FIFE SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 417 January 27, 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 7:00 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, and Mark Knight. Recording Secretary Heidi Joyner was present. Others present who signed in included Sher Greer, Mary Craig, and Sherri Smith.

RECOGNITION Peter Herpst, teacher at Discovery Primary School, was recognized for his efforts with the Life Skills Program at Discovery.

In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, Superintendent McCammon presented each school board member with a certificate of appreciation.

READININESS TO LEARN Motion made by Rueber, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously carried to approve the agreements with Good Samaritan Behavioral Healthcare for the Readiness to Learn Grant (7/1/02-6/30/03) and the 21^st Century Grant (7/1/02-5/31/03).

ENROLLMENT Enrollment was reported at 3136 (2986.53 FTE) for January 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. 69510 through 69746 in the amount of $251,480.28; ASB Fund, Warrant No. 8411 through 8461, in the amount of $52,443.19; Capital Projects Fund, Warrant No. 2576 through 2587, in the amount of $1,443,967.61; and Payroll, Warrant No. 86064 through 86226 in the amount of $1,409,362.52.

POLICIES Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Scheidt, and unanimously carried to adopt policy 5403 Family Emergency Leave.

Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to adopt the 1000 series of policies, Board of Directors, as presented.

FIRST READING-POLICIES First reading was held on policy 2255 Alternative Learning Experience Programs..

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 of December 16, 2002

Staffing Changes

-Change contract for Kelly Clark from temporary to provisional, effective 1/21/03

New Hire

-Mary Craig, temporary leave replacement contract effective 1/21/03

-Jim Jurczyk, Custodian, Fife High School

Resignation/Retirement

-Bonnie Williams, Educational Assistant

-Clara Poe, Educational Assistant, Hedden Elementary

Extracurricular Assignments

-Jamal Robertson, C-Team Boys Basketball, SLMS

DONATIONS Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Rueber, and unanimously carried to accept donations as follows: Desks and file cabinet (total valued at $1,160.00) from Dena Hanson to SLMS; $313.60 from Hedden PTA to Hedden Elementary School to purchase a playground cart; $1300 from Endeavour PTA to Endeavour Intermediate School for student activities and transportation; $500 from Mail Box Etc/The UPS Store to Hedden Elementary School

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Personnel Matter) 8:04 p.m.

RECONVENE REGULAR SESSION 9:24 p.m.

TERMINATION Motion made by Wolfrom, seconded by Sutherland, and unanimously carried to terminate the employment of James Manny, Maintenance 1, effective January 31, 2003.

ADJOURNMENT At 9:25 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