Board Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2004
FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 210 – KING COUNTY
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON 98003
The Board of Education of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 held a regular Board Meeting at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at the Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers, 33530 1st Way South, Federal Way, Washington, 98003.
Call to Order
President Edward Barney called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Board Members Present:
- Edward Barney, President
- Charles Hoff, Vice President
- Earl VanDorien, Director
- Robert Millen, Director
- Evelyn Castellar, Director
Staff Members Present:
- Tom Murphy, Superintendent
- Sally McLean, Chief Financial Officer
- Chuck Christensen, Director of Human Resources
- Mark Jewell, Chief Academic Officer
- Rod Leland, Director of Facilities
- Karen Dickinson, Assistant Director of Curriculum
- Chris Popich, Administrative Assistant
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Consent Agenda
Director VanDorien moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda of March 9, 2004 as submitted. Seconded by Director Castellar. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Director Castellar moved that the Board of Education approve the Meeting Agenda of March 9, 2004 as submitted. Seconded by Director Millen. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes
Director Hoff moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the February 24, 2004 meeting as submitted. Seconded by Director VanDorien. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent’s Comments
Superintendent Murphy reminded the Board that there is a work/study on March 15. The information to be covered is parameters in bargaining issues and the second part will be on budget information. Mr. Murphy told the Board that there will be a Calendar of Events put out on e-mail every two weeks that will cover events for one month. Mr. Murphy then introduced all the athletes who were part of an award-winning team from Federal Way High, Decatur High and Thomas Jefferson High School.
Recess and Reconvene Meeting
President Barney recessed the meeting for 5 minutes at 7:15. The Board reconvened at 7:20.
Public Comments
The following people spoke during this time. Indicated below is the speaker’s name, the elementary service area they live in, and the topic they spoke about.
- Eric Weishaar, Shannon O’Neal, Caitlin Johnson, all FWHS ASB leaders, Federal Way HS Auction
- Barb Churchwell, Lake Dolloff, Federal Way Public Academy auction
- Lauren Whybrew, Green Gables, Outdoor Education
- Heather Hamishima, Green Gables, Outdoor Education
- Len Englund, Valhalla, Vocational Education
- Alex Johnson, Green Gables, Outdoor Education
- Mari Hamashima, Green Gables, Outdoor Education
- Linda Johnson, Green Gables, Outdoor Education
- Ashley Johnson, Green Gables, Outdoor Education
School Board Comments
Director Millen compared Federal Way Public School District with the district receiving the 2003 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in Education. He pointed out several similarities between the two districts and some differences, mainly the differences in funding - $147 million for 12,390 students vs. Federal Way's $159 million for 22,400 students.
Director Hoff said that he thinks the District needs to develop a viable 13th year plan and he asked to have another wok/study on vocational education.
Director Castellar moved that the Board allow her to attend the Community In Schools meeting on March 16, 2004 to get additional information. Seconded by Director Hoff. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Murphy said it would be good for a Board Member to attend.
President Barney said that Puget Sound ESD is having a dinner for Board Members on March 31 and if anyone is interested to contact Chris to make arrangements.
Director VanDorien said that WSSDA is putting on a workshop in Yakima in April that he would like to attend.
Legislative Issues
Director Castellar listed several bills that were still alive in Olympia. Sally McLean, Chief Financial Officer, was introduced to explain two bills of concern to the District. They are Senate Bill 6211, Levy Based Calculations and House Bill 2704, Alternative Learning Experience and the impact on the Internet Academy.
Transition Reports
Mrs. Jan Bleek, Director of Special Projects for Federal Way School District and the Internet Academy Principal said that beginning this evening transition reports will be given from secondary schools. She introduced Gene Cash, Principal from Sacajawea, and Tim Mackey, Principal of Saghalie. They each reported on transition at their respective middle schools.
Recess and Reconvene Meeting
President Barney again recessed the meeting for 5 minutes at 8:50. The Board reconvened at 8:55.
Proclamation for Educational Retirees
President Barney read a proclamation proclaiming March 15 – 21, 2004 as School Retirees Appreciation Week.
New Middle School
Mr. Rod Leland, Director of Facilities, was present to provide information regarding the New Middle School. He said that a letter of understanding has been sent to the City of Federal Way to address the concerns from the city and county and who is responsible for what. He also reminded the City of the urgency of construction to open this New Middle School on time in the Fall of 2005. He said the appeal period for SEPA ends on Friday, March 12, 2004. Mr. Leland said that the plan is to clear and grade the site in April and May and to begin construction in July.
Public Comment
John Hoskinson, Olympic View
Recess to Executive Session and Reconvene
President Barney recessed the meeting to Executive Session at 9:05 P.M. He said a decision would be made at the end of Executive Session. The Board reconvened the meeting at 9:15 P.M.
Decision from Executive Session
Director Millen moved that the Board of Education approve Pam Tuggle as the permanent principal of Lakota Middle School. Seconded by Director Castellar. Motion carried unanimously.
Director Hoff moved that the Board of Education approve of Mark Demick as the planning principal for the New Middle School at the 5 Mile Lake site. Seconded by Director VanDorien. Motion carried unanimously.
Director Hoff moved that the Board of Education approve of Kent Cross as the permanent principal of Mirror Lake Elementary where he has been principal this past year. Seconded by Director Castellar. Motion carried unanimously.
Director Millen moved that the Board of Education approve an amendment to Superintendent Murphy’s contract to extend his contract to June 30, 2007 with such extension becoming effective on July 1, 2004. Seconded by Director VanDorien. Motion carried unanimously. Followed by applause.
New Action Items
The Board requested further discussion be held on ethnic groups that have specific needs. This will be put on the agenda for the June Retreat.
Meeting Adjourned
President Barney adjourned the meeting at 9:20 P.M.
Edward Barney, Board President
Tom Murphy, Superintendent
Minutes prepared by Chris Popich