FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 February 24, 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. Five board members were present; therefore, a quorum was verified.
ATTENDANCE Board members present were Larson, Rueber, Wolfrom, Sutherland, and Scheidt. Administrators present included Steve McCammon, Marti Harruff, Brian Aiken, Chuck Silvernail, Jeff Short, Bob Bunge, Jeff Nelson, John McCrossin, Julia Grubiak, Jill Palmquist, Jody Hess, Rich Williams, Keith Mars, Jeff Hunt, Bob Woolery, Cindy Agnew, and Mark Knight. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present.
VISITORS Abe Mouracade gave the board information on a youth center that is being planned which will be available to Fife, Milton, and Edgewood students.
RECOGNITION John McCrossin presented proposed changes to the graduation ceremonies for Fife High School. He also gave a presentation about the student assessment survey process being used at the high school to evaluate the engagement of students.
Superintendent McCammon recognized Jill Palmquist for her recent selection as West Pierce County Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year.
SAFE SCHOOLS/HEALTHY Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously
STUDENTS GRANT carried to approve the Safe Schools/Healthy Students agreement with Puget Sound ESD for the 02-03 school year.
ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3137(2986.64 FTE) for February 2003.
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. 69747 through 69943 in the amount of $227,628.76; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 8462 through 8512, in the amount of $33,543.51; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2588 through 2596, in the amount of $1,276,326.59; and Payroll, Warrant No. 86227 through 86378 in the amount of $1,635,047.66.
RES. NO. 03-1 Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously carried to adopt Resolution No. 03-1 Establishment of Advance Travel Revolving Fund.
BUS PURCHASE/FINANCE Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously carried to approve issuing a purchase order for nine new school buses.
POLICIES Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to adopt policy 2255 Alternative Learning Experience Programs.
Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to remove policy 5323 (replaced by 5403 Family Emergency Leave).
FIRST READING-POLICIES First reading was held on policy 6212 Charge Cards.
CONSTRUCTION REPORT Chuck Silvernail gave a report on the status of the junior high project.
Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Wolfrom, and unanimously carried to approve change orders #26 through 49 as presented in the total amount of $245,646.75.
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 January 27, 2003; and special executive session of January 30, 2003.
Resignation
-Angela Kartes, Teacher, FHS
New Hire
-Maxine Jennette, Educational Assistant, Endeavour
Extra Curricular Assignments
-Megan Peters, 6th Grade Soccer Coach, SLMS
-Kelly Waters, 6th Grade Soccer Coach, SLMS
-Tom Dale, Boys C-Team Basketball Coach — SLMS
-Al Darneille, Boys C-Team Coach, SLMS
-James Neil, JV Track Coach, SLMS
-John Sutich, Student Scholarship/Career Counseling Advisor, FHS
-Steve Pasquier, Asst Tennis Coach, FHS
DONATIONS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to accept donations as follows: Pop and bottled water valued at $120 from Coca Cola Bottling Co. to FHS ASB
ADJOURNMENT At 9:00 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