FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 FEBRUARY 25, 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 7:04 p.m. by President Larson, who led the flag salute. Three board members were present, therefore, a quorum was verified. Rex Sutherland was excused. Position #2 not filled yet.

ATTENDANCE Board members present were Rueber, Larson, and Wolfrom. Administrators present included Steve McCammon, Marti Harruff, Brian Aiken, Chuck Silvernail, Bob Bunge, Jeff Short, John McCrossin, Mark Knight, Jeff Nelson, Jeff Hunt, Jill Palmquist, Mick Spane, Jody Hess, and Julia Grubiak. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present. Others present who signed in included Sharon Cryan, Yvonne Owen, Craig Taylor, Bob Brett, and Sue Grab.

STUDENT/STAFF Mr. McCammon recognized Sue Grab for being a winner of the 2001

RECOGNITION KCTS Golden Apple Award.

Mr. McCammon recognized Terry Silvestrin and Kathy Long for co-chairing the levy committee.

Katrin Hagman, Kasey Hostetter, and a few of their third grade students gave a presentation on graphing, part of their math program.

STANDARD BEARER Jeff Short gave an update on the Standard Bearer activities in the district.

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. 67014 through 67199 in the amount of $232,722.95; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 7853 through 7905, in the amount of $28,366.45; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2437 through 2453, in the amount of $59,674.76; and Payroll, Warrant No. 84455 through 84620, in the amount of $1,576,487.05.

POLICY FIRST READING First reading was held on Policy 3416 Medication at School.

ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3034 (2892.65 FTE) for the month of February.

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

GREATER PIERCE CO. Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried

COMMUNITY NETWORK to approve the agreement with Greater Pierce County Community Network.

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

Minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 2002

Supplemental Contracts

-Dan Fernandez, Assistant Track Coach, FHS

-Justin Lunt, Assistant Tennis Coach, FHS

-Theo Evans, C-Team Boys Basketball Coach, SLMS

-Anton Jackson, Track Coach, SLMS

-Deborah Bjurback, Track Coach, SLMS

Leave Requests

-Kasey Hostetter, Teacher, Hedden Elementary, June 3, 2002 through end of 2001-2002 school year

-Bonnie Williams Schrader, Educational Assistant, Endeavour Intermediate, February 1, 2002 through end of 2001-2002 school year

New Hires

-Carol Bradley, Science/Math Teacher, SLMS

-Mark Richardson, Special Education Teacher, SLMS

-Geri Alfredson, Clerical, FHS Vocational Program

DONATIONS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to accept donations as follows: $100 from Metal Roof Specialities to FHS Boys Soccer team.

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel) 7:59 p.m. Discussion of legal issue.

RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION 8:50 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT At 8:50 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