Sequim School District No. 323
“All Students Will Experience Success”
503 North Sequim Avenue, Sequim, WA 98382
Telephone: (360) 582-3260, FAX: (360) 683-6303, www.sequim.k12.wa.us
JANUARY IS BOARD APPRECIATION MONTH
January 17, 2012 Monday, January 23, 2012
6 PM Student Performance Workshop
At 6pm Board President Sarah Bedinger opened the Workshop. Vince Riccobene, Director of Instruction,
Curriculum and Assessment, along with Pam Landoni, Tricia Billes and Trayce Norman, presented an exciting
update of the Student Performance Work Plan. The embedded videos in the presentation let teachers relate in
their own words what they have gained from this process. It was an impressive presentation and exciting to
see the plan come to life even better than envisioned.
President Sarah Bedinger closed the workshop at 6:57pm with a short recess before the Regular Board
Meeting.
7 PM Regular Board Meeting
President Sarah Bedinger called the regular meeting to order at 7pm with all Board Members and Student
Board Members present. The Pledge of Allegiance was conducted.
PRESENT
Sarah Bedinger, President
Virginia O’Neil, Vice President
John Bridge, Director
Walter Johnson, Director
Bev Horan, Director
Mollie Smith, Student Board Representative
Lorah Steichen, Student Board Representative
Bill Bentley, Superintendent
Marilyn Walsh, Secretary
Cathie Osborne, Citizen
Trayce Norman, District Office
Patsene Dashiell, District Office
Michael Dashiell, Sequim Gazette
Anthony Hughes, Sequim Alternative H.S.
Patra Boots, Helen Haller Elementary
Martha Rudersdorf, Sequim Community School
Dave LeRoux, Citizen
Jack Walsh, Citizen
John Colbert, Sequim Community School
Brian Lewis, District Office
Randy Hill, Sequim Community School
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Director Bev Horan moved to approve the minutes from the January 3, 2012 Regular Board Meeting
and Facilities Workshop as presented. Vice President Virginia O’Neil seconded; vote taken; motion
carried.
CHANGES/ADDITIONS AND APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (REF. POLICY 1420)
Director Walter Johnson moved to approve the agenda as printed. Director John Bridge seconded;
vote taken; motion carried.
BOARD COMMUNICATION AND OTHER ITEMS
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Vice President Virginia O’Neil reported that she had received communication from a community
member who suggested that Sequim School District consider consolidating with Port Angeles
School District in order to save money.
Another community member contacted Vice President Virginia O’Neil to voice her displeasure with
the county for what she felt was inadequate snow removal on Blue Mountain Road, causing
unsafe conditions. This citizen hoped the School Board would take up this issue with the county
as well.
Director Bev Horan reported that Lorah and Mollie, our two student board representatives, as well
as Andrea Tjemsland, student board representative applicant, would be attending the Legislative
Conference in Olympia next week. She asked that her fellow board members let her know, within
the next few days, what they feel are the top three legislative priorities for this session.
President Sarah Bedinger had a call from a parent who was upset that the district had cancelled
school due to the weather. Sarah reported that she referred the call to Superintendent Bentley
who talked with the parent to more fully explain the district’s reasons for the cancellation.
President Sarah Bedinger announced that Pam Landoni would be awarded the Golden Apple
Award on February 3 in Seattle at the Intiman Theatre, and invited any board members who may
wish to attend.
STUDENT BOARD REPRESENTATIVE COMMUNICATION & STUDENT RECOGNITION
 Randy Hill, Community School Principal, introduced student Anthony Hughes. Anthony spoke
about how he discovered first hand that he could not get a good job without a high school diploma,
and that he has now come back to school by choice and values his education. Anthony
performed a song that he had written himself. President Sarah Bedinger presented Anthony with
a Certificated of Recognition of his accomplishments and congratulated Anthony on his efforts.
Superintendent Bentley also commended Anthony for the courage to get up in front of an
audience to tell his story and perform for them. Discussion followed.
 Randy Hill then introduced two of his Alternative High School staff, Martha Rudersdorf and John
Colbert, and commended them for their work and the improved graduation rate of the students
they work with. Discussion followed.
 Student Board Representative Mollie Smith reported that Greywolf Elementary has 60 students
after school on OTE nights as well as Book Club for both boys and girls and Garden Club. In all,
approximately 160 students at Greywolf are participating in after school activities. Greywolf is
especially excited about getting new carpet in the office to replace the 20-year old carpet that is in
there! Meanwhile, Haller is getting ready for their Family Fun Night which has been rescheduled
to Friday, February 10.
 Student Board Representative Lorah Steichen reported that the deadline for scholarship
notebooks has been changed to next Tuesday. The Senior Class Play opens on February 27 th
and the Tolo is February 28th.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - (Ref. Policy 1430, 4220 and 4220P)
 Helen Haller Elementary Principal Patra Boots rolled out a “thank you” to the board signed by
every student at Haller, expressing their appreciation for all the board does for the district.
Discussion followed.
 There were no other public comments at this time.
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CONSENT AGENDA – REQUEST BOARD APPROVAL: Any item may be moved to New Business
with a motion from any Board member.
a. General Fund Vouchers No. 175444 thru No. 175519 in the total amount of $147,744.63 and No.
175520 thru No. 175544 in the total amount of $43, 374.47.
b. ASB Fund Vouchers No. 8983 thru No. 9001 in the total amount of $41,261.09.
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c. Personnel - Employment with the District will be conditional upon the district’s receipt of a criminal
conviction history record that is clear of any convictions, adjudications, protective orders, final
decisions, or criminal charges in
accordance with Washington State law and conditional upon receipt of a sexual Misconduct
Disclosure Form from prior Washington State employer(s), where employment was in a school
setting, indicating that no sexual, verbal or physical misconduct materials were found in the
records of such employer(s) pursuant to RCW 28A.400 and WAC 180-87-080.
