FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 December 16, 2002

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 7:00 p.m. by President Larson, who led the flag salute. Four board members were present, therefore, a quorum was verified. Rex Sutherland was excused.

ATTENDANCE Board members present were Larson, Rueber, Wolfrom, and Scheidt. Administrators present included Steve McCammon, Marti Harruff, Brian Aiken, Chuck Silvernail, Jeff Short, Bob Bunge, Jeff Nelson, Jeff Hunt, Jill Palmquist, Jody Hess, Rich Williams, Keith Mars, Chuck Ziara, and Mark Knight. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present. Others present who signed in included Jona Christoe and Bob Brett

REORGANIZATION OF THE Motion made by Rueber and seconded by Wolfrom to nominate Ron

BOARD Larson for president. Motion made by Scheidt and seconded by Wolfrom to nominate Rob Rueber as vice president. Motion made by Rueber to nominate Lew Wolfrom for vice president, dropped for lack of second. Unanimously carried Rob Rueber as vice president. Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber to nominate Bob Scheidt as legislative representative. Motion made by Rueber to nominate Wolfrom as WIAA liaison.

RECOGNITION Keith Mars, Tess Shearer, and Linda Allen recognized Billie Leitner for her continued efforts with the Family Resource Center.

Jody Hess, Teresa Goelzer, and Wendy Merdian recognized many senior citizens who participate in the Rainbow Friends program at Endeavour Intermediate School.

ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3146 (2998.06 FTE) for December 2002.

EASEMENTS — MILTON Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously carried to approve the temporary construction, permanent sidewalk, and slope easements with the City of Milton.

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

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

AND VOUCHERS carried to approve vouchers and payroll as follows: General Fund, Warrant No. 69313 through 69509 in the amount of $199,614.27; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 8364 through 8410, in the amount of $27,514.06; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2566 through 2575, in the amount of $1,055,070.28; and Payroll, Warrant No. 85915 through 86063, in the amount of $1,402,234.66.

POLICIES Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously carried to adopt 3115 Homeless Students: Enrollment Rights and Services.

FIRST READING-POLICIES First reading was held on policy 5403 Family Emergency Leave and the 1000 Series Board of Directors.

CONSTRUCTION REPORT Chuck Silvernail gave a report on the status of the junior high project.

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

Minutes of the regular meeting and special study session of November 25, 2002.

Extra Curricular Assignments

-Leanne Oakley, C-Team Girls Basketball Coach, SLMS

-Chris Lundquist, Head Tennis Coach, FHS

-Arnoldo Arostegui, Football Assistant, FHS

Leave Request

-Fanny Doughty, Lunchroom Helper, starting 1/25/03 for 3 months

New Hire

-Laurel Reeves, Educational Assistant, FHS

Resignation

-Dena Hanson, Teacher, SLMS

02-03 CALENDAR CHANGE Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to amend the 2002-2003 school year calendar as follows: January 14 will be a non-school day to allow staff to participate in the Day of Action in Olympia; March 7 will be the make up day for January 14; the staff development day previously scheduled for March 7, which was an optional day, will be moved to June 23, 2003.

DONATIONS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to accept donations as follows: $650 from Hedden PTA to Hedden Elementary School for assemblies; $650 from Hedden PTA to Hedden Elementary School for field trips; $127.80 from Office Depot to Fife High School through the 5% Back to Schools; $815.00 from Buteau’s Photography to Discovery Primary School; $100 from Ozanich Insurance Brokers to Fife High School for food drive; $650 from Discovery/Endeavour PTA to Discovery Primary School for assemblies; $650 from Discovery/Endeavour PTA to Discovery Primary School for field trips.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Superintendent Performance Review) 8:07 p.m.

RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION 10:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT At 10:00 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