RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 407
DUVALL, WA 98019
Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting
September 11, 2012
Educational Service Center – Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Bawden, Vice President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mr. Bawden, Mrs. Van Noy, Mr. Edwards, Ms. Fletcher
Student Representatives: Mr. Knoth, Ms. Leslie
MEMBERS ABSENT
Ms. Oviatt
OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Bawden administered the Oath of Office to Jacob Knoth, Student Representative.
COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENT AND HEARING OF PUBLIC
Mr. Bawden pointed out that today is September 11th, and he hoped people would take a moment
to think about how our nation came together that day. He noted Ms. Oviatt was excused from
tonight’s meeting as she is traveling. He reported we had a great Welcome Back for all staff and
a good first day of school. Mr. Bawden also noted the Board held a Work Study on Friday to
discuss Board goals and initiatives.
Mrs. Van Noy thanked Mr. Bawden for his great speech at the Welcome Back. Mr. Edwards and
she will be attending the WSSDA Legislative Assembly next weekend, held at SeaTac. Mr.
Edwards mentioned he would have to be at the Legislative Assembly on Thursday.
Ms. Fletcher noted she would be out of town for the Legislative Assembly and will miss the Staff
Open House.
Ms. Leslie reported it’s been a busy first week of school. Cedarcrest won their first football
game but lost their first game at home. A very successful pep assembly was held last Friday.
Mr. Knoth thanked the Board for selecting him as Student Representative and said he’s very
excited to serve his school and community.
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COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENT AND HEARING OF PUBLIC, Cont.
Mr. Robertson shared that Riverview Education Foundation (REF) officers spoke at the
Administrative Team meeting today and announced a third category of grants, which is for
technology. The REF raised over $75,000 last year for students and staff and have raised over
$400,000 since starting the Foundation.
Agenda Adjustment
Motion 12-58: To amend the Consent Agenda by revising Item C. Personnel Actions to reflect
current actions. (Edwards and Bawden) Unanimous.
Hearing of Public
Mr. Derek Rae spoke to the Board about the seriousness of excluding his daughter from the
extended day program due to her diabetes. He cited Riverview’s anti-discrimination clause on
the website, as well as text from the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Mr. Rae said his daughter has been in extended day care at her
school for four years with no incidents regarding her diabetes and now that she is in fifth grade,
he wants her to attend one more year, which has been denied by the district. He stated he had
filed a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights.
CONSENT AGENDA
A list of routine agenda items were considered in a single motion. Board Members have
received and studied background information on all items.
Motion 12-59: To approve the September 11, 2012, Consent Agenda as amended. (Edwards
and Fletcher) Unanimous.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for August 28, 2012, and Board Work
Study Minutes for September 7, 2012
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 186150 through 186201 in the amount of $129,149.29, No. 186296
through 186317 in the amount of $473,564.23, and direct deposits of $7,577.77; Capital Projects
Fund Warrant No. 186202 through 186208 in the amount of $67,823.84, and No. 186318
through 186319 in the amount of $2,695.67; ASB Fund Warrant No. 186209 through 186226 in
the amount of $34,219.51, and No. 186320 in the amount of $1,170.54; and Private Purpose
Trust Fund Warrant No. 186227 through 186229 in the amount of $236.97, No. 186321 in the
amount of $6.75, and direct deposits of $7,090.76. Total payroll for August 31, 2012, was
$1,951,201.97, which includes General Fund Warrant No. 186230 through 186295 in the amount
of $702,417.21, and direct deposits of $929,339.98.
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CONSENT AGENDA, Cont.
Approval of Personnel Actions, as amended
The Board noted the hiring of Tabitha Bowers who was a Cedarcrest graduate.
Approval of Service Contracts
The Board noted that Cedarcrest graduation would again be at Overlake Church and the Senior
Prom would be at Bear Creek Country Club.
OLD BUSINESS
2012-13 Roundtable Schedule
The Board has developed their Roundtable schedule as follows:
October 2
Meet with Librarians
October 8
Meet with Riverview Education Foundation
October 16
Meet with Senior Project staff
October 23
Meet with Principals on community partnerships
2012-13 Board Initiatives and Evaluation
The Board met last Friday in a Work Study to draft this year’s goals. They developed two goals
and many objectives.
1.
Board Business
Superintendent Retirement/Transition
Superintendent Contract
Update yearly calendar
Update Board Bios
Board Evaluation
Outcome: Board is more effective and efficient in completing board business.
2.
Engage Public
Build future board leaders
World Café/Open House
Outcome: Outreach to community and better customer service
Change Order #1 for CHS Turf Field
This Change Order is for the removal and replacement of unsuitable soils under the turf field.
Motion 12-60: To approve FieldTurf USA, Inc. Change Order #1 in the amount of $5,000 for
CHS Turf Field. (Bawden and Van Noy) Unanimous.
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NEW BUSINESS
Board Agenda Topics
The Board added an Executive Session to the September 25th Board Meeting, beginning at 5:00
PM to discuss superintendent contract negotiations. The Board added a Work Study prior to the
October 9th meeting, from 5-7 PM on scatterplot analysis of the spring testing data. Another
Work Study was added on November 27, from 5-7 PM, to discuss the work of the board.
Mr. Bawden noted, regarding emergency preparedness, that the district is pulling its current
information to begin formatting a plan on what we already have and will submit that to a
Community Focus Group that will meet on October 1st, by invitation.
Minimum Basic Education Requirement Compliance
The State Board of Education (SBE) requires reporting of compliance with the minimum
requirements of the Basic Education Act, as well as related requirements determined by the SBE.
Dr. Smith added that SBE is planning to raise the average instructional hours required per year in
grades 1-12 from 1,000 to 1,080. Every district would be out of compliance at this time.
Riverview averages 1,017 this year. Riverview will be making progress on upping the hours
over time, rather than wait.
REPORTS
Enrollment Report
Mr. Robertson reported that the September count is down 27.20 FTE students from budget
projections, with kindergarten being down the most from budget. The PARADE Program is
down but they only started full school today. October is the peak month. He noted subdivisions
are still being built in Duvall. He shared enrollment history since 1988.
Superintendent Report
Mr. Robertson reported:
1.
At today’s Ad Team meeting, principals and program managers reported that the first
week of school went very well. The various school remodeling projects have greatly enhanced
the facilities for students and staff. Ms. Wetli reported to the Ad Team on changes in the
nutrition guidelines.
2.
On August 31st, Jake Knoth, our new student representative to the school board, received
his orientation with Board President, Lori Oviatt and me.
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Superintendent Report, Cont.
3.
The Tolt Dam Evacuation Drill will be held on Wednesday, September 26th, beginning at
9:30 AM. This year is the full drill which includes all students at Tolt Middle School, Carnation
Elementary School, the Riverview Learning Center, Stepping Stone PreSchool, and the
Transition Program at the Riverview Ancillary Program building.
4.
The 14th Annual Riverview Education Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on
Saturday, October 6th, at the Golf Club of Redmond Ridge beginning at 1:00 PM. This is one of
the main fundraisers for REF which provides grants to support educational opportunities for
students in the Riverview School District.
5.
Educational Service Center Open Houses will be held on Monday, September 17th, for
Riverview staff from 2:00-5:00 PM, and on Monday, September 24th, for the community from 58 PM.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Bawden adjourned the September 11, 2012, School Board
Meeting at 7:48 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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