FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 APRIL 28, 2003

7:00 P.M.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BOARD ROOM

CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Fife School District No. 417 was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by President Larson, who led the flag salute. Four board members were present; therefore, a quorum was verified. Bob Scheidt was excused.

ATTENDANCE Board members present were Larson, Rueber, Wolfrom, and Sutherland. Administrators present included Steve McCammon, Marti Harruff, Brian Aiken, Chuck Silvernail, Jeff Short, Bob Bunge, John McCrossin, Jeff Nelson, Julia Grubiak, Jill Palmquist, Rich Williams, Jeff Hunt, and Cindy Agnew. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present. Others present who signed in included Sher Greer, Don & Trudy Ward, Kelly & MaryLou Morgan, Elaine Smith, Dave Wood.

RECOGNITION Employees of the year from each school/department were recognized and presented with a gift from the district. Joseph Robinson and Ladd Wolfe were presented as the district Employees of the Year. Each was presented with a framed picture.

CLOVER PARK TECH COLL Motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to approve the agreement with Clover Park Technical College for elective high school for 2003-04.

ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3138 (2992.58 FTE) for April 2003.

SUMMER SCHOOL TUITION Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to increase the tuition for summer school to $150.00 effective the summer of 2003.

KINDERGARTEN TUITION Motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to increase the tuition for full-day kindergarten to $235 per month effective for the 2003-04school year.

FISCAL REPORTS Brian Aiken reviewed the budget status reports and investment report.

APPROVAL OF PAYROLL Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously

AND VOUCHERS carried to approve vouchers and payroll as follows: General Fund, Warrant No. 70198 through 70445 in the amount of $341,573.18; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 8569 through 8635, in the amount of $58,926.72; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2607 through 2618, in the amount of $1,130,490.99; and Payroll, Warrant No. 86544 through 86715 in the amount of $1,438,575.97.

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT BIDS Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously carried to award the bids for athletic equipment for Columbia Junior High School as presented. (Athletic Supply $60,915.66; Riddell $31,538.00; Champions $25,093.26.

FURNITURE BIDS Motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to award the bids for furniture for Columbia Junior High School as presented. (School Specialties $143,459.40; K-12, Inc. $17,511.00; Virco $41,308.14).

I-728 Brian Aiken gave an overview of the areas in which I-728 funds can be used. The public was asked for input with regard to usage of the funds for next year. A link for comments was put on the district’s web page prior to the public hearing to enable patrons to submit comments prior to the meeting. No comments were received at the public hearing; however, Mr. Aiken had received two emails prior to the meeting.

APPROVAL TO ISSUE Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously

CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS carried to authorize issuing contracts and agreements to district employees for 2003-2004.

CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously carried to approve the district’s Capital Facilities Plan for 2003-2009.

POLICIES Motion made by Sutherland, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to adopt policies 2000, 2004, 2010, 2020, 2021, 2025, 2029, 2080, 2090, and 2240; to include deleting old policies 2004, 2311, and 2312.

CONSTRUCTION REPORT Chuck Silvernail gave a report on the status of the junior high project. He also gave an update on plans for the safety of students arriving at Columbia Junior High School during the phase that 54 Avenue East is under construction.

CONSENT AGENDA By unanimous consent, in the absence of any objections, the consent agenda is approved as follows:

Minutes of the regular meeting of March 31, 2003 Regular Meeting

Resignations/Retirements

-Katrin Hagman, Teacher, Hedden Elementary School

-Kasey Hostetter, Teacher, Hedden Elementary School

-Jennifer Reynolds, Teacher, Discovery Primary School

-Ron Schwert, Teacher, Hedden Elementary School

Job Share Request

-Kris Fuls/Colleen VanCleave, Teachers, Hedden Elementary School

Leave Requests

-Kevin Alfano, leave from teaching position for 03-04

-Brian Neufeld, leave from counselor position for 03-04

Reassignments for 03-04

-Kevin Alfano, Administrative Intern, Asst Principal at SLMS

-Brian Neufeld, Administrative Intern, Asst Principal at FHS

Extra Curricular Assignments

-John Petit, Asst Boys Soccer Coach, FHS

DONATIONS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously carried to accept donations as follows: Software from Adobe, Lisa Deakes, to Fife High School and Columbia Junior High valued at $11,175.00; $500 from Fife Milton Rotary to Fife High School for band trip to California; $300 from Wayne & Caren Skube to Fife High School FBLA; $3500 from Discovery/Endeavour PTA to Discovery Primary School for playground equipment and student enrichment; $9,290.28 from Fife Milton Booster Club to Fife High School for improvements to the weight room; $1215.51 from Fife Milton Booster Club to Fife High School for boys soccer rain jackets; $525 from Fife Milton Booster Club to Fife High School for FBLA spring conference; $1500 from Fife Milton Booster Club to Fife High School for cheerleaders camp; $700 from Fife Milton Booster Club to Fife High School for poms and advisor’s camp fee; $720 from Couch Appliance & Furnishing to Fife High School for Inter-High T-Shirts

ADJOURNMENT At 9:31 p.m. there being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned.

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Recording Secretary Board President

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Superintendent/Secretary to the Board