FINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 53

224606 E. GAME FARM ROAD – KENNEWICK, WA 99337

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF DIRECTORS – October 16, 2006

 

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER  

 

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

 

Those in attendance were Colleen Cowan, Judy Andrews, Bill Rutz, Earl Houchin, Justin Kimsey, Amanda Kimsey, Karla Kimsey, Janet Westfall, Renee LoParco, Alyssa LoParco, Lauren Ringwood and Kathy Olafson.

 

FLAG SALUTE

Lauren Ringwood led the flag salute.

 

CONSENT AGENDA

A.      Approve Minutes for the regular meeting of September 18, 2006.

B.      Approve Minutes for the special meeting of September 27, 2006

C.      Approve resignation of Sandra Szendre, Accompanist.

D.      Approve Contract with ESD 123 for Substitute Services

E.      Approve Grant for Highly Capable Program.

F.      Approve Grant for State Transitional Bilingual Program.

G.     Approve Grant for Title V- Federal Funds for Innovative Programs.

H.      Approve 2006-2008 FEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.

I.         Approve Athletic Trips Out of State and Overnight

J.       Approve WIAA Sanctioned Athletic Events Required on Sunday Due to Weather

K.      Approve Acceptance of Paper from Boise Paper Wallula Mill

L.       Approve Executive Limitation EL-13 Policy.

M.     Approve Executive Limitation EL-13 Monitoring Report.

N.      Approve Executive Limitation EL-14 Policy.

O.     Approve Executive Limitation EL-14 Monitoring Report.

P.      First Reading – District 5000 Policies – Personnel

Q.      Voucher Approval

                General Fund                           $153,172.95

            General Fund                               $8,200.00

            Payroll                                     $562,891.70                                           

            ASB                                          $18,813.24

R.      Approve the hire of Yvorie Vasquez, Bilingual Paraeducator and Home Visitor.

S.      Approve the request for a leave of absence for Robin Ward through April 30, 2007.

T.       Approve the request for a leave of absence for Linda McLean for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year.

U.      Approve receipt of 17 student tables, 46 student desks and assorted shelves from Richland School District.

V.      Approve Pete Buck’s absence.

 

Scott Conley moved to approve the consent agenda as amended and Ken Cox seconded.  Motion carried.

 

 

RECOGNITION

 

Superintendent Suzanne Feeney recognized the FFA high school students for their participation in area county fairs.

 

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

A.      Approve Governance Process GP-8E Policy – Larry Ayre moved and Carol Sonderland seconded a motion to accept GP-8E Policy as presented.  Motion carried.

B.   First Reading – District Policy 2320 – Field Trips – It was suggested that the title for the policy be changed to “Trips”.  During the discussion it was also suggested that the policy needed to be broader to include extra-curricular activities such as sports trips.  After discussion, the policy was then tabled until the next meeting and the Superintendent will develop a revised policy for review.

 

 

OLD BUSINESS

None.

REPORTS

 

Business Manager Colleen Cowan gave the board a report on the current budget.  The Board thanked Ms. Cowan for her report.

 

INFORMATION ITEMS

A.  School Security – The Superintendent provided information on surveillance cameras, radios, required fire drills, and lockdowns.  After three members agreed the board requested information concerning security and related staff trainings at each of the schools. The Superintendent will invite the three building principals, Deputy Joe Lusignan and Terry Kinman, District Safety Officer to do an overview for the next board meeting.  

 

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

A.      School Security

B.     First Reading – District Policy 2320 – Trips

C.     ASB

BOARD SELF ASSESSMENT

Carol Sonderland completed the self-assessment. 

   

                                                                                                                                                     LINKAGE

Chair Scott F. Conley greeted the nine community and staff members that joined the Linkage session.  The following question was discussed: What can Finley School District do to help guide our students toward taking responsibility for exhibiting positive and ethical personal behaviors?

 

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Scott F. Conley adjourned the meeting at 9:05 pm.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                            Scott F. Conley, Chair

 

 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                            Suzanne Feeney, Secretary to the Board