RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 407
Minutes of Board of Directors’ Meeting
January 28, 2014
Duvall, WA 98019
Educational Service Center – Board Room
CALL TO ORDER
Mrs. Van Noy, Board President, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance, led by Eagle Rock Multi-Age students.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Mrs. Van Noy, Ms. Oviatt, Mr. Bawden, Mr. Edwards, Ms. Fletcher
Student Representatives: Mr. Knoth
MEMBERS ABSENT
Student Representative: Ms. Korn
EAGLE ROCK MULTI-AGE STUDENT PRESENTATION
Christi Norris, 4th grade student from Eagle Rock, explained three groups of students would
speak to how they are working with mentoring students from Cedarcrest High School. Nick
Tiffany, CHS senior, is putting on a musical for his Senior Project and working with Eagle Rock
students in acting, singing, building sets, etc. Juniper Yriondio, Zeke Gender, Jasmine Bodis,
and Caroline McInnis all praised Nick for his leadership. Their performance will be on February
25th.
Connie Berg started the Random Acts of Kindness Club at Eagle Rock, which meets once a
month. Students Huckleberry Clapp, Sadie Schaefer, Bridget Leisen, Jack LeBlanc, Colby Berg
and Emma Chaffin spoke about what they have seen or done for random acts of kindness. The
students passed out a sheet of paper to the Board and asked them to crumple it up and then try to
straighten out the paper. The moral being even if you say you are sorry after you are mean to
someone, there still remains effects. Sophie Hunter, CHS sophomore, spoke about the art day at
Cedarcrest where the Eagle Rock students will go to CHS to work with CHS students on art
projects.
Amy Jacobson, PE instructor at Eagle Rock, spoke about how Travis Lems, CHS student, has
been helping with the students on the playfield. Cody Jacobson, Selah Swart, Slater Swart,
Christi Norris, and Sierra Swart spoke about how much fun they had playing sharks and
minnows with Travis, and that he gives great high fives.
Mrs. Harris noted that CHS students also partake by reading to the students, writing stories, and
doing community service hours. Tolt Middle students in Citizenship class also visit Eagle Rock.
Mrs. Van Noy thanked all the students, parents and staff for the presentation.
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COMMUNICATIONS, AGENDA ADJUSTMENT AND HEARING OF PUBLIC
Mr. Knoth reported he enjoyed meeting Governor Inslee and the local representatives and
senators on Monday in Olympia while at the Legislative Conference. He was also able to tour
the Supreme Court with Justice Debra Stephens.
Mr. Edwards said last Friday he joined a group of educators for a meeting with U.S.
Representative Suzan DelBene at Northshore. She is very supportive of education issues at the
state and national level. He will also meet with Rep. DelBene again in Washington DC on
February 3rd, while at the NSBA Advocacy Institute. He chaired the WSSDA Legislative
Committee meeting prior to the Conference and welcomed ten new members.
Mr. Bawden said this was the first time the Board was able to meet with all six legislators during
the WSSDA Legislative Conference.
Ms. Fletcher said she attended the Cedarcrest Senior Projects on Friday and the Legislative
Conference on the weekend.
Ms. Oviatt regretted she was unable to attend the Conference this year.
Mrs. Van Noy attended the WSSDA Board of Directors meeting prior to the Conference. She
met Dr. James Koval, Acting Executive Director of WSSDA, retired superintendent of North
Thurston Public Schools. She thanked Mr. Bawden for taking the lead in meeting with the
legislators, and Mr. Edwards for scheduling all of the meetings. One highlight was Jake Knoth
registered to vote in the Office of Secretary of State.
She reminded the Board of the upcoming Breakfast Work Study on February 7th.
Hearing of Public
Fred Bereswell, Deputy Mayor of Carnation and liaison to Riverview School District, introduced
himself. He is pleased with the new police in Carnation and noted the officer has been visiting
the schools.
Shelby Winston, PTSA Council President, spoke on behalf of all PTSA units in Riverview. In
honor of school board appreciation month, the PTSAs granted $600 in scholarships to the United
Snoqualmie Valley Scholarship Foundation in the name of the Riverview School Board. This
added an additional three scholarships of $200 each to graduating seniors. She noted that she
personally is appreciative to the board for being open to alternative learning. Mrs. Van Noy
thanked the PTSAs for all they do for our students and schools.
