on Monday, August 8.
We were joined by students, parents, business leaders, youth organizations, healthcare
professionals and city and county officials to promote better health in our communities and
leverage our strengths for better outcomes.
4. The Riverview Learning Center Grand Opening Celebration will be held on Monday, August
29, at 6:30 to 8:00 PM. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, short program,
tour of the school and refreshments.
5. We have developed a plan for the Carnation Senior Citizens’ Center to use the Carnation
Elementary School kitchen and multipurpose room for their monthly dinner and pie auction
for October, November, January and February events. This was necessary due to the
remodeling of the Senior Citizens’ Center.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Ms. Oviatt adjourned the August 9, 2011 Board Meeting at 8:25
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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