Board Meeting Minutes
June 24, 2008
The Board of Education of the Federal Way Public School District No. 210 held a regular Board Meeting at 6:15 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Federal Way City Hall Council Chambers, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003.
Call to Order
President Ed Barney called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m.
Recess to Executive Session and Reconvene
President Barney recessed the meeting to Executive Session until 6:45 p.m. He then reconvened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Board Members Present:
Ed Barney, President
Suzanne Smith, Vice President
Amye Bronson-Doherty, Director
Tony Moore, Director
Angela Griffin, Director (sworn in this evening)
Staff Present:
Tom Murphy, Superintendent
Carol Matsui, Assistant Superintendent
Sally McLean, Chief Financial Officer
Rod Leland, Director of Facilities
Chuck Christensen, Director of Human Resources
Diane Turner, Director of Community Relations
Chris Popich, Administrative Assistant
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes
Director Moore moved that the Board of Education approve the minutes of the Board Meeting of June 10, 2008 as submitted. Seconded by Director Smith. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Consent Agenda
Director Smith moved that the Board of Education approve the Consent Agenda of June 24, 2008 as submitted. Seconded by Director Moore. Motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
Director Moore moved that the Board of Education approve the Meeting Agenda of June 24, 2008 as submitted. Seconded by Director Bronson-Doherty. Motion carried unanimously.
Action Items
Chris Popich said there are no open action items.
Superintendent Comments
Superintendent Murphy thanked the seven people who applied for the vacant position on the Board. He thought it was a wonderful step on the part of the community to say they would like to be involved for the children of the District. He congratulated Angela Griffin who is being sworn in as the newest Board Member.
Oath of Office
President Barney recognized the Honorable Dave Larson present this evening. Judge Larson conducted the swearing in of Angela Griffin, new Director of District #4 in the Federal Way School District. Congratulations Angela.
Recess and Reconvene
President Barney recessed the meeting at 7:10 p.m and reconvened at 7:22 p.m.
Public Comment
The following patrons made comment on any item of interest. The name, service area where they live and the topic of concern is listed below.
John Hoskinson, Olympic View Service Area, Academic Accountability in the High Schools
Everett Hill, Valhalla Teacher, Elementary Track
Director Smith congratulated Angela for being on the Board. She congratulated Mr. Murphy on another outstanding school year. Director Smith mentioned that there is one Board Meeting in both July and August along with a Board Retreat in late August.
Director Bronson-Doherty said she attended the Americorp Westway Community event last week. She said that a 2003 Jaguar was donated to the NATEF program at Decatur High School from South Sound Community College.
Director Griffin thanked everyone for accepting her on the Board. She thanked the school staffs for their help and the community for supporting her.
Construction Bond Progress Report
Mr. Rod Leland, Facilities Director said that Valhalla and Panther Lake continue to move along in the process. He said that Valhalla is up for review for constructability and in front of the Board on June 30, 2008. He reported on the new health rules. He said the Puget Sound Schools Coalition asked for consideration of the cost and the benefit. He said the impact is about $600,000 for the five school projects.
TAF Academy Update
Director Bronson-Doherty moved that the Board change the agenda this evening and push the public hearing for the budget up and have the TAF Academy Update follow that. Seconded by Director Moore. Motion carries unanimously.
Recess to Official Public Hearing on the 2008-2009 Budget
President Barney recessed the regular meeting to Official Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. Chief Financial Officer Sally McLean presented the information for the 2008-2009 Budget Adoption. Resolution 2008-19 sets expenditure appropriation as follows.
| General Fund | $209,190,000 |
| Associated Student Body Fund | $4,308,300 |
| Debt Service Fund | $19,220,900 |
| Capital Projects Fund | $69,700,000 |
| Transportation Vehicle Fund | $772,500 |
Public Comment
Gordon Bock, Brigadoon Service Area
Reconvene to the Regular Meeting
President Barney reconvened the regular meeting at 8:47 p.m.
Budget Adoption
Director Smith moved that the Board of Education accept the new constitutions as submitted for Woodmont K-8 and Nautilus K-8 and the constitutional changes submitted for Illahee Middle School and Truman High School. Seconded by Director Moore. Motion carries unanimously.
Director Smith read Resolution 2008-19: Fixing and Adopting the 2008-2009 Budget.
Director Smith moved that the Board of Education adopt Resolution 2008-19 approving and fixing the 2008-2009 Budget. Seconded by Director Bronson-Doherty. Motion carries unanimously.
TAF Academy Update
Principal of TAF Academy, Laura Davis Brown, and Zithri Saleem, Director of Education, were present to update the Board on the TAF Academy.
Policy 3240: Student Conduct
Mr. Murphy said that this policy is on for second reading and is being updated to comply with the rules made by the WIAA for school transfers and eligibility. He said any questions or comments should be directed to Mr. Mark Davidson.
Decision from Executive Session
Director Moore moved that the Board of Education approve and ratify the Meet and Confer Agreement for the Association of Federal Way School Principals, contract period July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2011. Seconded by Director Smith. Motion passed 4-0 with Director Griffin abstaining.
Director Bronson-Doherty moved that the Board of Education approve the 2008-2009 salary schedule for Exempt and Non-Represented Personnel, as recommended by the Superintendent, effective July 1, 2008. Seconded by Director Smith. Director Moore abstained from this vote. Motion passes 3-0 by Directors Smith, Barney and Bronson-Doherty with Directors Moore and Griffin abstaining.
Special Report: Communication Regarding Testing, Credit Standing, and Graduation
Mr. Dave Davis, Director of Assessment, also known as Mr. WASL, presented information to the Board on how the Federal Way high schools communicated testing and graduation information.
Action Item
Chris Popich said that no new Action Items were requested.
President Barney adjourned the meeting at 9:32 p.m.
Ed Barney, Board President
Tom Murphy, Superintendent
Minutes prepared by Chris Popich, Administrative Assistant