1) Offer classified Para Educator Title I position to Sara Cendejas-Zarelli for the 2011-2012
school year, as presented.
2) Offer classified Para Educator position to Suzanne Rego for the 2011-2012 school year, as
presented.
3) Offer certificated Middle School Physical Education/Health teacher position to Kerrie Byrd, for
the 2011-2012 school year, as presented.
Director Walter Johnson moved to approve the consent agenda items ‘a’ thru ‘c’ as presented. Vice
President Virginia O’Neil seconded; vote taken; motion carried.
REPORTS
Business Manager Brian Lewis presented a report on financial considerations regarding the potential
closure of the Community School. This information has implications for possible non-voted debt
considerations. When Sequim Community School operating costs are compared to potential
financing costs to renovate relocate district programs in the Community School, the current operating
costs far exceed the cost of repayment of the non-voted debt. Discussion followed.
SUPERINTENDENT REPORT/DISCUSSION
 Superintendent Bentley presented our Student Board Members a certificate of Recognition, and
thanked them for the time and work they do as Student Representatives to the Board.
 Superintendent Bentley also offered his thanks and appreciation to the Board and drew
their attention to the certificate sent to them by the Jefferson County Board of
Commissioners Proclaiming January as School Board Recognition Month.
 Vern Fosket, High School Music and Band teacher, is being inducted into the 2012 Class of
the Washington Music Educators Association Hall of Fame. Only 10 music educators are
chosen for this award every-other year. Another of our teachers, Pam Landoni, was one of
only eight teachers in the state of Washington honored with the Golden Apple Award for
2011. Superintendent Bentley shared that it is the excellent people he works with that is
the most rewarding part of his job. Discussion followed.
 There are three pieces of upcoming legislation that have a huge potential impact on our
district. Potential legislation authorizing charter schools; a potential change in the method
of school funding; and the McCleary education funding lawsuit. Superintendent Bentley
asked President Sarah Bedinger to share the letter she wrote regarding charter schools. If
the board was in agreement, Sarah would give the letter to Bev to share with our legislators
at the Legislative Conference coming up soon. Discussion followed.
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Due to the recent school closures due to snow, the three snow days built into the calendar
will now be utilized. That leaves one more day still to be made up. Superintendent Bentley
shared that February 17, currently a non-school day on the calendar, is being considered
as a make-up day, or perhaps adding that extra day at the end of the school year instead.
As of yet, no final decision has been made. Discussion followed.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
 President Sarah Bedinger updated the Board regarding the Superintendent Search by McPherson
& Jacobson. Due to snow, the new date for the stakeholders meetings will be January 31 and
February 1, at the same times as locations as previously. There will be a short, informal board
meeting on February 1 at 10:00am to debrief with the board how the stakeholders meetings went.
At the February 6th board meeting, board members will finalize the process for interviewing the
narrowed field of candidates. At the February 21 meeting, board members will receive information
about all the applicants. Discussion followed. Sarah was hoping to hear before the meeting how
many applications had been received for the position to date, and will share that information with
the board when she receives it.
 Director Walt Johnson moved to approve Resolution 01-2011/2012 Request for Closure and
Renovation of Sequim Community School. Director John Bridge seconded. Discussion followed.
Director Bev Horan especially liked how each step of the resolution was broken down and clarified
and subject to board approval. Vice President Virginia O’Neil offered her thanks to the Facilities
Committee for all the work they did to bring us to this point. President Sarah Bedinger thanked
Superintendent Bentley for his vision and leadership on this project. Discussion followed. Vote
taken; motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS – There was none at this time
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
a. Budget Status Reports ending November 2011 and December 2011 as presented.
b. PDC Filing for Board members is open online. Due April 15th
c. Upcoming Board Meetings, etc.
o Jan. 29/30 – Legislative Conference in Olympia
o Jan. 31 – All Day / Meet with Key Stakeholders for Superintendent Search
o Feb. 1 – Meet w/Search Firm @ 10am to discuss progress
o Feb. 6 – 5 pm Workshop Superintendent Search / 7 pm Board Meeting
o Feb. 21 – 6 pm Workshop / 7 pm Regular Board Meeting, changed from Monday, Feb. 20
to Tuesday, Feb. 21 due to President’s Day Holiday
o March 7 – Regular Board Meeting changed from Monday, March 5 to Wednesday, March 7
due to scheduling conflicts
d. Other Events of Interest
o Jan. 26 – Olympic Peninsula Academy’s Night of Excellence @ 6pm in the High School
Auditorium/ Refreshments following in High School Cafeteria
o Jan. 30 – Records Day / No School
o Feb. 3 – Family Fun Night @ Helen Haller Elementary from 5pm to 8pm
o Feb. 9 – GWE Math Night and Ice Cream Social
o Feb. 11 – SEF Variety Show at High School Auditorium @ 2pm.
o Feb. 16 – GWE Talent Show
o Feb. 17 – Non School Day / District Office Open
o Feb. 20 – Presidents’ Day Holiday
o Feb. 25 – SEF Engineering Challenge @ Boys & Girls Club
e. Building Reports as presented
f. School Newsletters as presented
g. Free & Reduced lunch percentages year to year and month to month, as presented.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board had been scheduled to meet in Executive Session as per RCW42.30.110(g) to review the
performance of public employees. Due to the fact that Superintendent Bentley has an early out of
town commitment for the next day, President Sarah Bedinger asked to postpone the executive
session until the February 6 board meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Walter Johnson moved to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:29pm. Director John Bridge
seconded; vote taken; motion carried.
Sarah Bedinger, President
Bill Bentley, Superintendent
John Bridge, Director
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