COUPEVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGULAR MEETING-BOARD OF DIRECTORS JANUARY 25, 2016 Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Board Vice-President Christie Sears. Glenda Merwine, Chris Chan, Venessa Matros, Dr. Jim Shank and Student Representative Bree Daigneault were present. Kathleen Anderson was excused. Miss Daigneault led the flag salute. Adoption of the Agenda: One item was changed, a Special Meeting needed to be called on February 8. Mr. Chan moved to accept the altered agenda, Mrs. Merwine seconded. It was unanimously approved. MOTION 2016Recognitions: Assistant Principal Duane Baumann recognized 7 high school students who have outstanding achievements outside of school, as well as being academically outstanding students. Ashley Menges and Ally Roberts were recognized for their involvement and achievement in Equestrian competitions statewide. Orion Kalt-Lucas was recognized for his involvement and success in BMX bike competitions all over the west coast. Skylynn Lippo, Joey Lippo, Sylvia Hurlburt and Cameron Toomey-Stout were recognized for their involvement in the Whidbey Island Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker Production for many years. January is School Board Appreciation Month in the US. Our school board was recognized for their great work, effort and dedication to the students of Coupeville as well as to the larger community. Dr. Shank addressed the Board and expressed his appreciation. Consent Agenda: 1 item (“I”) was removed from the Consent Agenda and added to New Business to allow for more discussion. Mrs. Matros made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the one item removed. Mr. Chan seconded. It was unanimously approved. MOTION 2016Public Com m ent: Mary Whitmore addressed the Board about “explicit phonics”, a reading literacy program that she speaks about and consults with schools about. REPO RTS Business M anager’s Report: Denise Peet spoke about the unrestricted fund balance being down, but it’s normal at this point. The state’s allocation to the district is based on 70 less FTE than what we actually are. That will be adjusted and the additional monies will be coming. Superintendent’s Report: Dr. Shank presented his State of the Schools report, which is presented often in the community, but had not been presented to the Board. He spoke about graduation rates, tests scores, SAT scores, capital projects, enrollment, and online classes. He spoke about some of the challenges the district faces. Principals Reports: Elementary Principal Dave Ebersole spoke about conferences and the school calendar and the need to make changes next year, either to extend the school year and have a weekly half day for teachers to be able to meet with parents/plan/collaborate or to

return to full days for conferences or possibly something else. Most would affect the school year in some way. Mr. Baumann spoke about the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) program. He mentioned possible classes for next year. He also spoke about how Coupeville has entered into a new sports conference. For football, Coupeville would be in the Nisqually league, which will bring many new schools together, Coupeville would play every team only once, rather than everybody twice and it would be a more consistent schedule on a week to week basis. Student Representative Report: Bree Daigneault gave her first report as the Student Rep to the board. She spoke about activities happening around the district. Old Business: -Policy 2110 Graduation Requirements – Second Reading/Approval (which would require number of credits required to graduate to increase from 24 to 32, because of the 5 x 5 block schedule). Mr. Chan moved to approve a second reading and approve. Mrs. Merwine seconded. It was unanimously approved. MOTION 2016New Business: -Policy 1400 Board Meetings – First Reading, which would change the location of School Board meetings from the Elementary School Library to Annex Rm. 305 at the Middle High School. -Policy 5140 Drug Free Schools/Workplace – First Reading, which would make changes in the policy regarding when an employee is taking prescription medication and their responsibilities. Mrs. Matros moved to approve a first reading of Policies 1400 and 5140. Mr. Chan seconded. It was unanimously approved. MOTION 2016-A Special Board Meeting was called for February 8, at 6:30pm, with the purpose being to speak about the performance of a public employee. Mrs. Matros moved to approve a special meeting, and Mrs. Merwine seconded. It was unanimously approved. MOTION 2016-Healthy Kids/Healthy Schools Grant OSPI has a grant that districts can apply for with the intention to remove barriers to physical activity, healthy foods and water. There was discussion about how Coupeville would use the grant money. Adjournm ent: The meeting adjourned at 8:00pm