December 6, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes

Stanwood-Camano School District #401
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Administration & Resource Center Boardroom
26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, Washington 98292

December 6, 2022 - 6:00 PM
MINUTES


CALL TO ORDER  
President Natalie Hagglund called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL    
Directors Present: Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund
Student Advisors Present: Jason Orzel, Hunter Sparrow

President Hagglund read a letter of resignation from Ken Christoferson, Director District 4. Director Christoferson's resignation was accepted by the board. President Hagglund announced, per board policy and RCW, the board will appoint a director for the remainder of the term and shared information has been posted to the website for anyone interested in applying for the vacancy.

FLAG SALUTE  
President Hagglund led the Pledge of Allegiance.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
President Hagglund amended the agenda to include a new employee introduction under the Superintendent's Report.

Director Al Schreiber moved to approve the amended agenda for the December 6, 2022 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Charlotte Murry.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Natalie  Hagglund

Passed - Unanimously

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
November 15, 2022 Regular Meeting  
Director Miranda Evans moved to approve the minutes for the November 15, 2022 Regular Board Meeting; seconded by Director Charlotte Murry.

Aye: Directors Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans and Natalie Hagglund

Abstain: Director Al Schreiber

Passed

REORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD
President
President Hagglund called for nominations for Board President. Director Murry moved to nominate Director Evans; seconded by Director Schreiber. President Hagglund asked two additional times if there are any other nominations. There being none, Director Evans accepted and a vote was taken.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Natalie Hagglund
Abstain: Director Evans

Passed

Vice President
President Hagglund called for nominations for Board Vice President. Director Schreiber nominated Director Murry for Vice President; seconded by Director Evans. Director Hagglund asked two additional times if there are any other nominations for Vice President. There being none, Director Murry accepted and a vote was taken.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund
Abstain: Director Murry

Passed

Legislative Rep
President Hagglund asked the board for nominations for Legislative Representative to the Board. Director Evans nominated Director Murry; seconded by Director Schreiber. President Hagglund asked two additional times if there are any other nominations. There being none, Director Murry accepted and a vote was taken.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund
Abstain: Director Murry

Passed

The newly elected officers assumed their roles effective immediately.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORTS

1. Donations  
Student Advisors Hunter Sparrow and Jason Orzel presented the donations.

2. December 2022 Enrollment Report - Deborah Rumbaugh
Superintendent Rumbaugh presented student enrollment for the month of December, noting a drop of about 36 students. Superintendent Rumbaugh added it is not uncommon to have a dip in January and the drop may be appearing early; she added January's enrollment will be telling and shared the district is still an upward trend overall.

3. October 2022 Financial Report – Ruth Floyd
Ruth Floyd, Executive Director of Business Services, presented October financials, highlighting the Executive Summary, Managers' Report, Fund Balance, Object Summary (benefits and payroll), Budget Status reports for the General Fund and Capital Projects, Debt Service, ASB, and Transportation Funds, Budget Capacity and Food Service. Discussion followed.,

4. Transportation Update – Lisa Orton
Transportation Director Lisa Orton's report included acknowledging the transportation team for their work, providing a mileage comparison for trip miles and to/from miles for school years 2018-2019 through 2021-2022, and updating the board on Washington State Patrol inspections, supply issues, anticipated new bus delivery (spring), covering driver shortages and active recruiting for bus drivers. Ms. Orton shared a parent letter with the board in which the parent thanked the district, transportation and their child's bus driver for taking such good care of their child.

The Board and Dr. Rumbaugh thanked Lisa Orton for her report and extended best wishes and appreciation for her service to the district. 

New Staff Introduction
Dr. Rumbaugh introduced and welcomed the district’s new Director of Transportation, Kim Pedroza. Dr. Rumbaugh shared Ms. Pedroza comes from the La Connor School District with 14 years of experience as a Director of Transportation and brings a deep understanding of transportation budgets, routing, building culture among staff, and caring for students, staff, and drivers.  All welcomed Ms. Pedroza.

CONSENT AGENDA
President Evans asked the board and anyone attending the meeting if they wished to pull and discuss any items on the Consent Agenda. There being none, President Evans asked for a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, items 1 through 7. Director Natalie Hagglund moved to approve the Consent Agenda, items 1 through 7; seconded by Director Al Schreiber.