Sophie Hunter, CHS sophomore, spoke about the Random Acts of Kindness Club at Cedarcrest.
Her mom works for a non-profit humanitarian organization and has visited Syria. The children
are living in horrible conditions. One little Syrian girl wrote a song about the forgotten children.
The first week of March is Random Acts of Kindness week and in working with World Vision
International, she would like students to gather school supplies and soccer balls for the children.
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Student Representative Report
Mr. Knoth reported:
ASB is busy planning for March Magnanimity Month, with the first week of March being
Random Acts of Kindness week.
FBLA Pack Shack is now open two times a week during lunches. Fifteen of their
members will be heading to competition on February 7th.
FIRST Robotics is half way through their build season. This robot is built differently this
year as it has more agility and can glide sideways.
NHS students hope to go to We Day this year.
TSA TEAMS competition is on February 11. We have two teams from TMS and one
from CHS, who will work out issues on paper at this competition.
RAK is traveling to other schools in our district to discuss starting clubs at their schools.
Winter sports are winding up. Boys’ basketball is playing Sultan tonight.
Cedarcrest Cheer Team placed third in their division on Saturday, the 18th.
RECESS
Mrs. Van Noy recessed the Board Meeting at 7:42 PM for a 5-minute break to enjoy the
refreshments brought by the PTSAs. She called the meeting back to order at 7:47 PM.
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 14-05: To approve the January 28, 2014, Consent Agenda. (Fletcher and Bawden)
Unanimous.
Approval of Regular School Board Meeting Minutes for January 14, 2014, and Board Work
Study Minutes for January 14, 2014 (Appendix A)
Approval of Warrants
General Fund Warrant No. 191570 through 191621 in the amount of $208,116.39, No. 191636
through 191710 in the amount of $118,019.05, and direct deposits of $28,031.28; Capital
Projects Fund Warrant No. 191622 through 191626 in the amount of $45,086.65, and No.
191711 through 191712 in the amount of $12,014.98; ASB Fund Warrant No. 191627 through
191633 in the amount of $10,448.55, No. 191713 through 191718 in the amount of $2,893.22,
and direct deposits of $193.28; and Private Purpose Trust Fund Warrant No. 191719 in the
amount of $249.50. Total payroll for January 14, 2014, was $13,521.95, which includes General
Fund Warrant No. 191634 through 191635 in the amount of $411.86, and direct deposits of
$10,340.34.
Approval of Personnel Actions
Approval of Service Contracts
Mr. Bawden acknowledged the CPR services for district nurses by Greg Garat, a firefighter in
Woodinville who has kids in our schools.
Approval of Donations
The Board acknowledged the generous donations from CHS Booster Club and Stillwater PTSA.
Approval of Budget Status Reports
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BUSINESS
School Improvement Plans - Elementary
Roni Rumsey, Director of Teaching and Learning, reported the elementary principals shared
their School Improvement Plans with the Board at a work study prior to tonight’s meeting. As
presented, the plans are a lot more focused on student growth as opposed to student achievement
so that we can be sure we are meeting the needs of all students. Showing student growth also
moves us in the direction of matching with the new teacher evaluation process.
Strategic Plan Status
Goal 1: Increase the academic achievement of all students.
Objective 1B: Improve K-12 district-wide assessment score averages in reading, writing, math,
and science by spring of 2014.
Task 3: Evaluate realistic percentage of improvements for specificity. Ms. Rumsey,
Director of Teaching and Learning, explained it is difficult to create an assessment
system district wide that meets the goal. As you look at the goal of a 2% increase, we
may want to change it next year to a goal of all students are showing growth. By
focusing more on student growth, that 2% will get there by virtue of meeting the needs of
all students. She shared a PowerPoint on the advantages of the Homeroom data base in
showing student growth data.
Goal 3: Provide Human Resources and Communication practices to improve student
learning.
Objective 3C: Develop and implement apparent and community relations program.
Task 3: Schedule phase-in revision process for remaining five school websites (including
RLC and ERMA) to reflect “new look and feel” by end of 2013-2014 (Phase II of
website plan). Dr. Smith reported the RLC website is finished and ERMA should be
done in 2-3 weeks. Tolt will be completed in late February and CHS in late April/May,
and that updates the websites for all our schools and programs. More students are doing
cyber learning, and he asked the Board to check out the CLEAR Program on the RLC
website.
