BG Board, Briefly Summary of Battle Ground Public Schools, Board of Directors’ Meetings

Meeting Date: June 23, 2014

Budget Hearing – 5:30 PM Assistant Superintendent of Finance and School Operations MaryBeth Lynn presented a draft budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The presentation highlighted the different sources of funds including local, state, and federal dollars as well as allocation of funding throughout the district. The presentation also gave projections of the 2014-15 enrollment by grade level and staffing needs. Approximately 70% of the annual budget goes toward supporting classroom learning including teaching, staff support, supplies, and programs. The presentation highlighted the current beginning fund balances, projected revenues and expenditures, as well as connection to the district’s strategic plan. This presentation was the first of two public hearings. The next Budget Hearing is scheduled for Monday, July 14, 5:30 PM, Lewisville Campus. These hearings are designed to allow community members to make comments and ask questions on the district’s budget. A copy of the draft budget can be viewed at the hearing or online by clicking here. (Note: This handout is a draft and subject to change.) The final budget, once approved by the board will be made available on the district website.

Regular Board Meeting – 6:30 PM Communications Legislative Committee Director Mavis Nickels asked board members for support to attend the Washington State School Directors’ Association (WASDA) Legislative Assembly in September, 2014. Board members approved the request and will support two people to attend the annual conference. Nickels also recommended the board invite local and state representatives to upcoming district board meetings to discuss current state legislation that impacts district operations. Nickels has a scheduled meeting with state Sen. Ann Rivers to discuss future options of meeting with the board.

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Introduction of New Administrators

Board members and new administrators, Left to right: Back row: Mark Hottowe, Matt Kaufman, Jim Pegoraro, Monty Anderson, Ken Root, Stephanie McClintock, Travis Drake, Front row: Mark Ross, Shelly Whitten, Mavis Nickels, Laurie Sundby, Teresa Taylor

Executive Director of Human Resources Linda Allen presented seven new district administrators to the board of directors. Mark Hottowe, superintendent, Mark Ross assistant superintendent of teaching and learning, Shelly Whitten and Laurie Sundby, directors of instructional leadership, Teresa Taylor, director of student services, Travis Drake, Prairie High School principal, and Matt Kaufman, Yacolt Primary School assistant principal. All seven administrators will step into their new role on July 1. The three vacancies left by principals Whitten, Sundby and Drake will be filled in the coming weeks.

Award for Community Involvement Board member Ken Root recognized interim superintendents Duane Rose, Lynn Hicks and Denice Harvey who recently received the Washington Association of School Administrators Community Leadership Award. The trio received the awards in May and were recently recognized at ESD 112. The plaques read: “In recognition of outstanding community leadership and contributions to the improvement of Public Education.” WASA Community Leadership Award: Pictured left to right: Denice Harvey, Paula Koehler-Martin, Marcia Christian, Duane Rose, Lynn Hicks at ESD 112, Vancouver, WA.

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Board Business Approval of two books for Advanced Placement curriculum Board members approved the adoption of “Everything’s an Argument” 6th Edition by Lundsford, Ruszkiewwicz, and Walters (Bedfore/St. Martins Publishing), and "Literature & Composition: Reading, Writing, Thinking" by Jago, Shea, Scanlong, and Aufses (Bedford/St. Martins Publishing) to be used in the Advanced Placement curriculum. The adoption also includes purchasing 25 copies of “Everything’s an Argument” and 40 copies of “Literature & Composition: Reading, Writing, Thinking” for a combined total of $5,125.00. The purchase of the books would allow greater access for students enrolled in the advanced placement courses.

First Reading of New Writing Curriculum Executive Director and Chief Academic Officer Paula Koehler-Martin presented the district’s recommendation of an updated K-12 writing curriculum to the board. The recommended curriculum is “Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing” for grades K-8 Language Arts instruction, and “Come to Class: Lessons for High School Writers” for use in high school English Language Arts classes. A committee of administrators and teachers conducted a thorough review of multiple writing curricula before making the recommendation. The committee recommended these two curricula because of the current need to implement a consistent approach to writing instruction throughout the district and provide a set of resources that will meet the needs of students and teachers in the classroom. Multiple members of the committee spoke to the quality of the curriculum and how it supports students to become “authentic writers,” aligns with current Common Core State Standards, and provides the necessary instructional supports for teachers and administrators. The cost for adoption is approximately $76,000 which has been budgeted within the Teaching and Learning Department. A second reading and possible adoption of the curriculum will be held at the next Regular Board Meeting on Monday, July 14, 2014.

Approval of Resolution F-14 Surplus of Structure Board members approved Resolution F-14, which declares the property known as the “Walla Property” at 602 NW 5th Ave. Battle Ground, WA, as surplus. Passing this resolution allows the district to move forward with demolition of the current standing structures. Currently the property has an abandoned house and pool house. The structures are no longer needed for school purposes and will be removed to reduce safety hazards.

Approval of Advertising Request – Warehouse Consumables Board members approved advertising the Request for Proposals for Warehouse Consumables for the 2014-15 school year. The district’s current Warehouse Consumables contract expires on July 31, 2014. New proposals must be received no later than 10:00 AM on July 14, 2014. To request the district’s electronic RFP file or for more information please contact Kathy Berecek at (360) 885-6505 or [email protected]

Food Services Management Contract The board approved the district food service management request for proposal to Sodexo America, LLC., for the 2014-15 school year. This contract has the option to renew for four consecutive years and authorizes MaryBeth Lynn, assistant superintendent of finance & operations to sign the contract agreement on behalf of the District.

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Revision of Policy 6700 – Nutrition and Physical Fitness The board approved the revision of Policy 6700 – Nutrition and Physical Fitness to include new nutrition standards as required by the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. The new regulations, called “Smart Snacks in Schools,” puts nutrition standards on all food items sold to students during the school day including vending machine options. The new regulations are required to be implemented in districts that receive federal support for school lunches by July 1, 2014.

Upcoming Board Meetings July 14, 2014, 4:00 PM – Lewisville Campus You are invited to attend three upcoming board meetings on Monday, July 14. A Work Session will begin at 4:00 PM to continue the discussion on policies regarding transgender students. The 2014-15 Budget Hearing will begin at 5:30 PM, with a Regular Board Meeting to follow at 6:30 PM. All three meetings will be held at the Lewisville Campus, 406 NW 5th Ave. Battle Ground, WA. For more information please visit the Board of Directors’ webpage. (Link)

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