The Shelton School District Board of Directors met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on May 23, 2006 in the board room located at CHOICE Alternative School.

 

Board members present:  Chairman Ross Gallagher, Julianna Miljour, Holly Sharpe and Amy Thornton.

 

Staff members present:  Superintendent Joan Zook, Linda Arnold, Alison Nutt, Jackie McGuire, Ellen Shortt-Sanchez, Linda West, Sheryal Balding, Brent Conklin, Dean McCoy, Glenn Shorten, Rick Hanson, Ruth Keener, Joyce Weston-Smith, Carol Acocks, John Acocks, Joyce Evans, Gordy Hansen, Cathy Crane, Dave Mortensen and several other members of the Shelton Education Association.

 

Others present:  Jeff Green, Dana Anderson, James Hong, Katherine Doyle and a number of Shelton High School seniors.

 

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Gallagher called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Julianna Miljour read the district’s Mission Statement.

 

ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

There was one addition to the consent agenda which was a new Item 8.05 – supplemental personnel report.  Julianna Miljour moved to adopt the agenda as amended.  Holly Sharpe seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-0.

 

COMMUNITY COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS

Cathy Crane read the following statement on behalf of the Shelton Education Association:

 

“We, the members of the Shelton Education Association, are here once again tonight to show our support for our bargaining team.  We know that the bargaining teams have spent many hours trying to reach a fair and competitive bargaining agreement.  Although there has been reported progress, we urge the district to help reach a competitive agreement allowing the Shelton School District to hire and retain quality teachers.

 

As the current school year nears its end, we hope this agreement can be reached quickly so that we, as educators, can focus our energies this summer towards the upcoming school year and the education of Shelton’s young people.”

 

REPORTS AND RECOGNITIONS

Item 6.01 was postponed until later in the meeting.

 

Item 6.02 – Report on the Even Start program:

Ellen Shortt-Sanchez and Linda West gave a report on the Even Start program and also on the recent training they attended in Arizona.  Even Start, which is located at CHOICE High School, is a federally funded family literacy program that has been existence for the past ten years and connects adult learning with student learning.  Even Start partners with Evergreen Elementary, Olympic College-Shelton, Mason County Literacy and Shelton Head Start to give low income parents with children age birth to 7 the basic skills they need to help with their child’s early learning and development and also offers adult basic education tutoring for parents.  Even Start is facing a 56% budget cut at the national level and the district will know in July how that will play out state-wide.

 

6.03 – Report on the Technology Department Review:

Dana Anderson, Asst. Superintendent for Technology, Communications and Data at ESD #113, reported on the district’s recent technology department review.  Dana thanked the superintendent and board for inviting a group of technologists to study the technology program in the Shelton School District.  Dana went over the process; the goal areas of instruction, student learning, communication and support systems; review of rubrics; data collection and results; how Shelton compares with comparable schools; and Shelton’s areas of strength and opportunities for growth in terms of technology.

 

6.01 – Recognition of Evergreen Elementary School:

Julianna Miljour and Katherine Doyle presented a piece of artwork to Evergreen Elementary School in commemoration of the 10th Annual Children’s Festival.  The artwork was created by Katherine Doyle with the help of 4-H students.  A similar piece of artwork was also presented to the Mason County Commissioners.  Julianna Miljour has been involved with the planning committee for the past 10 years, along with school staff and community members.  The Children’s Festival provides fun activities for young children and their families. 

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS

7.01 – Proposed out-of-state travel for CHOICE staff:

CHOICE principal Gordy Hansen requested approval for himself and six CHOICE staff members to attend the High Schools That Work (HSTW) Staff Development Conference in Orlando, FL on July 11-16, 2006.  CHOICE is engaged in the HSTW initiatives which provide a very proactive and challenging way to process school improvement planning.  Conference registration will be paid by the HSTW grant through OSPI and travel and lodging paid by staff development funds.  Holly Sharpe commented that she had the opportunity several weeks ago to participate in the High Schools That Work site visit, along with about a dozen other people from around the state.  Holly Sharpe moved to approve the travel, seconded by Julianna Miljour.  The motion passed 3-0.

 

7.02 – Proposed Civil War Re-enactment at Oakland Bay Junior High:

Brent Conklin, Social Studies/History teacher at Oakland Bay Junior High, requested the board’s approval to allow three Civil War re-enactors from the Washington Civil War Association to present to 8th grade students on June 2.  The group will present on the Civil War equipment, camp life, battles and drilling and will be re-enacting the 20th Maine at the Shelton High School stadium.  The reason for board approval is because they have requested to bring vintage Civil War era muskets and would like to demonstrate loading and firing of the weapons, although they will not actually shoot musket balls.  Brent will approach the Shelton Police Department for permission after the school board gives their approval.  Julianna Miljour made a motion to allow the Civil War re-enactors to present to Oakland Bay students.  Holly Sharpe seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-0.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

Julianna Miljour made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the addition of Item 8.05.  Holly Sharpe seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.  The board:

 

1.      Approved minutes from the May 9, 2006 regular school board meeting.

2.      Approved overnight travel to Pasco on May 25-26, 2006 for Shelton High School track team members to participate in the state track meet.

3.      Approved overnight travel for Shelton High School golf team members to participate in the state championships in Spokane on May 21-23, 2006.

4.      Approved General Fund Voucher Nos. 103953 through 103954 in the amount of $318.40.

5.      Approved the personnel report as submitted and as attached.  (See Attachment #1.)

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

9.01 – Budget status report:

Jackie McGuire gave a budget status report as of April 2006.  The final enrollment average through the May count day is 3,989.76 FTE’s, which is 129.76 FTE’s above budget. 

 

The superintendent distributed to board members:

 

·        The summary sheet from the 2004-05 state audit report.

 

·        A copy of a letter from the Washington State Finance Committee approving the district for financing for the energy retrofit project at Shelton High School through the state guaranteed loan program.

 

·        Copies of several pages from the 2005-06 Exemplary Migrant Student Publication featuring five Shelton High School migrant students being recognized for their outstanding GPA’s and long term goals.

 

BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS

·        As a Mother’s Day gift, Holly Sharpe’s daughter took her to see Dr. Maya Angelou at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. 

 

·        Amy Thornton said there are some problems with some classrooms being too warm or too cold at Shelton High School since the new policy of all classrooms being set the same temperature.  She also reported that there are 15 days of school left for seniors; senior awards night is this Thursday; and the Honor Society is going on an underground Seattle tour this Friday.

 

·        Julianna Miljour and Ross Gallagher are looking forward to presenting the Drake Scholarship awards at senior awards night on Thursday.

 

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

·        The New Market Vocational Skills Center recognition night is June 6, which conflicts with the board study session on budget.  The study session was tentatively reschedule for 6:00 p.m. on June 7 and Joan will check with Bill and Sue on their availability.

 

·        Joan Zook will be out of the office on Tuesday, May 30.  She is traveling to San Diego over the holiday weekend to see her new grandson.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 7:30 p.m. Chairman Gallagher announced that the board would take a 5-minute recess and would then enter into a 5-minute executive session to discuss possible land purchase.

 

At 7:40 p.m. the board returned to regular session.

 

ADJOURN

Chairman Gallagher declared the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                    Chairman, Board of Directors

 



 

                                                                       

Secretary to the Board