FINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53

224606 E. GAME FARM ROAD – KENNEWICK, WA 99337

REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF DIRECTORS – March 19, 2007

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair, Pete Buck at 7:00 pm in the Finley School District Board Room. Other members present were Larry Ayre, Ken Cox and Carol Sonderland. Scott Conley was excused.

Those in attendance were Colleen Cowan, Russ Hill, Rod Bryson, Donnie and Robin Sanders, Judy Andrews, Peggy Layman, Kristian Boyce, and Jennifer Ward.

FLAG SALUTE

Jennifer Ward led the flag salute.

SET AGENDA

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CONSENT AGENDA

A. Approve Minutes for the regular meeting of February 20, 2007

B. Approve out of state travel for Dan Cook to attend the Association for Computer Professionals in Education Conference in Welches, Oregon from May 2-4, 2007.

C. First Reading – Policy 2152

D. First Reading – Policy 5010

E. Approve Executive Limitations 7 – Policy

F. Approve Executive Limitations 7 – Monitoring Report

G. Approve Executive Limitations 8 – Policy

H. Approve Executive Limitations 8 – Monitoring Report

I. Board/Superintendent Relationship Policy 1

J. Board/Superintendent Relationship Policy 2

K. Board/Superintendent Relationship Policy 3

L. Board/Superintendent Relationship Policy 4

M. Board/Superintendent Relationship Policy 5

N. Board/Superintendent Relationship Policy 6

O. Voucher Approval

General Fund $114,203.83

Payroll $578,717.34

ASB $10,771.59

Carol Sonderland moved to approve the consent agenda and Pete Buck seconded. Motion carried.

RECOGNITION

A. The superintendent presented a Classified Employees’ Week Proclamation to Judy Andrews, PSE/SEIU President and she accepted a copy to be posted in each work site.

B. The superintendent also recognized March 19-25 as School Retirees’ Appreciation Month.

C. Tyler Stegan was recognized for his heroic efforts in saving his brother’s life.

D. Jennifer Ward was recognized as Tyler’s teacher who facilitated the CPR training.

AUDIENCE HEARING

None.

OLD BUSINESS

None.

NEW BUSINESS

A. Approve End 3 – Monitoring Report. Pete Buck read the report. After discussion, Larry Ayre moved to approve the monitoring report as written. Ken Cox seconded. Motion carried.

B. Approve End 3 – Policy. Pete Buck read the policy. After discussion, Carol Sonderland moved to approve the policy as written. Ken Cox seconded. Motion carried.

REPORTS

Colleen Cowan presented the monthly budget and enrollment report and the board thanked her for the report.

INFORMATION ITEMS

A. Kristian Boyce presented information to the board about the Gear Up grant and reported on what is happening.

B. The board was informed that several field trips have been scheduled as follows: The Equine Science Field Trip to WSU and the U of Idaho, the Junior and Senior Ag Field Trip to Olympia, Washington via the Columbia Gorge Highway, Every 15 Minutes Program Field Trip and a Music Field Trip to Idaho.

C. The board was reminded about the PDC filing that is due by April 15, 2007.

D. The Board Scholarship Application was tabled until the April board meeting.

E. EL 11 – The recent Friday Updates have provided more information as requested. EL 12 – This EL is in compliance. The District Newsletter contained appropriate budget information.

F. Colleen Cowan presented the board with information about ASB. There was a discussion regarding budget changes and plans for the ASB.

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A. Linkage – End 4: Community Learning – April

B. Consent Agenda – Approve Summer Programs – April

C. Consent Agenda – Teacher Contract Renewals – April

D. Recognition – Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 15-21) – April

E. New Business – I-728 Plan - April

F. Information Items – Board Scholarship Application - April

G. Consent Agenda – School Improvement Plans – May

H. Recognition – Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-12) – May

BOARD SELF ASSESSMENT

Ken Cox completed the self-assessment.

ADJOURNMENT

Acting Chair Pete Buck adjourned the meeting at 8:25 pm.

Pete Buck, Acting - Chair

Suzanne Feeney, Secretary to the Board