Goal 4: Complete and facilitate a successful Superintendent entry plan.
Objective 4B: Conduct outreach activities to discern expectations and opportunities.
Task 3: Use feedback to update the needs, objectives and work priories of the school
district. Dr. Smith gave a brief mid-term report after meeting with 60 different groups or
individuals. Some of the tendencies coming out of the meetings are to continue the great
things you have been doing, and the district communications are more frequent and
timely. Community underscored that we are all in this together and businesses depend on
the schools and schools should rely on the businesses.
Objective 4C: Evaluate the Superintendent using the WSSDA (Washington State School
Directors’ Association) standards-based evaluation pilot tool.
Task 1: The Superintendent and School Board will complete a training on the new
evaluation tool. Dr. Smith reported the Board had a work study in December on an
orientation to all WSSDA tools piloted. Also, a number of Board Members participated,
along with Dr. Smith, at the WSSDA Annual Conference in sessions dedicated to
superintendent evaluation.
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Second Reading, Policies 2080 High School Graduation Requirements, 2082 Equivalency
Credit for Career and Technical Education Courses, 4040 Use of School Facilities, 6512
Infectious Disease Control Program, and 6530 Insurance
Motion 14-06: To approve Policies 2080, 2082, 4040, 6512, and 6530 for Second Reading.
(Edwards and Bawden) Unanimous.
REPORTS
WSSDA Legislative Conference Report
Mr. Edwards said on Monday’s Day on Hill we were able to meet with all of our legislators and
the student representatives represented us proudly. WSSDA Hot Topics had four priories:
Fully fund basic education by 2017-2018 school year
Giveback 2 days of Professional Development for staff
No more mandates for a year – we need to catch up
1080 instructional hours and 24 credit framework
Mr. Knoth felt Sunday’s speakers were great and noted they mentioned Danny Edwards’ and
Carol Van Noy’s leadership in different comments. We were able to observe the Senate in
session and he found the discussions very interesting.
Mr. Bawden said the presentation on Sunday by the budget forecaster for Washington state
talked about the state’s tax revenue, where we used to be in the top third, and now are in the
bottom third. Another speaker mentioned that part of the McCleary decision was competitive
compensation for school staff. Mr. Bawden said he was pleased Riverview was able to get our
message out to all our legislators. He also suggested to the Board that we invite our legislators to
district events.
Ms. Fletcher said she and Mrs. Van Noy, met with Senator Rosemary McAuliffe, Chair of
Senate Education Committee. The Senator just had her STEM Bill (SB 5624) signed into Law,
which increases access to STEM baccalaureate degrees.
Dr. Smith noted 100% of our senators and representatives were receptive to listening to our
concerns and asked very good questions. The commonality to all of them is how are we going to
meet the McCleary decision. He was impressed that the Board and district were well organized
in going to the conference and getting our message across.
Superintendent Report
Dr. Smith reported:
He attended quite a few Cedarcrest sporting events over the last couple of weeks, and will
balance out his attendance with Tolt events in February.
The last two Learning Walks were at Tolt Middle School and Eagle Rock Multi-Age.
The focus has been on supporting principals and staff.
For the Entry Plan, he met with Dr. Caron Glickman, Duvall dentist and Rotary member,
who has a very technologically-advanced dental practice with a number of CHS former
students working there. She donates her time for football team mouth guard impressions,
and presents every semester to Ms. Filer’s freshman health class on the basics of oral
health care.
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Superintendent Report, Cont.
She complimented the district in terms of partnerships. In asking her one thing to share,
she said, “ultra oral health is achievable and has a significant impact on overall health.”
Later that day, he attended the Snoqualmie Valley Community Network half-year
summit, along with 95 other people. They engaged the Chambers in bringing business
people in. The topic was sustainability in Snoqualmie Valley from a community, healthy
lifestyle, business, and environmental point of view. Moving forward they plan to have a
community report card and the Network will be working on key metrics and indicators.
He attended Senior Projects on Friday and was pleased with the great community
involvement and overall quality of the presentations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mrs. Van Noy adjourned the January 28, 2014, Board meeting
at 8:50 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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