Aye: Directors Al Schreiber, Charlotte Murry, Miranda Evans, Natalie Hagglund

Passed - Unanimously

1. Donations
2. Approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 2255 Alternative Learning Experiences Courses.
3. Approve the Second Reading of Revised Policy 3122 Excused and Unexcused Absences
4. Approve the Stanwood High School Boys Wrestling Field Trip to Vancouver, Washington, December 28-30, 2022.
5. Approve Resolution 2022/2023-001 Authorizing the Use of State Matching Funds for Capital Projects.
6. Approve Stanwood High School Draft Change Order No. 67 for the addition of cooling capacity to outside air units.
7. Approve the Personnel Report dated December 6, 2022

PUBLIC COMMENT

Citizens wishing to address the Board are asked to submit online requests using the PUBLIC COMMENT link or email [email protected] two hours prior to the board meeting start time. For those attending the meeting in person, request forms are available in the boardroom for submission prior to meeting start time. Citizens who wish to provide documents to board members will hand them with to the Recording Secretary for distribution after the meeting. The Board President will call upon individuals who have requested to speak during the Public Comment section of the agenda. Individuals will state their name for the record and will be allowed three minutes to speak.

There was no public comment.

SCHOOL BOARD DISCUSSION  

1. First Reading – Revised Policy 1400 Meeting Conduct, Order of Business, and Quorum
The board did not have any questions regarding revised policy 1400 and moved it forward for a second reading. 
2. First Reading – Revised Policy 1410 Executive or Closed Sessions
The board did not have any questions regarding revised policy 1410 and moved it forward for a second reading. 
3. First Reading – Revised Policy 1420 Proposed Agenda and Consent Agenda
The board did not have any questions regarding revised policy 1420 and moved it forward for a second reading. 
4. First Reading - Revised Policy 3110 Qualifications of Placement and Attendance
The board did not have any questions regarding revised policy 3110 and moved it forward for a second reading. 
4. Book Study - Marc Brackett, Permission to Feel
Superintendent Rumbaugh facilitated the book study discussion on Chapter 1 through 3. Student Advisors received a copy of the book. The board was asked to share any highlights from chapters 1 through 3 that they would agree, aspire, or argue with. Each board member shared what stood out to them and discussion followed. Dr. Rumbaugh will remind the board of chapters that will be covered during the next book study discussion.

STUDENT ADVISOR REPORT  
Hunter Sparrow reported Stanwood High School is doing final preparations for the Winter Wishes event, adding ASB is hoping to grant as many wishes as possible; student leadership is in committees, including a culture and climate committee where they are focusing on equity work; and, (graduating) classes are mainly working on Winter Wishes.

Jason Orzel reported Lincoln Hill High School will be holding their second pancake breakfast for this school year and have invited Stanwood High School leadership to attend; the Booster Club is holding an after-school event for Lincoln Academy with snacks, treats, and video games; and teachers are starting content support days for students needing additional support in Math, English, Science, Social Studies and/or electives. Jason apologized for missing the last meeting and extended a thank you to the board member who read his school report. 

ITEMS BROUGHT UP BY BOARD MEMBERS
Director Schreiber thanked donors who were presented earlier, extended congratulations to sports teams for their success and sportsmanship, highlighted recent staff recognitions, shared he enjoyed recent school visits, welcomed Kim Pedroza to the district, and encouraged people to attend the upcoming high school band and choir concerts, December 12 and 15. Director Schreiber wished everyone a happy holiday.

Director Hagglund shared she appreciated attending the recent Washington State School Directors’ Association conference and the opportunity to network with other directors, hear keynote speakers, and attend breakout sessions to learn what is happening in other districts and hear about best practices. Director Hagglund congratulated the new officers.

Director Murry echoed Director Hagglund's comments about the conference, adding it was great to see everyone in person and collaborate with directors from around the state who are dealing with similar issues and hear about strategies they have used. Director Murry expressed appreciation for the book study, commenting it is important for everyone to have a good understanding of why they are doing it; to learn how the board and district can do better. Director Murry extended wishes for a Happy Holiday.

Superintendent Rumbaugh extended a thank you to Director Hagglund for her work over the years as president of the board, in particular during her first year as superintendent. Dr. Rumbaugh shared she looks forward to working with Directors Evans and Murry in their new roles and wished everyone a Happy Holiday.

Director Evans thanked Director Hagglund for her help and support while she transitions to the president role; she thanked staff for their reports and added it was nice to to have an evening meeting so student advisors could attend. Director Evans thanked everyone for attending and wished all a Happy Holiday.

ADJOURN  
President Evans adjourned the meeting at 6:57 p.m. and announced the board would take a five-minute break before calling the study session to order.

STANWOOD-CAMANO SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS


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President


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Vice President


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Director


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Director   


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Director                                                                                                                             

Attest:

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Deborah Rumbaugh, Ed.D.

Secretary to the Board